Hi Folks, this is just a short note asking prayer for my family. I found out about a week ago that my birth father was having kidney failure, then got word yesterday morning that he passed away Tuesday night.
My Mom recently has had congestive heart failure and a mini stroke within the past couple of months, and just had another stroke in the past 24 hours and is back in the hospital where tests are being done. She can’t talk, is on oxygen, and doesn’t know her husband. She is 85. I saw her twice in the past year and I am thankful for that. She told me she loved me and that I was her baby, even though I am her first born. It still did my heart good to hear she loves me, as we’ve not had the best of relationships.
My folks have been divorced for 56 years, and even though I’ve not had much contact with my birth father, the possibility of losing them both around the same time, is almost too much to bear. I love them both. I have heard that even though couples who were once married, have been divorced for a long time, the can sometimes still die around the same time. That seems amazing to me. There must be still some sort of connection.
This all comes as the 4th anniversary of my dear husband’s homegoing, draws near, 4 years on the 9th of next month. Needless to say, it is a very emotional time for me. I keep relying on Jesus/God to be my strength as I go through more grieving. He is with me always and has promised to never leave or forsake me. He bottles all of my tears.
Please keep my Mom, my two sisters and myself in prayer and also my birth dad’s family as they grieve with losing him. I have three half-siblings and three step-siblings, that I’ve never met. I am now in contact with two step-sisters, and their Mom also.
Thank you all for all of your support, your love, and prayers through the years.
FlowerLady
Thinking of you and lifting you up in prayer.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my thoughts and prayers Lorraine.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very emotional and difficult time for you, dear friend. I will keep you in my prayers. May the Lord watch over you and keep you in His loving care. xo Deborah
ReplyDeletePraying for you dear friend and for your family.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, you have much going on in your life right now, but always be reminded of God's love and watch care over you, dear lady.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that we have His promises to cling to in difficult times.
My prayers will be with you and your family.
You are loved~~
That's a heavy load, but you know as well as I,that God can carry any load, no matter how heavy.I do understand that it seems even harder right at this time of year. May God sustain you.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and hoping you and your family are doing okay. Love, Kit
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that you have to bear these sorrows all at once. When events like these pile up, the kindness of friends is a blessing. The grief process takes time and doesn't move in a straight line, and new loss has a way of stirring up older griefs.
ReplyDeleteWords seem inadequate, but I pray you find peace.
Oh Lorraine I am so sorry to hear this sad news. It just seems like too much all at once, doesn't it? My thoughts are with you as you go through this sad time and I know you'll be just fine because you have faith in God and He will comfort you. Take Care okay?
ReplyDeleteNo matter what happens, remember that you are never alone. We pray for you, and everything will be alright.
ReplyDeleteI'll remember you and your family in my prayers. People always say it's hard to lose someone during the holidays, but in truth it doesn't matter what day of the year...it's always hard. I lost my best friend on December 9 almost 20 years ago but I still miss her dearly.
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xx, Carol
Dear Rainey, I am so sorry. Of course I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I'm very glad your mother told you she loved you; what a precious memory to keep in your heart. Sending you warm hugs and our love.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lot to deal with all at once for sure, especially on top of your dear husband's parting. Hang in there Lorraine, and hugs and prayers going out to you. It's all in God's hands.
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Dear Lorraine, Thoughts and prayers for you in all ways. God Bless you with comfort in your loss. xo
ReplyDeleteLifting you up in prayer. Hoping for peace in the coming days for all of you.
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Kris
I'm continuing to lift up you and your family in prayer during this very difficult time for you and your sisters. Sending hugs and love!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your heart/life with us here. I can only imagine the complicated emotions you are experiencing. I pray that you will have much grace throughout this difficult time, peace of mind, and that some very unexpected and surprise positive outcomes may accompany the sadness. ♥
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and sending prayers and thoughts of comfort. I am sorry...
ReplyDeleteWhat an emotional time to be going through all this at once. I will keep you in my prayers, Rainey.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you Lorraine, and sending whatever strength I can.
ReplyDeleteDear Lorraine, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
ReplyDeletePrayers for you during this difficult time, may you find comfort with His embrace.
ReplyDeleteSending you love and Light and Peace at this difficult time
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers directed your way - nothing you can't beard with the strength of your faith.
ReplyDeleteI will pray. May you feel the love of Christ in your weakness, dear sister.
ReplyDeleteSo much pain to bear at one time, Lorraine. I will pray for you and your family. P. x
ReplyDeleteI can imagine how hard this must all be, and like you said getting so close to the date when you lost your husband. Please know and be comforted by knowing prayers are going your way. Much love!!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness Rainey! I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dad and that your mom is so ill! You are in my prayers. As December approached, we both tend to fight grief! I miss my Mark so very much, as I know you miss yours as well! Prayers are all I have to offer, but we know that is what we need the most, to keep us closely focused on the one who can walk us through these days! Blessings, Cindy xo
ReplyDeleteChecking back in......Continuing to pray.
ReplyDeletejust stopped in to check and see how you're doing Lorraine. Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of all of this sadness in your family!! It must be such a difficult and emotional time for you. I will pray that God will comfort you as only He can do.
ReplyDeleteLife is hard sometimes, isn't it, Lorraine? I'm sorry you're experiencing these heartbreaks, and so glad you know Jesus and can turn to Him for comfort and peace. You and your loved ones are in my prayers. Hugs, Nancy
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keeping you and your family in my thoughts Lorraine - I send peace and love to you all. At this time of year especially, there is a great comfort in our memories of loved ones... your memories are the very best, memories of great love and caring. A very big hug for you...
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Life is hard and sorry to hear both your parents are ill. Its nearly 10 days since you wrote the post and hope all is going better...what a difficult time it must be for you. Keeping you and your family in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteI was so sorry to read this FlowerLady, my condolences. I can't image what you are going through right now, regardless of whether you had a close relationship or not. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts xoxo
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have a lot of family, with many to love and love you. So sorry for this time of sorrow!! May our loving God give you deep, calming peace, and overwhelming comfort as you lean upon his arms.
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