6 Arrows, may you and your family know the presence of the Lord and the love of His people. And may you be shielded from the stupid things one or two people always manage to day because they don’t really know what to say.
Timely thoughts for our family today in that psalm. Thank you for posting it, AJ.
We appreciate the condolences you offered above, Cheryl, and last night, AJ. And many thanks for all the prayers. The children (and I) all cried (including the adult children) when we told them their grandpa had passed away, but we had a time of quiet family fellowship after that, which helped.
Hubby is very inward, and was able to break the news to the children with an unwavering voice, as he also did when he first called me to report the news. I have not seen him cry at all since his father’s passing. I am hoping he’s not holding things in too much. Men often grieve differently from women, of course, but it would be good if you’d pray for him, as he is the oldest son and was very close to his dad. He invested a lot of time caring for his dad, and advocating for his care in his absence, just as his dad invested much in him through his growing-up years.
I know he’s going to miss him deeply, as will all of us and many others, but even more intensely, I think, than just about anyone.
Please pray for my mother-in-law, too. I haven’t talked to her yet, but one of my sisters-in-law called me last night and reported that Mom seemed to be doing pretty well. She lives alone, but many of the children have been coming to the house, alternating being with her last evening and today.
just a little thing. I realized yesterday that some of my interactions with someone at school feels like they are bullying me. I need to be wise and also prayerful with that person.
6 Arrows, I am sorry to know that your FIL will no longer be here with you all and that your family has to go through a time of grief. May you all feel the power of prayer working to get you through these days♡
I keep thinking back to the last day I saw him (Saturday — two days before his passing).
Fifth Arrow and I were the first ones to walk into his room — the others came a couple minutes later — and FIL exclaimed, “Well, look at that! Visitors coming out of the woodwork!”
When we left some time later, his last remark was, “When they kick me out of here, there will be a big celebration somewhere,” or something very similar.
I just about lost it. I walked down the hall in tears, thinking vaguely that we might never see him in that room (really, on this earth) again. But I had no specific reason to feel that way, so I dismissed the thought from my mind. (Or tried.)
But, sure enough, those were his last words to us. The next day his sister called to report he was in stage 3 of chronic kidney disease, and we had never been told by hospice staff. We knew death would come some time, obviously, but we had no idea it could have been that soon.
He died about 24 hours later, and I felt like I had never given him a proper goodbye.
And now I’m crying again.
Thank you for your prayers. You don’t know how much they mean to us.
Praying for you and yours 6Arrows….you will know beyond knowing that our Lord is carrying you through…how thankful to know nothing escapes His notice…to Him be all the glory and honor…amen ❤
All of your comments for our family are so soothing, and knowing you are praying is priceless. I know I keep coming on here to say thank you, but THANK YOU!! And praise God for dear Christian friends.
Jo and Janice, you have my prayers, as well, and certainly, of course, for Art.
My father-in-law’s visitation is Sunday and the funeral Monday, and 2nd Arrow is home for a long vacation (this almost-week until the funeral). Hubby will not be working any of those days, either. First Arrow, though coming and going from here with work, will largely be at home, as well. So we will be having a lot of family time, just us, and, of course, with extended family, in the next week.
So I am signing off here now for a week or so and burrowing into the Lord, surrounded by family. I wish you all well, and I am filled with gratitude for your faithful prayers.
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6 Arrows, may you and your family know the presence of the Lord and the love of His people. And may you be shielded from the stupid things one or two people always manage to day because they don’t really know what to say.
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Timely thoughts for our family today in that psalm. Thank you for posting it, AJ.
We appreciate the condolences you offered above, Cheryl, and last night, AJ. And many thanks for all the prayers. The children (and I) all cried (including the adult children) when we told them their grandpa had passed away, but we had a time of quiet family fellowship after that, which helped.
Hubby is very inward, and was able to break the news to the children with an unwavering voice, as he also did when he first called me to report the news. I have not seen him cry at all since his father’s passing. I am hoping he’s not holding things in too much. Men often grieve differently from women, of course, but it would be good if you’d pray for him, as he is the oldest son and was very close to his dad. He invested a lot of time caring for his dad, and advocating for his care in his absence, just as his dad invested much in him through his growing-up years.
I know he’s going to miss him deeply, as will all of us and many others, but even more intensely, I think, than just about anyone.
Please pray for my mother-in-law, too. I haven’t talked to her yet, but one of my sisters-in-law called me last night and reported that Mom seemed to be doing pretty well. She lives alone, but many of the children have been coming to the house, alternating being with her last evening and today.
Thank you all very much.
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Praying for your husband, along with the whole family.
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I am sorry to hear of your loss 6 Arrows.
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just a little thing. I realized yesterday that some of my interactions with someone at school feels like they are bullying me. I need to be wise and also prayerful with that person.
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My husband, Art, will have to get a biopsy to see if what looks suspicious based on today’s testing is something to be concerned about.
Continuing prayers appreciated for our complex health issues. Thank you.
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6 Arrows, I am sorry to know that your FIL will no longer be here with you all and that your family has to go through a time of grief. May you all feel the power of prayer working to get you through these days♡
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Thank you, everyone.
I keep thinking back to the last day I saw him (Saturday — two days before his passing).
Fifth Arrow and I were the first ones to walk into his room — the others came a couple minutes later — and FIL exclaimed, “Well, look at that! Visitors coming out of the woodwork!”
When we left some time later, his last remark was, “When they kick me out of here, there will be a big celebration somewhere,” or something very similar.
I just about lost it. I walked down the hall in tears, thinking vaguely that we might never see him in that room (really, on this earth) again. But I had no specific reason to feel that way, so I dismissed the thought from my mind. (Or tried.)
But, sure enough, those were his last words to us. The next day his sister called to report he was in stage 3 of chronic kidney disease, and we had never been told by hospice staff. We knew death would come some time, obviously, but we had no idea it could have been that soon.
He died about 24 hours later, and I felt like I had never given him a proper goodbye.
And now I’m crying again.
Thank you for your prayers. You don’t know how much they mean to us.
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Praying for you and yours 6Arrows….you will know beyond knowing that our Lord is carrying you through…how thankful to know nothing escapes His notice…to Him be all the glory and honor…amen ❤
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Keeping you and Art in my prayers as well Janice….will he be having the biopsy this week?
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6arrows, my condolences to you and your whole family. Lifting you up to our Lord and Saviour.
Also praying for the other requests/needs here.
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Art has lab work on the 5th and procedure on the 18th. We have a conference between now and then.
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All of your comments for our family are so soothing, and knowing you are praying is priceless. I know I keep coming on here to say thank you, but THANK YOU!! And praise God for dear Christian friends.
Jo and Janice, you have my prayers, as well, and certainly, of course, for Art.
My father-in-law’s visitation is Sunday and the funeral Monday, and 2nd Arrow is home for a long vacation (this almost-week until the funeral). Hubby will not be working any of those days, either. First Arrow, though coming and going from here with work, will largely be at home, as well. So we will be having a lot of family time, just us, and, of course, with extended family, in the next week.
So I am signing off here now for a week or so and burrowing into the Lord, surrounded by family. I wish you all well, and I am filled with gratitude for your faithful prayers.
Thank you, and I love you.
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Love you, too, 6 Arrows. ❤
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