tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post2284905935986595368..comments2024-03-16T19:18:37.883-07:00Comments on Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart: Your Dying Spouse 82 - Not Weary At All {FMF}Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-84277679354379522742015-11-18T07:28:15.040-08:002015-11-18T07:28:15.040-08:00I am thankful you aren't ready to give in just...I am thankful you aren't ready to give in just yet. I know God has so much more for you to do here. I am always encouraged and challenged by your posts. Some day I hope to ready your book. Blessings my friend!BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-45655353053888639652015-11-16T10:18:57.889-08:002015-11-16T10:18:57.889-08:00I'm glad you're still here, Andrew! Prayi...I'm glad you're still here, Andrew! Praying for you!blestbutstresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058280295906350992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-56064599034271323092015-11-15T15:11:51.150-08:002015-11-15T15:11:51.150-08:00I am so glad that God has been hearing my prayers ...I am so glad that God has been hearing my prayers for you and keeping heaven waiting on your arrival, Andrew. I do hope the pain today is more tolerable than yesterday and the day before. You truly are like the Energizer Bunny who keeps going and going! I'm certain your military training has a lot to do with your perseverance and disciplined focus. Know that you are in my prayers daily and appreciated in more ways than you know, my friend!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-71053904014453553342015-11-14T12:45:48.696-08:002015-11-14T12:45:48.696-08:00Andrew, I always hold my breath until I see your p...Andrew, I always hold my breath until I see your pup's pic on the link-up...breathing a big old sigh of relief when I find it. I'm so glad you're hanging on - fighting to stay. At the same time your words make me feel just a tad bit disappointed in myself because I find myself so weary of late that I sometimes wish I could just go on Home. Take care of yourself. I'm way down the link-up at #76 this week.<br />Lynette<br />P.S. My sis commented about all the ladies of this fine group...I've gotta go back and tell her about this one rockin' fella that's a part of it, too! ��Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-45436843238265342292015-11-14T07:41:06.478-08:002015-11-14T07:41:06.478-08:00Strangely, I'm not surprised by your desire to...Strangely, I'm not surprised by your desire to stay here, Andrew. You have a mission and desire to finish it. It's God's gift to you. The one that keeps on giving. Giving you strength and determination to push through, and giving all of us hope and inspiration. Because although I can't relate to your situation, every time I come here I am inspired. Inspired to press on, press through and do more. Your book is on my Kindle list. Next in line actually. Your name appears on another one of my "lists" too, Andrew. My prayer list. Peace and comfort, for you and those who love you.Inspired By Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846209740481251443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-78501145081247218462015-11-13T14:30:02.711-08:002015-11-13T14:30:02.711-08:00Thank you so much, Marie. That means the world to ...Thank you so much, Marie. That means the world to me, and your presence and friendship...even more than that.<br /><br />Not a downer at all. I think you're right. I'll know. But definitely, not done yet. 'Secret project' in the works, to be announced on the blog...next week, I hope.<br /><br />And yes, God parties harder than almost anyone, though there are some rugger teams who could give Him a run for His money.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-4165448754313680482015-11-13T14:11:59.287-08:002015-11-13T14:11:59.287-08:00Andrew, my brother. Every week I am blessed by you...Andrew, my brother. Every week I am blessed by your words. There is something precious in how you offer your life to us. <br /><br />At the risk of being a downer, I think that you'll know when the time comes to let go and travel to the throne room. You're not done yet. God still has a mission for you and He'll give you everything you need to complete it. <br /><br />Oh, and I think Heaven's music is pretty rockin'. Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280944336944538944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-84874285776291754712015-11-13T13:25:47.360-08:002015-11-13T13:25:47.360-08:00Oh, Susan, thank you! I did get your email, and ju...Oh, Susan, thank you! I did get your email, and just replied!<br /><br />The dogs say hi...and Thank You!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-28631703979776311182015-11-13T13:16:38.002-08:002015-11-13T13:16:38.002-08:00I emailed you about the book. Of course I want it ...I emailed you about the book. Of course I want it and I want to help feed the babies! xo I'm glad you're holding on, earth is sweeter because.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364430951695372897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-78212811555841761742015-11-13T11:56:50.383-08:002015-11-13T11:56:50.383-08:00Norma, thank you! The copies I have on hand are sp...Norma, thank you! The copies I have on hand are spoken for, but I will find a way to get a copy to you. Drop me an email, when you have the chance?<br /><br />I hope you'll like it; it's a story of hope, and I sure enjoyed writing it.<br /><br />Thank you so much for being here!<br /><br />Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-76244923776133005552015-11-13T11:55:24.893-08:002015-11-13T11:55:24.893-08:00Christy, it does make for a fairly rambunctious ho...Christy, it does make for a fairly rambunctious household...and it's just what I need. They bring so much more than I could ever give them. (Including Red, the imaginatively-named Red Heeler who is barking in my ear at the moment.)<br /><br />Yes, it's about three days' worth. Almost all of them thrive on WalMart's store brand; we have some fairly ancient ones (like an 18-year-old Rottie) who do very well with it.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the prayers; need them at the moment. Hard day, but nonetheless - there is Joy.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-1483399780963315512015-11-13T11:51:24.261-08:002015-11-13T11:51:24.261-08:00Joy, thank you so much! The books I have are spoke...Joy, thank you so much! The books I have are spoken for, but if you'd like one, please send me an email, and I will find a way to get it to you. It would be an honour. It's a story of hope, and a story I was privileged to write. I was the instrument; God is the Hand.<br /><br />Sunrise has always meant alot to me, and I translate it as SonRise...it's a bit of Easter Sunday, offered by God every day.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the prayers. They are deeply appreciated.<br /><br />Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-47998347742062267412015-11-13T11:46:34.255-08:002015-11-13T11:46:34.255-08:00He is indeed using the moments, Julie. When I went...He is indeed using the moments, Julie. When I went down hard, I had to ask Barbara to stay home. I couldn't go on, and I hated to ask that of her.<br /><br />The support she got from her colleagues and supervisors at work was simply wonderful. She's vital to the company (she's an accountant, and in charge of training in her department), but their concern was not with work missed - it was for her, to give her strength, and for me.<br /><br />The kindness of others is part of this witnessing, and in spite of all - I would not ask to have it erased. I can do my best work right here. I don't resent it.<br /><br />Thank you, Julie, for your prayers, and your steadfast support. They mean a lot.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-82851540348898288382015-11-13T11:43:00.847-08:002015-11-13T11:43:00.847-08:00RambleSAHM (may I call you that? it's cool!), ...RambleSAHM (may I call you that? it's cool!), thank you so much for being here, and I hope that in my posts you'll find something that may bring both comfort and strength.<br /><br />In a way I hate what's happening, but in a larger way I don't, because it's brought so many blessings into my life. The blessing of friends, above all, but also the chance to work at something that seems worth doing...to try to live daily as an example that faith and hope and joy can surmount some pretty unpleasant circumstances.<br /><br />I wouldn't trade, and part of the SnOoPyDaNcE comes from gratitude at where I am, and for the strength to go on.<br /><br />I truly, and with all my heart, appreciate the prayers.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-62643978219212766332015-11-13T11:38:48.859-08:002015-11-13T11:38:48.859-08:00Thank you for being here today, Ifeoma (such a lov...Thank you for being here today, Ifeoma (such a lovely name!). I truly value the prayers, and indeed feel that strong army of loving hearts, hold me up when I am too weak to stand.<br /><br />My prayers to you, for the academic work. It can be a challenge, but I know that God's hand is on you!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-77294238372912084562015-11-13T11:36:58.684-08:002015-11-13T11:36:58.684-08:00Karrilee, thank you so much...and I told Sylvia th...Karrilee, thank you so much...and I told Sylvia that you mentioned her. She is truly a sweetheart, with the nicknames "CuddleBull", "Muscles", and from the way she wags her tail, "WiggleWigglePitBull".<br /><br />Godis keeping me going, partly because He knows I want to stay, and he still has a job for me here...and partly because He knows how hard rugby players party.<br /><br />He's still stowing the breakables, and laying in more beer. There's never enough. (An old Irish blessing is, "May you pend eternity with the Holy Family, beside a lake of beer.")<br /><br />In spite of everything, I love my life. I love my wife and my dogs, and I love you guys.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-36757597185093978842015-11-13T11:33:06.643-08:002015-11-13T11:33:06.643-08:00Katy, the news that you passed the prelims (I read...Katy, the news that you passed the prelims (I read it on your blog last night) fills me with really intense joy, both because of the wonderful person you are, and the experience of having gotten through that myself.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the continued prayers...and I will continue to pray for you on your journey.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-35689358636091450692015-11-13T11:30:57.909-08:002015-11-13T11:30:57.909-08:00Tammy, words fail me at your lovely, thoughtful wo...Tammy, words fail me at your lovely, thoughtful words...but the gratitude I feel doesn't fail. (Even with the poop!)<br /><br />Yes, God will let me do the SnOoPyDaNcE, and I suspect that He'll be dancing with me. I do kind of like Handel, as well, though the most joyous piece of classical music I know is the last movement of Howard Hanson's Second Symphony ("The Romantic"). Virgil Thompson dismissed it as being derivative...maybe so, but nne of Thompson's work moves me so.<br /><br />What this passage has given me is indeed the knowledge that it's not about me. It's about bringing everything I can to the fight, to show that it CAN be done...that we can find both faith and joy in the midst of the darkness.<br /><br />And He is holding me, always...His hands are made manifest in the support of my loving, graceful friends.<br /><br />Thank you, Tammy.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-45024990016504739352015-11-13T11:25:16.606-08:002015-11-13T11:25:16.606-08:00Tara, your sermon was just lovely - I hope you got...Tara, your sermon was just lovely - I hope you got my email?<br /><br />He is indeed the ultimate answer to the weariness that this world can bring. I pray for you, that you may find shelter in His arms today.<br /><br />And thank you, with all my heart, for your continued prayers.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-2076763174717802052015-11-13T11:23:20.906-08:002015-11-13T11:23:20.906-08:00Carol, thank you for the prayers, and I am praying...Carol, thank you for the prayers, and I am praying for you, that some aspect of his plan will be revealed to you, to bring comfort.<br /><br />You're a beacon of faith, my friend.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-59204630733109680642015-11-13T11:22:18.819-08:002015-11-13T11:22:18.819-08:00Thank you, Kadie, for the prayers, and for being h...Thank you, Kadie, for the prayers, and for being here today.<br /><br />I truly love these guys. They're such individuals, with far more love to give that can be contained in their bodies. I suspect their souls far outshine my own.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-43941601251773766792015-11-13T11:20:46.333-08:002015-11-13T11:20:46.333-08:00Jeanne, thank you - it's still rewarding and f...Jeanne, thank you - it's still rewarding and fun, in spite of everything. I think it will be to the last.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the prayers!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-7612815931013612562015-11-13T11:19:28.818-08:002015-11-13T11:19:28.818-08:00Ha! I love that, Michele! I agree that God does ha...Ha! I love that, Michele! I agree that God does have a lot waiting for us, tailored to who we are. I'd be happy to throw tennis balls all day long.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the prayers - they are very appreciated always, and especially now.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-83979309066932919412015-11-13T11:17:49.175-08:002015-11-13T11:17:49.175-08:00Miranda, thank you so much! The dogs need prayers,...Miranda, thank you so much! The dogs need prayers, too...they are very worried about me, but they are an answered prayer, as well. They always know whatto do and say, when pain is keeping me awake through the small hours. Caring for them is a privilege.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-35293430445064452912015-11-13T10:47:20.435-08:002015-11-13T10:47:20.435-08:00I've been wanting to read your book. Sounds li...I've been wanting to read your book. Sounds like a good time to do so. :0) Meridian Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13415904614368419453noreply@blogger.com