Mike Wilsons Story

We Got Too Much To Do

September 15, 2008

It has been one week today since my family and I laid a very special person to rest. His name is Mike Wilson and he was my husband. He was 45 years old and no one had a clue that he had colon cancer. We went to see the doctor on Wednesday and Mike underwent emergency surgery that evening. He fought for his life on Thursday, and he died on Friday. It was that fast.

We have three remarkable children. They are 11, 13, and 15 years old. Their cries to God for their dad’s life will be with me forever. Our daughter prayed to the Divine Physician for healing. Our oldest son prayed for another miracle, since he had already witnessed several in the previous 24 hours. Our youngest son simply said, “God, we need our daddy. We got too much to do.”

When we got home on Friday evening, they had many questions. I answered them to the best of my ability. I could not imagine what they must be thinking or feeling. I listened to them talk and watched as they poured out the rawest of emotions. I feared they would be angry with God.

When I felt it was my turn to speak I said, “This was not enough time with your daddy. It simply was not enough time. But I need for you to know something. Many people live an entire lifetime wishing for one day like you had with your daddy. He lived well, devoted his time to the important things in life, and you three got to be right in the center of it all. It is almost as if he packed an entire lifetime into 45 years.” They knew what I had said was true. You see, Mike left them with a wealth of memories. Our minds are filled with them throughout the day. We tell our stories, sometimes crying, but mostly laughing.

I know there are hard days ahead, but God is our Sustainer. We have experienced His mercy, His grace, His compassion, His comfort, His strength, and His love. Mike knew about His Savior’s love and that makes it easier for those of us left here to live and especially to laugh. I know that Mike would like it that way. And… isn’t it amazing that our God would cherish the laughter of this family?

 

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