Monday, November 20, 2023

Long Road

 in memory of Aaron Havenga (April 2, 1975 ~ November 20, 1994)


The long pain of grief

cannot be ignored,

but after twenty-nine years,

it can be absorbed;


endured by a gracious heart

and a long life of gratitude

for continued blessings

down this long road

I did not choose.



I no longer wander around

like a lost child, but

walk forward firmly in faith,

powered by a brave heart.

© 2023 Richard Havenga



Photo Location

Centennial, Wyoming

2 comments:

  1. Rich and Mary….you are in my prayers especially today. Please know my heart is hurting and happy for you at the same time. You had a special relationship with Aaron …and thank you for sharing this with us. Love always, Barb

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  2. We share loving memories with you of Aaron . Thinking of you both on the anniversary of his death. We were blessed to know him through you and Mary and through Patrick. Enjoy your time in FL playing Pickleball and the warmer temps. It was great to see you both at the Fine Arts Center last week. Much love and prayers. Kathy and Kevin Ecclesine ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’•

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