Final Sherk Update March 15th , 2023



Hello friends and family,

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

How are you? Can I not answer that question? How about, “not good.” I am brokenhearted and crushed in spirit. I’m not trying to be rude. Just being honest. It’s been almost three weeks since Sharon was embraced by the loving and healing arms of Jesus. By faith, I’m holding on to this vision and promise. By faith, I long for the closeness of God while in this tempest.

Oh, how I miss my soulmate and my best friend. Sharon, I see you everywhere and yet you are nowhere in sight. My experience of grief has never been so intense, so life changing, so painful. My heart aches. Our heart breaks. My emotions are all over the place. Feeling numb one minute, one hour, one day…and a myriad of other emotions the next moment. Anger, guilt, confusion, panic, fear, despair, hope, loneliness are but a few items on the menu of feelings.

How does one grieve? I feel pressure in the land of “ought” and “should.” I am grieving through a lack of energy, sleeplessness, second guessing myself, tears and weeping, apathy, lethargy, vivid traumatic visions, and remembrances of last moments. I want to talk about this journey, and I don’t. Forgive me, if you have caught me in one of those times of just not wanting to engage. Yet, I’m seeing small steps of wholeness. Some decisions made, getting out of, and making the bed, going for walks, being with family.

I am and we are so grateful for the thoughts, prayers and gifts directed our way. Your kindness has been so helpful. Could I ask you to continue to pray? That, I believe is our greatest need these days. Please pray for my boys and their families. Their loss is intense and overwhelming. This blog entry will be the last one for a while. Our energies will be focused on mourning, grieving, and healing.

With sincere appreciation and care,

Dean and family

https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/sharon-sherk/5147186/index.php

For those asking how they can help.

https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/l6525d

https://gofund.me/2fb06667 Last day of campaign is March 20 th

Comments

  1. Heather OttMarch 17, 2023 at 7:36 AM

    I continue to keep you and your family in our prayers during this difficult time. Sending our love and hugs.

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