Posted on 03/04/2005 3:01:50 AM PST by R. Scott
Four years ago today the most wonderful woman I ever had the pleasure of knowing died.
Sheryl
It wasn’t “love at first sight”. Her sister tried to set us up by having us met at a bar. Introductions were made and Sheryl stated emphatically “I don’t need no fat redneck Biker to buy my beer.” I immediately decided to leave her alone and walked away. A few days later we met again, shot a game of pool - and I allowed her to buy my beer. A few months later she moved in with me and we married.
Sheryl didn’t like jewelry or buying new clothes. After the first year she no longer felt jealousy.
In 14 years of marriage we had three disagreements – one could be called a fight, but it was actually humorous in retrospect. We agreed politically, socially, and fiscally.
Sheryl died of a very nasty cancer – esophageal cancer. I could only hold her hand and give her my support as she went through the surgeries, chemo and radiation. I could only watch as she lost nearly 100 pounds from starvation. I could only cry when she died, at home with her little dog and me.
Thank you Hospice for being there.
Sorry for your loss. May God be with you.
That's a very touching story. Thanks for sharing...and your right to be thankful of Hospice. Now that's the toughest job ever! They were there with us when my Mother passed.
Very heartbreaking story -- my sincerest best wishes to you. May you find some measure of comfort in knowing that you were there for her when she needed you most. Keep her alive with your wonderful memories of the good times.
for a "fat redneck biker", you sure wrote a very poetic tribute to her. She probably had more impact on you than you know.
Thanks, and have a good day of rememberances.
God bless Sheryl and you, RS.
You are not alone. We pray with you on this day - and look forward to the day when all our tears shall be dried, as our beloveds greet us at the dawn...
What a beautiful tribute for her. My prayers of comfort are with you.
I dont understand why God calls some folk home seemingly early, but Im confident that heaven is enriched by their presence.
I pray your remaining days are rich and blessed as you come each day closer to your reunion
Just as you were blessed to have her, she was blessed as well to have you. Each of you was given a gift that not everyone will know. You will be in my thoughts today.
Peace to you on this day, R.
Try to remember today, all the happy and good times you shared.
My prayers for you.
God be with you, friend.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Mr. Scott, I'm sorry for the loss of your wife. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult anniversary.
God Speed, brother -
Remember, her love will never die. Nor will yours.
I love you, brother. My heart is heavy reading your words.
God Bless you, R. Scott. Yes, some anniversaries are very hard to handle. Hang in there. Prayers for your dear wife
Sheryl. Sheryl is in a beautiful place now, heaven. She is guiding you and comforting you. Take Care.
Sounds like a fine lady. My condolences on your loss.
Life is a collection of experiences and it sounds like Sheryl added many enjoyable ones to your life.
Remember today all the great moments, and celebrate what they have added to your life. You are indeed a more complete "fat redneck Biker". :-)
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