Mike Fisher
1972 – 2002
It was 5 years ago today that my first husband passed away. It’s been very weird thinking about it. It feels like such a long time ago. Maybe 5 years is a long time. So much has happened and changed in my life. I’m married again and have a new beautiful baby girl. When Mike passed away, I wondered if there was any hope of having the joy of a new baby again. I wondered about a lot of things. How would my boys grow up without a father? But in that first year after Mike died, God showed me again and again that He is their heavenly Father and that He would take care of us. There were times when my oldest boy would say he felt God telling him He loved him. Over and over that happened in the first year. God was holding us very close. And God did have a plan. He was not taken by surprise at Mike’s death. It was so cool (although an emotional roller coaster at times) to see how things worked out. I married Mike’s best friend from high school, someone the kids knew from birth, and living right next door to us. How amazing is that?!
I miss Mike today. He was a lot of fun, not perfect, but he made me laugh. He was a good friend. But I love my new life. It’s better than I ever could have imagined it to be. I think that’s what makes it feel weird. Should I be this happy? I think Mike would want me to be. And he would have wanted the boys to have a father in their lives. I’m glad I know where Mike is and that I’ll have a chance to see him again. I’m looking forward to that day.
started writting a bunch….then deleted it. Will be praying for you, hopefully we can talk soon.
My heart is for you.
I once heard someone say that you don’t show how much you loved someone by how sad you make the rest of your life without them. It’s wonderful that you are happy and that your boys are happy, I think it’s a wonderful legacy to a husband and father you all loved.
((HUGS))
I didn’t realize it’s been that long since Mike died. I was looking at some pictures I took a while back when Mike was still alive. We’ll always remember him. 🙂
Hard to believe it’s been that long. How fresh the memory of that day is even still. And so glad to see the beeming smile on your face today. God has richly blessed you.
Mile was a friend of mine from highschool and I still miss him too. But I am very happy for the joy God has given you and the protection and companionship that he provided from Mike’s dearest friend. Blessings.
Carol, I just stumbled upon your blog through Kimmy. I have been out of touch for so long that I had no idea about Mike. I’m so sorry. I was at your wedding; I remember what an awesome person he was.
I’m happy that you’ve found someone new to love. And congratulations on your kids!!