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Post by lindajoan on Nov 22, 2018 15:31:32 GMT
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Ps 107:1
God bless each one of you!
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Post by luke2231 on Nov 22, 2018 16:36:47 GMT
Amen and Amen! Thankful for the Lord putting you in my life to encourage and uplift me. Despite the absence at our table, God reminds me that I am loved and valuable because I am His!
xoxo Luke
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Post by JeepGirl on Nov 23, 2018 4:03:51 GMT
Estrangement has been one of the most difficult issues I have ever had to deal with. Of course, the loss of a loved one is tragic and devastating; however, estrangement is ever present and there is no closure. (only if reconciliation occurs) Our estranged adult children and grandchildren are not dead, they are living and sharing their lives with others and we have been cut off and no longer a part of their lives.
Of course, it has been the Lord who has walked with me and sustained me throughout these years and, secondly, this group, beginning on Daily Strength, has been my lifeline. It has been a place I could come to when I was at my worst, when I didn't think I could go on, but always knew I would receive encouragement, support and love and then leave here with a renewed peace and hope for the future.
Although I am only partially reconciled with my son's family and still not my son, I am seeing the fruit from this group as I continue on praying and going forward in what God has given me for today. I also know He will take care of the future, in His time. I have truly been counting my blessings and thanking God for all He has done. Thank you, lindajoan, luke, everloving and all the rest of my faithful sisters here. Love and prayers...
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Post by fallingleaves on Nov 25, 2018 4:37:20 GMT
It was not a happy Thanksgiving. I spent the day with my elderly father who is very ill in the hospital. Alone. Always alone. I am grieving the eventual loss of my parents, and the loss of my ed and grandchild this Thanksgiving. My precious sister in law who has known much loss in her life, has been trying to support and be there this weekend. My husband has completely shut down. Every day is a blur. Instead of the raw emotion there is numbness, as the reality of this has set in after almost a year. Sitting in my sil's car today after visiting my dying father I told her the sun felt good on my face as it beamed in the car. Little moments like this have become strangely important. Establishing new routines to get through the day, like savoring my coffee, reading good books, much less tv. I'm changing...
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Post by lindajoan on Nov 25, 2018 13:47:42 GMT
I will be saying a special prayer for you today Fallingleaves. Your post reminded me to stop and appreciate the small things that we so often overlook.
Praying for each dear one here.
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Post by luke2231 on Nov 25, 2018 15:12:35 GMT
Fallingleaves, I’m sorry to hear that your holiday wasn’t the best. And I’m so sorry that you’re losing your father as well. What a difficult season you’re in!
No doubt you’re changed but we’re meant to be iron sharpened by fire and clay molded to be more Christ like. So much pain but so much glory and joy ahead! I know that’s of little comfort but for me, it helps to tell myself that when bleakness surrounds me.
Sending you prayers and please remember that you’re welcome to come here and unload when it becomes unbearable....
Lifting you and your family up
xo Luke
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