Individual Details
Leigh Ann Gartmann
(20 Sep - )
From Facebook, 13 Feb 2013:
Today would have marked our 14 year of marriage, and Saturday will mark the 3 year he’s been gone. Many believe that since I had separated from him 3 years prior to his death that I should somehow be able to deal better with our loss. He was a man that was an amazing role model for our children, a loving and compassionate man, he was my best friend, he was faithful to me and adored me. The love he gave was insurmountable…. But the demon inside him (as he called it), the addiction to alcohol, was what tore us apart. It did not end us though, I still loved him, he still loved me, he was still my best friend and I couldn't let go. Today I once again reflect upon the good times and unfortunately what took us to the point of separation. The feelings of why did God take him, how did it all go wrong, could I have changed it, how do I go forward, why can’t I have him back, how do I help my children, I want him back, will I ever be healthy again...why why why!. Spiritually, I know he’s in a better place… Selfishly I want him back for me and the children. So I pick up the Bible to comfort me, to give me strength to get through the week…not only for me but for my children. I read, I go online to some bible study sites, and yes I logged into Facebook. My dear friend Angela Gramaglia Olson has a status update “So what are you doing for Lent? “ She wanted not to give up tangible items but to focus more on being a better Christian. I commented on it, then back to searching through the Concordance about suffering hoping somehow I find an answer today. “Blessed be the God and Father of out Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be ale to comfort those who are in any trouble, with comfort which we ourselves are comforted by God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. I reflected on my comment to Angela’s status. I quoted a verse from Matthew about serving. I began thinking maybe that’s a sign. I understand that God has a purpose, but it is hard to explain to myself, besides to the children that we have to trust, hope and love until the end when the “fog to clears” before we see. I have decided today I have to put my trust in God that I am strong enough and hope that I am able to love again fully and comfort those who have been afflicted by the same.
Today would have marked our 14 year of marriage, and Saturday will mark the 3 year he’s been gone. Many believe that since I had separated from him 3 years prior to his death that I should somehow be able to deal better with our loss. He was a man that was an amazing role model for our children, a loving and compassionate man, he was my best friend, he was faithful to me and adored me. The love he gave was insurmountable…. But the demon inside him (as he called it), the addiction to alcohol, was what tore us apart. It did not end us though, I still loved him, he still loved me, he was still my best friend and I couldn't let go. Today I once again reflect upon the good times and unfortunately what took us to the point of separation. The feelings of why did God take him, how did it all go wrong, could I have changed it, how do I go forward, why can’t I have him back, how do I help my children, I want him back, will I ever be healthy again...why why why!. Spiritually, I know he’s in a better place… Selfishly I want him back for me and the children. So I pick up the Bible to comfort me, to give me strength to get through the week…not only for me but for my children. I read, I go online to some bible study sites, and yes I logged into Facebook. My dear friend Angela Gramaglia Olson
Events
| Marriage | 13 Feb 1999 | Hudson, St.Croix, Wis., St.Patrick's Catholic Church - Nicholas Robert Hueman | |||
| Birth | 20 Sep |
Families
| Spouse | Nicholas Robert Hueman (1970 - 2010) |
| Child | Dylan Hueman ( - ) |
| Child | Connor Thaddeous Hanson (1993 - ) |
| Child | Caleb Robert Hueman (2001 - ) |
| Father | Robert Eugene Gartmann (1936 - ) |
| Mother | Carol Louise Westman (1940 - ) |
| Sibling | David Paul Gartmann (1962 - ) |
| Sibling | Michael Anthony Gartmann (1960 - 2007) |
| Sibling | Peter Joseph Gartmann (1963 - ) |