tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post2343246797449248890..comments2024-03-29T05:47:23.798-07:00Comments on Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart: Your Dying Spouse 353 - Groundhog DayAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-56072178619921604252017-08-24T23:28:56.929-07:002017-08-24T23:28:56.929-07:00Rachel, I hope you do get the opportunity to learn...Rachel, I hope you do get the opportunity to learn to quilt. It's a process that can't be rushed, and that gives it its own special grace.<br /><br />You are and will remain in our prayers.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-73875787401589032982017-08-24T23:27:04.455-07:002017-08-24T23:27:04.455-07:00Thanks so much, Debbie! And we truly appreciate th...Thanks so much, Debbie! And we truly appreciate the prayers. They are needed.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-91153361853394589722017-08-24T23:23:52.874-07:002017-08-24T23:23:52.874-07:00Diana, thank you for this...and I had to smile, be...Diana, thank you for this...and I had to smile, because, "Really, God? REALLY??" is one of the most oft-used phrases for me...and, I suspect, even more for Barb.<br /><br />I've never played Uno, but we often played Jenga at the dinner table...with sometimes interesting results.<br /><br />Prayers are appreciated; this has been a dreadful week. Blessings back, from all of us (cue barking in background).Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-20887125217328688302017-08-24T23:20:32.259-07:002017-08-24T23:20:32.259-07:00Jan, I am SO GLAD you never had to use these.
We ...Jan, I am SO GLAD you never had to use these.<br /><br />We are so grateful for your prayers. Things are rough.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-56137959847753802602017-08-24T09:41:58.898-07:002017-08-24T09:41:58.898-07:00Great ideas for special things to do. I like the i...Great ideas for special things to do. I like the idea of quilting Saturday! I have never learned to quilt, but would like to learn someday.Rachel Lundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03040828112970215049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-44699284677149487392017-08-24T06:30:01.692-07:002017-08-24T06:30:01.692-07:00Great suggestions. Prayers continue.Great suggestions. Prayers continue.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408620216193253308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-69883280097150641112017-08-23T23:29:00.103-07:002017-08-23T23:29:00.103-07:00GREAT stuff here, Andrew!
Sadly, much of it has b...GREAT stuff here, Andrew!<br /><br />Sadly, much of it has been gone from my life since Jerry's medical issues ramped up to high gear over a decade ago, and then into the nursing home nearly 4 years ago. And since he's in a facility an hour away, and me with unreliable transportation, being a long-distance wife is really, REALLY hard. Then when stuff happens, like yesterday morning (he was in ER because he blacked out, fell and hit his head... he's okay though, thank the Lord), that kind of stress is really hard on the both os us... especially since it happens SO OFTEN. Most of the time nowadays all I can do is shake my head and think, "Really, God? REALLY??"<br /><br />I know, doesn't sound very Christian of me at the moment. *sigh*<br /><br />The "poker night" idea made me laugh. Jerry and I always played Uno or Scrabble at the kitchen table while we had supper cooking. Now THAT was our fun!<br /><br />Prayers always. Blessings on ya both and the crew of doggies.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17073882040193144070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-2154177527166224802017-08-23T11:12:46.897-07:002017-08-23T11:12:46.897-07:00Those sound like good ideas. Fortunately, I've...Those sound like good ideas. Fortunately, I've never had to use them.<br />As you know, I pray for both of you every day.Janet Ann Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234310280477491538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-55163578373373088332017-08-22T22:04:11.217-07:002017-08-22T22:04:11.217-07:00Beth, I completely agree about looking one's b...Beth, I completely agree about looking one's best. I've seen people with terminal illness retreat into the PJs, bathrobe and slippers routine, and it's terrible for morale (albeit it can be necessary when bedridden).<br /><br />Writing, and meeting a schedule, has indeed been vital for me, as are the date nights we have...Saturday night, for instance, it's Hour of Power with Bobby Schuller.<br /><br />I really appreciate your sharing this...and thanks so much for being here.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-45396273529170148512017-08-22T20:18:25.012-07:002017-08-22T20:18:25.012-07:00Love all of these suggestions, Andrew. There's...Love all of these suggestions, Andrew. There's just something encouraging about feeling and looking your best each day--even if that's not anything more than donning some khakis or, as you've stated, cross-trainers. I also love the idea of planning activities to look forward to each week with your mate. I know how much writing has kept you alive, Andrew, and so much more a date with your beautiful wife! ;-) Great thoughts, my friend! I'll be sharing in the Twittersphere! Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.com