Taressa Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 About 3-1/2 years ago I joined the shack. One of the regulars, "billy the kid", started writing me a couple weeks later and we moved our posts off the shack and onto email. billy, James Sparks his real name, visited me that Christmas 2000 and we clicked immediately and wonderfully. In spring 2001 he moved to be with me in St. Louis. I'm writing with the sad news that James died last week. He talked often of death and never spoke of it with dread. He believed the words of the bible that promised eternal life based solely on God's grace granted when we had faith to believe him. My life is extremely sad and lonesome now without the constant joy James was to me. I know it hurts this much only because I had three years of absolutely wonderful with him. Those of you out there who believe in prayer, please pray for me. You knew me as Taressa, know me now as Teri. Someday I hope to have hope. For now I live to survive the next 5-10 minutes. James used to tell me at least ten times/day how much he loved me and how happy he was. He used to thank God each night for our safety. What a comfort that our last words to each other were expressing love. What a gift he gave me by telling me his eagerness for heaven. Love to all, Teri Link to post Share on other sites
Tony T Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Teri: I remember you well and the romance between you and billy that started on LoveShack, although it doesn't seem like three whole years ago. I am deeply sorry to hear of your tragic loss. It seems he was much too young to be passing. My prayers go with you for the strength and faith to endure the days and weeks ahead. This is the part of life that we talk about but always hope we will never arrive at. The pain is great but letting a loved on move on with love is best and most comforting for all the souls involved. I'm sure James is still with you in spirit and you can take comfort in that. That you have returned to the place the two of you met to say goodbye to your love is a very fitting tribute. I know he would like that. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Taressa Posted January 28, 2004 Author Share Posted January 28, 2004 Thanks, Tony. I knew you would remember. Link to post Share on other sites
lostforwords Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 My condolences to you Teri, as well as your in my prayers. Link to post Share on other sites
Paulie Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 Taressa, my prayers are also with you Paulie Link to post Share on other sites
Author Taressa Posted January 29, 2004 Author Share Posted January 29, 2004 Thank you both for your prayers and your kind words. I'm not sure most people know just how much these kindnesses mean. A word, a few moments of time, a phone call, a card... every effort someone makes to show they recognize my pain or to express their love for me or James eases my loneliness. Anything that helps me survive the next ten-minutes of the day is a tremendous gift. Thank you all. Link to post Share on other sites
moimeme Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 Your story is very touching. I'm sorry I wasn't around then, since I love happy endings - and yours was. You both found a memorable love. Though it was taken from you too soon, you had the very good fortune to love that way. His love will remain with you always. I wish you peace and love. Merry Link to post Share on other sites
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