Good Day my family and friends! Well, I received Greg's ashes on my Wedding Anniversary...at first I thought that God really had a sick sense of humor and completely lost it that morning. But as the day progressed, I found that having his ashes near me gave me comfort as if he were by my side once again. I had to accept God's plan as a blessing in disguise instead of a curse. It's nearly Valentine's Day, another love story day that I am not looking forward to, like I have for the past 16 years. This year, there won't be any sweet love gifts from the heart and most of all, I no longer have to hold my beautiful husband. I don't know how other people get through this period of grief, but I am really not doing very well with the greatest loss of my life. I have to pretend that everything is going okay for the sake of my family and mostly my precious Momma-in-law, who has been a great inspiration in my life. She has been my rock here on earth; Jesus is my ultimate rock, the One who I cling to every second of every day. Time seems to be passing by quickly, but the grief still lingers behind. Will I ever get over losing my husband, probably not. Greg was everything I had ever hoped for in a husband and he took my heart with him. I know that I have jumped from one thing to another, that's the story of my life - ALWAYS DISTRACTED...

Good Day Family & Friends of Gregory Swint,

Today was the 3rd month anniversary of Greg's passing. I have found myself changing wallpaper, changing flooring, changing this and changing that to try to ease the pain and loneliness I feel each day. Has it worked at all? Not on your life! I still see him in the kitchen, in our bed, in the living room playing his guitar and singing, on the sofa watching movies, pulling into the drive in his truck, I still see him everywhere...I miss him with every breath I take. I wish I could tell you something positive in this update, but I am lost for words. My 16 year anniversary is coming up way too quick, January 20, 2022 and I don't think that I will ever be ready for that day again. I have a wedding dress in the closet that I was going to wear while we renewed our sacred wedding vows this year. How do you get over losing the love of your life, soulmate, your very best friend and buddy too?

I would like to thank all of you who were able to make Greg's Memorial on Saturday, October 23. It was a beautiful celebration of his life with live music, stories of his character, a lovely slideshow and a fantastic meal afterwards.

I would like to give a special thanks to several people who made this a very special time of remembrance:

Ms. Joyce Hollingsworth for allowing us to use the beautiful church, Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Gary Evans from Natalies in Hillsboro for the lovely floral arrangements.
Rick Richards & Russ Bowman for the awesome live music and performing the photo slideshow for us.
Larry Allen for facilitating the Memorial and his kind words of adoration for Greg.
Wes Allen for his Scripture Reading and also kind words of adoration for Greg.
Monika Allen for reading the poem I chose and edited to proclaim my love for my husband.
Joe Ryan Swint for his beautiful Eulogy for his Father and his words of adoration and for donating the delightful brisket, sausage and condiments for the meal.
All of the Ladies from the Hillsboro Church of Christ for donating, preparing and serving the terrific food for the meal.
Judy Bowman for her special remembrance of and adoration for Greg.

I would also like to thank each and every person who was able to make a donation to the Burial Fund through this Memorial Website and in person donations. I am deeply grateful for all of the generosity.

May God bless you all and may you always find shelter under the shadow of His Great and Almighty Wings.
In Christ's love, Lisa Swint

Hello Everyone! I just have to say you may wear whatever suits you for Greg's Memorial. It is a casual Celebration of Life Memorial, where nice jeans and boots are welcome. Greg loved me in jeans, t-shirts and boots or flip-flops! My favorite color is, you guessed it, BLACK! And everything that I have looked at so far that I would like to wear, is BLACK. Sooo, I have to recant my "no black please." I am also very emotional right now, so please forgive me. Thank you much.

It has come to my attention that there may be confusion as to what time Greg's Memorial begins. The Memorial itself will begin at 11:00 AM and the Meal will begin at 1:00 PM