It has become apparent to me that God prepares us in advance of the challenges that will be set upon us. Case in point, I am a big fan of the movie Braveheart in which there is a moving scene that I have replayed many times because it touches me so deeply. In the scene, MacClannough, the father of William Wallace's (Mel Gibson) wife, Murron, is being buried. The exchange between MacClannough and Wallace is so intense you cannot help but to internalize what these two men are feeling at the loss of a daughter and wife. This is made all the more powerful by the song "For the Love of a Princess" playing in the background. Little did I know then I would one day find myself reliving the intensity of their pain with the loss of my own daughter.
We lost our beloved Bridget on Sunday! I am that father and Craig is that husband. Our exchanges were no less powerful. We have created a video set to the song, "For the Love of a Princess" to share with you the magnitude of our loss as well as a tribute to Bridget. The first photo is a bit unnerving, but then the balance of the piece is a celebration of her life! The video is not to garner sympathy, but rather to let you know, with Bridget as our guide, what we have learned to endure and even embrace in the most difficult circumstances. Given a choice none of us would have ever gone here, but since that was not to be, we had to keep moving forward. We found that at the deepest level of pain you find a freeing beauty that releases you from the nonsense of the world that causes so much anguish and fear. There is just no room for it. It's not there anymore, because the only way to survive emotionally is to love, accept and not judge! This is something Bridget knew long before she became ill, but I was too self-absorbed to realize.
So, we hope that this video and the sharing of our experiences will be encouragement to all of you who so graciously supported us through this ultimate life challenge. Lastly, please see the link below for Bridget's service information.
Ron and Craig, I am so very sorry. I pray your hearts and minds (and for the whole family) to be encouraged with His eternal promises, to indeed have ' brave hearts' as you mourn. I had a dream with Bridget this week after I heard the news and saw her in the dream dressed in white, with a beautiful white light surrounding her, and she was holding white flowers. I hope and pray this dream encourages you all as well, as we believe she is now where there is no pain, suffering, sadness or sickness. She is in His eternal embrace! The song God put on my heart after that beautiful dream was 'Priceless' by For King and Country.…