Through the Tears: A Journey Through Grief
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This book is not only personal and dedicated to her beloved husband, but it is also a true account of her journey through the process of grief. It is at times gut-wrenching, expressing the true emotion of sadness and pain, while at other times uplifting and joyous. This book expresses the entire spectrum of emotions many experience Through the Tears, yet few can put into words.
Judy S. Joachim
Judy Joachim grew up in South Mississippi where she began writing as a young teenager. While in college at the University of Southern Mississippi, Judy discovered her passion and talent for writing poetry, to which she continues to this day. After having lived in various locations throughout the south, Judy now resides in Texas.
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Through the Tears - Judy S. Joachim
Copyright © 2010 by Judy S. Joachim
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For my beloved husband Jerry
Preface
I am the richest of women. Not rich by the standard that our society values, such as bank accounts and fancy cars, but by measurement of things more valuable than money. For 36 years I had the pleasure to know, love, admire and be married to the most wonderful person I have ever known; my beloved husband Jerry. His gifts were many and all who knew him or met him were touched by his kindness, his ever present smile, his laughter, his sense of humor, his love of life and all creatures therein. This man never met a stranger, never made an enemy and never caused anyone harm. He was not a millionaire, but his rewards in heaven must be great, for the life he led could reap no less.
I stood on a hill, I prayed to God
My heart filled with anger and sorrow
My shoulders were stiff, my fists were clenched
Why could he not stay ‘til tomorrow
He was loved by all, gave love in return
Husband, father, brother and son
And countless friends who numbered the stars
And he cared for each and every one
His gifts were many, his faults were few
His smile, his jokes, his laughter
He touched the lives of all he knew
And they loved him ever after
My child
said God, You do not see
Of his time, do not feel greed
His jewels were earned, his crown complete
So of this world, there was no longer need
You see
God spoke, Gone to a better place
Because he’d known his task since birth
His only chore, and his chore fulfilled
Was to make life a better place on earth
I am at fault she cried loudly
Of him, I did not take good care
I always thought there’d be more time
And now his death I can’t bear
He always loved me blindly
No judgment, not jealous, never cross
But patience, acceptance and kindness
And I mourn for the love in my