Tuesday, February 27, 2018

February Series - 8 Things I Love About BJ, Blog 7: His Loyalty


8 Things I Love About BJ: His Loyalty

BJ was loyal; to his family, to his friends, and to himself. I could tell you many examples of his constant and devoted support to his daughter, brothers, parents…but, I’m not going to. Today…just moments ago, in fact…I received a beautiful message from one of his dear friends that displays the epitome of loyalty. 
Today’s post is dedicated to Sarah from her dear and loving friends, Kristine Hall and BJ.

Hi Mama,
I hope you're having a wonderful day.
Bj was visiting me today and he also visited me in a dream a
while back.

I'm not very good with words but I wrote it out as if I was
talking to him.

I just love that he came to visit me in a dream and not just visit
with me…but that he was also thinking about Sarah and wanted to make sure that
I was going to check in on her after she lost her friend. 💗💗💗
Your son is so amazing and still here with us even though
he's in heaven!


It has been a year and 4 months since you
passed and it is still hard to imagine that when I drive over the mountain to
Eastern Oregon that I still won't see you.....
It still hurts sometimes, but it's getting easier and easier
with remembering all the good times that we had and remembering your smile and
your infectious laugh.

Your song "You Should Be Here" came on the radio
today as I was driving by myself to the store.
I started to get a tear but then as I looked up driving down Highway 30 and seeing snow on the hillside that tear went away and I just smiled thinking about how much you love the snow.


When I got home I turned on the TV so I could watch it while
I fold laundry and guess what? Your movie "Gone in 60 Seconds" was on.
It's these things that just remind me that you are in an
amazing place and though I don't see you right now I will again.

Until I see you again you send reminders that pop up to let
me know that you are thinking of us too; like when you came to me in a dream.
My best friend Sarah was also one of your friends and she recently lost her very close childhood friend to the flu. I knew this friend, but not very well. As you know, I was worried about Sarah. You had never met Sarah's friend that passed, but in my dream you let me know that you know her now and that the two of you had talked about Sarah. You let me know that the two of you were worried about Sarah. You also wanted to make sure that I knew Sarah's friend was okay…not just okay, she is doing well and you are right there with her.
I love those moments that God blesses me with; whether it's
in a dream or driving down the road hearing your song and remembering the good
times we had.
I believe that one day we will share many more Good Times. 💖

As I read Kristy’s message, I knew in that very moment it was God’s message to me…His message that BJ is good, BJ is making new friends from old friends, and his loyalty lives on with his soul. I won’t lie, I teared up reading Kristy’s text to me: tears of sorrow because I still miss my son so much and tears of joy that he still touches so many people by his undying loyalty.  

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