From the moment he entered my life, my son Tyler has been a source of joy to me. It was clear early on that he had an unusually sweet spirit, and his father and I thanked God for blessing us with him. Tyler’s father, Billy, died yesterday, and I’ve never been more proud of my son than I have been during the past two months. When Tyler learned his dad was dying, he immediately began making that process more pleasant for him. He took time from work and his family to spend it with his dad. The girls got to get to know their grandfather during a visit a few weeks ago, and their presence blessed Billy so very much.
Billy and I had a difficult marriage, but we were always in agreement when it came to Tyler. We loved him dearly and believed him to be the best thing either of us ever accomplished. Tyler is selfless and loves with his whole heart. There aren’t many folks like that in this world, and I thank God for placing him in my path because he has taught me much more than I ever taught him. My heart has gone out to him as he has had to deal with some very serious matters and emotions. He has persevered in a beautiful way, and I thank God for giving him and his dad a special time together.
Death makes all of us stop and take an accounting of our lives, and I’ve done that over the past two months. I made peace with Billy years ago, and I was glad to be able to spend time at Tyler’s wedding last year talking to him about our sweet son. Dealing with the death of a parent is a difficult part of life, and I watched my son deal with his dad’s death in a way that was surprising even for him. He’s a giver and always has been. As he told me once, the way we love isn’t easy, but it’s the right way. I’ve seen firsthand lately what that love looks like as I’ve watched it play out in his dealings with Billy. You’re right Tyler; it is the right way to love. Thank you for reminding me. I love you!!
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This is without the most sweetest thing I have ever read, a blessing to my heart, The love we have for our children is unexplainable, As I have been through one of the most difficult marriages myself with my children’s father, I have yet to find that peace with him, after reading this I forgave myself so I can forgive him, I am making it a point to talk with there father and put the bad behind me and move forward to the good, Our children and granddaughters. Thank you Miss Proctor for sharing. I am so sorry that Tyler lost his father, but heaven gained an angel. Thinking of you all during this time.
~Gena Bowers Makowski~
Thank you Gena. Love you!!