tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post5475793307907300563..comments2024-03-28T06:31:14.583-07:00Comments on Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart: Your Dying Spouse 216 - The Lethal Legacy {FMF}Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-61714974376826218442016-10-12T12:23:56.629-07:002016-10-12T12:23:56.629-07:00Will do, Susan. Sorry, been hurting, but on my way...Will do, Susan. Sorry, been hurting, but on my way.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-22382861819625851522016-10-12T12:21:43.786-07:002016-10-12T12:21:43.786-07:00Andrew, I'm neck-deep in Write 31 Days and the...Andrew, I'm neck-deep in Write 31 Days and the Gospel of John so I feel out of the loop. Please come over and visit me? Pretty please with dog biscuits on top? xoxoSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134491640460300081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-51478521562124366312016-10-09T21:26:18.241-07:002016-10-09T21:26:18.241-07:00Julia, you're so right, that God is the defini...Julia, you're so right, that God is the definition of unfailing love, and of forgiveness.<br /><br />And patience, until we can forgive ourselves.<br /><br />Thank you so much for being here, and for the Youtube link.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-36196530758457434632016-10-09T21:25:00.538-07:002016-10-09T21:25:00.538-07:00Bev, thank you. You're so right, that one does...Bev, thank you. You're so right, that one does need to carry on but the pain will be there for quite awhile.<br /><br />Thank you so much for being here!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-27309769484203271342016-10-09T21:24:06.132-07:002016-10-09T21:24:06.132-07:00Diana, thank you so much, for your kindness and co...Diana, thank you so much, for your kindness and compassion, and for being here.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-66448364092763450632016-10-09T20:52:12.232-07:002016-10-09T20:52:12.232-07:00I have no words except I hurt for your loss and I ...I have no words except I hurt for your loss and I understand the struggle with being unable to forgive yourself to a point where I get caught in a belief that God should punish me. But that is not how he is - He is rich in unfailing love. May you be reminded of that this week. And this: http://youtu.be/sYiM-sOC6nE. ☺️<br /><br />JuliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185476312530269169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-36896686786311612602016-10-09T20:49:20.945-07:002016-10-09T20:49:20.945-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185476312530269169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-75993403344902387052016-10-09T11:08:49.304-07:002016-10-09T11:08:49.304-07:00So sorry for your loss Andrew. Losing a pet can be...So sorry for your loss Andrew. Losing a pet can be so heart wrenching. Yes life does go on, but it hurts - and will for some time. may you be surrounded by love and healing.Beverley Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-8745445744742894332016-10-09T08:27:12.884-07:002016-10-09T08:27:12.884-07:00Andrew, sorry for your loss of Petunia, I know the...Andrew, sorry for your loss of Petunia, I know the pain of losing a furbaby. I am writing in the 31 day of 5 min free writes also. Blessings Diana Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11446419024146485127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-50039611955193095612016-10-07T22:34:12.548-07:002016-10-07T22:34:12.548-07:00Meghan, thank you so much for this. Your words car...Meghan, thank you so much for this. Your words carry the comfort that I truly - and desperately - need.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-83537924389924131312016-10-07T22:14:48.837-07:002016-10-07T22:14:48.837-07:00Exactly, Leigh...it's not about us, and it'...Exactly, Leigh...it's not about us, and it's not about 'them'.<br /><br />It's about love, and friendship, and as you said (and the song is now in my head) getting by with a little help from my friends.<br /><br />Thank you so much for this!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-4781112446434204962016-10-07T21:46:05.296-07:002016-10-07T21:46:05.296-07:00I'm very sorry for your loss. I know losing a ...I'm very sorry for your loss. I know losing a pet is just as difficult as losing a close friend or family member, because they are family! Take the time you need to grieve and to be okay with the ups and downs that come with it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11066602778816799071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-55015048271823853532016-10-07T20:12:52.645-07:002016-10-07T20:12:52.645-07:00"The responsibilities to those around us don&..."The responsibilities to those around us don't change " really grabbed me. The older I get the more I realize we are not an island unto ourselves and it is not all about us. People depend on us, but they also love us. All of get by with a little help from our friends. Blessings to you Andrew. Leigh from FMFLeighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339809047230206010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-31769335135005954572016-10-07T19:42:57.056-07:002016-10-07T19:42:57.056-07:00Mary, yeah...pain is pretty much up there, along w...Mary, yeah...pain is pretty much up there, along with fatigue that has put paid to my ability to do much of anything anymore. And there's other stuff I won't describe (stuff that is kind of humiliating, really).<br /><br />But life is still worth living, and there is still something to be gained in living every moment to the positive.<br /><br />I'll keep you in my prayers, Mary, and I do appreciate your presence here.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-32219497137364505622016-10-07T19:38:49.472-07:002016-10-07T19:38:49.472-07:00Shauna, thank you so much...and I truly value havi...Shauna, thank you so much...and I truly value having met you through the good offices of FMF.<br /><br />It's a privilege to be here, and to participate. And I really appreciate your prayers.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-79475771989195774032016-10-07T19:30:11.221-07:002016-10-07T19:30:11.221-07:00Paula, thank you for being here. The backstory is ...Paula, thank you for being here. The backstory is simply what the doctors suspect has gone from chronic pancreatitis to a malignancy. I'm symptomatic for the latter, but not being able to afford insurance, tests and treatment are not an option. What is not in question is the prognosis - poor, and terminal.<br /><br />But that's OK. One does the best one can in one's allotted time. (I think Gandalf said that in LOTR.)<br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts. Dogs really are my family; I can no longer carry on any kind of verbal conversation (hurts too much to talk) and with dogs...well, they get it.<br /><br />Thank you so much for being here.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-31547896014816916882016-10-07T19:25:18.081-07:002016-10-07T19:25:18.081-07:00Norma, my gosh...you said this so well. Thank you ...Norma, my gosh...you said this so well. Thank you for adding this compassion and wisdom to the conversation - your thoughts are a treasure.<br /><br />And I so appreciate your prayers.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-81151851354807839542016-10-07T19:23:36.885-07:002016-10-07T19:23:36.885-07:00Kimberly, thank you so much it is hard.
And your ...Kimberly, thank you so much it is hard.<br /><br />And your blog is lovely - I highly recommend you!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-81043560562358286892016-10-07T18:06:12.974-07:002016-10-07T18:06:12.974-07:00I just started reading your posts. Not sure all yo...I just started reading your posts. Not sure all you go through but pain seems to be in the forefront. My prayers are with you in your grief. You are so right, sometimes we have to put our pain on hold and live our life. Hard to do. I amss trying to do that now in my life. Blessings to you.<br />Mary Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528465484642169618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-92215877148730138492016-10-07T15:23:27.675-07:002016-10-07T15:23:27.675-07:00This: "That there is no room for down time. D...This: "That there is no room for down time. Duty is all, and duty is always." <br />The amazing part of you, Andrew, is that you are and will always be a courageous soldier, stoic and brave. <br />And in the same breath, you exhibit such tenderness, fighting for the life of one dog, and grieving over the life of another. <br />You are RICH in life, my friend, and I value you. Thank you for allowing us to take small glimpses into your world each week. We are richer for it.<br />Praying.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15779023629515870278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-55806272307262678022016-10-07T13:04:55.990-07:002016-10-07T13:04:55.990-07:00Thank you, Andrew, for visiting my blog today. I d...Thank you, Andrew, for visiting my blog today. I don't know much of you back-story (but I will see if I can find it out) but I can feel your pain in this piece you have written today. I am very sorry about the loss of your dog. They become members of the family and the losses are felt as strongly. Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-82488467492259981372016-10-07T13:03:52.907-07:002016-10-07T13:03:52.907-07:00Is life a durdge or a delight? Well, it seems to h...Is life a durdge or a delight? Well, it seems to have elements of both. Emotions swing to the right and then to the left. We do what we can, try to climb every mountain,,,, and find that grace comes in how we face what comes and in our connections whether human, animal, or plant. Every step is part of this and every moment counts. The gifts we have from God make this a powerful and meaningful life experience. Still praying.Meridian Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13415904614368419453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-7641293564090213802016-10-07T11:23:36.918-07:002016-10-07T11:23:36.918-07:00It's always tough when we lose a loved one, wh...It's always tough when we lose a loved one, whether it's a fur babie, or a human. I've been there.<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by my blog Andrew. You always have a way of cheering one up. Even in your dark times.<br /><br />My blog: https://awifesreflections.wordpress.com/2016/10/07/test-of-faith (You've been there. Thanks again.)achildofthekinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16431322348633034092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-37957167326822908572016-10-07T11:15:37.833-07:002016-10-07T11:15:37.833-07:00I definitely think it is an art, but it we all nee...I definitely think it is an art, but it we all need it. What better teacher than our Lord who went through so much for us! I don't know why it is so hard for us to learn. I guess it just hurts and is scary to be so vulnerable.Gayl Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564461995154051353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-11399374013772163452016-10-07T10:42:48.451-07:002016-10-07T10:42:48.451-07:00Kristina, you're right...the learning that com...Kristina, you're right...the learning that comes after the test can really be the most profound of all. Barbara and I may indeed be brought closer to one another - and the the Almighty - in grief.<br /><br />I so appreciate your thoughts and prayers!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.com