I trust it and I accept it. It's never easy, always sad but it happens to all of us. We lost my father in law yesterday, he'd been winning his battle with colon cancer till his body could not fight anymore. He was ready to join his wife, all he needed was a simple "ok" to leave us, he was concerned about us. He suffers no more, God's grace took him home and left us with a peace knowing he is saved from the pain he lived with, his final weeks on earth. Both my husband and I are now parent-less, a odd feeling but we keep the memories alive and passed on.
"The truth is that life is delicious, horrible, charming, frightful, sweet, bitter and that it is everything" anatole france
A memorial service is planned for Saturday in a 1800's country church, where we will celebrate his life, and praise God for all his blessings.
My sweet friend Sue ~
ReplyDeletePlease know that I will be praying for you and your husband, there is no easy way with grief but the Lord is faithful. Lean on Him and rest in the promise of
I Thessalonians 4:13-18.
Hugz,
Cathy
I am so sorry about your great loss. I know how hard it is and pray that God will give you strength and lift your hearts knowing your FIL is safe with Him.
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Love,
Sue
Very sorry to hear of your loss. No matter what age we are, losing a parent is always difficult. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you, Sue.
ReplyDeleteWe lost my mother 4 years ago. J's parents were gone several years before, as my father was. It's never easy.
The memorial service in the little country church, you spoke of, reminded me of Mother's memorial service. It was at Evans' little rock chapel in Houston. You may have seen it or even been there. My daughters' paternal grandfather was a stone mason. He laid the native Ozarks sandstone, at Evans'. My brother in law's nephew officiated. He's a country Baptist preacher, old timey. His Ozark accent, speaking scripture and telling Mother's story, meant so much to us. It was a beautiful service.
Keeping you in my thoughts!
You will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry Sue. You are in my prayers. hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss. I know that God will give you the peace you need as you get through this.
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R~Mary
You are in our thoughts.
ReplyDeleteYou are both in my thoughts as you travel this path of loss. Your FIL will be with the one he loves now and that's always a good thing. I know in my heart that our Mom and Dad are together in Heaven. I will say prayers that your hearts will be eased and full of the lovely memories of his life. xxoo
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of your loss. To think of him joining his wife is a beautiful picture.
ReplyDeleteYour in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam
I am so sorry for your loss I pray you will continue to feel the Love and Peace of the Lord and that He will give you strength through the coming days. God Bless. Wendy
ReplyDeleteI am truly sorry for your loss. Having lost my FIL I know how difficult it is. My heart goes out to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMy heartfelt sympathy to you and yours for your loss. Hugs ...
ReplyDeleteSue, I am so sorry to hear this. I know what you mean about being at peace because his suffering has ended. I felt the same way about my Mama. Her last 2 years were horrible and she suffered greatly. I miss her so much, but I would never want her to have to come back and suffer anymore.
ReplyDeleteYour FIL is among the angels now and with his beloved wife. That is a blessing, because his eternity will be wonderful. Praise the Lord!
Blessings to you all, Friend Sue.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like he won the fight.
Laura
Oh Sue, I am very sorry to hear about your father in law...You described it so beautifully and yes he is NO longer in any pain and is happy...Please take care of yourselves and know you are in my prayers...
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Sue, I am so very sorry to hear this news. You and your dear husband are in my prayers that you will find the peace within each other here that your father in law has found.
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My condolences. When my mom in-law passed a part of me was gone. It`s been a year, I know she is with Dad and that makes me happy.
ReplyDeleteYou have my condolences. Please know that you're in my prayers.
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