Note from Dana: My mom continues to be a wonderful cheerleader for so many people, in particular, me as I walk through my own "valley' right now. At the end of her post, she mentions leaving a note for us to be praying - please take this seriously. There is so much power in prayer, and we would be honored to pray for/with you. I am just now beginning to get my groove back spiritually and it is wonderful. These past 3 months have been challenging. The grief journey differs from person to person for sure. Mine has not been intense for which I am thankful. It comes randomly with no explanation as to why at that particular moment and just simply occurs. The 2 elements I have been dealing with have been insecurity and inferiority. They are strangers to me because I have not had to deal with those 2 rascals for many years. The underlying root behind these guys is fear as I have discovered with the Lord’s help. Where do I go to extinguish these pests? To God’s word of … [Read more...]
The words are gone.
I'm "here" just not here. I don't have anything inspiring to post right now, so I won't. There are lots of things going on, just nothing I want to share, or can even put words to right now. Thanks for your continued love and prayers. I'll post again, soon. … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Dad
Today would have been my dad's 72nd birthday. I keep stopping myself from calling him. Well, not actually reaching for the phone, but mentally reminding myself to call. It has been 7 months since he went to heaven. I miss him. Lots. Funny - I was good in the beginning, but it seems like the grief is getting worse. It'll get better, though. It is when it comes from nowhere - just out of the blue, a pain shoots through like my heart is breaking. Then, I cry. Then, it's over. I don't care what anyone says - yes, it is great I get to see him again, but this... this was not fair. So much was lost. Not just now, but before he was sick, while he was sick, and now after his death. There is no way I would wish him back, though. He is perfect now, no battles to fight. I can deal with my sadness for that trade-off. Anyway - enough of that. Happy Birthday, Dad. I know you are too busy with your mom and your sister, and talking with Jesus to even … [Read more...]
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