On Friday November 12, 2010, at 6:17 a.m., the world lost the handsome, loving, funny, kind, John William Goddard. I was not there, but I know that he was surrounded by love and God's angels.
I pray that his passing was peaceful and with as little pain as possible. I remember too well watching my sweet Steffy wither in front of my eyes, knowing I was powerless to stop her pain. My prayer was consistently that it would be painless for her. In the end, I believe she was in a euphoric state that was created by a combination of medication and the love that surrounded her. At least thats what I tell myself.
I can't imagine being the mother or wife or someone who is a victim of cancer. And yes, I use the word victim. It seems harsh, but cancer is harsh. It destroys people's worlds and takes their lives...even the one's who survive it. You'll never be the same after watching someone you love battle cancer...or if you yourself fight and somehow survive it. My heart is with Cat and Sue Goddard. I desperately wish that I had the words to comfort them. But the hard truth is that there are no words. Nothing eases that pain.
John and Steff are no longer in pain...but we, the people who love them, will forever be in a different sort of agony from enduring the loss of them. The absence of them will be in everything and everywhere - expect our memories and our hearts. For now their souls will have to dwell on through all of us.
These two angels, whom were loved by so many, never knew one another here on Earth. But I believe that now, through the clouds, past the stars and the galaxies, and beyond the pearly gates, they are friends. I think they are bonded though their battle and the love of everyone that knew them.
I hope that they can find comfrot in each other and they will find a way to comfort all of us in their absence.
Rest enternally in love and peace, Stephenie Marie Gilbert and John William Goddard. You were loved and always will be.
That's right, John and Stephanie, we know you're in heaven and we will continue to love you as if you're still here with us. Tia, you're an angel, if God had a place for you in heaven it'd be on a cloud watching over those you love. But, we need you here so there is no such place. I wish I could have known these two generous people while they were here with us, but, loving the stories and memories of them is all I can do now :( The love that is shared through your words is eternal and will never stop flowing. As long as we are here, these memories will be shared forever. I'm deeply sorry for those who have endured this pain and suffering and will have to continue their lives missing these beautiful people. Tia, Cat, Susan, Derick, and so many more - turn to your loved ones for comfort and strength when you need it. This is truly another heart breaking story, and I am so sorry that another great person has passed away from this deadly disease
ReplyDeleteRest in peace, Steph and John :(