This is a place to remember and share stories about John Gregory Hill, who passed away on June 10, 2013 after a long battle, who always focused on making others happy, even to the very end.
There is no one else like John on this earth, and I'm sure we all wish we could still hear his voice, and spend many more afternoon in his company. To say that we miss him doesn't do the feeling justice. As I remember how generous he was, it strikes me that he would have even stayed with us despite suffering, if he had the choice, just to keep us from feeling the sadness we all feel now. He would (and often did), give his family and friends everything he had, anything they needed. This time, it wasn't his to give.
All are welcome to share photos and stories here, as we remember just how fortunate we were to have known him, and as we celebrate his life together.
I am so thankful this THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY for GOD giving you to me. If you could be here with us I would be happier. I miss you terribly and because you loved special days it will be extra hard for me this year. You will be with us in spirit and love. We went to talk to you today and placed some rosebuds for you. Thank you for all the flowers you gave me when you were here with us every special day. You were so thoughtful and loving. Sandy is trying hard to do the things that you loved to do for us. I really appreciate it. She thought you were so special yourself and such a great son to us. I am glad you met and became good friends. People always just fell in love with you. Your mother is so BLESSED to have been given this gift of John Gregory!! Thank you son for making my life wonderful.
I miss you so much Greg. Just like your mother, I look around my house and see all the precious things that you gave me and I cherish them so. I watch our favorite movies, I listen to our favorite songs. Every flower, every bird, every star I think of you Greg. I drive by Theos and remember all of our early morning breakfasts we shared. My birthday passed last week and you weren't there, it just wasn't the same. You are in my heart always. Maybe I am being selfish, but I wish you were here. I know you suffered for so long, I know you held on for as long as you could. I feel such a deep longing for you, so much that it hurts. There is so much I want to tell you, so much I want to share. I have never missed anyone like i miss you. You gave me tender love and sweet happiness. I don't know if we are suppose to share happy thoughts only on here but right now I am so sad. So sad my friend isn't here with me. I know you would want me to be strong right now and if you were here you would tell me to 'quit peeling onions'. You always had such cute, funny little acronyms and sayings. I know your light is burning bright in heaven, and you are making some lonely soul light up and laugh right now. I hope when it is my time to leave this earth that you will wait for me on the other side. Until then......I will keep missing you.
It has been almost four months since you left us. Everyday I see beautiful flowers that you loved, little treasures that you gave me for our home are sweet reminders of your love. I know you were preparing me for your leaving, trying to protect me from the pain of losing. Nothing could really prepare a mother's heart for the separation from her child. I am so thankful to GOD that you are no longer in pain and suffering. Everyday I see so many things you enjoyed and remember vividly all the talks we had together. No mother could ever ask for a better child. Pieces of my heart are constantly with you my precious one. I will never be the same losing you. You filled my life with joy and happiness the 51 years you shared with me.
