Here it is five months since I’ve written anything in this blog. Shame on me. I post regularly in my main blog FlowerLady’s Musings. It’s where I’ve been blogging about our life since Sept. 2008 when I started the blog. Those who follow and visit have been following right along in my new journey. Some leave comments, some email me and their love and encouragement has been a real blessing to me these past 17 months.
I miss my dear husband every day. The tears are less, but they do still have ways of sneaking up on me and I just have to got with the flow and let them fall wherever I may be.
Jesus is still the source of my strength each and every day. I wouldn’t be as far along in this journey as I am, without Him.
My life goes on. I am getting into living this life alone, new routines, enjoying and being thankful for my many blessings. I work part-time, putter in my gardens, enjoy needleworking again, (although I sure miss showing my dear husband my latest creations and hearing his loving encouragement and feedback).
I am on the staff of the Christian widow’s group I found soon after losing my husband. I’m the photographer at our meeting/luncheons, and I take care of the blog. Friends Needing Friends. This group has been a real blessing in my life.
God speaks to me through His Word, the Bible, through many devotionals, books, blogs and through friends and family. He led me to a church where I’ve been blessed many times by the music and the messages. I also go to a small lady’s Bible study group that is helping me on this journey of widowhood too.
Below is a devotional piece which I got in my email, written by J.R. Miller, "Evening Thoughts" 1907.
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“This is our Father's world! God has all power and could save us from any sorrow or suffering if He wished. He is all-loving, and when He permits any trial to touch us, it is because it will be a blessing to us. He is all-wise, and knows what is best for us.
We do not know what is best for us. We would make pitiful work of our life if, for even a single day, our affairs and experiences were left in our own hands! But in God's hands, no mistake will ever be made. Whatever may come, therefore, we may say always, "It is well!"
"He has done all things well!" Mark 7:37
"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose!" Romans 8:28 “
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Dear Jesus ~ draw us ever closer to you. May we feel your love, peace, strength and joy flowing through and surrounding us at all times. May we believe in all that happens in our lives, “It is well!”
Thank you
FlowerLady Lorraine
I have friend who is going through a hard time right now and couldn't think what to say to her. I think your post here just gave me the words to share with her. Thank you for sharing them. May your days ahead be even brighter.
ReplyDeleteTis encouraging to read your post. I take devotions in nursing and retirement homes and often think of putting them in my blog but do not get round to it.
ReplyDeleteLorraine - Ruth Hower sent me to your blog. I just lost my beloved on November 5th, 2014. We were married 46 years and the grief is almost unbearable - as you know. But, like you, I have a mighty God who will sustain me thru this time of mourning.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you.
Judy