tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post5181621135941380512..comments2024-03-26T13:47:55.472-07:00Comments on Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart: Your Dying Spouse 132 - Me and JesusAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-9684721911482480432016-03-23T21:53:07.646-07:002016-03-23T21:53:07.646-07:00Susan, yes...I do understand. Jesus knows when to ...Susan, yes...I do understand. Jesus knows when to ring down the curtain on the last act. But will He limit the curtain calls I take???<br /><br />And Tammy...oh, she's a tonic, a gift!<br /><br />As are you, my friend. More than you may know, and far more than I can say.<br /><br />xoxoxoxoxoxoxo and so forth...back to you!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-12602111057243171402016-03-23T21:50:52.485-07:002016-03-23T21:50:52.485-07:00You're right, Tammy, not sad at all. And Monty...You're right, Tammy, not sad at all. And Monty Python is perfect!<br /><br />To add to everything, I had the flu as we;;...and a relapse this week. Fever is, as I write this, 104.8. Or it was and hour ago; the thermometer stopped working. My eyeballs feel like charcoal in a grill! (B had the flu, too...and someone in her office has been hospitalized with it.)<br /><br />The knowledge that I am loved keeps me going, Tammy. All else, reputation and accomplishment...they can blow away on the wind. Love lasts.<br /><br />So grateful for you!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-71790484187222929942016-03-23T21:47:29.455-07:002016-03-23T21:47:29.455-07:00Jeanne, thank YOU! Your support, and your writing ...Jeanne, thank YOU! Your support, and your writing on your blog, are a large part of why I am still here, and still have hope. There have been days when it's been too dark to see Christ...and you've turned on the floodlights.<br /><br />I am so grateful!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-11748056124009556632016-03-23T21:31:31.547-07:002016-03-23T21:31:31.547-07:00Paul, thank you so much...the prayers are both app...Paul, thank you so much...the prayers are both appreciated and needed.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-66548419490851827482016-03-23T21:30:28.420-07:002016-03-23T21:30:28.420-07:00I was born to the fight, Lynette. I'll never q...I was born to the fight, Lynette. I'll never quit. On a way it's kind of interesting to step outside myself..."Just how much can the dude take?"<br /><br />The answer is always, More.<br /><br />Thank you so much for being here!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-67830143787875454482016-03-23T21:28:57.860-07:002016-03-23T21:28:57.860-07:00He has me indeed, Carol...and thank you so much fo...He has me indeed, Carol...and thank you so much for the prayers. They are like oxygen to me.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-30914725230194829422016-03-23T21:28:13.694-07:002016-03-23T21:28:13.694-07:00June, going through this without Jesus would reall...June, going through this without Jesus would really, truly suck. I can't imagine it, and would not want to try.<br /><br />This has answered the eternal question of "What Is Life About?"<br /><br />The answer is simply...Jesus Christ. Pretty simple, and He covers it all.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your prayers; we really appreciate them.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-9949526850858321602016-03-23T21:26:18.444-07:002016-03-23T21:26:18.444-07:00Barbara, it's nice to be carried by Him. I'...Barbara, it's nice to be carried by Him. I'm so tired, and my feet really hurt...good to take a breather in His arms.<br /><br />And in the extension of His arms, this community. Without you...all of you...I would be lost indeed.<br /><br />And thank you so much for the hugs!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-19856372723542449802016-03-23T21:24:33.156-07:002016-03-23T21:24:33.156-07:00Norma, thank you so much! And you said it beautifu...Norma, thank you so much! And you said it beautifully...it's not Why. It's What. Just perfect.<br /><br />I so appreciate the prayers, and ask you pardon for the delay in responding!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-40401433486644432052016-03-23T21:23:16.451-07:002016-03-23T21:23:16.451-07:00The most important word in the language, Lisa...wh...The most important word in the language, Lisa...wherever two or more of you are gathered in My name...<br /><br />I am so glad that you stopped by, and so appreciate the prayers!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-83675955853378715282016-03-23T21:07:57.932-07:002016-03-23T21:07:57.932-07:00Joanne, yes...He does stick around! And the small ...Joanne, yes...He does stick around! And the small encouragements He gives are really the best ones of all. The 'one more step' makes such a difference now, far more than some huge 'victory' could.<br /><br />I think of each small grace as a stone in a mosaic that He's placing with infinite care, that I will one day see in its completeness when I'm standing next to Him, to be in His presence forever.<br /><br />Thank you so much for being here!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-82297116456513376892016-03-23T21:05:28.310-07:002016-03-23T21:05:28.310-07:00Martha, thank you...I so appreciate the prayers!
...Martha, thank you...I so appreciate the prayers!<br /><br />It's a trying season, yes...but a privilege to truly walk with Christ. It's not an experience I would trade away, even for a restoration of health.<br /><br />Thank you so much for being here!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-58682273444312524072016-03-23T21:03:17.405-07:002016-03-23T21:03:17.405-07:00Linda, yes...He does weep with me, and knowing tha...Linda, yes...He does weep with me, and knowing that He is there, hurting as I hurt, means the world. I do not know how I would bear the days otherwise.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the prayers! (And please pardon the delay in responding.)Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-56328475484036417412016-03-23T21:01:45.410-07:002016-03-23T21:01:45.410-07:00Mari-Anna, please forgive the delayed response...a...Mari-Anna, please forgive the delayed response...and yes, He is carrying me. And singing softly in my ear, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother".<br /><br />Thank you so much for being here!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-70116476260252940362016-03-23T09:24:16.412-07:002016-03-23T09:24:16.412-07:00Tammy sure doesn't pull any punches, does she ...Tammy sure doesn't pull any punches, does she Andrew!!! I love that girl. Your post? So full. I love you and Barb. As do so many others. Don't take this wrong - because I for one look for that dog every single week once or twice in the linkups - but Jesus knew when to say IT IS FINISHED. That is all I'm saying. Selah. xoxoxoxoxoxoSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134491640460300081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-77371035050997522022016-03-22T16:04:24.217-07:002016-03-22T16:04:24.217-07:00I can't really be sad about it anymore, I'...I can't really be sad about it anymore, I'm guessing you aren't either. In November you got me to sad. I thought it was over. It's March 22 and you still have life.<br />So here's some humor today. <br />Monty Python and the Holy Grail.<br />"He's not dead yet." <br />Hopefully you are familiar with the skit.<br /><br />Jesus knows exactly what we need and when we need it. What we want isn't always on the menu. Oh I wish there were some other way for you to so adequately express His love and faithfulness and purpose. Truly.<br />I felt a 10th of your pain last month. Just the worst flu I'd ever had. I prayed for you in my pain.<br /><br />This is Christ in us-causing the wretched to look out from themselves and to love others who are also wretched and pained and hopeless.<br />But you have Hope anchoring your soul Andrew. You are not drifting without purpose. You are loved.<br />Shalom, and may you know the Ahava poured upon you!<br />-TammyTammysincerityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959015797818229243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-90669579233277636502016-03-22T15:02:52.428-07:002016-03-22T15:02:52.428-07:00Andrew, I'm continuing to pray for you. I can&...Andrew, I'm continuing to pray for you. I can't imagine the pain you're enduring every moment of every day. But, Jesus does get it. To know that and to walk with that knowledge . . . I'm praying His comfort for you as you endure each moment. <br /><br />Thank you for continuing to inspire. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-58146774279669312102016-03-21T18:37:46.147-07:002016-03-21T18:37:46.147-07:00We continue to hold you and Barbara in our prayers...We continue to hold you and Barbara in our prayers.Paul Byerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10365208584175101402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-41567976263759174262016-03-21T16:25:04.280-07:002016-03-21T16:25:04.280-07:00I'm pulling for you, Andrew...keep on fighting...I'm pulling for you, Andrew...keep on fighting if that's what you wish. :-)<br /><br />Lynette Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-61673013498942781422016-03-21T12:24:56.970-07:002016-03-21T12:24:56.970-07:00Yes! He gets you. And He's got you. Prayers...Yes! He gets you. And He's got you. Prayers, my friend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445253220976981136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-67235973195732028912016-03-21T12:07:03.915-07:002016-03-21T12:07:03.915-07:00I'm so thankful you know Him, Andrew. I can on...I'm so thankful you know Him, Andrew. I can only imagine what you're going through, and I certainly wouldn't want to go through it without the hope we have in Christ. I hate that you're suffering. I continue to pray for you and Barbara, and His will.Inspired By Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846209740481251443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-87658663594337789512016-03-21T11:49:53.795-07:002016-03-21T11:49:53.795-07:00Yes, Andrew, Jesus is certainly doing this with yo...Yes, Andrew, Jesus is certainly doing this with you...He is walking with you as far as you can go, then He will carry you the rest of the way. He bore the cross for us; and He bears US when we cannot take even one more step.<br /><br />You share your heart and soul, Andrew, and you share your pain...the words are those you feel, and what opens your life to your readers...no, to your friends! You are loved and appreciated; and are in my thoughts and prayers as you travel this road.<br /><br />{{HUGS}} to you and Barb...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954512718777249848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-3528419292777637102016-03-21T11:20:19.733-07:002016-03-21T11:20:19.733-07:00And in your suffering, you also give words of life...And in your suffering, you also give words of life. You also never give up. You also depend on strength from Above. You also could not endure this torment without help from Father God. I have learned that the question is not, Why? The question is, What? You have acted on the what, by sharing your journey with us. You have demonstrated to this community that a person can continue to give, through raw courage and grace, through a deep desire to make it worth it in the end. I applaud your focus and resolve. God Speed. Still praying, NMeridian Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13415904614368419453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-69666535168694665972016-03-21T09:34:15.276-07:002016-03-21T09:34:15.276-07:00Together. That's such an important word. It...Together. That's such an important word. It's hard to even imagine, but I'm glad it's true. Praying for you. Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-33777861596522249472016-03-21T07:42:15.011-07:002016-03-21T07:42:15.011-07:00Andrew, Jesus surely understands your pain and He ...Andrew, Jesus surely understands your pain and He is surely helping you carry your cross. It is amazing to think of the many ways He encourages us to take one more step & then one more step and one more step... He will never leave you! Blessings! Joanne Violahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07737190992108764966noreply@blogger.com