Love Notes...

Three years ago today the earth lost a precious, precious man and Heaven gained a jewel. Uncle Paul left us to be with his Heavenly Father whom he loved so much! I miss him so very much and would give anything to give him just one more hug, to hear his contagious laugh just one more time... But Jesus wanted him, and although I miss him more than I can say, I could never wish him back! He's been in Heaven with the King of Kings for three years! He's been cuddling with Justin (my baby cousin who has been enjoying Heaven for 10 and half years), and worshipping at the feet of Jesus. Uncle Paul is medication free, he has no more sickness, no shots, nothing bad at all! He's enjoying Heaven's beauty, breathing celestial air, holding the hand of God, he's probably been fishing out of that crystal sea,(not trying to be sacreligious, but he loved to fish so I just think that might be kinda fitting), he has made it HOME! With so many loved ones over there on the other side, Heaven has an even stronger pull! I LONG to go HOME!

Today I just want to post some "love notes" to him... Aunt Shelia(his wife) sent me one that was being published in their paper today... I'm going to write one and if any of you knew him and want to leave a "love note" in a comment I'll add it to this post.



Dear Uncle Paul,
Today it's been three years since you went home. The Bible says that in heaven 1,000 years is but a day so you probably feel like you've only been there a minute or two... To me it feels like it's been so long since I was privileged to hear your voice, see your smile, give you a hug and receive one of your bear hugs in return... Then it seems just like yesterday and at the same time forever since you and I were talking about me getting my permit. You were so anxious to ride with me when you came down again! Wasn't it just moments ago you were telling me that you'd be there for my High School graduation for sure... then you told me how proud you were of me and that you loved me... Just a few minutes ago I was telling you "bye" and giving you a hug, cause I wouldn't see you again til' the next year. I've often wondered what I would have done differently if I had known that those were the last conversations that I'd be able to have with you here on this earth... What would I have done? What would I have said? The last thing you said to me was "Keep serving Jesus, Holly! I love you and I'll see you next year!" You hugged me and kissed my cheek, I hugged you back and told you that I loved you too, then it was time to go. If I had known that would be my last chance to see you alive this side of Heaven I would have told you I loved you again, let you know how special you were to me, I would have hugged you one more time... I would have done so much if I had known... But I didn't. A short three weeks later we received a phone call during morning break at school. It was Aunt Shelia crying and telling us that you were gone. You went HOME. I miss you so much, but I could never wish you back. How could I ever want you to leave Jesus and all the glory and beauty of Heaven to come back to this corrupt, sick, filthy, and hurtful world? I can't... I'll be Home soon, so keep watching for me! I love you and always will! Give Justin a hug and kiss for me... and would you do me a special favor? Tell Jesus I love Him so much and can't wait to see Him and worship Him forever! I know He already knows but would you just deliver my message in person...

All my love,
Your "Holly-Girl"

P.S. I sent you and Justin a balloon yesterday... they were from my Birthday... Justin's was a pink heart, and your's had cupcakes on it... Have you got them yet? Your name's are on them... If you haven't keep watching cause' I just know that you'll get them...