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Bethany Wilson
Wife and Son
June 20, 2011
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Dear James, It's June 19th, Father's Day. Another Father's Day has gone by without you. Even though we no longer have you here with us, we have all of the wonderful memories of you to warm our hearts. I have a video of you teaching Lee how to ride his very first bicycle. I have photos of you holding Lee as a newborn. I have many other photos as well. You were the best Father to Lee. Lee will never forget what a wonderful father you were, and neither will I. I look at Lee and see you. It is a pleasant reminder. Thank you for being the best parent-partner a Mom could ask for. Lee misses you this Father's Day. Until we meet again. Love always, from Beth and Lee.
May 30, 2011
Dear James, Today is Memorial Day. I have thought of you all day long. I wasn't able to visit you today in Bristow, so I am writing to you. I don't know if anyone thought about putting a flag on your grave today, but I hope someone thought about it, and honored you that way. You served your country with selfless dedication. Although your name is no longer on a plaque along side mine on a door, you are still forever in my heart. Lee and I will remember and love you forever. Until we meet again. Love always, Beth
April 24, 2011
Dear James, Today is Easter Sunday. We miss you as much as ever. Here is a scripture for you. Psalms 106:1 (NIV)"Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever." Love always. Until we meet again.
Wife
February 13, 2011
Dear James, Tomorrow will be Valentine's Day. Feb. 14th, 2011. I just wanted to let you know....I love you still. Until we meet again, Love you, Beth
February 5, 2011
Dear James, On February 3rd, it marked one more year since you have been gone. Each year I think how unfair it is that you left this earth at such a young age. Then I turn to the Bible, and remind myself that only God knows the number of hairs on our head, and the time that we will leave this earth to go to be with Him. And I realize that there is no "unfairness" to it. It was all part of the plan the Lord had for you. He has a plan for me too. I miss you. Lee misses you. Until we meet again, love always, Beth
January 22, 2011
Dear James, It is well into the new year and to me it is just another year without you. I am sad that the time keeps going on without you. Your son is doing well. He has a reminder on his arm of you. I have my memories. Those will hold me until we meet again. Sometimes I think I have more folks up there with you who care about me than there up down here, but still I go on. Missing you....Until we meet again, Bethany
December 25, 2010
Dear James, It is Christmas eve, and in just a few minutes it will be Christmas morning. I no longer put up a tree, but I do send out cards to friends and relatives. I sent a card to your brother T. in CA. I have not heard from him in a long time now, but wanted him to know that I was thinking of him. I am thinking of you tonight, and am thinking about the special call I no longer receive on Christmas day. I am also thinking about the real meaning of Christmas...the birth of Christ so long ago. That to me is what Christmas is all about. Missing you tonight. Until we meet again. Love always, Beth
December 22, 2010
Dear James, This is the holiday season for most people, but since you have been gone, it is not a holiday for me. It is not the same anymore. I came here today to leave this scripture for you: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God" Matthew 5:8 I know you have seen God. Until we meet again,...missing you. Love always, Beth
December 16, 2010
Dear James, It is Dec. 16th now, and I am thinking of all of the Christmas seasons gone by. I recently have viewed pictures of all of us together during Christmas seasons past. The pictures are priceless. The other day, I sent Christmas cards to your brothers that I still have the current addresses for. Maybe I will call your cousins in Texas and say hello before Christmas. I miss you. I know you are in a better place now, and that is what people always tell we who are left behind, but THIS place is not the same without you. Lee and I are both a year older now.I am catching up with you...and one day we will be together again. Until then, Love always, Beth
November 26, 2010
Dear James, Another Thanksgiving has gone by without you. In the quiet moments when the pain of not having you in our lives is hard to bear, our love becomes a shelter. The beauty of our precious memories of you is our comfort. We love you and think of you every day. Until we all meet again, know that we will love you always, Beth and Lee.
November 3, 2010
Dear James, Halloween is over and I was remembering the time we went to a Halloween party all dressed up. That was so much fun...We had so many fun times together. I miss you very much, just as I am sure everyone else does too. Every season, and almost every day makes me think of you. Here is a quotation from a man named J. Wilbur Chapman (1859-1918). He said "Look for the strengths in people, not weaknesses; for good, not evil. Most of us find what we search for." You were like that...you always looked for the good in everyone. You saw the good in me although I was far from perfect, and I will always love you for that. I will never forget the name you had for me....and it made me feel special. Thank you for being a great husband and father. May the Lord hold you in his arms....Love always, Beth
September 25, 2010
Dear James, Lee and I miss you very much. It is Autumn now and one of the photos I posted to this site is that of you and I in Korea in the Autumn. The leaves were so beautiful, and so was the entire year we spent there. I have a scripture for you. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." Galatians 5:22-23. I wish the people who were your friends in Bristow all of your life, and your family members, would come here and post their love for you and memories of you. I have left this record open so that they can do that for you. I want all who loved you to come here just as Lee and I do. Missing you today and always. Love you, Beth
August 18, 2010
Dear James, It was your birthday the other day. I missed you. I am sure Lee missed you too. I wasn't able to talk to him, but I know he misses you a lot. I have a scripture for you: "Surely goodness and love will follow me all of the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever." Psalm 23:6 (NIV). That is for you. Goodness and love did follow you all of the days of your life because you did love the Lord, and you took Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. I will know where to look for you when I get there. Until we meet again, Love always, Beth
July 9, 2010
Dear James, Here is a scripture for you. It is Psalm 62:1-2 "My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken." Lee and I miss you every day. Until we meet again. Love always, Beth and Lee
June 22, 2010
Dear James, I have a scripture for you: Proverbs 8:35 "For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favor of the Lord." You are truly missed. Love Always, Beth
Dear James, Another Father's Day has gone by without you, but you are not forgotten. A life that was so wonderfully lived. A love that was so fully shared, and memories that will never be forgotten. These are the things that you leave behind with Lee and me. We remembered you on Father's Day....just as we remember you each day, with love in our hearts. Love always, Beth and Lee.
June 14, 2010
Dear James, I feel compelled to place this scripture here today, even though I have placed it here before: "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live." John 11:25. James, you are missed daily, and are loved greatly by those you left behind. Love always, Beth and Lee
May 31, 2010
Dear James, I wanted to place this special scripture here today. A scripture that means a lot to me. "Pray without ceasing." 1 Thessalonians 5:17. You are missed. Until we meet again. Always, Beth
Dear James, On this Memorial Day, 2010, I wanted to let you know that because you were a Veteran, I of course have always and will always honor your service to our country. I have thought of you this entire, long weekend. I saw Lee on Friday at lunch in town. He now wears a remembrance of you on his skin. You will be with him forever. I want to place a scripture here today. "Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever." Psalm 23:6 (NIV. You are missed daily. And you will be loved always. Beth and Lee.
May 11, 2010
Dear James, I was not able to write something for Mother's Day to honor you in our partnership of our son, your legacy. The web site had some difficulties it seems on Mother's Day. But today, I have these words for you: "The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever." Isaiah 40:8. I was thinking of you on May 9th, as I think of you each day. I see you in your son's face and hands, and I hear you in his voice. I know you in his caring ways. He and I carry you in our hearts. You are truly missed. Until we meet again. Love always, Beth
April 24, 2010
Dear James, Here is a scripture for you: Psalm 106:1 (NIV) "Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever." James, we think of you daily. We miss you. Love always, Beth and Lee
Dear James, I have a thought for you today. "But true love is a durable fire, in the mind ever burning, never sick, never old, never dead, from itself never turning." Author Unknown. I think of you each day. Until we meet again. Love always, Beth
April 18, 2010
Dear James, Just a note and a scripture to let you know that you are always in our hearts and are thought of each day. The scripture is: Ephesians 1:13 "And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him, with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit." We love and miss you. Until we meet again, Love always, Beth and Lee
April 4, 2010
Dear James, It is Easter 2010. Here is a scripture for you for Easter, John 11:25 :"I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live." Phil 1:3 : "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you." Until we meet again, you are thought of every day, and are truly missed. Love always, Beth and Lee
March 2, 2010
Dear James, This is March, 2010. One year, one month, since you have been gone. You are truly missed by Lee and me. Here is a scripture for you: Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. (NIV)
February 27, 2010
Dear James, Here is a scripture for you. It is John 11:25-26. Jesus said to her,"I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" You are missed and loved. Until we meet again, Beth
February 20, 2010
Dear James, Here is a scripture for you: John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."(NIV) James, you are missed and loved. Until we meet again, Love always, Beth and Lee
February 15, 2010
Dear James, I just wanted to write and tell you that you were missed on Valentine's Day, and that I remember every gift you ever gave me. The best gift you ever gave me was you. Missing you. Until we meet again in paradise, Beth
February 4, 2010
Dear James, In October, I placed a poem here that I wrote for our anniversary. It has now been one year,and one day since you have been gone. I will place the poem again to let you know how much you are missed. It is called "My Question". "How do I measure the time that you have been gone? Do I measure it like most people do, by the number of days, months, and eventually years that have gone by? Do I measure it by the number of times I have gone to the phone and almost picked it up to call you? Do I measure it by the number of times I have thought about you in the span of a day and then multiply that by 1,000 times? Do I measure it by the number of times I have told someone about you and then realize that I am still speaking about you in the present tense? Or do I measure it by how often my heart aches, which is immeasurable?" (By Bethany Wilson,Sept. 27, 2009) Until we meet again, Love, Beth
February 3, 2010
Dear James, It is hard to believe it has been one year since you passed away. I found the first letter you ever wrote to me the other day and I read it all over again. I will always treasure that letter. That love will endure until I see you once again. To mark the first year that you have been gone, I decided to place the words to a song that lets you know how much you are missed and loved. It is "Stardust" by M. Parish and H. Carmichael. It says: "And now the purple dusk of twilight time, steals across the meadows of my heart, high up in the sky the little stars climb, always reminding me that we're apart. You wander down the lane and far away, leaving me a song that will not die. Love is now the stardust of yesterday, the music of the years gone by. Sometimes I wonder, why I spend the lonely night dreaming of a song. The melody haunts my reverie, and I am once again with you. When our love was new, and each kiss an inspiration. But that was long ago, now my consolation, is in the stardust of a song. Beside a garden wall, when stars are bright, you are in my arms. The nightingale tells his fairy tale, a paradise where roses bloom. Though I dream in vain, In my heart it will remain, My Stardust Melody..The memory of loves refrain. One difficult year has passed by without you. I begin another year here. Until I see you again in paradise, Love always, Beth
Dear James, In just a few hours, it will have been one year since you left us to be with the Father. It has been so difficult this year without you. We miss you so much. We will begin another year, and we will be thinking of you each day. A scripture for you:(KJV) John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life" Love you forever, Beth and Lee
February 1, 2010
Dear James, I want to place here a quotation from the author Kahlil Gibran. He said: "The light of the stars that were extinquished ages ago still reach us. So it is with great men who died centuries ago, but still reach us with the radiations of their personalities." James, you did not pass away centuries ago, you left us in February, 2009, but to me you were a great man, and you still reach me with the "the radiations of your personality". You are sorely missed. Until we meet again in paradise. Love always, Beth
January 30, 2010
Dear James, It getting nearer to the one year anniversary of your passing. We still cannot believe you are gone. We expect to see your smiling face or hear your happy voice any minute. But it is not to be so. Here is a scripture for you: Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." We need that strength right now to help us endure the pain we feel, the pain of being without you. You are missed, and loved so dearly. Until we meet in paradise. Love always, Beth and Lee
January 27, 2010
Dear James, It is Jan. 27th, and almost a year since you passed. We miss you so much. Here is a scripture for you: Psalm 119:105: Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Until we meet again. Love always, Beth
January 17, 2010
Dear James, It is in the middle of January now. Dr. King's birthday is coming in a few days. I want to place here a quote from him for you since we both loved him so much. He said:"God freely offers to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves. Our humble and openhearted acceptance is faith. So by faith we are saved." James, know that you are missed and loved. Until we meet again, Beth.
December 31, 2009
Dear James, This New Year's Eve will sadly go by without you, but I know that you are with the Father. It has almost been a year since you passed. This new year will start, but it does not seem like it has a right to. You are not in it. But your son and I are in it, and doing what we think you would want us to do. James, you would be proud of our son, just like you always were. He is a wonderful man. I will steer unsteadily through this year without you. We miss you. Love always, Beth
December 24, 2009
Dear James, We are remembering you at Christmas. I am remembering how each Christmas was unique. We are remembering the precious gifts of your love and laughter. We are remembering the joy you brought to our lives. We miss you. Love always, Beth and Lee
November 26, 2009
Dear James, We know that our lives are not the same without you. We miss you very much. We are grateful for having had the blessing of you in our lives. Thinking of you this Thanksgiving, and every day. Beth and Lee.
November 11, 2009
Dear James, Today is Veteran's Day. I especially think of you on this day. I know you were thanked many times and in many ways, for your selfless service to our nation during your time in the military. That very last show of thanks was in February of this year. You were a very, very good, and proud soldier. This is from one who knows. Missing you, Beth
November 1, 2009
Dear James, A scripture for you. Psalm 16:8 (NIV)"I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken." I have prayed each day that what you wanted would come about. I prayed...and was not shaken. I continue to think of you each day. I pray each day. It is so different without you, and your special ways. So many things, a song, a phrase, a movie, something small, brings a happy memory of you. Your son has grown a year older, but many years older in his heart for having lost you. I will expect you to greet me when the time comes, as you did on that bus so many years ago, with that happy, genuine smile. Until then, we miss you. Always, Beth and Lee
October 17, 2009
Dear James, Thinking of you as always. A scripture for you: (NIV)Psalms 23: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You annoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Until we meet again, love and remembrance, Beth
October 8, 2009
Dear James: It is autumn. I look at the photo of us in Korea in autumn and remember that entire year. Thank you for taking me with you. Remember Seoul, the tiny shops, the wonderful people, the taxi drivers, the post you were on, and how close it was to the North Korean border? What a wonderful year it was! Kamsa-ham-nee-da James. A thought for you: "....at the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn, we remember them"--Gates of Prayer. Thinking of you until we meet again, Beth
hattie davis
friend of beth
October 4, 2009
james you did not know me but i know you through beth all i have to say is you made her a very happy lady if i could i would bring you home to her you are the reason for her living and being blessed to have your son ,so sorry i did not get to meet you but i am sure i see you one day
October 3, 2009
Dear James: I thought about you on our anniversary the other day. I thought of our happy days together. I thought about the times before we were married, and after, 30+ years. I thought about all of the adventures we actually lived. I thought of the things that made us a happy couple. We were a team. Always a team, even until the end. We were a "couple" ahead of our time, and we loved it. Thank you for always wanting to keep me near you. And thank you for always "just wanting to KEEP me "until the end", and you know what I mean by that. I thank you now for the decisions you made, even though it must have been hard for you, and though others have made it hard for me, and have been harsh towards me now that you are gone. I know that is not what you would have wanted, or intended by your firm decisions about me. But don't worry about me, as I remind you every night. I can deal with it. God will provide an answer to it all. I wrote a poem for you and it is my own protected intellectual property. For you James: It is called "My Question": "How do I measure the time that you have been gone? Do I measure it like most people do, by the number of days, months, and eventually years, that have gone by? Do I measure it by the number of times that I have gone to the phone and almost picked it up to call you? Do I measure it by the number of times that I have thought about you in the span of a day and then multiply that by 1,000 times? Do I measure it by the number of times that I have told someone about you, and then realize that I am still speaking about you in the present tense? Or, do I measure it by how often my heart aches, which is immeasurable?" By Bethany Wilson (Protected Intellectual Property Sept. 2009). Until we meet again, Beth
September 26, 2009
Dear James: I cannot visit you where you truly are, so I come here to leave my thoughts and prayers for you. Your son and I still expect to get a call and hear your cheerful voice. I still cannot fathom the reality of the finality of it all, and yet, we two, who loved you so dearly, must wait, and wait for the wonderful homecoming.....until then, all of our love. Always, Beth and Lee
September 25, 2009
Dear James: I dearly missed you on your birthday this year. I will see you again one day when each day is grand. Until then,... Missing you, Beth
July 12, 2009
Dear James, Here is a scripture for you: Psalm 100:4 (New K.J. Version) "Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name." You are missed. Until we meet again. Love, Beth
June 22, 2009
Dear James, I thought about you today, and wish you were here as before. I thank you again for giving me the most wonderful son a person could hope for. I think back to how proud you were as a new Daddy, dressing our tiny son yourself, and taking him to work before there ever was a "take your child to work day". I remember your teaching him to ride his bike, and to be the athlete he became (just like you). So many good memories. He continues to be the person you were always proud of. Thank you for always taking us with you, no matter where you went around the world. He saw, did, and learned things that many young people would not have. He is your living legacy. I look at him, and I see a new person, but from the treasures carefully chosen from you. Until we meet again, I miss you. Love always, Beth
June 21, 2009
Dear James, You were thought about on this Father's Day, and missed so very much by both of us. A scripture for you: Psalm 91:1 "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty". Miss you today, and every day. Love you always, Beth and Lee
May 21, 2009
Dear James, A scripture for you: Psalm 46:10 'Be Still and Know that I AM God'. I know that you liked that scripture. It is a comfort to me now. Mother's Day went by, and I surely missed that phone call from you. But Lee sent me a beautiful card and called me twice. I will always thank you for giving me such a beautiful, wonderful child. He is like you in many ways. He has a great sense of humor, is kind-hearted, and cares about people. I could not ask for a better son. He is your living legacy. When I miss you, I look at his hands, and I see you. Missing you always, Beth
April 30, 2009
Dear James, A scripture for you: 1 Corinthians 16:14 (NKJV) "Let all that you do be done with love". That scripture is in honor of how you lived your life. You were a blessing to all who knew you. Love always, Beth and Lee
April 11, 2009
i know him though his wife,son and i love them very much andhope time heal all wounds
April 10, 2009
Dear James, A quotation for you by Charles Dickens: "Lord, Keep my memory green." James, a day does not go by without my telling someone what a wonderful father, husband, or friend you were. I will continue to tell all about the wonderful things that you did for the people that we knew when we were stationed overseas and in the U.S. and after. I will tell about how kind you were to my parents, and how much they loved you. I will "keep your memory green". I will tell how, many times, your military comrades with whom you worked and socialized got their "team spirit" from you. I will tell about the time while we lived in Georgia, how you saved one of the apartments from flames by running into that apartment with our fire extinguisher and put out the fire, while everyone just stood watching. It is easy to "keep your memory green". I will tell about how you were 1 of the 20 American soldiers in Germany who tried out, and were chosen to play for the "German/American Tackle Football Club, on the "Nurnberg Rams. Your acceptance letter reads: "This is the first league in Germany, and it is a great honor for your soldier to be selected to play for the Rams". "It is a tribute to his self-discipline, athletic ability and determination to contribute to this German/American Activity". James, I won't let people forget you. After more than 30 years of knowing you, 30 years of marriage, and so, so many adventures with you, I have much to tell. And so much to keep for myself as well. You will not be forgotten, and your memory will be "kept green" as long as I have air to breathe, and then......I will remind you. Missing you until I see you again. Love Always, Beth
Dear James, A Scripture for you: John 14:2(New King James Version) "In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." James, you always had a sincere love of Christ in your heart. I am comforted by that and much more. We love and miss you very much. Beth and Lee
March 27, 2009
Dear James, Some scripture for you. James 1:12 (New International Version): Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
March 19, 2009
Dear James, A Scripture for you: Deuteronomy 31:8(New King James Version)"And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed." We miss you. Love, Beth and Lee
March 12, 2009
Dear James, For you: Luke 23:43 "And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise." We miss you. Love always, Beth and Lee
Dear James, A Psalm for you. Psalm 91:4,"He will cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you will find refuge." Our formal journey started in Georgia, but I will see you again in Paradise. Love always, Beth
February 10, 2009
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