tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post8347447953986134785..comments2024-03-12T10:27:41.130-04:00Comments on Widow’s Christian Place: Six Months On The Path --A Widow's Encouragement for Those Who've Just Started Ferree Bowman Hardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739485535852107104noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-42204239122149736832014-08-20T22:47:29.867-04:002014-08-20T22:47:29.867-04:00I noticed I didn't share how long it's bee...I noticed I didn't share how long it's been for me. Five years this past March. Kelly Creasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15050371665494984011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-59149352839510589622014-08-20T19:32:49.336-04:002014-08-20T19:32:49.336-04:00This was wonderful and my heart goes out to each o...This was wonderful and my heart goes out to each of you. We are all sisters in this widowhood journey. We are growing at our own pace.<br /><br />It's a little over 20 months for me, and our 45th anniversary is the 8th of next month and I plan to celebrate that day. I miss my husband terribly, but knowing he is with God gives me peace and I am looking forward to the day we are reunited.<br /><br />Love, hugs and prayers to all of you ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-5288852780996212952014-08-20T14:04:41.784-04:002014-08-20T14:04:41.784-04:00It has been almost three years for me, the pain ha...It has been almost three years for me, the pain has lessened but as you said Robin keeping our eyes upon God he knows best. And Tonia I am o-kay the shock has lessened and the pain subsided - but the missing him will always remain.<br />With our eyes upon God, our hearts in heaven and our feet upon earth is the difficult part... our body is in three different places but God promises us........ "my grace is sufficient for thee" and on this promise I live and breathe. God Bless each of you with the gift of His presence and peace. lol - R.B. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-77808569981410635242014-08-20T13:58:03.873-04:002014-08-20T13:58:03.873-04:00I am "stealing" a bit of this with your ...I am "stealing" a bit of this with your credit, Tonia, expecting that you will find no issue with that..."How do you take a passed spouse with you, everywhere and yet, also choose to find happiness in your new life? That's a question that scared the hell out of me for a while there. Well, you choose to, or, you choose not to." and posting it on my regular FB site. Thank you for sharing! 18 months today...RhondaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-84760833500970236662014-08-20T12:45:53.014-04:002014-08-20T12:45:53.014-04:00Hello Robin~ I too am on the younger side as a wid...Hello Robin~ I too am on the younger side as a widow. I was 36 when my husband was diagnosed with a very serious late stage cancer. He was 37. I was 37 when he went to the City of the King and he was 38. My children are 18, 13, 12 and 9. Thank you for your kind words. Keep up the good fight! In Him, ToniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-45006236829313948392014-08-20T12:43:07.932-04:002014-08-20T12:43:07.932-04:00It has been 7 1/2 months since my dear husband pas...It has been 7 1/2 months since my dear husband passed. Your post totally sums up how I feel. After almost 35 yrs shared with my best friend in a wonderful marriage how could I not feel Mark is with me everyday and everywhere. He is part of who I am. Mark knew I would be OK. He taught me so many things over the years many wives do not learn. Like what tools are what, how to fix little things, his amazing ability buying and selling things and just his amazing knowledge about so many things. Yes, there are several things I still need help with and I am still learning to do things without his help but I do feel "strong" in a way. I love to think of him throughout my day...a memory will come to mind and make me smile. From the beginning of our relationship we always have felt God has guided us and I know he still does. I am grateful God gave us the wonderful time we shared even though I wished it could have been longer. But my faith gives me tremendous hope and knowledge that I will someday be with Mark surrounded by God.<br />Thank you for your post. It is so encouraging! <br />LoriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-68395998326059483972014-08-20T10:07:36.107-04:002014-08-20T10:07:36.107-04:00Well this is exactly where i'm at. Sept 1st wi...Well this is exactly where i'm at. Sept 1st will be 6 months for me. Sometimes i feel like i'm making it and other times i feel lost. I just have to believe if i keep my eyes on God, the one who knows best, i will be OK. I never imagined being 33 with 2 kids and being a widow. I just know I'm closer to God than ever before just wanting his perfect will to be done in my life. I believe if i choose to make it, then i will. If I want to give, I can do that too but what would my husband think? What would happen to my kids if they lost both parents instead of one? I just ask God to give me strength and help to be like the apostle Paul, Content whether i have much or nothing. True joy comes from God and that's what we all need to get through this Journey. I'm thankful for this site and find it also help me when i encourage others. When I encourage, I feel encouraged.<br />RobinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-15206810787550529512014-08-20T08:50:38.336-04:002014-08-20T08:50:38.336-04:00Thanks for sharing Tonia. I am at 18 months on thi...Thanks for sharing Tonia. I am at 18 months on this widow's journey and I have said many times...If it's okay with God...it's okay with me! I miss him...it makes me sad...but it's going to be OK. Blessings.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007570115681925261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-7856507485995660052014-08-20T08:50:14.814-04:002014-08-20T08:50:14.814-04:00Tonia nailed it! This was my experience as well, ...Tonia nailed it! This was my experience as well, and all along the way, I could feel the healing come straight from Heaven. And even now, anytime my sons do something that reminds me of their Dad, or is especially brave or considerate, I tell them, "Your Dad would be proud of you for that." <br />I moved from our marital home in Jan 2013 to a new job and an apartment, and a few months ago I was praying during my morning commute. I wanted to be sure I was where God wanted me to be, because the job was becoming a bit stressful and challenging. No sooner had the words left my lips... Steven Curtis Chapman's "The Glorious Unfolding" came on the radio, and I had my answer. I have never felt so blessed and at peace than I did at that moment. And it felt like the car was filled with rejoicing angels. If you've never heard the song, find it. In fact, the whole album is uplifting and encouraging! Kelly Creasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15050371665494984011noreply@blogger.com