A Journey of Loss and Love: Reflecting on a Decade of Change
- Donald Bird
- Jun 6, 2024
- 4 min read
Today, June 6, marks the end of a 17-day period that changed my life forever. 10 years ago, my father, Donald Bird, passed away after a short battle with lung cancer. 17 days earlier, on May 20, my mother, Robbin Bird, succumbed to breast cancer. These events profoundly altered my life, and it's been incredibly challenging for me to talk about them until now. For anyone who has lost a parent, you can begin to understand the overwhelming emotions associated with such a loss. Losing both of my parents in such a sudden, short span was a blow I found nearly impossible to sustain. And when I say nearly—Oh, but for GOD. When I think about the goodness of Jesus and all he has done for me, it hits differently!
