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Chatting with Charles


Charles and I would communicate often throughout the day. It was one of the benefits of owning a business; he was the boss. His office was also about 30 seconds from our home, so that made it nice for lunchtime visits, and quick trips home during the day when he had a free moment. Charles and I were communicators; we were always talking, and dreaming, and planning out the future. It made our relationship fun and exciting. 

We were lucky to be together so often. In our entire married life, the longest we were parted was maybe 5 days. We just enjoyed each other, a lot. After the end of the 5 days apart, Charles begged me to never leave him that long again. It was adorable. I am sure glad we have a forever in front of us to spend together. We have been apart now for way longer than 5 days, and he just better be prepared for the smooching that is coming his way when I see him again. 

Back in the day -- when he was still mortal -- we would often send messages back and forth, via email messaging. The little green light would show up if he was online, and it was so nice to always have that connection with him. I sure miss that. I sure miss chatting with Charles. He was just the greatest best friend, ever. 

The other day I clicked on the little message box with his name on it, and I saw: "Charles isn't on Hangouts right now. He'll see your messages later." (See above photo.) When I saw that, it made my heart flutter a little. I wished so badly that I could just type some thoughts his way, and receive a response from him. Wouldn't that be nice, if you could instant message people in Heaven? Someone needs to work on the technology to make that possible.  Te, he. 

That little green light has been off for more than a year, but his name is still there on my list. I just cannot erase him from my contacts. Oh, how I wish he could respond to my messages. I have so many questions for him. I have so many ideas and dreams to share with him. I could really use his advice about so many things. *Sigh.* 

One day, there will be another kind of light -- not a green one, but maybe a very white bright light -- and I will be able to chat with Charles forever. 

Thank goodness. 

I have loads to share with him! Whew! I am guessing he has loads to share with me too! 

I can't wait to hear what he has been doing with his life. I am sure it is exciting! 

I thought you might enjoy a peek into some of our past conversations. This was messaging from about 2 weeks before he died. You can see that we could feel that some sort of change was coming, we just did not know what it was... 

Comments

  1. Harlin FamilyJuly 12, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    I really love Charles posts. :) Thanks for sharing with us.

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  2. CrystalJuly 12, 2015 at 7:41 PM

    Loved reading your conversation! So cute but real. I can't wait until you two can be together again and catch up on things and smooch:)

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  3. The Holden FamilyJuly 12, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    that was a fun little conversation....and you know i share your sentiments about spokane to a T!! Love ya!!

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  4. Michael RJuly 15, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    Dear Mari, On the date of your last blog, July 11, you spent a small part of that day at an open house in Pier Pointe and shared your story with the husband and wife who were hosting the sale on behalf of his deceased mother. During your visit, you took note of a piano in the living room and asked if it was for sale. It still is not for sale, but I want to talk to you about it. If you wouldn't mind, please look up the house on Zillow.com and send me a note or call via the contact info there. Thank you.

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  5. Michael RJuly 15, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    Hi Mari, Michael again. I forgot to add, if you'd prefer, it's perfectly fine to have an intermediary contact me and I can share with him or her about the piano. Thank you.

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  6. Amy RhoadesJuly 16, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    I love that "he will see your messages later". You know he will. Even Star Trek hasn't figured out how to get Typed messages back From Heaven. :) thank you for sharing this conversation with Charles. Precious and fun.

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