tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post5037804256939453807..comments2024-03-28T11:09:46.338-07:00Comments on Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart: Your Dying Spouse 55 - Still the Same, and Not {FMF}Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-85099242703845614882015-09-14T19:59:39.060-07:002015-09-14T19:59:39.060-07:00No words, my friend Andrew...no words...you are in...No words, my friend Andrew...no words...you are in my thoughts and prayers; and I feel when reading this post from you, there will be shed buckets upon buckets of tears with you...reach out, Andrew! Feel OUR love; feel HIS love! And feel His arms around you, lifting you up, carrying you to wherever you must be...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954512718777249848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-76046562917507567212015-09-14T10:12:49.265-07:002015-09-14T10:12:49.265-07:00Dear Andrew, every time I read your new post, you ...Dear Andrew, every time I read your new post, you won't believe I have some flicker of hope.<br />Just seeing you hanging in is an encouragement,😃<br />Regards to Barbara.Ifeoma Samuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10170617762099608583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-15852497931256091512015-09-13T19:03:27.639-07:002015-09-13T19:03:27.639-07:00Summer, thank you sp much for stopping by. I loved...Summer, thank you sp much for stopping by. I loved your post, and I think you have such tremendous skill as a writer. I'm jealous!<br /><br />And thank you so much for your kind comment. It is a bad time, yes. But I hope that by a positive outlook, and sharing, I can turn it into something good.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-26072452114238978912015-09-13T19:01:00.922-07:002015-09-13T19:01:00.922-07:00beth, a story...the Impressionist painter Auguste ...beth, a story...the Impressionist painter Auguste Renoir developer rheumatoid arthritis late in life, and if made the mere act of holding a brush a challenge.<br /><br />One day his young friend, Henri Matisse, visited Renoir in his studio, and on witnessing the effort and pain, said, "Please, <aster! Don't push yourself so!"<br /><br />Renoir's answer is classic. "The pain passes, Matisse, but the beauty remains."<br /><br />That's exactly it. I am willing to leave my blood behind, if it's worthwhile to others, because the pain WILL end. But if there is indeed a legacy, if this all will make life a bit easier, or at least clearer for someone...well, bring it on. I have learned late in life that I do not live for myself; I live for everyone else.<br /><br />And thank you so much for the prayers, Beth. They mean so very, very much to us.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-22523488006791052532015-09-13T18:55:52.163-07:002015-09-13T18:55:52.163-07:00Denise...seeing your 'praying woman' avata...Denise...seeing your 'praying woman' avatar always makes me smile. I am so grateful, and glad that you are here.<br /><br />And I appreciate the prayers more than you may know.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-56574743816564525012015-09-13T18:54:39.807-07:002015-09-13T18:54:39.807-07:00Thank you so much, Michele. They say you can't...Thank you so much, Michele. They say you can't take it with you; but I have a tennis ball squirreled away. I'm sure God will let that through. Rommie and I will have a great time.<br /><br />Thank you somuch for the prayers; things are sort of past description as I write this.Suffice to to say that prayers are both appreciated, and needed.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-45719565073134598462015-09-13T18:51:39.246-07:002015-09-13T18:51:39.246-07:00Holly, thank you so muc for this. I want to live; ...Holly, thank you so muc for this. I want to live; I want to stay. Doubtless Heaven is nice, and al that, but I have work to do, work that has meaning. This is my place, and if God were to offer an early out, I'd let it go to someone else.<br /><br />I hope you know how much you have inspired me, with your writing, and the absolutely wonderful Big Red Sofa series. My internet is slow, so it sometimes takes awhile to load, but I love seeing the cheerful animation in your face, hearing your voice.<br /><br />You give so very much of yourself. I hope you know how much it's appreciated, and how much you are loved.<br />Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-71608764955060517842015-09-13T18:47:37.955-07:002015-09-13T18:47:37.955-07:00In a way, the answers are actually easier now. It&...In a way, the answers are actually easier now. It's life or death, and death is the likely outcome (I visited the doctor yesterday, and he said, "You're STILL alive?")<br /><br />The other 'easy' answer is that to participate in life in any way, I simply have to DO it, pain notwithstanding. I can take it as a given, and move on as best I can, or not.<br /><br />The answers are easy, but none of them are pleasant.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the prayers. As I write this, they're needed.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-19276972110611356852015-09-13T18:44:46.347-07:002015-09-13T18:44:46.347-07:00Ruth, thank you so much. He IS near indeed, in rat...Ruth, thank you so much. He IS near indeed, in rather a hard way...when my strength flags, He is saying, "GET. UP. NOW!!!"<br /><br />It's the best way to reach me, and I daresay He knows it.<br /><br />Thank you so very much for the prayers. It has been a miserable week, and I do appreciate them, and need them.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-19333834914140379512015-09-13T13:41:19.222-07:002015-09-13T13:41:19.222-07:00Andrew, I hadn't read any of your posts before...Andrew, I hadn't read any of your posts before. I took a break from writing for awhile so I hadn't seen them. I went back and looked through your blog. WOW. I'm touched that you are willing to share your battle. Thank you for being so brave to be transparent in the worst of times and thank you for the very encouraging post you made on my blog. <br />Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897455324381891849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-67745746178862910562015-09-13T10:35:36.977-07:002015-09-13T10:35:36.977-07:00Breaks my heart, dear Andrew. I am so sorry for yo...Breaks my heart, dear Andrew. I am so sorry for your suffering and know that I am daily praying for you! Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-22978692526834335052015-09-12T23:53:51.248-07:002015-09-12T23:53:51.248-07:00you have my prayers, bless you.you have my prayers, bless you.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-64364118208094535452015-09-12T21:12:24.795-07:002015-09-12T21:12:24.795-07:00Marie, I thank you. It's very dark now, as I a...Marie, I thank you. It's very dark now, as I am writing this. Saw my doctor today and he said, "You're STILL alive?"<br /><br />He's a great, loving guy. He hates what is happening.<br /><br />I so appreciate your prayers. I need them badly tonight. I am trying to respond to the comments, few at a time. It hurts, but I love you so.<br /><br />I want to repeat that, for you, Marie, and for everyone. I LOVE YOU.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-71888580578077695332015-09-12T21:09:32.488-07:002015-09-12T21:09:32.488-07:00Janet, I am so honoured by what you are saying. Th...Janet, I am so honoured by what you are saying. Things are bad right now, and I cannot do the justice of a graceful reply, other than to say, thank you. Your presence - in reading, and now in commenting - means more to me than you may realize.<br /><br />Right now I am trying to type - but you guys are carrying me through to tomorrow. Please, please know this!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-71173637567823014132015-09-12T21:07:22.089-07:002015-09-12T21:07:22.089-07:00Rachel, thank you. I need the prayers. Things are ...Rachel, thank you. I need the prayers. Things are bad.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-40266184839601142392015-09-12T20:46:03.457-07:002015-09-12T20:46:03.457-07:00Norma, thank you. I need that miracle now. Today w...Norma, thank you. I need that miracle now. Today was the nadir. I need help.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-2011122192422341922015-09-12T20:45:17.080-07:002015-09-12T20:45:17.080-07:00Only strength to say a little now, Tammy. I am try...Only strength to say a little now, Tammy. I am trying to complete replies; won't make it. I am so grateful for the lovely story you posted. It made my heart smile<br /><br />Always there is joy; pain is a separate issue, It's okay.<br /><br />God disposes.<br /><br />Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-69132396169813185732015-09-12T20:42:33.292-07:002015-09-12T20:42:33.292-07:00Susan, thank you - it's needed. Things are kin...Susan, thank you - it's needed. Things are kind of bad. Please forgive my brevity. Consciousness is episodic tonight.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-39395617283437986212015-09-12T20:37:59.920-07:002015-09-12T20:37:59.920-07:00Samantha, thank you so much. From where I am at th...Samantha, thank you so much. From where I am at this moment, I will be frank. I need the prayers. Things are not good.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-5737396256599695162015-09-12T20:31:53.259-07:002015-09-12T20:31:53.259-07:00There are times I do look forward to that, Christy...There are times I do look forward to that, Christy. The past two days have been hell, and I do not know how to keep going.<br /><br />But I will, God willing.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-87692516171271143502015-09-12T06:41:31.830-07:002015-09-12T06:41:31.830-07:00Thank you for a touching post. It brought me to te...Thank you for a touching post. It brought me to tears, tears of sorrow for your pain but tears of joy for knowing you and your ministry to me and others. I too am relieved when I see your posts or comments on my blog. It does my heart good to know God has blessed you with one more day here on earth. Continuing to send prayers to you and Barbara. Michele'sJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04855919145786605453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-37025602842874702932015-09-12T04:00:03.969-07:002015-09-12T04:00:03.969-07:00Dear Andrew, your words are an encouragement to ma...Dear Andrew, your words are an encouragement to many, even in the middle of your pain. I'm so sorry for all that you are going through. But I admit to being relieved when I see your post show up or your comments on my blog. I can't imagine the long road you are on and pray for you every time I see your name, that you will have peace. Thank you for the love you share with all of us here!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-19131545560612631342015-09-11T16:13:00.316-07:002015-09-11T16:13:00.316-07:00Praying for you! I cannot pretend to you that ther...Praying for you! I cannot pretend to you that there are easy answers, but I know that God is near to you and pray for His comfort for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-79542363544615654462015-09-11T14:51:54.480-07:002015-09-11T14:51:54.480-07:00Oh, may the presence of the God who loves you more...Oh, may the presence of the God who loves you more than you know be closer, and more penetrating to you, than the unspeakable pain you are in. May his love overwhelm your senses. May you know him nearer than your closest friends. We are here, and pray... but he is so much nearer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-4587026664908423952015-09-11T14:23:16.240-07:002015-09-11T14:23:16.240-07:00Lord God, I am so thankful for my brother Andrew. ...Lord God, I am so thankful for my brother Andrew. He is an encouragement, an inspiration, to me and all who read his words. Please, God, strengthen his faith. Remind him today, in a secret and special way, that You are ever-near. Please grant him some measure of peace and comfort. I and so many others stand with him in this valley of the shadow. Impress upon his heart that he is never once alone. In Jesus' Name, Amen.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280944336944538944noreply@blogger.com