I don't know if there's a IWSG question. And quite frankly, I don't care. Bubba is dead. My son, Gregory Ellis, was killed in a motorcycle accident on February 2, 2025 in Hampton, Virginia. Twenty years old.
Even as I write this, it doesn't seem real.
But it is. I won't go on any more adventures with him. No more walks and talks we used to enjoy. I won't hear his laugh. I won't feel his arms wrapped around me. I won't chuckle at his antics and amazing sense of humor. At least not here in this space, in this time.
The sense of loss is devastating. No mother or parent should ever have to go through this.
The thing that is getting me through it is faith. Faith that he is in God's loving care. He has peace. No more of life's problems. No more pain. No more suffering. His journey is over and he's safely home. And the belief that when my journey is over, I will be with him again.
I know life is short. I am grateful that I had the experience of being his mom. We had a lot of wonderful times together, and I will hold those dear in my heart.
Be at peace, Greg. I love you and I'll miss you.
Sherry, I am so very sorry! What a horrible thing to have happen. Prayers for you and your family.
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DeleteJesus, Sherry, there are no words, I cannot believe it. Sending you thoughts and prayers in this tragic moment. We all grew to love Bubba through your stories about him ever since he was a little kid. Such a sad moment.
ReplyDeleteHeartbreaking!
DeleteDear Sherry,
ReplyDeleteI am in disbelief. This is shocking, devastating news. All of us who have known you for years, and through your humorous tales of his misadventures came to know son Bubba, are grief stricken over your sudden loss. To say I am sorry doesn't seem like enough. I share your pain and sorrow, dear friend, and pray for your heart to heal. Keep the faith and remember that we are all thinking about you and we all care.
Thank you, Tom!
DeleteOh, Lord, please be with Sherry and her family. Surround them with your love.
ReplyDeleteSherry - I am so sorry. I read this and I don't really know what to say, other than that I am praying for you and your family.
Thank you!
DeleteSherry, I was so shocked when I read your email this morning. So was my husband. I second Tyrean, Lord please be with Sherry and her family.
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DeleteOMG! What I shock. I am so, so sorry. Take care.
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DeleteWords are not enough. I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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DeleteI am so very, very sorry for your loss and the pain and heartache you're going. I'm here to talk if you want. Since I lost my husband, I've become good friends with others who have lost children.
ReplyDeleteLoss is extremely difficult to deal with. I'm glad you have friends you can talk with about it.
DeleteAnonymously Esther O'Neill, East of the Sun. Shock and sorrow, tears too, because there are no strangers.
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DeleteI am so sorry for your loss. I am crying for you.
ReplyDeleteSuch a difficult thing to go through!
DeleteOh Sherry, I am so sorry. I can't imagine what you are going through. It seems as if we watched your son grow up through your humorous stories. I will hold you in my prayers and if there is anything I can do, let me know.
ReplyDeleteThank you! And thank you for sending the book.
DeleteI am so sorry to hear, Sherry. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family from mine. Utterly heart-breaking news. May the Good Lord hold him and your family close.
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DeleteOh, Sherry! I don't even know what to say. What stunning, heart-crushing news. May God be with you and comfort you! Bubba is in good hands now!
ReplyDeleteI believe he is in God's loving care, and that is the best thing ever!
DeleteDevastating. No words suffice.
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DeleteNo words at all. Awful. I remember all the antics from your years of blogging when he was a kid. Can't even imagine what you're going through.
ReplyDeleteAll those reels keep playing in my head. It hurts!
DeleteThinking about you today and every day, Sherry. My heart is heavy knowing that a great longtime friend is enduring tremendous heartache and pain. During this very difficult time, please remember that you have many friends and that we all care deeply about you.
ReplyDeleteI am so appreciative of you and the many friends I have who are helping me through this difficult time. I am blessed.
DeleteOh sweetheart I am so sorry for your loss~ My prayers for you.
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DeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteHold on to your faith. I was visiting your blog and your pain touched my heart. I remembered a similar situation where I flew home to visit my sisters, and my mom's best friend had just loss her daughter. They had been friends for 48 years before my mother died, and I was always close to my mom's best friend. When I returned home and found out about it, I went directly to her house. I walked into a house full of neighbors visiting her and when she turned to see who it was entering, she fell into my arms, and said, I was just wishing that you were here. It is always hard on a mother to lose her child, the seed that came out of her body. As you go through your loss, hold on to God's unchanging hand.
Shalom shalom
Thank you. I believe he is safe with God and that when my journey is over, I'll be with him again. Just so hard not to have him here in this space and time.
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