Comments on: Comfort http://www.castingcrumbs.com/comfort A journey in Faith, Family and Friendship Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:20:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Carol Floyd http://www.castingcrumbs.com/comfort/comment-page-1#comment-24493 Carol Floyd Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:19:24 +0000 http://www.castingcrumbs.com/?p=1102#comment-24493 Hi Karen, I just discovered this post when I followed it from facebook. I appreciate what you wrote about your mom. I can tell you that even though my mom died 14 years ago this month, I have tears come after reading this and thinking about her. God is our strength and shield and He was so real to me during that time of caring for my parents and now having my husband disabled and being his caregiver. Our trust and faith in God deepens during these times of hardship like no other time. He teaches us gently to trust Him and get our comforts from Him and His Word. I don't mean that I don't feel His closeness other times, but during those hard times you cling like you never have before and you find trusting brings calm and peace and love to cover your hurts. I think as I write this that we are glad that our memories stay fresh. It would be sad to not sense the loss even 14 years later. Love you and thank you for being so open. Carol Hi Karen,
I just discovered this post when I followed it from facebook. I appreciate what you wrote about your mom. I can tell you that even though my mom died 14 years ago this month, I have tears come after reading this and thinking about her. God is our strength and shield and He was so real to me during that time of caring for my parents and now having my husband disabled and being his caregiver. Our trust and faith in God deepens during these times of hardship like no other time. He teaches us gently to trust Him and get our comforts from Him and His Word. I don’t mean that I don’t feel His closeness other times, but during those hard times you cling like you never have before and you find trusting brings calm and peace and love to cover your hurts.
I think as I write this that we are glad that our memories stay fresh. It would be sad to not sense the loss even 14 years later.
Love you and thank you for being so open.
Carol

]]> By: Laura http://www.castingcrumbs.com/comfort/comment-page-1#comment-24103 Laura Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:14:25 +0000 http://www.castingcrumbs.com/?p=1102#comment-24103 Karen, I am sorry to hear about your mom. I feel so remiss in not checking in on you more often. If it's any consolation at all...9 1/2 years have passed for me in Jacob's loss. It DOES lessen with time...you will NOT lose your memories of your mom...Jesus IS the Wonderful Couselor! He was always and continues to be with me when the times come that something will spark a memory. Grieving is a PROCESS...it takes time and He brings those to us when we are ready to move forward in the process. Each step brings us closer to peace and when we get to spend eternity together again. Praying for you, my friend! Call me (816) 674-3869 anytime 24/7/365 Karen,

I am sorry to hear about your mom. I feel so remiss in not checking in on you more often.

If it’s any consolation at all…9 1/2 years have passed for me in Jacob’s loss. It DOES lessen with time…you will NOT lose your memories of your mom…Jesus IS the Wonderful Couselor! He was always and continues to be with me when the times come that something will spark a memory. Grieving is a PROCESS…it takes time and He brings those to us when we are ready to move forward in the process. Each step brings us closer to peace and when we get to spend eternity together again.

Praying for you, my friend! Call me (816) 674-3869 anytime 24/7/365

]]> By: Karen http://www.castingcrumbs.com/comfort/comment-page-1#comment-23387 Karen Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:49:00 +0000 http://www.castingcrumbs.com/?p=1102#comment-23387 Thanks Kenny! Thanks Kenny!

]]> By: Kenny http://www.castingcrumbs.com/comfort/comment-page-1#comment-23383 Kenny Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:26:49 +0000 http://www.castingcrumbs.com/?p=1102#comment-23383 Karen, I cannot relate to your grieving since I have not lost a parent yet. What I can tell you is from talking with people that have lost parents what you are feeling is very normal. What is exceptional though is that you know God in a a very personal way and he holds your hand every step of the grieving process. I don't think you will ever stop thinking about your Mom when you see items that are similar to things she had. If you did then you would have lost your memories. I remember something your Mom use to always say, Things that happen to you in life will either make you bitter or better. This is one of those things that I believe is going to make you a better person. God has a special plan for you and is preparing you for the task he has in store for you. Please do not ever stop having a open and pure heart where you can express your feelings, pain or happines in this blog. Your openness is something not seen by most people but wished for by many. Karen,
I cannot relate to your grieving since I have not lost a parent yet. What I can tell you is from talking with people that have lost parents what you are feeling is very normal. What is exceptional though is that you know God in a a very personal way and he holds your hand every step of the grieving process. I don’t think you will ever stop thinking about your Mom when you see items that are similar to things she had. If you did then you would have lost your memories. I remember something your Mom use to always say, Things that happen to you in life will either make you bitter or better. This is one of those things that I believe is going to make you a better person. God has a special plan for you and is preparing you for the task he has in store for you. Please do not ever stop having a open and pure heart where you can express your feelings, pain or happines in this blog. Your openness is something not seen by most people but wished for by many.

]]> By: James http://www.castingcrumbs.com/comfort/comment-page-1#comment-23377 James Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:06:36 +0000 http://www.castingcrumbs.com/?p=1102#comment-23377 Karen, this was so good. I don't have anything to add (surprising I know). Karen, this was so good. I don’t have anything to add (surprising I know).

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