Bobbie Thomas Speaks Out For The First Time Since Her Husband’s Death
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- TODAY contributor Bobbie Thomas speaks to Hoda Kotb six months after the death of her husband, Michael Marion. She opens up about her husband’s cause of death, how their 5-year-old son is coping and why she’s grateful for the pain of loss.
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I lost my husband to a Bacterial infection. His was pretty sudden. He was 46yrs old. This August will be 8yrs! I can hardly believe it. And when I’m alone, especially in my car, I talk to him. And tell him that I miss him everyday. No one can take away our pain. And time does not make the sorrow any less or any better. It just consumes us less. I was in love with my husband more on the day he died than the day we got married. He was my soulmate and best friend. And I miss his soul. ♥️
Prayers to you Michelle ❤️ Time, does not heal all wounds. The aching subsides, but it never goes away.
@@cathleenmckay389 thank you luv!♥️
I'm so sorry for your loss!!💔💞
I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs. @michelle peters
@@vickieallsopp137 thank you!♥️
“I felt the clarity” when my husband passed away when I was 45. Bobbie, thank you for sharing your journey. Never easy. You are not alone.
Hoda is so empathic and caring.
she really is
I lost the love of my life...26 yrs ago when I was 41...loving my 2 adult daughters and two grandchildren has always given me purpose...I never remarried nor do I care..I'm still in love with him and the time we had together...19 yrs together...
My son died this passed April 25 & my husband has stage 4 lung cancer. My daughter needs kidney transplant. Dealing with all this & grief is hard to describe. At times I feel guilty of how I feel. Not knowing if my feelings are normal. Sharing ur grief makes me feel I’m ok
I am so sorry! I will pray for you and your family.
@Lina Downing - you don't know me from Adam but my heart feels for you. I pray & hope you find peace in this battle you are in the middle of. I struggle with the grief of loosing my Dad 12 years ago, along with fighting the fear of loosing my husband, he's not sick but the fear us real. I have learned that it doesn't get better but it does get different. ❤
"The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."
Psalm 34:18 KJV
You don’t know me… but I want to give and send you hugs. ♥️
Prayers for comfort and blessings for you and all your family ❤️
Such an inspiration to others dealing with tremendous grief. My heart aches for her and her son.
You’re gonna be okay…. You’ll never be the same but that’s okay. 💜
I lost my husband last year. I totally understand when you said…the clarity. I feel exactly the same way. So he didn’t empty the dishwasher…who cares.
So sorry 💔
Hearing this helps give me perspective. My husband is lazy as ever, but I love him so much and can't imagine life without him. Someday one of us will die and the other will still be here figuring out how to go on.
I'm so sorry Bobbie! You are so strong. You and your son have an angel watching over you.
Thank you for sharing. Been 6 months since my husband passed also. I was touched when you talked about your husband being easy going & saying “ it’s going to be ok “, that’s how my husband was. I also feel guilty thinking, “ how many others have lost during this time”, but I remind myself that I lost & it’s ok not to be ok. Love and best wishes to you and your family.
I to lost the love if my life at a young age. I still haven't washed his pillow case, I smell it all the time. He was only 52 and it was sudden and was misdiagnosed of inner ear infection and pneumonia. To find out it was wegener autoimmune disease... and I'm forever changed and my heart to is in a million pieces. I to love the Pastor more today and each passing day. And please dont tell ppl they are young and we can find someone. No one will ever replace or be my true love. So for me I love my memories. I'll never be the same.. the hurt will always be here, but I'll always love him and I told him right before he went home my heart will always belong to you babe😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
This is heartbreaking. She tried for so long to have a baby then they finally did and now this, her husband is gone.
It really is heartbreaking. I remember her sharing the story as well.
Bummer
When she said I’m so scared, my heart just dropped..❤️
My prayers to you Bobbie, your beautiful son and all those who have lost loved ones!!! It's been 3 years since my hubby passed away and I can honestly say I'm also grateful for the times we had good and bad..This song helped to heal my heart when the tears wouldn't stop... Bethel Music "You're Gonna Be Ok/Brian and Jenn Johnson 💖🙏
She’s incredibly strong and brave. Can’t wait to read her essay.
Grief is all the love you have in your heart for your lost loved one (in my case, my son) with no place tp go. Grief can make you unable to speak, unable to cry...or even unable to stop crying. Grief is all that love bottled up inside you with no place to go. The platitudes: “You will get better, You will forget, you can cope, You are strong,... .” Are just words, people who have not truly grieved should be grateful that they have not known that pain. Yes, we must move on, but we are not the same...parts of us are still broken.
My 30 year old son was killed in September 2020, I cant stop crying.. I just breakdown time and again. I don't know how I will ever be able to stop. I miss him so bad.
Prayer for you & your son.🙏🕊
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for sharing your journey.
Losing someone you love is a sad reality of life and you never get over it...but you get through it.
Thanks 🙏🏾 for sharing your grief. It’s so refreshing. I hope others will learn how important it is to embrace those who are having difficulty with grief.
Bobbie Thomas is amaIng . I always watched her. She is so sincere
Wow. I so feel her. My son is 5. 😢 And my husband is about his age.
Prayers of peace and comfort.
So sorry Bobbie Thomas. Prayers and Love ❤
Bobbie, I lost my husband a few days before u. I’m so sorry for your loss. One day at a time 💔💔
I am so sorry for your lost. God Bless you and helping to heal. One day we will hugs our loves forever.
She is so sweet
My husband unexpectedly passed away January 7. It’s beyond painful, devastating, no words. People mean well but some people started telling me soon after his passing that I would remarry. We were together for 42-1/2 years. It’s so hard, but I’m so grateful also for all the many kind people who’ve shown me so much love.❣️
Bless always in mind and heart diamonds are forever stay strong sending love from headway Nottingham UK takecare xxx
I’m so sorry Denise 💔💔😢
Oh Denise. I am incredibly sorry you had to endure that....people can say stupid things when they don’t know WHAT to say.
Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not; for I am with thee:
be not dismayed; for I am thy God:
I will strengthen thee;
yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Denise people are so insensitive telling a woman who just lost her husband that she should remarry. It happens to me also the same day my husband passed away. I was mad at that person who was his cousin and she was also very close family member. How could she said that when my husband was not even buried? He passed 24 years ago and never ever I consider marry again. The only man that I can love was him. Still miss him and cannot help buy cry as I write this.In those 24 years there is not one day that I do not long for him. I do not feel lonely and I feel ok because he is by my side at all times. He is in my heart always. Sorry for your loss I know how you feel because as you said there are no words to describe this pain.
His love will always be her and there Son. The power of love … He is her “ANGEL” forever. May God grant this beautiful family comfort and strength. Peacefully Rest.🙏🏽❤️💜💕🌷🌹😇
I was 22 when I lost my first real love. I know the experience of smelling the shirt. You try to hang on to anything you can that makes you feel they still exist. It's difficult to go through but I'm nearly 50 now and although I still grieve, I know time matters so much.
I kept my husband’s T-shirts for a long time. They retained his scent for a long time. Some nights I would sleep with it. Some nights I would give one to the cat to sleep on. Almost 3 years later, I still have at least one.
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I am sorry for your loss, may God bless you.
My in laws washed his things. I was heartbroken. I knew the last of him was gone.
Short, I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s only been 6 months since I lost my husband n I still sleep in his shirts every night.
I love this……! May you continue to find comfort. Is not an easy thing to do!😍
Heartbreaking. My son Michael died aged 11 years but what age we lose our loved ones it hurts and we are never the same.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. The pain is so unbelievably hard and will never quite go away. It will get better but never the same. Cherish every day with your beautiful son.
Prayer for strength for both of you, God bless you
Bobbie, thank you for sharing your journey. I too lost my husband a little over 2 years ago. He was 54 yrs old. He had a genetic disorder that was passed down to him and his twin brother from their biological father. Their father passed at 36 yrs and my brother in law passed at 49 yrs. I cried all the way through your interview. I relate so much to what you were saying. Hugs & peace to you and your precious son.
Sending love to you Bobbie & your son !❤️
Bobbie, you may never see this message but I am so very sorry for your loss.
🥲🙏 💔 My heart goes out to her.
my prayer with her and the baby...
I am sorry for the suffering, Bobbie her husband, Michael and son endured...At the height of the COVID19 PANDEMIC, it must have been difficult to spend time with him , so many hospitals would not allow visiting...Mama was in the hospital during the pandemic for 2 weeks in the south....my baby sister, who lives nearby was not allowed to even go with our Mama into the Emergency room before she was admitted, she sat in her car crying as Mama was wheeled away. Bobbie was always so bubbly and enthusiastic presenting her segments for TODAY Show; In time, she will receive the strength by the awesome Grace of God to smile again for her sweet baby boy.
As a believer in Christ & His promise of eternal life...I have a hope that passes all grief& loss.its just the beginning of time with my beloved Father that is greater than any life on earth.🌺😥
Which god do you believe in. Because God is not European white man.
@@doctorclarke6556 Jesus
♥️🙏🏽 My heart is with you Bobbie and everyone who loved Michael.
Who are the 20 poor souls that gave a thumbs down ?
Take it day by day....I lost my husband in 2009 he was 52 and I only had 5 wonderful years with him. He showed me unconditional love and I am blessed we had that love for each other. What saddens me is all my friends turned their back on me at such an awful time. Hold onto your memories and the love you shared ♥️
You will never stop missing a loved one you will always have your moments but life does go on and they would want us to do that
My heart aches for her my sister just lost her husband and she’s so lost without him. I just keep praying because I know that God will take the pain away He makes a way.
Sorry about the loss of her husband. Sending her and her family some love 💘 from Arizona.
Heartbreaking, but beautiful. Thank you for sharing that perspective and that sincerity of heart.
I started crying after the t-shirt and couldn't stop.
I lost my husband to colon cancer.He was 40 years old.That was in 2008.Sometimes l wish l could join him but l know l should not talk like that.I hurt so bad
🙏💞🙏😢 Love you Bobbie.
God bless Bobbie and all of you her friends!! Nothing is as good as a friend!
Praying for you all
Always reach out .Don’t ever ignore the griever. They actually wonder why people that never reached out , didn’t. Call them , don’t text that you’re thinking about them . That’s the worst thing to do. Call them ask questions , stay on the phone with them . Trust me that’s so needed , not a lazy text .
So very Sorry for your loss . you are very lucky you were happy with your husband. And your best blessing is your beautiful child. What will always make you happy is sharing the memories you have in your heart with your son. Your husband's spirit will live through your son and make him stronger. . And all those little signs you feel or see. I believe Is your hubby watching over you. Prayers.
Bobby, God will not abandon you. So sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength in these hard times.
Oh my didn’t know of her story but she had me crying! So sorry for your loss. May God’s Grace give you and your son strength. ♥️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
ugh , i am sobbing. I love her . i’m so sorry 😢 ❤️
It’s been seven years since my husband’s death and I still miss him but the pain is not as acute…. God Bless her 🌹
So sad for this family. My condolences to the family😔 May he Rest In Peace🙏..
So touching
MY condolences to you and your family
How heartbreaking 🥺🌼
So sorry. 🙏🏻❤️
You are stronger than you think you are my dear your strength is beautiful and I pray for God to comfort you and your son prayers and much love to you and your son.
I lost my precious husband Phil Wise in 2002. Still by myself::: I have a great German Shepherd to keep me sane & LOVED.SORRY MAAM.GOOD LUCK WITB A GREAT FUTURE 4 YOU & YOUR CHILD👍💔😥😥🙏
God Bless you and your family ❤️
My lovely boyfriend of 15 years died suddenly and unexpectedly May 7, 2021, shocked but life goes on...
Beautiful story!
So heartbreaking.
So very sorry for her loss of her soulmate.
I will never understand why people want to make their most private moments public
I will never understand why you choose to criticize someone who is in a great deal of pain. Perhaps talking about it, and sharing it, will not only help her but others as well. I can’t imagine why you felt it necessary to be judgmental.
Prayers! So sorry to hear! Ely from ELY MAYA 🙏🏻
I understand I lost my husband two months ago one day at time
Sending you so much love ❤️🙏🙏
You’re not asking…. I’m going through the same thing :( my 11 yr old boy is hanging in there too….the only thing that hurts is AT TIMES ITS SOOO LONELY !!
(Lost my husband due to Covid-19)
Every tear you shed makes you stronger Bobbi.
😢 I'm crying right now.
I feel so sorry for there loss.
OMG, WHAT COURAGE SHE HAS 🙏🏽
I totally get her , you have to go through it to understand it
Bobbie peace and ❤️ for you
Prayers!
Aww 😔😭😭😭
May God give you and your little one peace and comfort.
Peace 🙏 AND LOVE 🌹 STAY STRONG.
It's the same feeling I had even 4 days before my husband died. I know he would be leaving me soon and it happened just like that after his illness.
My heart goes out to you Bobbie, my lil guys name is Myles too! May your heart go on
I'm so sorry, I hadn't heard this................
Bobbie, I just passed six years since losing my husband Les on June 8. I still miss him dearly, and love him more than ever before. If you need a place that has a lot of support, DM me and I will give you the name of a great support group. It's hard for people to understand that haven't been through it. You're going to be ok.
Rest In Peace 😔🙏🏻🙏🏻
Prayers ❤️
😭😭😭😭😭 miss u Micheal gonna but not 4gotten 😢😘💓 Bobbie n Miles miss u guys 🥰🥰🥰
What a lovely and amazing young woman. ❤️ Finding gratitude and clarity- during such a difficult time. She’s right- it’s 100% ok to feel sad- AND a true gift to have known loved and to have been loved by someone so special. ❤️
Where is Craig Melvin?
OMG
Bobbie, Miles and NBC family are in my prayers. I pray to the Father of us all in the name of His son Jesus Christ for your comforr.
Sad, her husband was young @ 40 - take care of that sweet little boy.
Beautiful
My sweet girl Bobbie. I saw you when you made an appearance at Hsn. My heart breaks for you. I can feel your pain. Miles is such an old soul. Time heals but in the mean time it sucks. I pray that god give you strength to accept this terrible lost and the will to focus on you and miles
You are kind and wonderful. Love you Bobbie.
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God bless you.
Asking a Widowed Person “if they expected their Spouse to die” is the MOST Asinine Question to ask !! 🙄.. Seriously.. Yes, we know people are going to die.. but NO, did they didn’t expect it before the person reaches their 80s!
Somebody once asked me “was losing your mum the worst thing that has ever happened to you?”. I couldn’t believe what I had heard. For Bobby to lose her husband so young is so sad , especially with a young son to raise. My sincere condolences to her. 💕🙏💐🕊🇦🇺