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Post by jenjie on Feb 16, 2015 12:00:58 GMT
jenjie Believe me when I tell you that I understand. pmail me any time. . {{{hugs}}} and thank you.
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Post by jenjie on Feb 16, 2015 12:02:30 GMT
I couldn't agree less with that. You are strong and even though I don't share your faith I've always admired how you live it, in your actions and words here, I believe that you are strong. I will keep you both in my thoughts. Thank you
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Post by monklady123 on Feb 16, 2015 12:06:28 GMT
I'm so so sorry about all of this. Prayers for you and your family, and dh's family, as you move through this. Prayers for strength, and comfort, and support.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Feb 16, 2015 12:09:16 GMT
Keeping you all in my thoughts. We went through something similar with my brother in law last year. I know how hard it can be.
Your faith and your love for your husband will sustain you through the worst moments. When my Mom went through Chemo, she would get very belligerent, and angry, and mean. The nurses constantly reassured us that this was normal and they don't take it personally, so please don't let that be a worry. Focus your energy on loving your husband.
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Post by wellway on Feb 16, 2015 12:33:53 GMT
I'm so very sorry that this is your path. I wish you and your husband strength and good support in the times ahead.
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Post by bearmom on Feb 16, 2015 12:34:39 GMT
Prayers for you and your dh.
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Post by CarolinaGirl71 on Feb 16, 2015 12:54:49 GMT
I tried to quote you, but I couldn't separate my remarks from yours. Tried to delete, and it won't delete your picture and name - so, those words are my reply, not jenjie's. From Carolina Girl 71: What a beautiful testimony of God's faithfulness. He has been, is and will be walking with you and Fred through all of this. He is the same, yesterday, today and forever. Continuing to pray for you and Fred, that you will continue to feel His love and presence surrounding and comforting you, and guiding you and the doctors in decision making as needed. (((Hugs)))
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Post by jenjie on Feb 16, 2015 12:55:05 GMT
Keeping you all in my thoughts. We went through something similar with my brother in law last year. I know how hard it can be. Your faith and your love for your husband will sustain you through the worst moments. When my Mom went through Chemo, she would get very belligerent, and angry, and mean. The nurses constantly reassured us that this was normal and they don't take it personally, so please don't let that be a worry. Focus your energy on loving your husband. Thank you so much for the warning. There was one morning at the hospital, I hadn't gotten any sleep and I'm not nice when I don't sleep. Dh was irritable which made me irritable and we fed off of each other a good part of the morning. I had determined he was being unreasonable and I was going to sit there with him and not say anything at all since everything seemed to set him off. I'd like to say that we both got over ourselves. But in reality I got over myself and remembered dh was irritable because he was SICK. It's amazing. Once i got over myself and was able to let little things go - and really it was just all stupid little annoyances - he relaxed and became kinder too.as the day went on he started feeling better and it all blew over. I'll keep your words in mind for future reference.
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Post by vpohlman on Feb 16, 2015 13:01:58 GMT
Oh Jennie, I'm so sorry for your pain! Your last post touched me to tears. I will pray for you and your family.
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Post by Blind Squirrel on Feb 16, 2015 13:13:50 GMT
Your family is in my prayers. Your faith and love are inspiring and have touched my heart.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Feb 16, 2015 13:16:48 GMT
Keeping you all in my thoughts. We went through something similar with my brother in law last year. I know how hard it can be. Your faith and your love for your husband will sustain you through the worst moments. When my Mom went through Chemo, she would get very belligerent, and angry, and mean. The nurses constantly reassured us that this was normal and they don't take it personally, so please don't let that be a worry. Focus your energy on loving your husband. Thank you so much for the warning. There was one morning at the hospital, I hadn't gotten any sleep and I'm not nice when I don't sleep. Dh was irritable which made me irritable and we fed off of each other a good part of the morning. I had determined he was being unreasonable and I was going to sit there with him and not say anything at all since everything seemed to set him off. I'd like to say that we both got over ourselves. But in reality I got over myself and remembered dh was irritable because he was SICK. It's amazing. Once i got over myself and was able to let little things go - and really it was just all stupid little annoyances - he relaxed and became kinder too.as the day went on he started feeling better and it all blew over. I'll keep your words in mind for future reference. Lots of love coming your way. (my siblings and I called it Chemo Talk... there were some very funny moments, some poignant, and some very stressful.) Just know you are not alone.
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Post by anniebeth24 on Feb 16, 2015 13:17:00 GMT
So sorry to hear your update. I just want to say that I am so grateful for the way you are expressing your faith on this forum. It is refreshing to read posts from a Christian woman that show how this faith really impacts one's life. It's not about judgment and rules, it's about leaning on Him, letting Him love us, and loving others through Him. You are sowing seeds for the Kingdom, even through this horrific experience. Thank you.
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Post by emelle64 on Feb 16, 2015 13:22:58 GMT
I too have been walking a difficult journey for the last couple of weeks and this prayer has been a constant reminder that I don't have to walk this way alone:
For food in a world where many walk in hunger; For faith in a world where many walk in fear; For friends in a world where many walk alone; We give you thanks, O Lord.
I know in my journey I have been daily reminded that I'm not in this difficult situation alone. I'll pray for you and your DH today that you both feel that kind of comfort.
Emelle
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Post by gloryjoy on Feb 16, 2015 13:40:27 GMT
I am so very sorry to read your updates.
Peace and comfort to your husband and your family during this difficult time.
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Post by caro on Feb 16, 2015 13:51:55 GMT
I just read your update for 2/15 and I am very sorry. I just lost a friend last week to colon cancer, she fought long and hard. She got her miracle, she is walking the streets of gold. I hope your DH gets a miracle to walk on earth for many years. This I know, the grace and God's presence you feel right now will sustain you for the future, whatever God brings. He will never leave you. God will provide your future needs in ways you cannot imagine right now.
You and your DH are in my prayers. Although the night is long, Joy comes in the morning.
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Post by Sarah*H on Feb 16, 2015 14:00:43 GMT
I am so sorry this is the update you received. Your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
This may not be the best time/most appropriate place to say this but in a world where so often religious faith is expressed in ways that hurt people and results in others turning away, your faith is beautifully expressed and very inspirational. Even as you walk this unknown path, your spirit and strength is evident.
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Post by alibama on Feb 16, 2015 14:14:20 GMT
I am so so sorry!
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Post by scrappert on Feb 16, 2015 14:24:09 GMT
Last year I spoke a message on Abundant Life. Jesus said "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." John 10:10 KJV. I started out by saying abundant life is not about having it all, doing it all and being it all. As my message came to a close, I stated this - "Being fully persuaded that I am loved by God, knowing that I can trust him, that I’m called according to his purpose, that he empowers me to walk in his truth and equips me to multiply the love of Christ? That’s what abundant life looks like to me." Listening to my own message earlier this week, I realized that none of that has changed. I love this and wish I had known the Lord for some of the hard times I went through all alone. I pray for you and your husband. God is good, He will provide. It may not be what we think we need, but He will provide. Many blessings to you and your family.
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Post by Monica* on Feb 16, 2015 14:30:50 GMT
I hesitated to post this because it's so simple and not very eloquent. My sister has a saying: "Even if it's not okay, it's okay, because of God." This mantra has helped me during times when I needed to accept what was happening. I will be praying for you.
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Post by jenjie on Feb 16, 2015 14:31:51 GMT
So sorry to hear your update. I just want to say that I am so grateful for the way you are expressing your faith on this forum. It is refreshing to read posts from a Christian woman that show how this faith really impacts one's life. It's not about judgment and rules, it's about leaning on Him, letting Him love us, and loving others through Him. You are sowing seeds for the Kingdom, even through this horrific experience. Thank you. Praise God. Thank you for the encouragement.
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Post by jenjie on Feb 16, 2015 14:33:05 GMT
I too have been walking a difficult journey for the last couple of weeks and this prayer has been a constant reminder that I don't have to walk this way alone: For food in a world where many walk in hunger; For faith in a world where many walk in fear; For friends in a world where many walk alone; We give you thanks, O Lord. I know in my journey I have been daily reminded that I'm not in this difficult situation alone. I'll pray for you and your DH today that you both feel that kind of comfort. Emelle I like this. Thank you. Praying for you today as well.
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Post by jenjie on Feb 16, 2015 14:35:07 GMT
I just read your update for 2/15 and I am very sorry. I just lost a friend last week to colon cancer, she fought long and hard. She got her miracle, she is walking the streets of gold. I hope your DH gets a miracle to walk on earth for many years. This I know, the grace and God's presence you feel right now will sustain you for the future, whatever God brings. He will never leave you. God will provide your future needs in ways you cannot imagine right now. You and your DH are in my prayers. Although the night is long, Joy comes in the morning. Yes. And thanks for reminding me, I like to flip it for a reminder that it's ok to acknowledge the pain - joy comes in the morning but you've got to get through the night first.
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Post by jenjie on Feb 16, 2015 14:43:14 GMT
Continuing to pray for your family and the for the miracle that is needed at this time.. Just as I do not understand why your family has to go through this, I do not understand how you stand so strong. Your faith, your grace, is truly inspiring to me. You said this so nicely. Please understand my response is general and not pointing you out in any way. These verses have been standing out to me: "So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world. "(1 Peter 1:6-7 NLT) It says Trials show that your faith is genuine. But what I'm finding is that the OBJECT of my faith is proven genuine. God puts himself to the test and is proving he is everything he says he is. I get to stand in awe as the God of the universe proves himself faithful in very personal ways. Even if the healing doesn't come. Because his promise isn't just for today, it's for eternity.
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Post by littlefish on Feb 16, 2015 14:45:32 GMT
He is faithful. I'm so glad you feel His presence, and pray you continue to do so as you continue down this path. Hugs.
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Post by jenjie on Feb 16, 2015 14:45:47 GMT
I hesitated to post this because it's so simple and not very eloquent. My sister has a saying: "Even if it's not okay, it's okay, because of God." This mantra has helped me during times when I needed to accept what was happening. I will be praying for you. Thank you for posting in spite of your hesitation. Your sister is right. Something I learned earlier this year though, it's ok not to be ok. Maybe "today" I'm not ok but "tomorrow" or "the next day" I will be. Because of God.
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Post by jenjie on Feb 16, 2015 14:47:26 GMT
I am so sorry this is the update you received. Your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. This may not be the best time/most appropriate place to say this but in a world where so often religious faith is expressed in ways that hurt people and results in others turning away, your faith is beautifully expressed and very inspirational. Even as you walk this unknown path, your spirit and strength is evident. Thank you. That's very encouraging to me.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2015 14:49:52 GMT
continued prayers for your strength, you families strength, your husbands strength and the doctors strength.
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Post by caro on Feb 16, 2015 14:51:13 GMT
You have to acknowledge the pain you feel. Unfortunately many people don't want to hear the pain so they offer platitudes to you. I think that's human nature. You will find who your friends are that can listen to you and acknowledge and confirm your pain. There won't be but one or two probably who will be there for the long haul. And that's ok too. Everyone is equipped differently and will come into your life when you need it most, then they may move on.
You have a good church group, small group within your church? I was thinking you mentioned it once.
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Post by mimima on Feb 16, 2015 14:52:20 GMT
Oh hon. Continued prayers and hugs. I'm sorry for the news.
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Post by scrapbookwriter on Feb 16, 2015 15:45:23 GMT
I am so sorry. This must be so hard. Your faith is bright and beautiful. May God sustain you on the road ahead.
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