tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post8050600155858558444..comments2024-03-29T07:37:59.526-07:00Comments on Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart: Your Dying Spouse 111 - Counting BlessingsAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-87000593818031078572016-01-28T15:34:30.569-08:002016-01-28T15:34:30.569-08:00Oh yes...HUGS are always good! And doing things t...Oh yes...HUGS are always good! And doing things together you never would have thought...chess, huh?! I never learned that one; but in my family - minus my husband - we have always enjoyed puzzles, cards and board (and other) games; especially once my mother went into a nursing home. My oldest grandson would love to go with me to visit her and play bingo; the other residents LOVED to see him...he is now 16 and is such a loving young man; so tender and caring. Growing up, we always had games going when we'd get together. So happy to hear that you and Barb are finding enjoyment in what CAN be done together.<br /><br />I'm not going to be jealous...but it would make our retirement so much better IF we did things like that together. I'll just be happy that we can share some TV shows like American Idol or other talent-type shows.<br /><br />Enjoy what you can, when you can, while you can, Andrew!! And gather all the hugs you can handle...consider yourself {{cyber-hugged}}!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954512718777249848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-3786441134337183212016-01-28T06:11:46.629-08:002016-01-28T06:11:46.629-08:00Good counsel for the land of the living. Give Barb...Good counsel for the land of the living. Give Barbara my love.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364430951695372897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-83517259370004809712016-01-28T06:11:41.323-08:002016-01-28T06:11:41.323-08:00Good counsel for the land of the living. Give Barb...Good counsel for the land of the living. Give Barbara my love.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364430951695372897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-50696228289488572922016-01-28T05:52:18.573-08:002016-01-28T05:52:18.573-08:00Love this, Andrew! This post made me wonder - why ...Love this, Andrew! This post made me wonder - why do any of us spend time with people we don't like doing things that make us miserable? It's a good question. The lesson I'm taking away from this post is that I don't need to be living with a terminal illness to live intentionally. Thank you for this!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03250167563862252417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-11834454136061500932016-01-27T20:15:18.892-08:002016-01-27T20:15:18.892-08:00I LOVE this Andrew! ALL couples need the counsel ...I LOVE this Andrew! ALL couples need the counsel you have blessed us with today. Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908195823729570648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-22165997074052341062016-01-27T14:24:48.001-08:002016-01-27T14:24:48.001-08:00Wow, Andrew! This was the happiest, most tender po...Wow, Andrew! This was the happiest, most tender post yet. You're a changed man. Dare I say we're seeing the softer side of the man of steel? Congratulations. Not only is this so necessary, but very positive in its perspective.<br /><br />:) Finding new things you enjoy together is sage for any couple, but especially one whose countdown is visible. Encouraged to read your words.<br /><br />-Tammy<br />(p.s. If you visit bravegirlcommunity.com you can read my most recent post. "not forgotten".)<br /><br /><br />Cheerio, good chap. You have not lost your fight, and you never shall, for your earthly death will be your greatest victory. There, death shall lose its sting as you declare Christ your King for all eternity.<br />Until then, battle on, brave soldier.Tammysincerityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959015797818229243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-64895962980509081752016-01-27T06:53:48.073-08:002016-01-27T06:53:48.073-08:00You and Barbara are making choices that matter eac...You and Barbara are making choices that matter each and every minute of your day, aren't you, Andrew? And well you should! Time is precious and that has been brought into stark reality for the both of you. Keep those intimate moments of playing chess or giving a hug the priority over stressing and straining to go to another "get-together." There will always be more of those times, but not necessarily more of your days together. Great thoughts, my friend!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-45503559749816487152016-01-27T05:40:34.046-08:002016-01-27T05:40:34.046-08:00My best advice to any couple is treasure the time ...My best advice to any couple is treasure the time you have together you don't know how much you have left. Although I am not the exact situation as you, but with my husband in prison I long for the days when we got into a stupid argument and wish I can take back so many things. As always, praying for you and BarbaraMirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04683064166809460213noreply@blogger.com