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Taking a break

lovely

lovely

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Hello everyone,

I am posting this in general so that it's more visible. I have tried to post in several areas today, but I have deleted most of my responses. I am going to take a break for a while.

It is not any of you, I love all of you a great deal. You all make me think, study, and communicate my faith, but this past week I have slowly become more and more grieved over the loss of my late husband. (many of you know I was widowed nearly three years ago when I was 33) He was a believer, and one of the smartest most amazingly humble brothers I have ever known. He taught me, during our marriage, how to live my faith in every moment...he did that up until his last breath. His enragement to me, before he died, was to tell me to trust God. I am still learning to do that in every single area of my life.

I know that there is a time to mourn, but I must say that I am weary from these times, and it's my prayer that God will relieve me completely. As I said, it has been nearly three years, and I am ready to stop mourning, but these waves still seem to come. He has chosen to allow it, but I will continue to turn to Him for comfort, and strength.

Please pray for my family, because they are so good to me, and so willing to support me. My children are young...they may not understand completely why their mother is so heavy hearted. Many of you know that I have remarried, and my husband understands these times very well...please pray for both of us as we trust God to help us ride this out, and for him because my tendency is to withdraw and not communicate. I assure all of you that I am not as long winded in person, as I am in my posts. :wink:

That's it, I will be absent for a while, and I am in need of your prayers...as well as my family. Thank you all, and the Lord bless you.
 
I pray that God will grant you an extra measure of His presence in these difficult times.
 
You and your husband will be in our prayers.
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Might I say that to withdraw may also be for others to allow you the time to heal, relieve some of the pain so you can once again be with them in the capacity that suits both you and them.

Grieving is tough on one's soul and though I lost my Dad 33 years ago I still mourn his death to this day. He was the best friend I ever had.

You have a wonderful husband in that he understands and supports you. You've been blessed.
 
Lovely, my first response was 'couldn't you stay and allow this forum to be somewhat of a distraction from those times of heaviness.'?
Then I thought, I really don't know all about the situation so I trust your judgment to do what you think is best.

Although I lost both my parents, I still can't fully know what loosing my best friend and father of my children would be like, and I don't pretend to know what you are going through. None of us know what tomorrow will bring.
I know that Gods shoulders are big enough to carry you through, and I pray that He will shorten the days of your grief now and fill you with His joy so that you can fully enjoy this new season in life that He has given to you.

Don't stay away too long, your sweet spirit will be very missed here.
 
Take the time to heal and be with your family, lovely. We will be waiting for you when you are ready to come back.

God bless you and your family at this time.
 
May the Lord bless you and your family & uplift you & sustain you during this time Lovely. Many of us have been through these times of 'winter' and 'weariness' and rest assured it is all part of God's building within our lives. He WILL renew your strength. Ed.
 
Lovely,

It's quite lovely to know someone with such a lovely spirit as yourself. :) I can't say I understand your lose or your pain, so I will be more than happy to intercede for you with the Only one who truly can, our God. Enjoy the rest, we all need it from time to time. We'll be waiting right here for you. :)
 
Lovely
I am sure you know how I feel about prayer...
Know that I will be praying for your family and most of all you..
The Lord bless you.
Javier
 
Lovely, it sadens my heart that you will be leaving. But I thank God that one day I'll break bread with you in Heaven. You will always have a place here. You and your family will be in my prayers. If I can make a suggestion? Use this time to become closer to God through Prayer, Church, Worship and fellowship with other believers. Something tells me you will. Your post here have touched many people, including myself. I have always looked forward to reading your post because they were heart felt. Take God's blessing with you as you find the comfort your heart needs and desires. We love you lovely... :smt056

-Atone
 
I know the Heavenly Bridegroom, who lives in your heart, will fulfil His many precious promises, Lovely

'He will turn your mourning into dancing'

'He will give you the oil of joy for mourning & the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness'

& I know your brothers & sisters in Christ, in that much blest city of St Louis, will play their part

At this special time of year, I know there will be readers who live alone, as I do, who find memories of loved ones flooding back: be encouraged that 'the Lord puts the desolate into families' & 'the angels of God surrounds the homes of His people'

'Underneath you, & all around you, are the Everlasting arms'

Many of us in here lift all the others up each day in prayer & I, like many, have always greatly appreciated the lovely nature that God has given you, Lovely 8-)

Say hi to Joyce Meyer for us all, OK? :wink:

God bless!

Ian :-D
 
Hi Lovely,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and we look forward to seeing you back here.
 
Oh Lovely, your post brought tears to my eyes. I can't imagine losing my husband. I really haven't ever lost a close family member so I can only imagine what it would be like. I'm so sorry that you're hurting. That just shows how special your husband must have been. Take all the time you need. I completely understand. We will be here when you get back. (((hugs)))
 
"Come unto me all you who are weary and heavy burdened - and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me - for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
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Dear Sis, you will be in my prayer, be of good cheer. I will let the scripture bring you comfort about your departed loved one.

John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
 
I am sorry about your loss. I hope you have a restful break and I will look forward to when you come back.
 
Lovely, I don't know if you are still reading here, but thought I would tell you that when I logged on tonight I couldn't help but think of your last post and how empty the board seemed without your presence here.
Sometimes that sort of a realization will take me by surprise.
Bless you, and thanks for influencing my life even when you were unaware.
 
lovely-I just saw this and can tell you how fortunate you are to have a husband as understanding about this as you do...most would not be. That alone should be a blessing to you. Time is a great healer but, the scars of this life will always reamain as most can attest. I hope the peace and grace of God will guide, lead and direct you in this time of hurt and questioning and that He will provide your every need and bring solace to your heart.
 
Lovely, we will miss your lovely fellowship. I found your goodbye by accident. A verse came to mind when I thought of you but in searching for it, I only could remember a bit of the phrase which turned up the wrong result, but I decided to send it to you anyway. Maybe it means more to you than the one I couldn‘t find.
Song of Songs 5:2-6:2

May the God of all comfort bless you with his peace. Enjoy your break.
 
Lovely, and wonderful Sister in Christ,

I understand, and at the same time feel bad that I’ve been away the past couple of weeks myself. I hope you get a chance to view this.
You have been a great inspiration for many people, me included. You will be missed.
I hate it when these things come back. I went through that last Sept with my daughter and you, Mutz and destiny were a great support for me whether you realized it or not. Some days, even weeks are like that. I don’t know that one ever really gets over a loved one that was taken… the shattered dreams, the loss, the yearning and constant craving when we let ourselves go back, or when we simply get slammed back by an event or the memories of past seasons as the new season begins.

My heart goes out to you in this time of mourning. May God give you the comfort through the people that surround you.

God Bless
 
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