Comments on: This Too Shall Pass But For Now It Is

By: anita

anita — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:15:47 +0000

All of you have been, as always, so generous in your kindness and thoughtfulness toward me during this time. I really am doing quite well and am holding the emotions of missing my mom along with the joy of the season before us and that even in death, maybe especially in death, there’s something so profoundly sacred and holy to be discovered. The vulnerability of our own mortal bodies reminds us all the more of the immortality of the spirit that exists within all of us and will forever remain in union with God. It’s a good thing And again, you’re truly good people. Thank you!

By: Bev

Bev — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:11:22 +0000

Anita,
Please know that you are still covered daily in our prayers and that we all understand that you need to have time to grieve. What we would like to do more than anything else is let you know that you and D are loved and it takes as long as it takes. Grief is different for every person. I don’t know of anyone who has escaped losing someone they dearly love.
Know we pray for you, D, your family, you friend who is nearing the end of this earthly journey as well as all the people you hold dear. I pray for your brothers and your sister and their families. For the one who has ALS I pray for peace and comfort and support from those who hold him dear. Unless one has walked the path, they can never totally understand.
So when you’re ready to write, we’ll read and respond and when you are not up to writing, we know you’re dealing and that’s ok.
Blessings, peace and (((((((((((((((gentle hugs)))))))))))))) to you and D.
Bev

By: HeadacheSlayer

HeadacheSlayer — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:38:05 +0000

Anita, my heart is so moved I have tears in my eyes. I lost my MIL to cancer last year and I know the depths of pain you can feel. I know the only reason I made it through was God’s mercy and grace. There are times I feel so overwhelmed and hurt, I envision myself as a child, being held in His lap, comforted and loved, calling him Abba, Daddy.

I pray for strength for you and your loved ones, for peace and God’s arms to hold you when you feel like you’re falling.

I’ve just found this site, thank you, I know this will be a blessing for me.

(((tender hugs)))

By: Karstayko

Karstayko — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:24:19 +0000

Dear Anita, I am so sorry that your mother has died. Such loss and sadness!! We only have one woman, and it is clear that part of who you are she taught you. All the graces and strenths needed to be a strong woman.
Prayers for you and all in poor health!!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:25:30 +0000

Anita… thank you… and blessings and nourishing healing and renewal to you! You give so much even in your own place of need. May it be restored to you 10-fold.
Much love to you!

PS- my OR. Lutheran church I was a member of before I moved is now going through a rough time as the new pastor is trying to get them to leave the ELCA after the position the ELCA took on gays in the ministry. {sigh}… It’s not like it was when I was there and there was a much different pastor. However, I have used many of your posts on the “proof texts” to encourage members who want to be prepared for the discussion.

By: Lori D

Lori D — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:57:11 +0000

Beauty for ashes, and he will comfort those who mourn.

You’re in my prayers.

By: e2tc

e2tc — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:57:39 +0000

I’ll just add that you – and some others who post here – have given me a great deal of encouragement and love (not to mention prayers) during some dark and troubled times.

I’m more than happy to try (as best I can) to offer that in return.

By: e2tc

e2tc — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:55:42 +0000

hardly “selfish,” Anita – you’re grappling with some very difficult things, and will be for a while. And – since you’re so gifted at encouraging others – maybe it’s time to allow us to do the same for you?

I’m grateful that you are my sister in Christ.

hugs (and de nada!),
e.

By: anita

anita — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:19:57 +0000

In times such as this, this blog seems far less about any attempt on my part to give to others as being in a position to receive from others. To that end it feels like a quite selfish venture on my part. Thank you for giving so generously of yourselves in your encouragement. It means everything.

By: e2tc

e2tc — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:10:20 +0000

Oh, Anita… I hear you. It’s a hard place to be in, and yet, we learn so much when we’re there.

I’m so very sorry about the ALS diagnosis. (A dear friend died of it in 2004.)

will be praying and thinking of you and yours throughout this time.

hugs,
me