You know when there's that time in life that you wanted to do something BIG, something special, but never got around to it? Well, this is my time, and I surely wish it was under different circumstances.
It all still seems so surreal. I (like many others I am sure) am catching myself at times thinking it is time to bring her home from the hospital. To others, it may be the next email, phone call, words of; compassion, love, encouragement, and hope. Today marks the one week anniversary of the passing of my beloved soulmate, Amy Krambeck Campbell.
This site is dedicated to the memories of her life; her God, her family, her friends, and all the lives that she touched while she was here, unbeknown to us that she was teaching in the ways of the Lord. She was a whole-hearted believer and follower of Christ through and through. She loved me like no one ever has, could, or will again.
Although it is quite painful right now as I can hardly see through the tears while I type. I would like to close this post with words of comfort for you all as well. Amy loved EVERYONE, was selfless, giving, kind hearted, warm, and loving beyond measure. She treated everyone fairly and helped whenever she could in any capacity. She lived and loved for her favorite ministries of her Intra-Cranial Hypertension (IH) and Bound for life (pro-life) groups. I know that one of the saints has gone home all too soon, but the Sovereignty of God finished the chapter and race with her, and ushered her gently and joyfully into her room in the mansion. She is still praying for us all, but now is doing it in heaven instead of trying to do it closer from here.
Thank you ALL for your friendship (and new friendships as well) and allowing Amy to be a part of y'alls lives. She still is and always will be a part of all of us. Yet, she wants us to move on and to live and love as she did, and not waste any precious moments of each breath that God allows us to have. As our dear Pastor Jim said during her eulogy, please, tell you stories. Tell your stories about her, tell your stories about your own lives and loved ones. Set aside the differences and the struggles of life, even just for a few moments and tell or write that special person who means the world to you. I know I just did, and will continue to do so the rest of my days.
Grace & peace...
Shawn M. Campbell (a.k.a DOC - the geek)
Very nice, Shawn! Just beautiful. Now, I shall go become your first 'follower.'
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm....for some reason, it's not letting me become a follower.
ReplyDeleteAmy was a true friend, and a wonderful person!!! even though I did not know her in real life, I do miss her unwaviering support and her loving carring selfness that she had twords me and all of her other IH friends! I miss her very much!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAmy was a beautiful woman inside and out. She loved all who knew her and would do anything for anybody. She had the biggest heart and even through her pain she would minister to others to help them.
ReplyDeleteT love that you have started this blog so we can all read your stories and share our memories of Amy. When her and Amanda were in Elementary School one thing I do remember about Amy was how she watched her Disney Movies and would say, word for word what they were saying while you were watching the movie. lol. She was one of a kind. I love your posts on her and we will keep her memories alive Shawn.