Posted on 03/27/2003 3:42:11 PM PST by Fiddlstix
Hello to all my Freeper Friends
And
God Bless all of you
J
In recent months I have lost both of my parents at ages respectfully 90 & 92 years of age.
When I was 24 years of age my parents adopted a young boy (an Hispanic boy) and raised him as their own son.
That young man and I became very good friends and, in fact, he became my brother. We were very close.
19 months ago I lost my Father. 7 months ago I lost my Mother. 12 days ago I lost my Brother. He was only 42 years of age when he passed to be in the arms of our God.
I am 60 years of age. It hurts much more to see the younger ones pass.
I am very proud of my support and monthly contributions to FreeRepublic.com and to all my fellow Freepers, very little as it may be.
When times are rough I know that I may always rely on my Freeper friends wherever they may be.
(I am now reminded of the great thread posted by one of our own, Herb Meadows. "In My Mothers Arms")
For some reason in these days I find comfort in that great old song This Old House by the great musical artist, Rosemary Clooney of times past. I would like to share it with all of you.
In closing I would like to make this observation. Once again our great Republic is involved in a war. Once again Our Great Nation has entered this engagement on the side of God and those principles which are right.
God Bless America
God Bless Freerepublic.com
God Bless You and I
God Bless Us, each and every one.
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to read this thread.
I am very glad you value us FReepers so much and I'm glad some here were able to help you bear this load. Saying that, there is no substitution for actual human contact, as I'm sure you know. My question is, do you have a church or other support network where you can talk face-to-face with someone? I very much hope the answer is yes.
God bless you and may the Love of Christ flow your cup over with faith and love, my new friend.
BTW, you are not alone in your sufferings. In the past two years I have lost my family (girls 5 and 3 and wife) through divorce, lost my job, had to file bankruptcy and had my 30 year old sister suffocate to death over 9 months as her lungs destroyed themselves. Now our pastor says he is leaving our church after we have been looking for an assoc. pastor for 6 months, unsucessfully. I am not confident this year will be too much better than last. I expect to loose my Grandmother this year, and my house.
What I am sure of is that Christ will walk with me through the shadows of the valley and will lead me to His River of Joy. My brothers and sister's in Christ, and here on Free Republic, are a continual source of encouragement. Thank you FReepers.
But you're a Freeper..... made of the same stern stuff our FR family and brave troops are. You're enveloped by a host of loving, caring folks who will stand by your side.
Leni
(I am now reminded of the great thread posted by one of our own, Herb Meadows. "In My Mothers Arms")Get ready for an emotional responseFiddlstix.
The only version of that thread that I can find......was posted by CHIEF negotiator -
another good FRiend of yours who has now gone to be with the Lord:
Today, we celebrate the birth of Martin Luther King Jr. and I mourn the passing of my Mom.1 Posted on 01/15/2001 15:05:49 PST by CHIEF negotiatorGertrude Smith Meadows...the One And Only!
Mother passed away this morning in Ft. Worth, TX. at the age of 88. She was a tough old bird that told you exactly what was on her mind. She had an excellent sense of humor and loved to laugh. "I can still whip you with one arm tied behind me", she'd say with that beautiful smile. I'd hug her and say, "I know you can Mom."
I expect her first question to God will be, "Where's Paul?" ...My Dad and Hero.
When I reach Heaven, I hope God has instant replay, so I can experience the reunion Mom and Dad had this morning.
How I Long For Mother's Arms...
CLICK HERE for the rest of the thread
Leni
God bless.
And I'm glad your not leaving!!
You get used to being a pall bearer, picking out coffins at the funeral homes, you just blindly do what you have to.
Later something funny may happen and you'll think, "I've gotta tell 'em" - and then you remember you can't anymore.
It hurts, but time gradually makes the pain more bearable. It your parents died with lingering illnesses, you are especially wrung out, and the loss of your beloved younger brother is terrible.
Coming on Free Republic helped me a great deal, it got my mind off depression. There's a lot of funny people around and it's good to divert your mind from your grief. Grief takes time to heal.
May God bless, sustain, and carry you through this awful time. Don't be a stranger, you have friends that care.
Immerse yourself in the love and support we offer, as we ask the Holy Spirit to surround you with calm and peace.
In time, the pain will lessen, and you will have all those sweet and wonderful memories of what they gave you throughout your life; and you will be able to pour out upon others that love you felt from them.
The River of Life is a flowing thing, all waters eventually returning to Him!
In the whirlpools and eddies like you have experienced, He always has His hand extended to lift you out of them.....may His love always shine down on you.
"Hold muh beer 'n watch this!" PING....
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