tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post1473142794994157195..comments2024-03-28T11:09:46.338-07:00Comments on Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart: Your Dying Spouse 348 - The Other Side Of Me {FMF}Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-10091392298971558502017-08-17T23:03:51.432-07:002017-08-17T23:03:51.432-07:00Rachel, thank you so much for this! You are always...Rachel, thank you so much for this! You are always in our prayers.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-63285836678586471112017-08-17T21:00:35.804-07:002017-08-17T21:00:35.804-07:00A belated Happy Anniversary to you both! Congratul...A belated Happy Anniversary to you both! Congratulations on 15 years! Thank you for your example of love for better for worse, in sickness and in health.Rachel Lundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03040828112970215049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-34912488675532912932017-08-14T07:55:39.077-07:002017-08-14T07:55:39.077-07:00Michele, thank you for this, for being here, and m...Michele, thank you for this, for being here, and most especially for the prayers. They do help.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-77776485301685216552017-08-14T07:55:03.536-07:002017-08-14T07:55:03.536-07:00Mari-Anna, thank you so much! God is near; I do fe...Mari-Anna, thank you so much! God is near; I do feel His Presence.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-27537765278198876162017-08-14T03:06:10.468-07:002017-08-14T03:06:10.468-07:00Thank you, Andrew, for the real and the raw. I...Thank you, Andrew, for the real and the raw. I'm sorry that it's especially hard right now. Praying for rest and relief.Michele Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814119096056835884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-37326975015551693652017-08-13T17:18:49.732-07:002017-08-13T17:18:49.732-07:00Ha!!! Yep, y'all have me beat. Much love to ya...Ha!!! Yep, y'all have me beat. Much love to ya, friend. Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14290003331158984755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-5726541991002440052017-08-13T14:02:56.131-07:002017-08-13T14:02:56.131-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Janyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08338706323267665052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-8615847510615656602017-08-13T11:13:46.908-07:002017-08-13T11:13:46.908-07:00oops that was supposed to be "under your wing...oops that was supposed to be "under your wings" not weeks, but I'm sure God knew what I meant. LOL ;-) Continued thoughts and prayers.<br /><br />Sue<br />~ https://suewmil.wordpress.com/SueQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047697778105463496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-59986013171973732302017-08-13T09:17:59.188-07:002017-08-13T09:17:59.188-07:00Sending love, grace, peace, divine pain relief, an...Sending love, grace, peace, divine pain relief, angels to minister to you. Rest in Him, Andrew. Blessings according to your needs!Mari-Anna Frangén Stålnackehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986988630184932857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-90453418722780462992017-08-12T22:44:57.927-07:002017-08-12T22:44:57.927-07:00Jan, in a way it was the best way, because we knew...Jan, in a way it was the best way, because we knew that we were both there, and it could easily have been otherwise.<br /><br />It was low-key. A gentle kiss - hugs hurt me too much now - and the words, "I'm glad you're mine!"<br /><br />Thank you for being our faithful and stalwart companion.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-81458699194674550552017-08-12T22:42:31.651-07:002017-08-12T22:42:31.651-07:00Janel, I wrote replies to these lovely comments on...Janel, I wrote replies to these lovely comments on the last of my pain med reserves, and through a veil of tears, yeah.<br /><br />I have been so blessed, and with whatever strength is left in me I hope I can witness to the love I've received, from my wife, from this community, and from the Almighty.<br /><br />The rest will come soon. Meanwhile, I'll be here.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-12744520804772590562017-08-12T22:33:16.444-07:002017-08-12T22:33:16.444-07:00Suan, yes, we are siblings in Christ, and I am so ...Suan, yes, we are siblings in Christ, and I am so honoured that such is the case!<br /><br />We truly appreciate your prayers, and your anniversary blessing. Seeing someone you love slowly die is the hardest thing, and Barb really needs the prayers.<br /><br />Big time.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-73744477370749409662017-08-12T22:31:44.390-07:002017-08-12T22:31:44.390-07:00Beth, thank you for the prayers, and they were nee...Beth, thank you for the prayers, and they were needed. In the parlance of the millennials, today, and particularly this evening, SUCKED. Big time.<br /><br />I do feel the love, Beth. It's what keeps me going. A thread in a tapestry may break, but those around it keep it in place. That's me.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-69961633921569882552017-08-12T22:29:35.337-07:002017-08-12T22:29:35.337-07:00Emma, your grandma's got it spot-on. The pain ...Emma, your grandma's got it spot-on. The pain and indignities can get to be too much for anyone. We can only go so far.<br /><br />You, and your grandma, are in my most fervent prayers. You've been such a faithful friend, and I hope that I may grieve for and with you?Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-54055531143292521272017-08-12T22:27:44.854-07:002017-08-12T22:27:44.854-07:00Happy Anniversary Lynette!!!!!
But I bet we have ...Happy Anniversary Lynette!!!!!<br /><br />But I bet we have more anniversaries than you do...with a marriage in 2002, a divorce in 2003, and remarriage in 2004, we have TWO anniversaries to celebrate.<br /><br />And thank you so much for the prayers.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-48503466910716650432017-08-12T22:26:27.675-07:002017-08-12T22:26:27.675-07:00Mom to 3, thank you so much for the prayer! We'...Mom to 3, thank you so much for the prayer! We're deeply moved, and honoured. We do need His peace.<br /><br />And thank YOU for being our companions on this journey. Not the road we might want, but merry company lightens every load.<br /><br />And a special thank-you for the Anniversary wishes!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-18618626834894353132017-08-12T22:19:03.169-07:002017-08-12T22:19:03.169-07:00Jeannie, thank you...and yes, the platitudes are a...Jeannie, thank you...and yes, the platitudes are a bit shopworn. I do look forward to that release, but there are a few things to finish first. With God's strength, and by His grace.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the prayers!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-36578003638294833822017-08-12T22:17:45.101-07:002017-08-12T22:17:45.101-07:00Tara, yes...I am very tired, and it's getting ...Tara, yes...I am very tired, and it's getting to be that time to go unto Him for that rest and refreshment He promises.<br /><br />But not quite yet. Miles to go before I sleep. promises to keep.<br /><br />Thanks for the prayers, and love back, from all of us.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-50181346391780506952017-08-12T22:16:32.234-07:002017-08-12T22:16:32.234-07:00Marie, thank you! And my life is also much richer ...Marie, thank you! And my life is also much richer for knowing YOU. I'm also smarter for that, and hopefully more nuanced, and no less badass.<br /><br />You're always in my prayers, and the song makes me cry, too. There's a story there, and I will tell it for the next FMF post.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-38194256199540799132017-08-12T22:14:31.805-07:002017-08-12T22:14:31.805-07:00Mary, I so appreciate your prayers. And yes, He is...Mary, I so appreciate your prayers. And yes, He is holding me.<br /><br />And I will say now, it was and is worth it, because of the love and community I have found here, and for the ability to see clearly how compassion can only spread under the wings of pain.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to reading your post. It may be a couple of days; I'm not in good shape here.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-47715457312689883082017-08-12T22:12:09.141-07:002017-08-12T22:12:09.141-07:00Leigh, thank you. It is getting on for time be goi...Leigh, thank you. It is getting on for time be going Home.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-83505432647308241892017-08-12T22:11:35.545-07:002017-08-12T22:11:35.545-07:00Christy, that is a wonderful Scripture. Thank you ...Christy, that is a wonderful Scripture. Thank you so much!<br /><br />We truly appreciate your prayers. Barb, especially, because it harder to watch the hurting.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-28035841811686389662017-08-12T22:09:33.295-07:002017-08-12T22:09:33.295-07:00BusyB, I'm praying, right now, for your pain t...BusyB, I'm praying, right now, for your pain to be relieved. It can never be comparative, and pain simply hurts.<br /><br />And yeah, pain does take your thoughts to strange places. For awhile I apparently really thought that Barbara was Elvis (yes, THAT Elvis).<br /><br />Thanks so much for being here!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-20770979136178639202017-08-12T22:06:27.529-07:002017-08-12T22:06:27.529-07:00Lesley, thank you so much for the anniversary wish...Lesley, thank you so much for the anniversary wishes...we truly appreciate it! And we are so grateful for your companionship on this journey, and for your prayers.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-83580097223024023122017-08-12T22:05:30.105-07:002017-08-12T22:05:30.105-07:00Beth, thank you for this. The blog can be really h...Beth, thank you for this. The blog can be really hard to write, and knowing that it may be of help to others, that makes it all worthwhile.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the prayers!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.com