My husband passed away from cancer 4 years ago at the age of 48. It happened just after losing most other close family members, both grandparents, my brother, Dad and Step Dad all back to back in a years time. Suddenly everyone is just gone. My kids and grandkids are busy and then there's the financial strain and not having a car. I just feel completely stuck. If it weren't for the Lord carrying me, I'm not sure I would still be here myself. When you said let yourself weep, I did. Everyone expects after 4 years I should be back to living life like nothing ever happened, but for me I don't feel like I was able to grieve one before another died. When my husband became ill and died in less than 3 months it was more than I could take. I struggle with how to do anything except walk to my office for work everyday. That's it...just exist. People don't really understand unless they've experienced it themselves. It makes for a lonely journey
You have experienced a lot of losses in very recent years. You did not have an opportunity to process the death of one family member before another loved one died. Then you had your husband’s illness and death to deal with. That’s really hard. I am assuming that you are not yet fifty, based on your post. There is lots of living left for you to experience. It seems to me that you are doing just fine on the acute grieving timeline. It truly cannot be rushed. It’s only been four years. Give yourself more time. This will sound like too much, but try to look for the blessings of each day . A flower, a smile from a stranger, a break in the weather are all good things . Make a budget. Set financial goals that will eventually take you from where you are today to where you want to be in five years. No one is coming to save you, so get busy saving yourself. By shifting your focus from the past to your future you may be motivated to make some big changes. You are important. Your life is important. Your life isn’t over. You can have a good life . I’m rooting for you.
No, losing weight is a good thing for our health. We can walk three miles a day, swim, etc. to get it off. That glorifies God. Conquering obesity glorifies God.
I know my salvation story and how improbable my salvation was. If God saved me at the age of 40, when I wasn’t looking too hard for Him, He can save my children, too! Accept them as the independent adults they are. Pray for them. That is my “contribution”. (As a mama, it is much more easily said than done!!). Yesterday was the 7th anniversary of my man going home to the Lord. Time is the key…🥰
Yes, at 77 years I realized I did the best with my children. Praying for them is still the only best thing I can do!
Amen!!! 100%%% praying for my 4, but especially 2 out of the four. Divorce destroyed a lot of our relationship.
My husband passed away from cancer 4 years ago at the age of 48. It happened just after losing most other close family members, both grandparents, my brother, Dad and Step Dad all back to back in a years time. Suddenly everyone is just gone. My kids and grandkids are busy and then there's the financial strain and not having a car. I just feel completely stuck. If it weren't for the Lord carrying me, I'm not sure I would still be here myself. When you said let yourself weep, I did. Everyone expects after 4 years I should be back to living life like nothing ever happened, but for me I don't feel like I was able to grieve one before another died. When my husband became ill and died in less than 3 months it was more than I could take. I struggle with how to do anything except walk to my office for work everyday. That's it...just exist. People don't really understand unless they've experienced it themselves. It makes for a lonely journey
😢❤ sending you love
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I'm so, so sorry for all you've been through. Praying for you!
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You have experienced a lot of losses in very recent years. You did not have an opportunity to process the death of one family member before another loved one died. Then you had your husband’s illness and death to deal with. That’s really hard. I am assuming that you are not yet fifty, based on your post. There is lots of living left for you to experience. It seems to me that you are doing just fine on the acute grieving timeline. It truly cannot be rushed. It’s only been four years. Give yourself more time. This will sound like too much, but try to look for the blessings of each day . A flower, a smile from a stranger, a break in the weather are all good things . Make a budget. Set financial goals that will eventually take you from where you are today to where you want to be in five years. No one is coming to save you, so get busy saving yourself. By shifting your focus from the past to your future you may be motivated to make some big changes. You are important. Your life is important. Your life isn’t over. You can have a good life . I’m rooting for you.
Chonda, dont worry about losing weight. You are beautiful, and perfect just the way you are.
No, losing weight is a good thing for our health. We can walk three miles a day, swim, etc. to get it off. That glorifies God. Conquering obesity glorifies God.
I've seen this in my own life; Sons are more forgiving than daughters.
ABSOLUTELY
Amen. It's an excellent video. God bless everyone, I pray peace and blessings in the New Year 🙏🏾 ❤
Good word !!!! Thanks so much, I'm living without my 3,BUT GOD ✝️🙏🏼📖💜
I needed this encouragement so much…thank you!
She’s such a dear lady and her comedy is funny as heck! May the Lord bless and keep you always. 🙋🏻♀️♥️🙏🏽
Needed to know this day. Thank you.
I know my salvation story and how improbable my salvation was. If God saved me at the age of 40, when I wasn’t looking too hard for Him, He can save my children, too! Accept them as the independent adults they are. Pray for them. That is my “contribution”. (As a mama, it is much more easily said than done!!). Yesterday was the 7th anniversary of my man going home to the Lord. Time is the key…🥰
Chronda so great to see you. You have given us comedy god have you this gift. Take care
love this!