Wouldn’t it be wonderful if every single person that’s posting a comment to Josh could just reach through the screen and give this wonderful man a big hug?
Your Girl is set free, no more pain, no more fear! She will always be yours, she will always be with your babies. Josh, cry it out and feel your feelings 😢 😪
Josh, Sarah is at a peace now and she knew how much you all Loved her !! Go through the motions it's the Only way you will be able to mourn your journey.....so much Love is being poured out to you and your Family !! Embrace it ! Embrace your time in the mountains ( Sarah will be right there with you Spiritually..God Bless you and Yours. ❤❤❤❤
Someone told me something that helped me deal with the death of my grandmother 25 years ago. They said “she once occupied the space around you, but now she occupies the space within you.” That visualization helped me cope with her loss and gave me comfort. I hope that you know you can tap into her spirit anytime you want. She will never leave the space she occupies in your heart. That’s yours forever.
@@jenniferthomas5926 Yes...lean on us Josh. Your YT family loves you! And please be patient with yourself. Grieving is a process. It takes time, lots of time. ❤❤❤
Sarah was so young and beautiful and it's so sad and unfair but she left peace full because she know that you will do a great job as the beautiful father that you are You have the right to cry it's normal. ❤❤❤❤❤ Hug and love from Belgium
I lit a candle in church today for a woman who i never met but someone who has touched all of us here so deeply. Josh i’m broken for you and your family. In Sarah’s honor lets all Be Kind and Make Good Choices. Rest Easy Sarah.
Tears…Sarah is not in any pain now and with God in heaven. I wish I could take away your pain Josh and your family. Please just take one day at a time. Sarah will not be forgotten…Be Kind and Make Good Choices…in her honor. Sending love and prays to you and all of the extended family. ❤
My wife died from cancer on the 5th of November in 2021 - in three days time it will be 21 months. As time marches on you will find most people who loved Sarah will move on with their lives - they must - and hence they don't have the daily experience of missing her and remember things but you will and there will be a select few that hold on to her memory almost as much as you do. Lean on those people and talk about Sarah - it will help you and it will help them. You may get to the point when you want to talk about her but think it would be a burden on others to "keep talking about her" - that's when those select few people - her sister, her best girlfriend, her mom, etc., will welcome the chance to talk about her because they have the need to talk about her still too. Blessing and prayers Josh.
Josh, thank you for the heartfelt video today. All 34,000 viewers are feeling your anguish and your families. Hang in there, you have an army of supporters who are with you my friend.
So many viewers around the world know Sarah’s legacy. Yes, you are helping those who are going through the same situation. Don’t be surprised if you see Sarah in your dreams or feel her presence. Sending hugs and comfort to you. Keep a POG family vlog going. We want to follow you. Be well and good to yourself ❤
That doesn't stop his heart from feeling like it's broken in two. He wants his wife back. Being with you in your mind doesn't even come close to actually growing old with someone
Hey Josh. Now is the time to grieve. I know you have already been grieving well before Sarah passed but now it's a different kind i think. I think i speak for everyone when i say how honored I am that you share this with me..us. You are part of our family and we hurt when you hurt. You take your time and know that you have touched all of us..as has Sarah..and you have i many arms hugging you. God bless you brother
@@Myspicyonion I dont think that is what they are trying to say. These are words of encouragement and understanding towards someone who has lost the love of their life. They ars being positive and doing the best they can to give peace.
I can relate to this 100% My wife also died at the age of 43 in our house after 2 years of suffering. The emotions of her final day are all we can feel. Happiness absolute horror. We laughed , we cried. We drank we talked , we mourned. But the next day when they tool her body away…. The finality of that…. Her body in that horrible lead coffin , walked through our garden in that car . Bang door closed and off they drove….. it destroyed me. It was far more than her burial. It’s was so gross so horrendous so final. So practical . So upsetting due to the lack of procedure or maybe ritual. 2 guys I never met gave me a hand . Condolences. Picked her up. In the coffin. Closed the coffin. In the car. Bang . And away she was, never to be seen again……… I wish you all the strength. For me it is 12 years ago now but she is still with me.
Grief is a horrible emotion. BUT, where there is great grief there is great love. You honor Sarah by continuing to do the activities you all enjoyed together. She will be right there with you in your hearts always.💜
Have the kids paint small rocks in her favorite fingernail polish color and spread them along your hike. In the future, when y’all go, they will be a reminder that she is with you.❤❤❤❤
My 45 y o daughter, Curran, DIED SUDDENLY Sept ‘22. I made a “Curran Tree” from a 6’, lighted cherry blossom tree from AMAZON. Each ornament is representative of a Curran memory. I say good night to her every night before bed by turning off the tree lights. I say good morning by lighting the tree every morning. It stays up year round & this practice & honoring of my daughter helps me beyond belief. I’m truly sorry about Sarah. Love & Light.
My 46 year old brother died suddenly back in August of 22'. I personally made the tribute book for him, composing poems of some of our most memorable moments. Making it gave me a feeling that in some way I helped him after his death & that in some part he is still here. Whenever I look at it, I laugh and cry. It serves as therapy, yet I can put it away and take it out again whenever I feel the need to reconnect with him. I love your idea for a lighted tree. Sometimes it is these simple symbols/memorials/rituals that help us though our grief.
I'm so sorry, Josh. I get it. My husband died suddenly and unexpectedly ten years ago. I was 34, he was 38, my soul mate, protector, love of my life, and best friend. He loved and cared for me like no one ever will. It hurts like heck, but in time, the heartache and grief will soften and become less harsh. Lots of love and hugs to you and the children. RIP Sarah.🙏🕊❤
What a beautiful person, you are, Josh, to be so willing to be vulnerable in front of all these strangers. I’m sure you’re helping others cope with their grief, who also have to walk this painful path.
Josh, you have 34,000 people who are beside you at this terrible time. This is a place to vent, to plan, and to continue living the life Sarah wanted you to! She is free yet always with you!
Someone once told me: “every crisis has an expiry date, except for grief - there is no expiry date on that. Take your time … take Sarah’s advice and be kind to YOURSELF.
Josh, now comes the hard part. But know we are lifting you all up with all the love in the Universe!! Your precious girl will always be with you. Her spirit was larger than life. ❤
I lost my wife of 28 years 3 weeks ago to cancer. It is unbelievably difficult and painful. I can certainly relate to your loss. I try to stay busy. It's the hardest thing I've ever gone through. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family ❤️
Death can bring a sort of relief, however it’s just so damn hard and final. We as a TH-cam community are virtually holding you all in our arms. Sending so much love xoxo
My heart breaks for all, Josh. My husband passed unexpectedly 18 years ago and our children were 8 and 12. Watching your videos, brings back all the pain. Please know there is no right or wrong way to do things…you do you and the kids. One day at a time. People always ask me how long until you get over it and my answer has always been the same, you don’t but you learn to live with it. There is always going to be firsts. You’ve got this my TH-cam friend. Surround yourself with love and accept help. Sarah will forever be in your heart (and ours ) and was surrounded by so much light and love ❤️❤️ May she rest in peace 🙏
I’m so sorry. Life just isn’t fair sometimes. 😢 we have to focus on moving and you will be so busy with your kids which will help. I remember when my dad died, the mornings were always the hardest at first but i just stayed busy that helped. ❤❤❤❤
Just know you can come here and share your grief with us. I lost my husband of almost 54 years in 2019. It's tough and I still have my moments...many moments,, but now they are memories I think about and knowing he isn't in pain anymore, helps a lot. Hugs and much love.
All you have to do now is just ... breathe. One day, one moment at a time. Just breathe. This grief will come in big waves. Breathe through the rollercoaster of emotions and please try to remember that you are not alone. There are so many people that love and care for you, your children, and the entire family. Sarah is not gone. She is simply gone from your sight right now.
Josh, it's ok to cry, it's ok to be mad. Like you said it will be a rollercoaster ride, but you will get through this. We are all here for you Josh. Sending love and light❤️🙏🏻🌹
I am so sorry for your loss! We just lost my sister because of the radiation she received for breast cancer twice. It came back but she was in remission and had a heart attack and they did triple bypass. The problem was the radiation had melted her heart valves and that. She had a massive stroke and passed away. I wake up some days and don’t think it’s real. She was my best friend. Sending love your way!
Your family has an extended family here from across the world. I hope you know that we are good listeners and supporters coming from a place of love ❤️
For you and your family the best poem when I experienced this same loss was by Henry Van Dyke: Time is Too Slow for those who Wait, Too Swift for those who Fear, Too Long for those who Grieve, Too Short for those who Rejoice; But for those who Love, Time is Eternity. Sarah's love is eternal like the night stars blanketing the sky....know that. Sending blessings and prayers. Marilyn
So so sorry i lost my husband to cancer too young it a rough road i keep him alive by always talking about him your wife will always be with you god bless your beautiful family and rest in peace to your beautiful wife 🙏🙏🙏💜
As someone whose had a great loss this summer, too, I can tell you grief is an ever changing thing. At first it’s all so hard, every day, and it’s worse when you haven’t slept well so get plenty of sleep. In the coming weeks you’ll be relieved with a sprinkling of random days & moments where your burden feels lifted & hope for the future returns. Hearing kind words from someone might flood back the sorrow on those days but in time those gestures become less triggering of the sadness. I’m 2 months out, the sad days are the sprinkled days now & our hearts are mending. Grief is a journey, it’s overwhelming & cruel some days but will lighten, I promise. With the loss of their father my young kids all tried to be strong for each other. Let them know they don’t have to be strong for anyone, that it’s ok to cry & even though your crying too, your ok. There is no quick fix to mend their hearts either so each day & each week you’ll figure out what they need (hike, road trip, quiet day, family movie night, friend time), there are no rules or structure at first. Just mending. You’ll navigate shaky ground beautifully by doing it one day at a time. Sending lots of love to your sweet family, remember the only rule right now is to get your sleep ❤. Without enough sleep your emotions take over & will sink you. You’ve got this. We look forward to Pog family future videos, we all have grown to feel so much love for your family 😘
I'm 8 months into my widowhood. I find grief to be much like being on the wildest rollercoaster while blindfolded and unable to get off. I'm not much of a commenter--more of a silent observer, however I feel inclined to say: If you do anything, try to show yourselves kindness and do whatever you find brings you (any) relief and comfort.
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss of your sweet Sarah. She was an incredible woman and has impacted so many people who will never forget her and her courageous battle with cancer. She was a truly amazing person and I know that she has touched many, many hearts and her legacy will live on in you and her beautiful children. You are all in my prayers. I'm so, so sorry.🙏🙏🙏🙏
I never even knew Sarah, and there is a loss felt from afar. Life is so cruel and so undeserving at times. Sarah's legacy will live on through you all xx
The first year is the hardest. First of everything without your loved one. Don’t forget that she IS with you. She sees and hears every thing you and your kids do and say. Continue your family traditions and create new ones. You are doing a remarkable job. You are a great husband and wonderful father.
That singular, strangling moment of utter finality is crushing. Someone please remove the dagger from Josh’s weeping heart so that he can at least breathe! Take your children to the mountain and be comforted! 🕊️🥺😔❤
Heartfelt condolences to you and your beautiful family❤❤❤ the first of EVERYTHING WITHOUT SARAH will be the roughest let the tears flow they are bittersweet and she is smiling with you all because she’s in a better place she’s is your guiding angel 😇. You are helping others including me that’s going through chemotherapy 3 months after loosing my beautiful sister to breast cancer. Thanks for your strength. You are stronger than you think. Much love
It’s gut-wrenchingly raw. I don’t know any other words; I don’t think there are any. It was the moment that we (on TH-cam) dreaded alongside you all. She is still with you in your hearts. In the kids gestures and mannerisms. In the things you find yourself saying, that she said. In all the things she loved and took joy in. I wish we could help in some tangible way and in lieu of that, sending huge love to all of you. 💞
We all are in mourning with you, not as deep of course, but saddened. Now you can all start the healing process, you’ve all been mourning and in limbo for a long time. We love you pog family.
I can see your devastation and your broken heart. Take care of those babies but most of all take care of yourself so you can care for your children. God bless you Josh.
I’ve never been a religious or spiritual person. However, I had an experience when my mom died a few months back that made it extremely clear that she is somewhere far better and that she would also be nearby for the rest of my life. Sarah is not gone. She is right here free of all the trappings of a human body and earthly politics. No pain, just freedom and love! I promise you! And, yes, I know I sound like a kook…but I’m not. Trust it. All my love to your family!💜
Take it one minute at a time. Delegate whatever tasks you can. Grief is such a roller-coaster ride of emotions. You'll always love her & you'll always miss her. I raised 3 boys alone. It will be the hardest thing you ever do and the greatest privilege of your life. Sarah will be eternally grateful. Love & Peace ❤
Josh, I live in Vancouver, WA and have been watching this channel for a few weeks. You and your family have set a model of how to approach a family love and support system for a terminally ill family member. I have never seen anything like what you are modeling for the rest of the world. Thank you for vlogging your experiences, feelings, fears, joys and grief. You and your family are in my heart and prayers. 🙏❤
Sarah’s legacy are her beautiful children, she will live forever through them… Its really hard on everyone, specially those kids loosing their mom and you loosing the love of your life:( But your children now depend on you for everything, be the best role model you can be for them🙏❤️🌹
I’m so sorry, Josh. My heart bleeds for you and your family. Thanks for being vulnerable on video, because all men should learn that’s ok to cry. Sending you cyber hugs. ❤❤❤
A long goodbye or quick goodbye doesn't change the grief, helplessness and loneliness you feel right now and that's okay. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. I promise you though, Sarah is right there with you all in your hearts, your love, your memories and your laughter. Being busy and doing those things to honour Sarah is beautiful. Much love from Australia ❤
Minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day. That’s what gets you through this kind of pain. Don’t think too far into the future. Just be here now. When you are paralysed by grief, others will carry you. ❤️💔
Jesus will carry you and your kids through it all. He was with me every step of the way when my husband passed away 51/2 years ago. He will be with all of you as well. Grieve as long as it takes. No time limit for grief. God bless all of you.
I’m so sorry. Getting out of the house will let you and the kids get a teeny tiny breather. Right now the pain and hurt is so raw. Once again, I’m so sorry for the loss of Sarah. 🙏✝️
I am so sorry for your wife's Sarah passing. My womderful beloved Dad died at home and my mom and I were present and we alao saw when the funeral home came to take him. It was so so hard. I feel your grief. 😢
I understand how you feel. My son lost his wife to cancer when she was only 30 and he had a hard time after she passed so I took care of the children. We knew she was going to pass but when it happened it was hard to find a new normal. In 2020 my husband passed from bladder cancer and I remember just sitting there after he passed not knowing what my life was going to be like and it was awful when they came to remove his body as you said it was final. But you will get through this difficult time and make a good life for you and the children. I will keep you in my prayers and I am so sorry for your loss.
We will be out being kind and making good choices in Sarah’s absence. Always remember that Sarah chose to share her journey with thousands of virtual friends who are touched by her strength.
A roller coaster of grief is a tribute to the love you have for Sarah. You are helping others with your honesty and your raw emotions. I admire you for being so honest. Much love to you and your children. 💔❤️🩹
Josh,my heart breaks for you,you gave Sarah the most incredible support & eased her passing in an unparalleled way.Enjoy as well as you are able your trip to the mountain,we will all be with you in spirit with a little bit of Sarah in our hearts also💓
Much prayers & sympathy for your loss. Sarah has earned her wings in heaven. She will always be watching over all of you as a guardian angel. She will be there to help guide you. Keep believing, trusting & have faith in God. He will provide help & keep you strong through every challenge ahead. Much love & hugs for you all.
Oh Josh 😭😭. I am beyond words 💔. Thank you so much for coming here today for "life after death day 1". So incredibly hard - yet so incredibly important. You have so much to offer during this ugliest of times. Your bravery and strength is a testament to your love for Sarah. Thank you for being here for us and those who need your guidance. 💗🇨🇦
Sarah is your past now and your Children are your future. They will pull you through this. Learning to move forward is the hardest thing imagineable . A lot to miss and treasure but memories last a lifetime. Grieve and cry Josh and Sarah will understand. RIP Sarah. Bless you all and the sadness will fade in time. Heartbreaking Vlog. 💔💔🙏♥️
We hold so much in during the fight for our loved one to live and then their fight in dying. Be kind to yourself now, take time to let out those sorrows and to care for yourself, you have been a valiant warrior and husband.
I’m so sorry. I’ve been watching this journey, as I lost my partner to cancer in October 22. Todays post 1:33 is bringing back so many memories. You don’t get over that loss, but it does get a little softer I can assure you. All those firsts are painful but just feel the pain, and move forward. Just feel it and move forward, over and over. Much love to you all. 💜
Day 1 is so totally surreal, at least it was for me. You may feel like you are just going through the motions and only because others are depending on you to be strong. It was supposed to get easier but I think it just gets different. Be gentle with yourself Josh. Sending an abundance of love to you and your families.
Sarah will live on in your heart forever, Josh. You can still talk with her, smile, and yes, cry as much as you need. None of us will forget her goodness, but you will have her spirit alive inside your heart for as long as you live. We love you. Thanks for sharing with us.
Grief is like the waves in the ocean. You will be calm and peaceful and then a wave will just come and cover you with grief. You need to ride the waves. And there is no timeline for grief. I’ve been thinking of you all today.
Dear Josh, your grief is heartbreaking. You know Sarah is no longer suffering and is at peace. Right now your memories will be bring tears, however over time those same memories will bring smiles. Please don’t let anyone tell you how to grieve. Everyone grieves in their own way and in their own time. Sending prayers and love to you as you begin a new chapter of life with your sweet Sarah as your guardian angel.
What you said was beautiful and true , and there's no rule book or time limit for greif , I know all to well loosing my 7 year old son, 5 pre term babies my 21 year old brother both parents , a man I loved dearly many friends and relations , all different greifs that hit me in different ways , your comment hit the nail on the head , Thankyou for sharing , and may Josh and his kids take solace in knowing we are all sharing his greif with him world wide , because that's how far Sarah's love and her story had traveled, sharing her fears and her journey but also with hope inspiration love empathy courage tenacity positivity, Sarah was just an all round amazing beautiful soul and will never be forgotten 💔😿
Josh, there is nothing that any of us can say right now that can make anything better but what I wanna say is this, remember the day when she sat up and gave you a big hug and then you both lay down and went to sleep? I think in that moment that is the realization of she knew it was OK to go, and she knew those kids were going to be more than taken care of and she knows how amazing of a father you are to your children. The things you need to remember right now are the good things and the happy memories and the favorite drinks that she loved like a root beer float! The favorite foods she like to eat the favorite music she loves to play you need to put the positivity into perspective and I know it’s not an easy time right now, I felt the same way when I lost my daughter, and she was only five days old and there was nothing at the hospital or I could do about it. Her surviving twin is now 13 years old and they were identical so I have a daily reminder of the twins that I could not bring home that passed away in the hospital and never left the hospital. The positive things in life moving forward is that Sarah‘s memory is not only going to live on, but you have Sarah‘s items in the house you have the children that you share with Sarah you have the good thoughts, the good memories and you have the pictures and things of that nature. As I mentioned on another Video today, and I’m sure you know the man, Paul, who is terminally ill, I told him this. Having a terminal disease is horrifying and you never know when your day is going to be up. The good things that you’ve had with Sarah is that you were able to share all of your good thoughts, memories love and all the things before she passed away. There are many times people are healthy as can be. They go to bed one night and not wake up the next morning never having resolved anything with their loved ones. With this being said, as you take each and every day day by day, and move forward with each and every day fill that day with positivity and love, and everything that Sarah would have done! This keeps her memory alive. This keeps her memory alive with the children, and it keeps you all together as a family unit. Remember when I told you the clothing that Sarah wore it needs to be cut up when the time is right and made into blankets, that way, it will comfort the children it will allow the kids to have their mommy wrapped around them whether the day, night, or whenever they feel the need to be close to their mother. I’ve seen many other people do this mini mini times for the kids and it seems like it is a very important thing from time to time. You may not have the time or strength at the moment to do this, but in the future if you do this, it could help comfort the children. It’s items of Sarah that she wore it’s items of Sarah that hold her memory that can also wrap around your children. Keep them warm and keep them comforted, knowing that was something that belong to her mommy. Sending hugs and prayers from Missouri.
What a beautiful post. Wonderful advice for anyone grieving the recent loss of a loved one. I am so very sorry for your own loss. Even though it's been 13 years, I'm sure it still seems like yesterday. It sounds like the tragedy that you have been through has given you a keen insight to others who are grieving. ❤
@@thelmab.1516 thank you so very much! Many times people will tell me that I don’t really know the loss truly since my daughter was only five days old but I had my twins at 26 weeks and four days they’re surviving twin. Jessica‘S has some medical conditions but she is doing well. The daughter that pass is jersey, her identical, twin sister, and absolutely right. It does feel like yesterday still but in the end, what I do know is that my daughter is no longer suffering and she is free of any pain and she earned her angel wings even at an early tender age of five days old. When I mentioned to Josh a while back that maybe he would like to take some of Sarah‘s clothes and make them into blankets or quilts. I think that is just something that I’ve heard a lot of other people do that might just comfort children because a parent has lost. Thank you so much for your response. I appreciate it.
So very sorry Josh. Sarah will be greatly missed. Can’t quite accept that we won’t see her beautiful smiling face and hear her beautiful voice. I continue to pray for all of you for comfort, and peace. Sarah is no longer scared or in pain, and I pray she had a happy journey to heaven on Angels wings.
Hello! Sarah seemed like such a loving woman. I had just begun to learn about Sarah n this lovely family. I am wanting to know. What were Sarah's beliefs about the afterlife? Did she ever discuss here? You speak about a journey to heaven and angels... thank you in advance.
My heart is broken for you, but only you and your family know the depth of your grief. Sarah was loved so deeply by you and the family, and that is a consolation to you during such a difficult time. Keep posting updates for us.
Josh, I have been following a few months now. Sarah was a beautiful person and you have been an incredible husband and father. Grief is a journey take one day at time, it's okay to feel sad, angry, frustrated all those emotions you mentioned are part of the grief journey. Enjoy your memory making with the kids.
Grief is SO hard. There isn’t much you can do except to breathe through it and give it time… Much love and strength to you and the kids as you journey through this.
Josh I lost my wife of 28 years on August 13th and all I can say is just take it one day at a time, Allow yourself to cry, sob, cry out and feel. Try to take "small sips of grief" rather than large swallows all at one time. I feel your pain and grief and I will be sending positive thoughts and prayers your way. One day at a time is the only way I can deal with my pain and grief, and it is still extremely difficult. Bless you and your family.
You are a great man, husband and father. You may not realize it but you are an inspiration to many and a true teacher. Everything I’ve watched from this channel has taught me something. Nothing but positive thoughts for you and your family.
We are here for you Josh. I'm so sorry for your loss. Please come to your TH-cam family to vent as much as you need to.❤ We will all miss Sarah very much! She was such a genuine person who didn't deserve such a terrible disease. May she rest in peace, and may you find comfort during this difficult time. Sending so much love. ♥️♥️♥️
It’s day 1…..so so so hard. Every time you started to cry it bought my feels the day after my mom passed. You will get thru it, one day, one hour at a time if needed. Sarah is with you, always ❤
I'm so sorry for the loss of your wife. My wife passed away 5 years ago and I found it to be the most difficult loss of all. It will get easier. You are so fortunate to have your children who she lives within. I didn't have that and I think it made everything more difficult. I hope you have help so you can get as much sleep as possible. 💚
@@pogfamof course, it will always feel that way the first few months to a year. But eventually things will begin to get easier. Just take your time mate, cry as much as you like, and spend quality time around good friends and family. Nothing I can say could possibly change the way you feel right now, but I just want to remind you that it will eventually be better
@pogfam that's how I felt. It's hard to even imagine and it being so final. I used sleep initially to deal with that thought. Every reminder was too hard to deal with. I think I used time as a way to distant myself in order to deal with it. Even if I was just sleeping as much as possible. I know it probably doesn't even make sense. But I think it was my only way to handle the first several months.
I’m so sorry. Sarah always seemed like this ray of sunshine. I find myself saying “ Be kind and make good choices.” She, forever , has touched my life.
Good afternoon Josh ❤ sending you a big hug Josh! My heart is with you now, today, more than ever. Thank you so much for sharing Sarah with us. Our thoughts are with you during this most difficult & challenging time. Canada loves you ❤️🙏🏼🇨🇦🌹 Susan from Toronto. 2:03
Your emotions will be all over the place. It's completely normal. I lost my mama last year and even though I had 34 years with her I felt robbed but so much relief because she too was fighting cancer. I watched my dad scramble to do it all, alone, because he insisted. Be careful not to burn yourself out. The day after my mama died we took my dad out to eat and to a movie with my littles (who were 2 and 5 at the time). It was beautiful spending time just our tiny little crew. You will get through this. Continued prayers for your family.
Soooo sorry for your loss I know exactly what it's like I lost my partner in 2018 be kind to yourself and lean on your family and friends even though you may not want to Sarah will always be with you and your family ❤️
I’m sure Sarah is proud of the husband and Dad she has left in this world. I cry for you and the kids. Time will soften the pain but never diminish the love.
Oh Josh, my heart breaks for all of you. You have been SOOOO strong, and soooo loving, you are a wonderful human. I will keep you all in my prayers for comfort and peace and you walk through this new season. God be with you ALL.
I remember when a TH-cam friend of mine died (Andrea Mills). Her husband posted on TH-cam a lot in the beginning to be lifted up by his yt community. He became a single dad of 9. I’m so sorry, Josh. I really am ❤
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if every single person that’s posting a comment to Josh could just reach through the screen and give this wonderful man a big hug?
❤ Sending big hugs to you and your family. Sarah's always in your ♥️
🫶🏻💙💙💙💙 I’m sending ours 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 💙💙💙💙💙
yes!! oh my heart...
Duffy, I thought the same thing 😔
Yes..wish we could. Hope he feels how much we care ❤
Your Girl is set free, no more pain, no more fear! She will always be yours, she will always be with your babies. Josh, cry it out and feel your feelings 😢 😪
Josh, Sarah is at a peace now and she knew how much you all Loved her !! Go through the motions it's the Only way you will be able to mourn your journey.....so much Love is being poured out to you and your Family !! Embrace it ! Embrace your time in the mountains ( Sarah will be right there with you Spiritually..God Bless you and Yours. ❤❤❤❤
Someone told me something that helped me deal with the death of my grandmother 25 years ago. They said “she once occupied the space around you, but now she occupies the space within you.” That visualization helped me cope with her loss and gave me comfort. I hope that you know you can tap into her spirit anytime you want. She will never leave the space she occupies in your heart. That’s yours forever.
That's beautiful ❤️
So very sorry. Thank you for sharing your story. We all feel your pain.
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Yes !!
That’s beautiful 🥹🫶🏼 thank you for sharing this, I miss my grandma more than I could ever express 🙏🏼
It’s awful. It’s hard to imagine a world without Sarah in it. So sorry Josh. Grief is hard to bear. Lean on people. Unload on YT. Whatever you need. x
@@jenniferthomas5926 Yes...lean on us Josh. Your YT family loves you! And please be patient with yourself. Grieving is a process. It takes time, lots of time. ❤❤❤
My love goes out to you and your family.
she was too young to die! miss her already and i'm not even related
Sarah was so young and beautiful and it's so sad and unfair but she left peace full because she know that you will do a great job as the beautiful father that you are
You have the right to cry it's normal.
❤❤❤❤❤ Hug and love from Belgium
These ladies have said everything I was thinking of saying. You & your children will be in my thoughts and prayers. 😢 🩵🙏🩵🙏🩵
I lit a candle in church today for a woman who i never met but someone who has touched all of us here so deeply. Josh i’m broken for you and your family. In Sarah’s honor lets all Be Kind and Make Good Choices. Rest Easy Sarah.
Amen 🙏
bless you
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Sarah did just as you say. Sarah touched us all, with those beautiful eyes and that Smile, I will never forget. 🙏💗🇦🇺
Tears…Sarah is not in any pain now and with God in heaven. I wish I could take away your pain Josh and your family. Please just take one day at a time. Sarah will not be forgotten…Be Kind and Make Good Choices…in her honor. Sending love and prays to you and all of the extended family. ❤
You are an incredible husband and father 💔
Sending my condolences to you, your son, and families. God bless you
My wife died from cancer on the 5th of November in 2021 - in three days time it will be 21 months. As time marches on you will find most people who loved Sarah will move on with their lives - they must - and hence they don't have the daily experience of missing her and remember things but you will and there will be a select few that hold on to her memory almost as much as you do. Lean on those people and talk about Sarah - it will help you and it will help them. You may get to the point when you want to talk about her but think it would be a burden on others to "keep talking about her" - that's when those select few people - her sister, her best girlfriend, her mom, etc., will welcome the chance to talk about her because they have the need to talk about her still too.
Blessing and prayers Josh.
So well stated!
Really great advice. ♥️
You’ve got over 34 THOUSAND people who are here for you, Josh. Our hands are on your back during this terrible time. ❤️
True.
Love & light from all the corners of the world .
Yes absolutely!!! Hugs from Cape Cod, MA!!
I’m here for Josh.
You said it best. Thank you.🇬🇧🌹
Grief is so hard...It washes over us in waves. You can feel it coming from the top of your head and goes through your entire body.
Josh, thank you for the heartfelt video today. All 34,000 viewers are feeling your anguish and your families. Hang in there, you have an army of supporters who are with you my friend.
So very true ❤ xxx
So many viewers around the world know Sarah’s legacy.
Yes, you are helping those who are going through the same situation. Don’t be surprised if you see Sarah in
your dreams or feel her presence. Sending hugs and
comfort to you. Keep a POG
family vlog going. We want to
follow you. Be well and good to yourself ❤
Just remember Sarah isn’t in any pain she is always with you
So true. Sarah is now safely tucked away in all your hearts, Josh 💙 but with you all the time x
That doesn't stop his heart from feeling like it's broken in two. He wants his wife back. Being with you in your mind doesn't even come close to actually growing old with someone
Hey Josh. Now is the time to grieve. I know you have already been grieving well before Sarah passed but now it's a different kind i think. I think i speak for everyone when i say how honored I am that you share this with me..us. You are part of our family and we hurt when you hurt. You take your time and know that you have touched all of us..as has Sarah..and you have i many arms hugging you. God bless you brother
Oh..and Be Kind and Make Good Choices. Always❤
@@Myspicyonion I dont think that is what they are trying to say. These are words of encouragement and understanding towards someone who has lost the love of their life. They ars being positive and doing the best they can to give peace.
I can relate to this 100%
My wife also died at the age of 43 in our house after 2 years of suffering. The emotions of her final day are all we can feel. Happiness absolute horror. We laughed , we cried. We drank we talked , we mourned. But the next day when they tool her body away…. The finality of that…. Her body in that horrible lead coffin , walked through our garden in that car . Bang door closed and off they drove….. it destroyed me. It was far more than her burial. It’s was so gross so horrendous so final. So practical . So upsetting due to the lack of procedure or maybe ritual. 2 guys I never met gave me a hand . Condolences. Picked her up. In the coffin. Closed the coffin. In the car. Bang . And away she was, never to be seen again………
I wish you all the strength. For me it is 12 years ago now but she is still with me.
Grief is a horrible emotion. BUT, where there is great grief there is great love. You honor Sarah by continuing to do the activities you all enjoyed together. She will be right there with you in your hearts always.💜
Have the kids paint small rocks in her favorite fingernail polish color and spread them along your hike. In the future, when y’all go, they will be a reminder that she is with you.❤❤❤❤
Love this idea !! Therapy happy therapy
What aWONDERFUL idea!!
Lovely idea 🩷
My 45 y o daughter, Curran, DIED SUDDENLY Sept ‘22. I made a “Curran Tree” from a 6’, lighted cherry blossom tree from AMAZON. Each ornament is representative of a Curran memory. I say good night to her every night before bed by turning off the tree lights. I say good morning by lighting the tree every morning. It stays up year round & this practice & honoring of my daughter helps me beyond belief. I’m truly sorry about Sarah. Love & Light.
hugs so sorry for your loss
What a lovely way to honour your daughter’s life and to cherish the memories
My 46 year old brother died suddenly back in August of 22'. I personally made the tribute book for him, composing poems of some of our most memorable moments. Making it gave me a feeling that in some way I helped him after his death & that in some part he is still here. Whenever I look at it, I laugh and cry. It serves as therapy, yet I can put it away and take it out again whenever I feel the need to reconnect with him. I love your idea for a lighted tree. Sometimes it is these simple symbols/memorials/rituals that help us though our grief.
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Such a beautiful remembance of your daughter.
I'm so sorry, Josh. I get it. My husband died suddenly and unexpectedly ten years ago. I was 34, he was 38, my soul mate, protector, love of my life, and best friend. He loved and cared for me like no one ever will. It hurts like heck, but in time, the heartache and grief will soften and become less harsh. Lots of love and hugs to you and the children. RIP Sarah.🙏🕊❤
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Sending hugs your way ❤
Sunshine, I thank you for reaching out.. I'm so sorry you lost your love.
Life does go on, but you were too young to have to deal with it..
Sarah will always be in your heart & be around you in spirit ❤❤❤🙏
What a beautiful person, you are, Josh, to be so willing to be vulnerable in front of all these strangers. I’m sure you’re helping others cope with their grief, who also have to walk this painful path.
Josh, you have 34,000 people who are beside you at this terrible time. This is a place to vent, to plan, and to continue living the life Sarah wanted you to! She is free yet always with you!
So so sorry for your loss. You and the kids now have a guardian angel 😢
Someone once told me: “every crisis has an expiry date, except for grief - there is no expiry date on that. Take your time … take Sarah’s advice and be kind to YOURSELF.
I love this ❤
Yes,this is the truth here
Josh, now comes the hard part. But know we are lifting you all up with all the love in the Universe!! Your precious girl will always be with you. Her spirit was larger than life. ❤
I lost my wife of 28 years 3 weeks ago to cancer. It is unbelievably difficult and painful. I can certainly relate to your loss. I try to stay busy. It's the hardest thing I've ever gone through.
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family ❤️
❤️ my heart breaks for you! It breaks for me. The kids. Our family. Your family. Just gonna send some love your way. ❤️
Death can bring a sort of relief, however it’s just so damn hard and final. We as a TH-cam community are virtually holding you all in our arms. Sending so much love xoxo
My heart breaks for all, Josh. My husband passed unexpectedly 18 years ago and our children were 8 and 12. Watching your videos, brings back all the pain. Please know there is no right or wrong way to do things…you do you and the kids. One day at a time. People always ask me how long until you get over it and my answer has always been the same, you don’t but you learn to live with it. There is always going to be firsts. You’ve got this my TH-cam friend. Surround yourself with love and accept help. Sarah will forever be in your heart (and ours ) and was surrounded by so much light and love ❤️❤️ May she rest in peace 🙏
I’m so sorry. Life just isn’t fair sometimes. 😢 we have to focus on moving and you will be so busy with your kids which will help. I remember when my dad died, the mornings were always the hardest at first but i just stayed busy that helped. ❤❤❤❤
We got you Josh…we got you. You are so so loved❤
Having lost my husband in August 2022, I can attest to the reality that sadness and joy do co-exist. My heart goes out to you. 💔
Awwww, so sorry 😓😓😓😓😓😓😓to hear of your loss too. 😘😘😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Just know you can come here and share your grief with us. I lost my husband of almost 54 years in 2019. It's tough and I still have my moments...many moments,, but now they are memories I think about and knowing he isn't in pain anymore, helps a lot. Hugs and much love.
All you have to do now is just ... breathe. One day, one moment at a time. Just breathe. This grief will come in big waves. Breathe through the rollercoaster of emotions and please try to remember that you are not alone. There are so many people that love and care for you, your children, and the entire family. Sarah is not gone. She is simply gone from your sight right now.
Josh, it's ok to cry, it's ok to be mad. Like you said it will be a rollercoaster ride, but you will get through this. We are all here for you Josh. Sending love and light❤️🙏🏻🌹
I am so sorry for your loss! We just lost my sister because of the radiation she received for breast cancer twice. It came back but she was in remission and had a heart attack and they did triple bypass. The problem was the radiation had melted her heart valves and that. She had a massive stroke and passed away. I wake up some days and don’t think it’s real. She was my best friend. Sending love your way!
I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry, Josh. She was a fighter, and she will always be with you. Sarah is no longer in pain. She has touched so many. May she RIP 💛🙏💛
Your family has an extended family here from across the world. I hope you know that we are good listeners and supporters coming from a place of love ❤️
For you and your family the best poem when I experienced this same loss was by Henry Van Dyke:
Time is
Too Slow for those who Wait,
Too Swift for those who Fear,
Too Long for those who Grieve,
Too Short for those who Rejoice;
But for those who Love,
Time is Eternity.
Sarah's love is eternal like the night stars blanketing the sky....know that. Sending blessings and prayers. Marilyn
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Beautiful
So so sorry i lost my husband to cancer too young it a rough road i keep him alive by always talking about him your wife will always be with you god bless your beautiful family and rest in peace to your beautiful wife 🙏🙏🙏💜
It’s the hardest thing we have to go through in life saying goodbye to someone you love….we’re here for you
As someone whose had a great loss this summer, too, I can tell you grief is an ever changing thing. At first it’s all so hard, every day, and it’s worse when you haven’t slept well so get plenty of sleep. In the coming weeks you’ll be relieved with a sprinkling of random days & moments where your burden feels lifted & hope for the future returns. Hearing kind words from someone might flood back the sorrow on those days but in time those gestures become less triggering of the sadness. I’m 2 months out, the sad days are the sprinkled days now & our hearts are mending. Grief is a journey, it’s overwhelming & cruel some days but will lighten, I promise. With the loss of their father my young kids all tried to be strong for each other. Let them know they don’t have to be strong for anyone, that it’s ok to cry & even though your crying too, your ok. There is no quick fix to mend their hearts either so each day & each week you’ll figure out what they need (hike, road trip, quiet day, family movie night, friend time), there are no rules or structure at first. Just mending. You’ll navigate shaky ground beautifully by doing it one day at a time.
Sending lots of love to your sweet family, remember the only rule right now is to get your sleep ❤. Without enough sleep your emotions take over & will sink you. You’ve got this.
We look forward to Pog family future videos, we all have grown to feel so much love for your family 😘
beautiful words of advice. grief is a journey. josh is doing great. amazing people in the comments here. you are all so wise.
Such beautiful words 🥰❤️
I'm 8 months into my widowhood. I find grief to be much like being on the wildest rollercoaster while blindfolded and unable to get off. I'm not much of a commenter--more of a silent observer, however I feel inclined to say:
If you do anything, try to show yourselves kindness and do whatever you find brings you (any) relief and comfort.
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss of your sweet Sarah. She was an incredible woman and has impacted so many people who will never forget her and her courageous battle with cancer. She was a truly amazing person and I know that she has touched many, many hearts and her legacy will live on in you and her beautiful children. You are all in my prayers. I'm so, so sorry.🙏🙏🙏🙏
I never even knew Sarah, and there is a loss felt from afar. Life is so cruel and so undeserving at times. Sarah's legacy will live on through you all xx
The first year is the hardest. First of everything without your loved one. Don’t forget that she IS with you. She sees and hears every thing you and your kids do and say. Continue your family traditions and create new ones. You are doing a remarkable job. You are a great husband and wonderful father.
That singular, strangling moment of utter finality is crushing. Someone please remove the dagger from Josh’s weeping heart so that he can at least breathe! Take your children to the mountain and be comforted! 🕊️🥺😔❤
Heartfelt condolences to you and your beautiful family❤❤❤ the first of EVERYTHING WITHOUT SARAH will be the roughest let the tears flow they are bittersweet and she is smiling with you all because she’s in a better place she’s is your guiding angel 😇. You are helping others including me that’s going through chemotherapy 3 months after loosing my beautiful sister to breast cancer. Thanks for your strength. You are stronger than you think. Much love
It’s gut-wrenchingly raw. I don’t know any other words; I don’t think there are any. It was the moment that we (on TH-cam) dreaded alongside you all. She is still with you in your hearts. In the kids gestures and mannerisms. In the things you find yourself saying, that she said. In all the things she loved and took joy in. I wish we could help in some tangible way and in lieu of that, sending huge love to all of you. 💞
We all are in mourning with you, not as deep of course, but saddened. Now you can all start the healing process, you’ve all been mourning and in limbo for a long time. We love you pog family.
Amen❤
I can see your devastation and your broken heart. Take care of those babies but most of all take care of yourself so you can care for your children. God bless you Josh.
I’ve never been a religious or spiritual person. However, I had an experience when my mom died a few months back that made it extremely clear that she is somewhere far better and that she would also be nearby for the rest of my life. Sarah is not gone. She is right here free of all the trappings of a human body and earthly politics. No pain, just freedom and love! I promise you! And, yes, I know I sound like a kook…but I’m not. Trust it.
All my love to your family!💜
Live life for Sarah. She will always be a part of everything. Thank you for taking the time to talk to us.
Take it one minute at a time. Delegate whatever tasks you can. Grief is such a roller-coaster ride of emotions. You'll always love her & you'll always miss her. I raised 3 boys alone. It will be the hardest thing you ever do and the greatest privilege of your life. Sarah will be eternally grateful. Love & Peace ❤
Josh, I live in Vancouver, WA and have been watching this channel for a few weeks. You and your family have set a model of how to approach a family love and support system for a terminally ill family member. I have never seen anything like what you are modeling for the rest of the world. Thank you for vlogging your experiences, feelings, fears, joys and grief. You and your family are in my heart and prayers. 🙏❤
Sarah’s legacy are her beautiful children, she will live forever through them… Its really hard on everyone, specially those kids loosing their mom and you loosing the love of your life:( But your children now depend on you for everything, be the best role model you can be for them🙏❤️🌹
Sorry for your loss my friend. I lost my wife 3 weeks ago to stage 4 colon cancer. Its not easy. And life will never be the same. My prayers.
Sorry for your loss. I've lost 3 men( both of my grandpas and my father in law) in my life to cancer. And I can truly say F' cancer. It sucks.
Rudykay5618 I want you know I'm thinking of you as you go through this nightmare of a journey also known as grief. My heart is with you my friend.❤
Yes cancer sucks. 🙏
Thank you
I cried every day for 2 years after losing my husband. Prayers for you and your family. 30 years later I still miss him. I still cry on occasions.
I’m so sorry, Josh. My heart bleeds for you and your family. Thanks for being vulnerable on video, because all men should learn that’s ok to cry. Sending you cyber hugs. ❤❤❤
A long goodbye or quick goodbye doesn't change the grief, helplessness and loneliness you feel right now and that's okay. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. I promise you though, Sarah is right there with you all in your hearts, your love, your memories and your laughter. Being busy and doing those things to honour Sarah is beautiful. Much love from Australia ❤
She’ll always be with you. Just in a different way. You WILL feel her. Continue talking to her and know that she IS still with you.
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Minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day. That’s what gets you through this kind of pain. Don’t think too far into the future. Just be here now. When you are paralysed by grief, others will carry you. ❤️💔
Jesus will carry you and your kids through it all. He was with me every step of the way when my husband passed away 51/2 years ago. He will be with all of you as well. Grieve as long as it takes. No time limit for grief. God bless all of you.
I am so sorry for your loss. Sarah will always be in your heart. I wish you well. And God bless you and your family family
I’m so sorry. Getting out of the house will let you and the kids get a teeny tiny breather. Right now the pain and hurt is so raw. Once again, I’m so sorry for the loss of Sarah. 🙏✝️
I am so sorry for your wife's Sarah passing. My womderful beloved Dad died at home and my mom and I were present and we alao saw when the funeral home came to take him. It was so so hard. I feel your grief. 😢
I understand how you feel. My son lost his wife to cancer when she was only 30 and he had a hard time after she passed so I took care of the children. We knew she was going to pass but when it happened it was hard to find a new normal. In 2020 my husband passed from bladder cancer and I remember just sitting there after he passed not knowing what my life was going to be like and it was awful when they came to remove his body as you said it was final. But you will get through this difficult time and make a good life for you and the children. I will keep you in my prayers and I am so sorry for your loss.
We will be out being kind and making good choices in Sarah’s absence. Always remember that Sarah chose to share her journey with thousands of virtual friends who are touched by her strength.
Be kind and make good choices….words to live by ❤
You ramble all you like. Talking about it good for you. Emotions are like farts. They're better out than in and we're here to listen to you.
Sarah is soaring above us all, cancer free. I know the tremendous loss you are feeling and I send my love and comfort. Hang in there.
I keep thinking of her song “On The Loose”. ❤
I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR BIG LOSS. PRAYERS AND LOVE FOR YOU AND FAMILY.
A roller coaster of grief is a tribute to the love you have for Sarah. You are helping others with your honesty and your raw emotions. I admire you for being so honest. Much love to you and your children. 💔❤️🩹
My sincere condolences. 💔
As a cancer patient myself, this really hits home.
I'm lost for words.
Huge love from Canada. ❤🇨🇦
Josh,my heart breaks for you,you gave Sarah the most incredible support & eased her passing in an unparalleled way.Enjoy as well as you are able your trip to the mountain,we will all be with you in spirit with a little bit of Sarah in our hearts also💓
Much prayers & sympathy for your loss. Sarah has earned her wings in heaven. She will always be watching over all of you as a guardian angel. She will be there to help guide you. Keep believing, trusting & have faith in God. He will provide help & keep you strong through every challenge ahead. Much love & hugs for you all.
Oh Josh 😭😭. I am beyond words 💔.
Thank you so much for coming here today for "life after death day 1".
So incredibly hard - yet so incredibly important.
You have so much to offer during this ugliest of times. Your bravery and strength is a testament to your love for Sarah. Thank you for being here for us and those who need your guidance. 💗🇨🇦
Josh my heart is truly breaking for you. I have no words. Love to you all.
Sarah is your past now and your Children are your future. They will pull you through this. Learning to move forward is the hardest thing imagineable . A lot to miss and treasure but memories last a lifetime. Grieve and cry Josh and Sarah will understand. RIP Sarah. Bless you all and the sadness will fade in time. Heartbreaking Vlog. 💔💔🙏♥️
The grief is debilitating. It's hard to breathe sometimes. I'm so sorry for your loss of Sarah. XO
beautifull words...ive felt that way too...
R I P Sarah. You are very strong Josh and a great husband and Dad. Sarah will be so proud of you all☘️🇨🇮🙏🙏🙏☘️💜❤️❤️❤️
We hold so much in during the fight for our loved one to live and then their fight in dying. Be kind to yourself now, take time to let out those sorrows and to care for yourself, you have been a valiant warrior and husband.
I’m so sorry. I’ve been watching this journey, as I lost my partner to cancer in October 22. Todays post 1:33 is bringing back so many memories. You don’t get over that loss, but it does get a little softer I can assure you. All those firsts are painful but just feel the pain, and move forward. Just feel it and move forward, over and over. Much love to you all. 💜
I am sorry for your loss.
Very kind words, so very true about firsts and to feel the pain…..
God bless you and your family
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This is SO true. Perfectly said.
Day 1 is so totally surreal, at least it was for me. You may feel like you are just going through the motions and only because others are depending on you to be strong. It was supposed to get easier but I think it just gets different. Be gentle with yourself Josh. Sending an abundance of love to you and your families.
Sarah will live on in your heart forever, Josh. You can still talk with her, smile, and yes, cry as much as you need. None of us will forget her goodness, but you will have her spirit alive inside your heart for as long as you live. We love you. Thanks for sharing with us.
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Grief is like the waves in the ocean. You will be calm and peaceful and then a wave will just come and cover you with grief. You need to ride the waves. And there is no timeline for grief. I’ve been thinking of you all today.
Dear Josh, your grief is heartbreaking. You know Sarah is no longer suffering and is at peace. Right now your memories will be bring tears, however over time those same memories will bring smiles. Please don’t let anyone tell you how to grieve. Everyone grieves in their own way and in their own time. Sending prayers and love to you as you begin a new chapter of life with your sweet Sarah as your guardian angel.
What you said was beautiful and true , and there's no rule book or time limit for greif , I know all to well loosing my 7 year old son, 5 pre term babies my 21 year old brother both parents , a man I loved dearly many friends and relations , all different greifs that hit me in different ways , your comment hit the nail on the head , Thankyou for sharing , and may Josh and his kids take solace in knowing we are all sharing his greif with him world wide , because that's how far Sarah's love and her story had traveled, sharing her fears and her journey but also with hope inspiration love empathy courage tenacity positivity, Sarah was just an all round amazing beautiful soul and will never be forgotten 💔😿
Josh, there is nothing that any of us can say right now that can make anything better but what I wanna say is this, remember the day when she sat up and gave you a big hug and then you both lay down and went to sleep? I think in that moment that is the realization of she knew it was OK to go, and she knew those kids were going to be more than taken care of and she knows how amazing of a father you are to your children. The things you need to remember right now are the good things and the happy memories and the favorite drinks that she loved like a root beer float! The favorite foods she like to eat the favorite music she loves to play you need to put the positivity into perspective and I know it’s not an easy time right now, I felt the same way when I lost my daughter, and she was only five days old and there was nothing at the hospital or I could do about it. Her surviving twin is now 13 years old and they were identical so I have a daily reminder of the twins that I could not bring home that passed away in the hospital and never left the hospital. The positive things in life moving forward is that Sarah‘s memory is not only going to live on, but you have Sarah‘s items in the house you have the children that you share with Sarah you have the good thoughts, the good memories and you have the pictures and things of that nature. As I mentioned on another Video today, and I’m sure you know the man, Paul, who is terminally ill, I told him this. Having a terminal disease is horrifying and you never know when your day is going to be up. The good things that you’ve had with Sarah is that you were able to share all of your good thoughts, memories love and all the things before she passed away. There are many times people are healthy as can be. They go to bed one night and not wake up the next morning never having resolved anything with their loved ones. With this being said, as you take each and every day day by day, and move forward with each and every day fill that day with positivity and love, and everything that Sarah would have done! This keeps her memory alive. This keeps her memory alive with the children, and it keeps you all together as a family unit. Remember when I told you the clothing that Sarah wore it needs to be cut up when the time is right and made into blankets, that way, it will comfort the children it will allow the kids to have their mommy wrapped around them whether the day, night, or whenever they feel the need to be close to their mother. I’ve seen many other people do this mini mini times for the kids and it seems like it is a very important thing from time to time. You may not have the time or strength at the moment to do this, but in the future if you do this, it could help comfort the children. It’s items of Sarah that she wore it’s items of Sarah that hold her memory that can also wrap around your children. Keep them warm and keep them comforted, knowing that was something that belong to her mommy. Sending hugs and prayers from Missouri.
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. Lots of love sent. 🌸🌸🌸
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@@marciajones2993 thank you very much
What a beautiful post. Wonderful advice for anyone grieving the recent loss of a loved one. I am so very sorry for your own loss. Even though it's been 13 years, I'm sure it still seems like yesterday. It sounds like the tragedy that you have been through has given you a keen insight to others who are grieving. ❤
@@thelmab.1516 thank you so very much! Many times people will tell me that I don’t really know the loss truly since my daughter was only five days old but I had my twins at 26 weeks and four days they’re surviving twin. Jessica‘S has some medical conditions but she is doing well. The daughter that pass is jersey, her identical, twin sister, and absolutely right. It does feel like yesterday still but in the end, what I do know is that my daughter is no longer suffering and she is free of any pain and she earned her angel wings even at an early tender age of five days old. When I mentioned to Josh a while back that maybe he would like to take some of Sarah‘s clothes and make them into blankets or quilts. I think that is just something that I’ve heard a lot of other people do that might just comfort children because a parent has lost. Thank you so much for your response. I appreciate it.
The pain and grief I see in your eyes is unbearable to watch!! My heart goes out to you and your family!! 🙏🙏
It’s hard..grieving is hard & we are all here with you Josh. Keep busy, cry when you need to, laugh when you want…healing is a process.
So very sorry Josh. Sarah will be greatly missed. Can’t quite accept that we won’t see her beautiful smiling face and hear her beautiful voice. I continue to pray for all of you for comfort, and peace. Sarah is no longer scared or in pain, and I pray she had a happy journey to heaven on Angels wings.
Hello! Sarah seemed like such a loving woman. I had just begun to learn about Sarah n this lovely family. I am wanting to know. What were Sarah's beliefs about the afterlife? Did she ever discuss here? You speak about a journey to heaven and angels... thank you in advance.
Sarah was raised in the Church by very devout family and friends. She is definitely with the angels now. "Fear not for I am with you."
I'm so sorry for your family's loss and heart break. May she rest in peace 🙏🕊️
My heart is broken for you, but only you and your family know the depth of your grief. Sarah was loved so deeply by you and the family, and that is a consolation to you during such a difficult time. Keep posting updates for us.
Josh, I have been following a few months now. Sarah was a beautiful person and you have been an incredible husband and father. Grief is a journey take one day at time, it's okay to feel sad, angry, frustrated all those emotions you mentioned are part of the grief journey. Enjoy your memory making with the kids.
Grief is SO hard. There isn’t much you can do except to breathe through it and give it time…
Much love and strength to you and the kids as you journey through this.
Josh I lost my wife of 28 years on August 13th and all I can say is just take it one day at a time, Allow yourself to cry, sob, cry out and feel. Try to take "small sips of grief" rather than large swallows all at one time. I feel your pain and grief and I will be sending positive thoughts and prayers your way. One day at a time is the only way I can deal with my pain and grief, and it is still extremely difficult. Bless you and your family.
RIP Sarah. Josh , we hold you and the kids in love. Hold those memories close to your heart, they will carry you through the hardest moments.
You are a great man, husband and father. You may not realize it but you are an inspiration to many and a true teacher. Everything I’ve watched from this channel has taught me something. Nothing but positive thoughts for you and your family.
My heart breaks for you and your children! I’m so sorry. 💔
We are here for you Josh. I'm so sorry for your loss. Please come to your TH-cam family to vent as much as you need to.❤ We will all miss Sarah very much! She was such a genuine person who didn't deserve such a terrible disease. May she rest in peace, and may you find comfort during this difficult time. Sending so much love. ♥️♥️♥️
It’s day 1…..so so so hard. Every time you started to cry it bought my feels the day after my mom passed. You will get thru it, one day, one hour at a time if needed. Sarah is with you, always ❤
I'm so sorry for the loss of your wife. My wife passed away 5 years ago and I found it to be the most difficult loss of all. It will get easier. You are so fortunate to have your children who she lives within. I didn't have that and I think it made everything more difficult. I hope you have help so you can get as much sleep as possible. 💚
Logically I know it'll get easier... But man... It's hard to believe it.
@@pogfamhugs… I’m so very sorry. No words just love.
@@pogfamof course, it will always feel that way the first few months to a year. But eventually things will begin to get easier. Just take your time mate, cry as much as you like, and spend quality time around good friends and family. Nothing I can say could possibly change the way you feel right now, but I just want to remind you that it will eventually be better
@pogfam that's how I felt. It's hard to even imagine and it being so final. I used sleep initially to deal with that thought. Every reminder was too hard to deal with. I think I used time as a way to distant myself in order to deal with it. Even if I was just sleeping as much as possible. I know it probably doesn't even make sense. But I think it was my only way to handle the first several months.
I’m so sorry. Sarah always seemed like this ray of sunshine. I find myself saying “ Be kind and make good choices.” She, forever , has touched my life.
Good afternoon Josh ❤ sending you a big hug Josh! My heart is with you now, today, more than ever. Thank you so much for sharing Sarah with us. Our thoughts are with you during this most difficult & challenging time. Canada loves you ❤️🙏🏼🇨🇦🌹 Susan from Toronto. 2:03
No need to say anything … its in your eyes and heart … so is Sarah … so sorry for your loss
She's living in eternity with nothing but bliss and love 💜 fly high Sarah
Your emotions will be all over the place. It's completely normal. I lost my mama last year and even though I had 34 years with her I felt robbed but so much relief because she too was fighting cancer. I watched my dad scramble to do it all, alone, because he insisted. Be careful not to burn yourself out. The day after my mama died we took my dad out to eat and to a movie with my littles (who were 2 and 5 at the time). It was beautiful spending time just our tiny little crew. You will get through this. Continued prayers for your family.
Soooo sorry for your loss I know exactly what it's like I lost my partner in 2018 be kind to yourself and lean on your family and friends even though you may not want to Sarah will always be with you and your family ❤️
I’m sure Sarah is proud of the husband and Dad she has left in this world. I cry for you and the kids. Time will soften the pain but never diminish the love.
My hearts aches for you Josh. Just let tears come because grief is a process. Prayers for all your family and may God s comfort be with you. 🙏🙏💔💞💞
Oh Josh, my heart breaks for all of you. You have been SOOOO strong, and soooo loving, you are a wonderful human. I will keep you all in my prayers for comfort and peace and you walk through this new season. God be with you ALL.
Amen
I remember when a TH-cam friend of mine died (Andrea Mills). Her husband posted on TH-cam a lot in the beginning to be lifted up by his yt community. He became a single dad of 9. I’m so sorry, Josh. I really am ❤