DEAR ONES,
Please allow me to intrude with a personal item. My Step-mom died several days ago. My dad has evidently been crying his eyes out at 80--with 80 years worth of unshed tears on thousands of things--since she first went in the hospital 15 days or so ago.
Tonight at 17:00, my mother died. Praise God that they are both in a better place.
Would appreciate prayer for my Dad (FD) that he re-establish, clear his relationship with God that he had as a teen. He probably needs to forgive a host of people as well as repent for more than a few things. His missionary brother is with him.
BTW, that missionary brother, Don has a sweet grown daughter (who also has kids) Debra--my cousin--has 3 different kinds of cancer--skin, thyroid and breast--Debra--who could also use some prayer.
I pray Uncle Don is successful at helping Dad (FD) reconnect with God. And, he may end up giving the service for my mother.
My Step-Dad--Howard--appears to be doing well but it will be a real jolt. He and mother had an amazing patience with and love for one another. Even with her Alzheimer's her sense of affectionate, lovey dovey cutesy humor with Dad was one of the last things to go.
Not sure what to add. Am on an extended trip until the 7th of July and not planning on altering it for a lot of reasons. Wouldn't help mother and Dad is comfortable with practical decisions like that. Thankfully, there are people there helping him through this though he's mostly a very independent cuss like my blood dad.
Prayers that people I impact along the way will end up with closer relationships with God would be great--particularly FL and SC--Mainland Chinese Loved ones--he still resists the idea of God's existence. She's been influenced away from her Christian rearing. But both are very loving and generous to me.
Guess that's about it. Prayers for God's wisdom, guidance etc. along the way would be great about now.
Thanks tons for each of your kindnesses, friendship, love, caring, prayers along the way here on FR.
LOVE YOU EACH DEARLY. . . . now I get teary. Interesting.
LUB,
BLPH,
B/Quix
As I lay my hands on you....I pray that the Lord Jesus will correct all wrong in your life my new, dear friend, I pray that the Lord Jesus will show you, "Yet the rightous never suffer after death. but rest." also that you will know the Lord calleth you to go forward and preach and teach the truth into righteousness......Amen
I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing, also your step mother's. I'll keep your dad in my prayers, and the rest of your family too. It has to be an incredibly hard time coping with this loss.
I join with all the others here lifting you and your dad, your family and friends up to God for His tender mercies - healing, peace, blessing and guidance!
Quix-
God will bless you in this. What was designed to harm us can make us more like Him, if we let Him do the work. I'm sure you know this already. I just wanted to lend my support.
I am sorry for your temporal loss.
You have my Prayers FRiend. Even in grief, Rejoice. For to be absent from the body is to be in the persence of the God who made us.
I'll pray for you and your Dad and Debra, Quix.
Quix, your mom and step mom within days!
Lord, I thank you in advance for the comfort, grace, and wisdom you're abundantly giving to Quix and to the grieving Dads. Thanks for Uncle Don, and I especially pray in agreement with all for the restoration and complete healing of Debra, that Your Name may be glorified.
Thank you for the peace which passes all understanding, through Your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Prayers for your Dad.
That could have been my Dad if Mom had gone first.
Who is going to live with him now?
Qx,
sorry to read of your loss, our prayers have been sent and are with you now.
Dave
Quix, heartfelt condolences on your loss.
May God rest your mother's soul in peace. And may He help your stepdad today and through the coming days.
May God also rest your stepmom's soul in peace. And may He comfort and sustain your father in ways he can perceive and receive.
And may He pour healing into Debra, your cousin.
Prayers for you, Quix, as you travel. May He be with you closely and comfortingly. All mercies from Him to you, Quix.
JM
Dearest Quix,
My heartfelt prayers offered for your Mom, Step-Mom, Dad, Step-Dad, Debra, and you. Losing two Moms is quite a heavy burden to bear, and I ask that Jesus take you in His capable yoke...
May God Bless, console and heal you and all your family members and may He meet all related needs here on earth and in heaven.
In Jesus' name,
AMEN.
Big hugs to you....DLN
Prayers to you, dear Quix.
The difficulties in life are intended to make us better, not bitter. Oft times, it takes distance and time to realize this.
Thinking of you and your family and sending prayers. Have a wonderful summer, Quix.
Prayers heavenward for you & family right now! May God continue to provide each one of you wisdom, guidance, and strength!
My sincerest condolences on your Mom's passing, QUIX.
I remember a priest once say that when Mom dies, the family tends to fall apart. In many instances I believe this to be true, but I hope and pray this is not the case here and that you remain strong.
I've read many of your posts, QUIX, and for the most part I disagree. But I also know that your beliefs come sincerely from your heart and that you're a good man. God bless you, QUIX, and may Mom forever rest in peace.
May you have a measure of peace that your mother is surely enjoying.
I'll be praying for your father and your niece, and for your return back to Taiwan in His timing.
God bless you dearest brother, Harvey
Thomas saith unto him. "Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?"
Jesus saith unto him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 14:5,6