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I heard a child describe grief once. He said the reason the heart hurts so bad when we lose someone we love is because it's growing bigger to keep all the memories in it. It's the most profound explanation I've ever experienced.
I was married to the love of my life for 42 years. He passed away in his sleep right next to me. The suddenness and shock will probably never leave. The night before, he was energetic, laughing, normal and full of life. May God be with you and all of us that have suffered great loss. Some days are unbearable but somehow we get through them. Never give up hope and faith.❤️🙏❤️🙏
I’m so sorry. I very suddenly and unexpectedly lost my husband almost 4 months ago. I’m still in shock. It just doesn’t seem real. We were together for 22 years and he was my best friend and my soulmate. I’m just shattered and lost. 💔😢
My boyfriend passed away September 18th 2022. I'm struggling so bad right now. I will never wish this pain on anyone. This is a club nobody wants to be a part of
My boyfriend died a week and a half ago and it is one of the hardest losses I have ever had. It's so hard. Our last day together was one of the best also and we were together the whole day. I'm sorry for your loss
I found this video by accident. Watching it and reading the comments has been heartbreaking. I want to send love to anyone reading this who is struggling with a close death. Seek comfort in friends and family and please, please, please, take care and stay safe.
My oldest son died unexpectedly 3 years ago. I miss him every day. There is a song called Scars in Heaven that blesses my soul whenever I hear it because it is exactly what I would say to my son if I could. Thank God he was a believer. I know God will cover your heart with His grace.
Scars in Heaven is my song for my dad, ❤ He passed away suddenly Easter of 2021. I miss him everyday, I still cry every week. My heart misses him greatly.
My husband had back surgery he had a respiratory arrest and was left with seizures. When his seizures were finally under control he was diagnosed with cancer he was gone within a month. I can’t believe how every minute without him seems an eternity yet the years slip away. I hope in time happy memories will take the pain away
I really appreciate this. I lost my husband 2 months ago. My grief is so intense. I would not be able to do this without Gid. Like your Luke, My Gary is joyful in Jesus arms.
My husband of 21 1/2 years, passed away in February at the age of 51 from Covid. Never been sick a day in his life. You are so right, your whole life can change in an instant. Prayers to you my friend.
I’m so so sorry for your loss. A month ago we almost lost my 57 year old mom from Covid. She was sedated for an entire week and on a ventilator/intubated. I really didn’t think she would make it.
@@cherubcherrycola2382 I’m so happy she did… I was in icu for 9 weeks with Covid. They almost intubated me. I don’t think I would be here if I had been. My family was told twice that I likely wouldn’t make it. I turned 50 inside Mayo Clinic. I’m still on oxygen over a year later, but so grateful to be here.
Amy, I cannot pretend to imagine the pain that you are in. I live in fear of losing my husband every day and have for 20 years. I watch him drive to work and back every night as he barely sleeps over shared location. I am so sorry for your untimely loss of your love. Covid is so awful and so damn hard. I don’t think people really understand it. I’m just sorry. Love to you and peace in your memories together with him ❤🦋
I lost my dog to Epilepsy. On his last 48 hours of life, he had a seizure every 5 mins. He was only 3 years old and was the most lovable dog. It was so scary. Sending you so much love 🤍
I’ve had epilepsy for 26 years. Seizures have always been a scary thing to have, because you never know if a day will come when you have one that you’ll never come back from. Rest in peace, Luke.
The way you are able to keep your trust in the Lord is truly inspiring. Pain of loss never goes away but it will get easier. Thank you for being open about your story.
@@khalilahd. My Sweet Baby girl stuffed dog Casy have sadly passed away from her injury after her brith She didn't make it it was very hard for me Please Pray for me
My boyfriend’s name was also Luke. He passed 3 years ago from an overdose. Only thing I can say is trust in Gods plan and one day at a time…thats gotten me this far ❤
Sudden deaths are BRUTAL. My grandmother had a stoke on May 15, recovered slightly, then had a significant neurological episode between midnight and 1AM on May 16, and never regained consciousness. She died shortly after 11AM that day, with me holding her hand as she took her final breath. I can't put into words how devastating it was and still is. When you described how it keeps replaying in your head, I almost cried. I know how you feel.
My son passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on July 23rd. I have to say you have described all of us to a 'T'. From the questions to God and waves of emotion to realizing the Lords ways being higher than ours...it does not remove the deep pain and sorrow but it reminds us we are not our own. He left a wife and 7 year old son. The Lord is faithful and is keeping us all through this hard time. Thank you for sharing. I will share this with my family and perhaps they can find refuge in the Strong Tower that is Christ. Praying for you all.
I also lost the love of my life in 2020 he was my son my 3 y/o blessing named Luke living without him is the hardest thing still to this day but knowing he's with God gives me hope
Your testimony is such encouragement, thank you, when you said "they belong to God, and not us" that struck me so much ....as i miss those who have passed...every day is difficult, but we can only do this with God....knowing one day we will all be reunited at our real HOME!!! With love and prayer from Cape Town South Africa ♥️🇿🇦♥️
I am so sorry for your loss. I know what it is like to lose someone you love. I lost my dad in 2015 when I was 5. My parents where divorce so I only got to see him once a week. He died due to heart issues when he was around 34. I am 13 now and still some days are hard. Again I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you, your family, along with his. God bless you and everyone.
I am so sorry for your loss. I, too, just lost of the love of my life a little over 3 months ago. On June 28, 2022, my husband, Matt, very suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. We had been together for 22 years (married for 20). He was the love of my life, my rock, my soulmate, and my best friend. He had been dealing with several health issues, but his passing was totally unexpected and came out of nowhere. I'm still in complete and total shock and just can't even process the fact that he's gone. The night before he passed, everything was totally normal. We had ordered pizza and were watching TV together. The very next day, he had to be rushed to the ER because he couldn't breathe and then was gone. The numbness and shock have been literally paralyzing. We had been together since I was only 18 years old, so my entire adult life and over half of my life. I don't know a life without him. We were rarely ever apart and did almost everything together. We were right in the middle of buying our dream home when he so suddenly left this world. We had just gone under contract only 4 or 5 days before his passing. Fortunately, I was still able to buy the house on my own, but it has been SO difficult. This was supposed to be OUR home and OUR future/next chapter together. I feel like I've been completely robbed of our future and he was robbed of his life. He was 11 years older than me. He had just turned 52 only 3 weeks before his passing, so he was much too young to go. I just had my 41st birthday 2 weeks ago and it was my first birthday in 22 years without him. I had a complete meltdown. He always made my birthday so special, so to wake up alone on my birthday for the very first time hit me like a ton of bricks and I just fell apart. I couldn't even get out of bed. Grief is an extremely tough journey. I have no experience with grief at this level and I'm learning that it comes in waves, often when you least expect it, and there are some days where I just have no hope for my future and I'm so angry that he was taken from me far too soon. I'm just so lost. I also was very angry with God. When the ER doctor told me that he could pass away at any moment and had already coded several times, I started praying like I've never prayed before. I BEGGED God not to take my husband from me, but he did anyway. Fortunately, that anger has started to fade and I'm trying to understand the purpose behind all of this. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss. Just know that you're not alone.
So sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine. So many years with him. That’s incredible you have been with him since age 18. That’s beautiful. He’s always with you. Stay strong. You’ll be alright even if it’s doesn’t feel like it. ❤️ Rest In Peace Matt.
@Lynn Bass Very true. I've known many people who passed of that and heart attacks. My young uncle being the most recent. The easiest ones to hide are those that took "it" but have other health issues. Easy to write down their past issue (s) were the cause of their demise. Easy for their family to agree with the cause of death written on the paper bc it's easier than come to the sad and alarming realization that you did this yourself, you were duped and the govt was in on it.
To be able to cry helps with your grief. My husband passed away in 7 June 2021. God gives you the strength, and the grace to live through your grief. God doesn't make us put up with more than we can bare. God gives the strength to get through the experiences we experience. We will miss those we have been with. But we can't hold them back because they had another phase in their lives to go on to. Keep praying God knows and comforts.
Thank you so much for this video. I lost my 27 year old daughter 5 years ago. I am so sorry for your loss. I really felt it when you said you felt panic as time passes...I still feel that periodically. May God continue to comfort you.
One of my friends lost her husband of 7 years two Wednesdays ago from a heart attack in their backyard. She came home from work and found him collapsed in the backyard. He was only 38 years old. He leaves a wonderful wife and their daughter of 2 years of age. So sad…..so unexpected….so suddenly. I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray your heart heals. It’s natural to be angry at God but he always has a plan for all of us but it’s at different times and moments. Thank you for sharing your personal thoughts and emotions.
I feel your pain. 10 yrs ago I lost my soul mate, who also was my son's dad. He was honestly one of those sweetest guys that still existed and I was lucky enough to have had him as mine for 20 yrs. We were high school sweethearts. Before he passed, I lost my grandpa a month earlier, then him, then exactly a month after he passed, my guy best friend passed away. That was truly a rough year. Then this past January,I lost a piece of me. My only little brother took his life. He suffered from PTSD from serving in the war. The day he died,a part of me did too. That's a lie, a whole lot more of me died not just half of me. Since that day happened, I've had sleepless nights, grieving and feeling guilty. I don't want to get into the whole story but I know I could of stopped him that day. I had fell asleep at 630 that night. He blew my phone up with calls and text, but I had my ringer off. Of all freaken nites I had it off smh. I woke up 4 min after his last call/ group text to my mom and I. I in return started blow6his phone up. I woke my mom up because I live with her & said I need to go to his house. He lived only 6 min away. My mom said leave him alone he was probably drunk just let him sleep.it off because she had to leave 4 work at 230am and my kid was sleeping. But my gut kept telling me to go but again my mom didn't trust I'd be back in time and thought I was overreacting. Wel we were at our kitchen table having coffee and while trying to still get a hold of him I was in FB. We have a kid who is obsessed with listening to the police scanner and he always post every dispatch call 4 our city. Well he ended up.postinh my brothers address saying male committed suicide. I immediately started 2 throwing up. Had I gone there like my gut told me I could of stopped him. I had an hour and a half to have stopped it. I will never forgive myself for that night. It's been since January & there's not a single day that goes by that I don't think about him but we know for a fact he's around us. Crazy things happen in our apartment that's unexplainable and has never happened before. The week he passed my mom found a huge feather in our living room. Mind u we lived in a high rise apartment. No way could a huge feather get in. Then a week after that my mom & I were in my room talking. It was 1030pm. My mom went 2 her room and I had gone in her room to tell her something. I come back to my room and dead snack in the middle of my room was another damn feather. We about died when this happened. We looked it up and this certain feather relates to a love one passing. We have since moved and I haven't set up my Alexa yet but the thing talks in the middle of the night and it's almost like the volume is on all the way up. It has woken up up each time of course scaring the hell out of us because ITS NOT PLUGGED IN!!!!!!. There's so much more but anyways, don't let the passing of your love one get you to down. I know easier said then done but like me, I feel like its getting worse from me. I feel like crawling into a dark hole and never coming out. He was my best friend and only sibling. I still after months go to pick up my phone to call him. I know they say in time it gets easier but I don't know if that will ever happen for me unfortunately. For you hun just keep praying and always talk to them because they may not be here physically but they are still with us.
I am sooo incredibly sorry for the loss of your brother. My heart breaks for you. Please don’t think it’s your fault. Even if you had gone over that night, it could have been another night that he chose to not call you before he ended his life. He wouldn’t want you to feel guilty. He would want you to be happy. I cannot imagine your pain but I happened to find your comment on this girls RU-vid channel. I don’t even know who she is. Just please don’t be hard on yourself. It’s not your responsibility for his death. Please remember that. ❤
Collen, your brother suffer right now seeing how much pain he has gave to you and your family. That is his biggest regret. Show him that his death since now will bring only good things. He need this. Celebrate his life, all good things you will do - do in his name. Maybe you want to adopt a dog in his name? Or even something smaller like watering a plant. Do this in his name. Show him that since now his death will brings all good things. Forgive yourself and your mom and him. That is not your fault. You would not stop him. He had depression - its like being sick. You would not stop someone from being sick for cancer.
I understand completely. I lost my mom to suicide and it is just an incomprehensible thing. I too was texting my mom that night and didn’t answer her last text because I was at a New Years party. I wish so bad I had answered it. I pray for healing for you. ❤️
This really touched my heart. I lost my boyfriend 5 months ago in May 1. Same day, what a coincidence. I deeply resonated with everything you said and make me feel understood on how it feels to lose ur favorite person in the world, even tho you don’t really lose them they are just home like you said. I long to come back home but since im here now i wanna let god transform my heart and surrender to life. trust. I send u a big hug and a lot of love. Thank you for talking about this
I have a younger sister, she has non verbal autism and has seizures every month. I can only understand so much of what has happened to you. I cannot imagine what it would be like to lose her like how you lost Luke. Thank you for sharing your story and your testimony, sophia. I’m praying for you, God is the one who can do the impossible. Let his love comfort you during this time.
My brother’s wife died the same way. She had epilepsy and her seizures were not well controlled. She had one in her sleep and died. It was so shocking. Im glad you experienced true love. Some people go their whole lives and never do. ❤
Yes, well said! I went through my whole life and never found true love, at this rate I don’t think it is in the stars for me!! I am 74 today! I know this is also God’s plan and I have asked all my life “why? God, why?” silence was my answer.
I too lost my first true, deep love at 18. I am now 57 and have been married for 36 years to a wonderful man who knew he would be sharing my heart when we married. I still miss Clay daily. We were engaged and I wouldn't marry him until we were in college. He asked me twice to go to the JP and get married. We never got that far before a tragic accident took him. I regret not marrying him the first time he begged me to. I feel like if I had we would be together. I share your grief struggles. May you find peace and love again.
I lost my mum very suddenly in summer 2020 and it was and still is the hardest thing I have ever had to go through. She was my guardian angel. Watching this video brought back all those emotions, and I feel exactly the same way in being afraid of time passing. I myself can't believe it's been now over two whole years I haven't seen or spoken to my mum, except for in my dreams. I'm so afraid that I'm going to forget how she was, that I'm going to forget the sound of her voice, the way she looked...afraid she will slowly become a stranger to me. But I know now that can never be true, and she lives forever in my heart, in me, and I see her in the way I am and the actions I take, the way I lead my life. She is forever a part of me and who I am. Sending you so much love and support in this incredibly difficult time. You have a really good mindset and I think that's so so important. ❤
i also lost my mother suddenly in summer 2020. the pain of grief never goes away, but being able to connect with others who have experienced loss just shows how strong love really is.
I was 25 years old when my mother died after a 7 year long battle with cancer. It was 39 years in July. I am now a few years older than she was when she passed. At first I had a lot of dreams and they hurt so badly when I'd wake because it's as if I lost her all over again. I was afraid of all the things that you mentioned. You won't really forget her voice. Mine had several phrases that she'd say and I can still "hear" her so you might try that. You'll never forget how she was, you can't because she is too deep within your heart. You won't forget how she looks because, you just can't. Surround yourself with people that knew and loved her. Sometimes I wonder if mine was really that fantastic, maybe I just made it up. Then one of my lifetime friends, (or cousins), will tell me that they still miss her and they will tell me something they had loved about her. Also, don't let anyone tell you that "it is time to get over it". That is not gonna happen. Ever. After almost 40 years, I sometimes forget what it's like to have a mother but I've never forgotten her. I miss her still. It's a tough (crappy) journey but you can do it. You had a good example to follow, your mom. I wish you peace and wonderful memories. Take care.
My mum died suddenly when I was 32. It’s been 36 years and I still miss her, especially when things aren’t going as well as I’d hoped. It gets easier. I can laugh now when I make tea with a teabag in a mug. She would have told me off for not using a teapot. I “talk” to my mum a lot. It really helps. You’ll get there. The best thing you can do is make your mum proud of you. It will help you greatly. So sorry love. Mums should live forever.
Sophia, I’ve been subscribed to you for six years now, and I am so proud of you and the woman you have become. It blows my mind how much the Lord can do in someone’s life in just a few years, and I am so thankful for you, your maturity, and your true love for God and how you are a reflection of His love here on Earth, even (especially) when it’s hardest. Your honesty about the struggle of loss, but wisdom and truth and trust in God is so admirable, and I am confident so many hearts have been touched by the Lord through you and your testimony. I’ve been praying for you and will continue to 🤍
You still young even when it will hurt you for the rest of your life but soon it will be a memory that someone else will fulfill life goes on. GOD BLESS YOU ALL
I understand, I wish this wasnt your reality today. Be kind to yourself, take good care of yourself- it matters more than anyone knows. Grief is real- a grief coach can be super helpful.
I am a 60 yr old lady. The words you have spoken here, today, has helped me!! You are wise. Thank you so much. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you now and always!!!
My best friend’s last words to her boyfriend were “ I love you” she passed away on September 17,2022. I’m watching this as I get ready to get things ready to honor my best friend’s life with our coworkers.
I have had at least one seizures every month for the past 4 years. I have a 2 year old son and life is so hard. This is my biggest fear, all my seizures are in my sleep and maybe one day I won’t wake up. I am so sorry you are going through this. I can’t imagine. You will make it through this I promise❤
So sorry for the loss of your loved one, I have Epilepsy and it is so sad! I am a volunteer for the Epilepsy Foundation and I try to use that as a way to help bring awareness. My mom is up there with him, and she’ll take care of him for you!!!
I'm so sorry for you're loss. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. May God continue to give you peace and strength during this difficult time.
I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss ❤Thankyou for being open with where you’re at in grief and where Luke was at in his faith before his passing ❤ proud of you 🙏
Depending on The Lord like a newborn baby! I 100% have said that. Alone with still saying that in my own ways. Hearing your heart for The Lord is so beautiful. Makes me feel 😌 joy just hearing your words. I lost my Father in 2000 when I was 15 that was the moment my heart broke but also grew so so large for Jesus and my faith. God Bless. Sending my thoughts and prayers from Wasilla Alaska, Tschandra
I am so sorry to hear about Luke. One of my friends son, he was around 18, started having seizures…. He went to doctors and couldn’t control them completely. One morning he went to take a bath and he passed away in the tub. It was so tragic. Sending prayers for you all.
I’m sorry, I know this pain. My fiancé died having a seizure a month before our wedding. I can also relate to seizures bc I have epilepsy. It’s been 15 years and there’s not a day I don’t teach for him. Sending lots of healing and love your way.
Oh Sophia, I am so sorry for your loss and praying for you and sending you hugs. Your strength is amazing and you continue to inspire me,we are here for you and thank you for being open about such a difficult time
I just randomly came across this video and wanted to say that I definitely feel like Luke's soul nudged you to continue your passion (making videos). Of course, please grieve and take your time. Another thing, it's a very good thing that he met you and got the chance to spend time with you, I'm sure the moments you both spent together met a lot to him as well. I know it may seem weird to just have a random passerby write a random message like this, but sometimes I feel guided to do so. I'm not sure if it will help in any way, but I do send love and light to help with your healing.
this is the most encouraging video ! thank u for sharing! i’ve never watched ur videos but so thankful that this one popped up ! i went back & watched some of the videos w him in it, he seems like he really loved u : ) praying for your healing rn !
Thank you so much for posting this. I have been praying for you and thinking about you since May when I first heard about this. I am so sorry. Your faith in God is truly so inspiring and helped me out of a season where I felt a little lost in my faith. I will continue praying for you!
I have been watching your videos with Luke for years. They were so comforting to me especially during the pandemic. I am sending all my best wishes, love, and healing. May Luke rest in peace. The world has lost a beautiful and compassionate person. Heaven has gained a new angel. ❤🕊️
it is absolutely heartbreaking that for all these years that I haven't watched your channel, then I randomly look for you to catch up then I found this video, I wish I could give you a hug:,(
Randomly came across this video, and your trust in God is so inspiring. I lost my dad almost 6 years ago, and it still feels like yesterday. Your trust in God through all of this reminds me to put my trust back into God. I’m so sorry for your loss.
I’m really sorry for your loss... I literally cried while watching this video😢 I will pray for you and those around you who had been in the hardest time. You are inspiring in so many ways. Love from Japan
I’m so very sorry my dear. It’s hard to believe it will ever get easier, but it does. The pain may never go away completely but the severe bouts of grief happen MUCH less often with time and healing. Hold onto your faith and know you’ll see your love again one day.
My best friend died from a seizure a few years ago, that pain of knowing she's never coming back still hurts to this day. I'm so sorry for your loss and his family's loss as well. Your in my thoughts and prayers 🙏
I’m so sorry for your loss❤️ it’s a truly sad story and the fact that you had to go through it is so much harder. I’m sure he’s looking over you with love and protection. Never forget you’ll see him again one day❤️
I can totally understand what you are going through as I have been dealing with the loss of my best friend the same way nearly 24 years ago and I still hate it prayers and thoughts for you and your family love your family friend John ❤❤❤❤
Sophia, what a blessing you are. It is so special to have such a perspective in the midst of such loss. I have subscribed to you for years and although you don’t know me you feel akin to a big sister for me and I can confidently say you have affected my faith more than any other factor in my life. I have had the special joy of growing up alongside you, and I am absolutely devastated to hear about your loss. Your strength is abundant and your compassionate, steadfast faith will carry you the rest of the way. You are in my prayers always.❤
You delivered your message so gracefully. I wanted to reach through the screen and give you a hug. I lost my father this May and it hurt so much. I found peace in the grief journey that God knew it was time for my dad to be called Home. I’m sorry for your loss 🤍
Sophia, I am so so sorry for your loss. This year I’ve lost my grandpa and my dog, so I can understand the shallow parts of the immense depths of pain you are in. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Xoxo
You are truly remarkable. I am sorry you have to go through this. You're message of faith & joy is incredible. I'm now a subscriber. You're a light, thank you😌💛
I’m glad to have come across your channel today! I pray that God is continuing to comfort you. Luke’s legacy absolutely will live on. I watched his celebration of life service you gave us the link to, and it was something I needed today! Thank you!
I’m so sorry to hear that Sophia. Thanks for opening up. I know it’s hard to be vulnerable so I appreciate you sharing this with us. I send you a big hug ❤❤❤
Ive been there girl. Give yourself time to heal. It never goes away but it forms you as a person. Embrace it all, he was here for a reason and you're here with this experience for a reason too. They never really leave us...sending love ❤️
Thank you for sharing this about Luke’s seizures and your love for him! My nieces of 40 yrs has been having seizures for 3 yrs now and knowing at any one time she could be gone. Because of her seizures (sometimes 7 in a row) has caused memory loss. Thank you for also showing even a God loving person can still be mad and angry that He took a love away from them!! Bless you sweetie and prayers for your continued healing! 🙏🙏
Im so sorry for your loss. Yesterday I went to my son's best friends Kyle, funeral. He was only 25 and leaves behind 3 little boys, she 7,5, and 2. It's heartbreaking. My heart breaks for Kyles mother. Especially leaving his casket at the cemetery. I just want you to know that sometimes the Lord leads us to exactly what we need to hear. I have been so grieved that that could have been my son. And I could be the mother grieving. So when you just said your Luke, belonged to God. It hit my heart. Yes, why am I worrying about having to go through something that hasn't happened,? So thank you for sharing this. Our children , we all belong to God. He knows what is best. Sometimes when a precious soul goes home to be with Jesus, many other souls touched by his or her death, are saved. ✝️❤️🌍
I am sorry for your lose. I too am grieving, my husband of 43 years passed away from Lewy Body Dementia, it is a cruel disease. The Lord took your Luke, because he needed him The same with my husband, God needed him, just know they are at peace and are healthy with God.
@@lorrainehowley9963 I'm so sorry for your loss too. That is a beautiful perspective. That the Lord needed them. Amen. We will see our loved ones again. Soon. ✝️❤️🌍
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Your continued faith makes me feel hope. I appreciate that you told us your thoughts about God during this hard time. I believe your story will help many people.
