tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post6283188553682511216..comments2024-03-26T13:47:55.472-07:00Comments on Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart: Your Dying Spouse 277 - Pain, Grace and GloryAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-332280561352716452017-03-09T07:07:11.077-08:002017-03-09T07:07:11.077-08:00I've been lacking...in reading your blog; in r...I've been lacking...in reading your blog; in reading anyone's blog...and in writing my own! But, I missed keeping up with my friend...Andrew, I think of life as one day at a time; that's how I try to get through my day to day activities and experiences. I cannot imagine the pain and situation that you are in where you reach out for just one minute at a time! God's Grace...where WOULD we be without His Grace!<br /><br />My hugs and thoughts and prayers continue for you and Barb...thank you for sharing, as alwasy!BarbaraLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800573662220355361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-14858363077981830902017-03-01T22:36:12.990-08:002017-03-01T22:36:12.990-08:00Beth, I sure do feel Him comforting me...and somet...Beth, I sure do feel Him comforting me...and something else, too. The more pain I experience, the deeper the well of love in my heart becomes. I would not want anyone, not even those who did the worst things to me, to experience this. I would shield them from it if I could, and perhaps this is the beginning of loving one's enemies.<br /><br />I so appreciate the prayers, my friend!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-89405925801632281092017-03-01T10:06:47.584-08:002017-03-01T10:06:47.584-08:00I'm so sorry that you continue to suffer pain ...I'm so sorry that you continue to suffer pain that I'm sure none of us can even imagine, except for Christ. I hope that you feel Him comforting you in your suffering, Andrew. Weeping with you, most certainly as well. That might be the best painkiller of them all. My prayers continue to lift for you daily and you are often in my thoughts and prayers as I go about my day too. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-19937284713663374762017-02-28T22:30:32.863-08:002017-02-28T22:30:32.863-08:00Oh, Jeanne, thank you for this! Today's been a...Oh, Jeanne, thank you for this! Today's been a rough one, and your gracious words are a balm.<br /><br />In the end, yeah, it's all about service. To others, through this medium, and to the dogs and Barbara, in person. The hopes and dreams I had for myself were merely service and mission, in disguise.<br /><br />And thank you so much for the prayers! We truly appreciate them.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-20786794793803141052017-02-28T22:28:01.874-08:002017-02-28T22:28:01.874-08:00Jan, you're so right - 'eternity' isn&...Jan, you're so right - 'eternity' isn't a time, it's a place. Completely outside everything we know, except for what we know of God's Grace in this life.<br /><br />I actually feel more blessed than I can possibly say; while I'd rather skip the pain and despair that go with illness, I would not trade it for the perspective...and for all of those out there who have (to me, a miracle) taken heart from my words.<br /><br />Dear Jan...I wouldn't change a thing. I'm where I'm supposed to be.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-34829036893629017832017-02-28T22:14:14.291-08:002017-02-28T22:14:14.291-08:00Rachel, I'm honoured and humbled; thank you so...Rachel, I'm honoured and humbled; thank you so much.<br /><br />And we thank you so very much for your prayers. You are in ours.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-2453902092547227102017-02-28T22:13:35.653-08:002017-02-28T22:13:35.653-08:00Carol, I would hate for you to know what this is l...Carol, I would hate for you to know what this is like! I pray that you never have to, and we so deeply appreciate your prayers.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-58397743322280506122017-02-28T22:12:46.871-08:002017-02-28T22:12:46.871-08:00Michele, thank you so much; I am truly humbled by ...Michele, thank you so much; I am truly humbled by the grace in your words.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-72916427640276213072017-02-28T12:03:19.795-08:002017-02-28T12:03:19.795-08:00Andrew, you do bring glory to God in how you'r...Andrew, you do bring glory to God in how you're walking this out. The way you encourage others, share truth as you learn it, and bring life and courage through your words? Definitely glorifying God. You seem to have made your journey about ministering to others. That is inspiring. I can't tell you how many times your words have challenged me in how I view God and have ministered to my heart. Thank you for that.<br /><br />I'm praying for you, Barb, and the dogs, my friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-14745723279327160812017-02-27T13:52:40.185-08:002017-02-27T13:52:40.185-08:00Glory is what shows something - or Someone - is wo...Glory is what shows something - or Someone - is worthy of praise. Grace is what someone does just because they love you. Eternity isn't time that goes on forever and never stops, it's completely outside of time and space. I know you don't feel like God is giving you much grace even though you continue to praise Him, but when you step into eternity you'll appreciate how much He's used you to inspire others.Janet Ann Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234310280477491538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-28278730213658858762017-02-27T12:38:43.326-08:002017-02-27T12:38:43.326-08:00Thank you for sharing your very hard life with us....Thank you for sharing your very hard life with us. Your words give me strength and courage. Praying for grace for you and Barbara today.Rachel Lundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03040828112970215049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-44546259667801059692017-02-27T07:24:13.589-08:002017-02-27T07:24:13.589-08:00I cannot begin to image the burden of physical pai...I cannot begin to image the burden of physical pain you are describing. How much more your statement of 'carrying our cross' means, when coupled with your experience. Thank you for digging deep and choosing to carry that cross with His help. Prayers from Inspire Me Monday!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445253220976981136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-12756675355000707772017-02-27T04:34:48.253-08:002017-02-27T04:34:48.253-08:00Thanks, Andrew. I guess courage is contagious, be...Thanks, Andrew. I guess courage is contagious, because I gain some whenever I visit here.Michele Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814119096056835884noreply@blogger.com