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Hi Ladies
Jul 30, 2017 1:28:51 GMT
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Post by lindajoan on Jul 30, 2017 1:28:51 GMT
The summer is moving on. Stress takes it's toll. We need the grace of God each day to move forward.
Please let us know how you are doing. We care about our sisters who have been with us for a while and those who have joined us recently.
God bless each one of you.
Love and prayers, Linda
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Post by byhisgracealone on Aug 2, 2017 23:45:42 GMT
Thankyou for your constant thoughtfulness Lindajoan. The summer can be challenging as families have get togethers and vacations, where we may or may not be invited if our estranged child is planning to be there. My ED celebrated a birthday recently, another BD I wasn't able to tell her how much I still love her. I will admit, The Lord has strengthened me in these last 8 years, and this BD wasn't nearly as difficult as years past.
I remember all of us on this site in my prayers, but I do need to pray more often for all of us. It's been quiet here recently, so I think everyone's working through similar situations maybe?
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Hi Ladies
Aug 2, 2017 23:53:31 GMT
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Post by lindajoan on Aug 2, 2017 23:53:31 GMT
It is good to hear from you. Things do change in the way we view estrangement as the years go by. For me, I realize that no one except the Lord can change hearts. We can only give this to God. That's where we find our peace.
God bless you for the remainder of the summer.
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Post by luke2231 on Aug 3, 2017 13:10:49 GMT
Hello Lindajoan and everyone,
I've stepped away from this board for a while... I found I was just spending too much time thinking about the pain, disappointment and hurt from the estrangement; it was starting to affect my other important relationships. So I've been spending time loving the people that continue to love me! I took a trip with my non-estranged daughter, which we greatly enjoyed. My husband and I celebrate our 30th anniversary in a couple weeks and we're going to take some time to get back to "us" with a trip out of the country. Like being here, investing in people that give back positive reinforcement has been good for me and my family. I still pray for God to work everything out in His timing and to His glory, not only for my situation, but each of yours too! I haven't disappeared - and won't - but God has been showing me to focus on what I DO have instead of what I don't. Much love and prayers for each of you...
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Hi Ladies
Aug 3, 2017 18:01:33 GMT
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Post by lindajoan on Aug 3, 2017 18:01:33 GMT
Hi Luke, I totally understand. I wanted to reach out to you and the others dear friends.
I agree about feeling being blessed with all the blessings coming from the Lord. That is truly gratitude.
I am so glad you had a wonderful trip with your daughter. I also hope you have a very special time when away with your DH. Happy 30th Anniversary.
God bless you.
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Post by JeepGirl on Aug 4, 2017 0:46:30 GMT
Like Luke2231, I stepped away from here for a while. Because my estrangement has been for about 8 years and I have been on estrangement sites for that long, as well, I understand that stepping away for a while is very normal and we all have our different reasons. The good part is, we usually come back, when its time, and the support is still here for us. Because of that, I do feel bad when I leave for a while but I know God will provide support for the new people while some of us are away. I also know our stepping away affects our administrator, Lindajoan, because she works hard to be available and to keep this site open. I am sure discouragement sets in at times and questions arise as to whether this is all worth it. Well, Lindajoan, it IS all worth it and thank you so much for your availability and commitment. I know it is the Lord who sustains you and this site truly is a ministry. I am working again at the Christian book and gift shop at the Jersey Shore and the work and all the activity helps me so much. It certainly is not a place my es and family frequent so I have no concern about running into them. It is such a Godly, spirit-filled place and I thank God every day for providing this summer job for me.
I have seen my estranged grandson two times so far this summer, at the service station where he works, but nothing has come of it. At the end of June, I stopped there, got gas and gave him a belated birthday card and gift and one for his sister. He took the gifts and he commented on my new Jeep but that was it. Of course, I had written on his card that I miss him and would love to have him visit. Then about 2 weeks ago, I had my 11-year old granddaughter and her friend with me and I stopped for gas and the girls had to go into the convenience store for something. He said "hi" and spoke to his cousin for a few minutes. After my gas tank was filled, I pulled up to the front of store to wait for girls but gs didn't come by and there was no additional conversation. I always feel good when I leave because of simply talking to him but, if he hasn't come to my house after all this time, I think the only contact will be to continually go to him, which I rarely do.
I have just been praying and praying, probably more than I have done in the past. It is different after all these years of estrangement,but I have gained more faith and trust that God is in control with each passing day. Prayers for reconciliation for everyone here.
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Post by everloving11 on Aug 13, 2017 17:42:18 GMT
Yes I'm still here and haven't stopped praying for you all.
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