My friends, I apologize for leaving you wondering so long what might have become of me. The short answer is that my husband passed away a few weeks ago, and it took me to my knees. The slightly longer explanation is that as soon as word got out that David was seriously ill and in danger of dying, my friends, neighbors, and brothers and sisters in Christ stepped forward and encircled me with love and help and protection, and I have been, by and large, gratefully residing in the fort of loving-kindness they erected for me. I have also, quite frankly, been sometimes quite flattened with grief. David and I were inseparable for more than twenty years, and I miss him very much.
(Cross-posted at Ladies for Life.)
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I’m so sorry. God bless you and keep you and cause His face to shine upon you.
Oh, Kathryn, I am so sorry. May God comfort you as you grieve, and may you find rest in Him.
I am so very, very sorry to hear this–praying here.
Oh Kathryn- I’m so, so sorry!
No words, Kathryn. Heaven is not just a concept when someone you love so much now abides there. Praying the separation time between ‘here’ and ‘there’ is filled with peace and hope, and that Christ’s return is near (“Comfort one another with these words.”). Thank you for sharing about the love between you.
Thank you, ladies. God has indeed been a help and comfort to me.
So sorry! I know you were very close. You have good friends which helps. Please give me some current contact information so that I can personally get in touch. The email address that I had for you was rejected.
We think about you often and pray God gives you comfort. We are here for you. Please contact us if you need anything.
Kathryn, I am so very, very sorry.
Owing to work and travel, I have not been keeping as up to date with blogging comrades as much as I should have recently, so I have only just read this.
I’m outright jaw-droppingly stunned.
For what it is worth, you have my deepest sympathies at what has to be one of life’s most difficult times.
God Bless.