5 years ago today, on Aug. 14th 2009, I lost someone that was very special to me. He was such a gift from the Lord. He loved life, people, and all that went along with this world at such a very young age. We explored so many places together...Hawaii, Alaska, Colorado, Washington, Mt. Baker, across Canada, Oregon and Australia...just to name a few.We went by car, boat, plane, camped in the SUV together, shook off the fears of bears by our tent, learned to sleep and build fires in the snow, learned to ski together...he then advanced to a snowboarder that could have competed in many races. He helicoptered off mountains, scuba dived with sharks, fished the dangerous waters of Alaska and had more adventures than I can name. All the while...our journey together survived many years without getting to see each other, reconnecting and him teaching me over and over the power of love, forgiveness, reaching out and learning the truth, not being afraid of taking risks, asking questions when they were uncomfortable to ask. His relationship with my Mom, Mimi, was amazing, full of prayer, love and acceptance from her ...on his passions in life, what he wanted to see and do...and then stepping out and doing those things on yet another adventure. He always asked questions about God, the Bible...and why things happen in life. Today I celebrate the life of my son Matt...gone too soon, but surely not forgotten. I love you Matt...and with all my heart not a day passes that I wish I could hear your voice on the phone .... calling me to say Hi Mom...whats up? I have so many amazing friends that have reached out to me over the last 5 years, with phone calls, for prayer, for walks and sent me notes and cards. New friends near and far have come into my life, that have understood and cared when I was having a bad day, encouraged me with the foundation I am working so hard to build for kids and adventures that cannot afford to explore the outdoors like my son was able to do. Matt loved the ocean, the snow, the mountains and all that went with the beauty of this earth. His love of where I live now, is a result of why I settled in the northwest over 20 years ago. My sisters are my best friends of all ...so blessed to have 3 amazing women of the Lord...they have kept me going and believing in me and my passions for life and continuing on Matts passions through his foundation. I will continue to press on with a new and passionate awareness of who Matt was, who I became as a result of being his Mom, the journeys ..some good and some bad we took together. But Never Never being regretful of the roots and then the wings I gave him. Thank you also to my amazing husband that has watched me cry, sing, pray, struggle, be hurt, keep getting up over and over again. Thank you to a Lord that has given me strength each and every day to love others, always offer grace, forgiveness, and love...and to be the woman He wants me to be. I was hesitant to write this, but I hope by me sharing my journey, that it will help someone that has lost someone precious to them, whether it be a son, a parent, a sibling or a friend....all losses are hard, it is how we handle them that are so important .....and how the Lord can use us in tremendous ways. Thank you for letting me share this story of this amazing kid..that left us Way too soon..my precious son...Matthew Ryan Walker!! I love you Matt and I know you are soaring in heaven as you soared on earth!!
Posted on: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 19:47:29 +0000
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