Katy Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 A cousin and her very young daughter died in an accident a few days ago. This isn't someone I was close to. I don't think I've seen her since a funeral in 1998. I am closer to one of her siblings, but they'd had a falling out. She left two young adult children. I'm sad because of that. I'm sad because that side of the family is in a very strict denomination that is quick to declare that anyone who questions or disagrees with them is going to hell. They've been known to have Sunday School teachers yell at 6 year olds that they're going to hell for talking during the lesson. That doctrine alienates a lot of people not just from God, but from the family that follow that doctrine. The rule followers are in, the questioners are out, and so you might as well do whatever you want because you've known you were going to hell since you were 6 years old anyway. This cousin was one of the alienated ones. I also have all the normal chaos that comes with having young children and a DH whose job moves us around every few years. I want to go to bed and cry but I have too much to do and little ones who need me. I've been impatient and have had a shorter temper than normal. I want peace in my home. I want the grace of more patience than I am naturally inclined to have today. I want my extended family to be comforted and find some sounder doctrine, or at least figure out how to give people more grace than they've been giving them. I want a fast answer to whether we're going to move in the next few months or not. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom@shiloh Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Praying for you, Katy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 many hugs... and prayers. That's a lot right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 ((( Katy))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Can you ask someone to come over and watch the kids for 2 hours? And then take a drive to a spot where you can just sit, cry and be? This sounds overwhelming indeed and sudden deaths always deliver a shock that leaves us reeling. Praying for peace and some answers regarding your living situation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 My heart hurts for you😔 I pray that you can find peace in this awful situation🙏🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 So sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Grief is a tough road to travel. please take care of you. Tell your husband you need 2-3 hours to and for yourself to process. or even a whole day. No good comes from putting our own health aside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 I lifted you in prayer Katy. May God answer your prayers. Peace to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I'm so sorry for all of it. I wish I could come help you with your littles whiles you got to lie down and cry. The not knowing part is hard enough without all that you're dealing with. Praying for you at this stressful time! Hugs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I'm so sorry. I'm also sorry that people believe God is about strict rules and dogma. Peace to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Praying for you, Katy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 So sad and stressful and overwhelming. I hope you find moments of peace and gentle breath. hugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 So sorry for your loss,hugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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