Acorn Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I’m sorry for your losses. I will be thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storygirl Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I remember you, and I'm so sorry for the recent loss of your husband. I pray that knowing he is in Heaven with your son will bring you much comfort. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Thank you for sharing. Praying God's blessing on your as you grieve your earthly losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbcdeDooDah Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Oh, eaglei! I am so sorry for your loss.😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 (((eaglei))) I remember you and am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I'm so sorry for your loss. 💞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 eaglei, I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's sudden passing! May the Lord hold you close and give you much peace and comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw4321 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers of peace for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I'm so sorry. May God hold you tight and comfort you as you grieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Oh I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember you and your son’s story well. Thinking of you and yours. 💕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen A Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Amen, eaglei. May God hold you and your loved ones near in this time. I'm so sorry for the recent loss of your husband. Grief on top of grief, yet joy that he and your son are together in heaven, and that you will see them again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I’m so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I am so sorry for your loss. May our God fill you with the peace that passes understanding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 (((eaglei))) I am sorry for your loss, but thankful for the hope of Heaven. May God comfort you and care for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 So sorry to hear of this. Much prayers for you through this time. May God comfort and uphold you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 So sorry for you loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 (((((eaglei)))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I remember you & your ds. I’m praying for you in the midst of your grief and loss. Thank you for remembering us and taking the time to share the important reminder of our Savior. (((((eaglei))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I’m so sorry for your loss 💙 Words are inadequate, but I hope you’ll have peace and comfort at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I'm very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I am so so sorry for your loss 😞 I remember you well hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Thank you for spreading your message of Hope despite your own personal grief. I pray you find some comfort knowing your two loved ones are reunited. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I'm so very sorry for your losses. Thank you for sharing your heart and the importance of eternal decisions. May God give you the peace and comfort you need!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantmom Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Oh eaglei, I absolutely remember you and your family. I haven't visited this forum in a while and was kind of surprised when I got an email notification about a new post on this thread. You are such a strong, loving mama. I am so very sorry to hear this news about your DH. I wish that we could be there for you in real life, to support you and hold you up during this time. I don't have any other words other than to say I will be thinking of you and lifting you up and sending you love and strength. 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Absolutely I do remember you and I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Oh, I’m so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Eaglei, I remember you and your son. Sending much sympathy on the death of your husband. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I am so sorry for your loss, but so grateful to hear of the faith of your husband and son. Thank you for your testimony here. May the One who is Himself well-acquainted with grief be very close to you in the days ahead and bring you much strength, comfort, and peace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I’m so very sorry for your loss. Thanks for taking time to come here to let us know. I’ll be praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly in IN Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I remember you and your son. I am so sorry for the loss of your dh as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Eaglei, I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort and hold you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Camper Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I remember you and your son, and feeling so inspired by you both and the way you endured such a difficult time. I am so sorry about the loss of your husband, and will be praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I definitely remember you and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m thankful you find comfort in God’s love for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I remember. I'm so sorry. May the Lord surround you with His peace and comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 eaglei, Yes, we remember you! Thank you for sharing as incredibly painful as it must be. However, they are in the presence of the Savior and from reading your post that is most reassuring! Oh eaglei, may God continue to hold you in the palm of His hand as you lean in to Him. I'm so sorry but rejoice with you in their salvation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Oh, sweetie, I'm so sorry. Hugs and prayers winging your way. 😘 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 I’m so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 eaglei so sorry for your loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post eaglei Posted November 28, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) Hello Everyone, I know it’s been a long while since I posted here, on this thread. I have not forgotten you and all the most-appreciated prayers, support and kind thoughts you sent my way. I have often mentioned you when telling people how God carried me through. Some of you will remember that ds went through cancer three times and God called him Home and, that not long after, God called dh Home quite unexpectedly. Our God is an awesome God! Truly, I stand in awe of Jesus. He is wonderful, kind, merciful, gracious, good, faithful, trustworthy, my strength, my rock, my comforter, my ever-present help. The list is endless, but I will repeat that He is Good! He is so very worthy of our praise, our worship, our lives. Much has happened since my last post – too much to write. I will try to synoptically summarize although proper words too often fail. 1. God carried me through the days and weeks following dh’s sudden death. Through all that I faced and as I moved forward, I offered Him my praise, both sincere and sacrificial as His word tells us in Hebrews 13:15 to “offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually.” I don’t know how – I only know that fairly early on, God relieved me of the grief, sorrow, and intense heartache. Losing a child is much harder than losing a spouse (in my experience) but each is hard in its own way. With dh’s death, I suddenly had responsibilities on my shoulders that I had not borne before – but God was my guide, my help, the director of my footsteps. Somehow, within a few months – I don’t know how He did it – I found in that place of moving forward - not crashing, not caving, but praising God and moving forward - that there was peace, contentment, a different kind of happiness, a new kind of understanding that God is in control, that He has my life just as He had ds’ and dh’s, and that I’m still here for a purpose. God bound up my broken heart, my ravaged heart, my grieving heart. He relieved me of the pain, the heartache, the shattered dreams of real life lived in a real world with real people. God is greater. His grace abounds; His kindness, compassion, and mercy are real. I marvel at what God has done for me – I don’t know why me, but I am ever-so-thankful. 2. In the space of a year-and-a-half, I went through about seven times of illness, injury or affliction. Each time, Jesus was with me – my Rock, my Healer, my Constant Companion. During the first year of widowhood, He reminded me at least once daily that He would never leave me nor forsake me – and He never did nor has He – and I was especially aware of His presence during the times of illness, injury or affliction. Only one of those times did He clearly direct me to seek medical advice and, with His help, I was able to do that. The other times I could not take myself to a doctor and, while others would have been glad to help, they, too, were going through hard things at those times so I didn’t want to ask – but God knew that and He carried me, comforted me, healed me. Additionally, during the last few months, the enemy of our souls has tried to take me out, as well as me and another, while traveling. Frightening, yes – but oh the peace of God that prevailed and protected; the power of God that had the final say. 3. I have story after story of how God has helped me, with big things, little things, important things and even mundane things. I have stories of times He has unexpectedly chosen to speak clearly to me in my spirit and how those messages were interwoven unbeknownst to me at the time but became clear over time, and how they picked up threads of my life from years past because those threads were still ongoing. Oh! The majesty of God! The wonder of His ways! 4. Only one event will I touch on because the whole telling would take way too long. God is a God of surprises. Never doubt that He knows what is best for you and that He will do all that He can to get your attention, while still leaving the final decision up to you – remember: you have free will. When I became widowed, I was very clear with the Lord – and everyone who knew me knew also – that I did not want another man or another marriage; that I was living a long life if Jesus permits and His return delayed; and in my life going forward, with no family on earth to speak of, I would walk only with the Trinity. Period. God had another plan. In short, He walked a man into my place of employ and right into my heart, though I didn’t realize what was happening for a while. There are many details that simply amaze me. Clearly God was in this from BEFORE we ever met AND from the moment we met. He gave me a new family, a new life, a new love and, in His words, a clean slate in moving forward in life. Someday I will write our amazing story. Suffice it to say that God brought a godly man into my life, a good man who loves Jesus first and foremost and seeks to live for Him above all else. We were married on October 5, the date of God’s choosing and, while it is not yet two months, I can nonetheless tell you that God truly does write real love stories, that His plans for us go far and above what we could ever imagine, that He has given me a new kind of happiness different from any other I’ve ever known, that only He could change my heart in this matter, that His surprises are amazing, that all good gifts come down from the Father above and He has truly given me a good gift in my husband that I do not deserve but that I am so very thankful for. While these four points are devoid of details that would simply take much too much space, I hope that they are clear in lifting up Jesus, His power and might, His love and grace. I hope that any who might read this who maybe don’t know Jesus as Savior of your soul and Lord of your life will invite Him into your heart and your life; and, that those who may wonder if God hears you or cares about what you are facing, that you will realize afresh and anew that He does. He loves you with an incredible love and holds you in the palm of His hand. You are the apple of His eye and He has good plans for you, for He is a good-good God! Praising Jesus, Eaglei Edited November 28, 2023 by eaglei Spacing 36 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I remember your story and I'm so happy to hear that you have found happiness after everything you've been through! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I’ve thought of you often and kept you in my prayers. When I’ve felt despair, I’ve remembered the testimony you and your ds gave of Jesus. It’s drawn me back to my faith. Thank you for thinking of us and sharing how He has blessed you. Many hugs to you and your new family. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I'm very happy to hear your latest news after everything you have been through. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Wishing you the very best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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