tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810396843383456111.post8782853870193493399..comments2024-03-04T18:01:18.765-05:00Comments on Pondering in His Presence: StrengthJoyfulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010498759199040612noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810396843383456111.post-62802925142574672522009-05-19T14:13:00.000-04:002009-05-19T14:13:00.000-04:00Joy, we are still praying for your Dad and for you...Joy, we are still praying for your Dad and for your family. What a blessing that you are able to take him outside and to the park! How that must lift his spirits! I can remember how my Daddy so much enjoyed even the half hour ride to the doctor....just being able to be outside and see the scenery along the roadside perked him up. And when he first was admitted to the hospital and was found to have terminal cancer the doctor wanted to send him home with hospice. My Daddy said..NO!....not yet! I drove myself down here and I have been walking a mile every day at the gym and I'm not ready for hospice yet! He was 94 at the time. And he was right. He eventually was able to drive and go on his daily walks for a short time before he finally became ill for so long. Just seeing our parents go from being independent to being dependent on us is a gut-wrenching thing to behold. May God give each of us grace in these days.<br /><br />God bless you sister,<br />MarilynMarilyn in Mississippihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16808156475777748077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810396843383456111.post-5239787956344225812009-05-19T08:58:00.000-04:002009-05-19T08:58:00.000-04:00Strengthen the man, strengthen the woman, strength...Strengthen the man, strengthen the woman, strengthen the children, strengthen your people, God, for the road ahead. Laboring in the flesh is a difficult embrace some days; in those times, Father, fill us with more of your Spirit to outweigh the flesh. Buoy our frames and remind us of all that awaits us on the other side. Bless Joy and her father; thank you for the gift of remembrance that he still possesses. And even should that fail, Father, keep it fresh for heaven where perfection resides and our stories find their completed end. Until then, we walk by faith. We walk with you. Amen.<br /><br />~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810396843383456111.post-91506235536981191862009-05-19T08:34:00.000-04:002009-05-19T08:34:00.000-04:00Joy, you beautifully express faith and hope in you...Joy, you beautifully express faith and hope in your writing. Your life glorifies God continually with your expressions of love for Him, your faith, your encouragement for other people, and your words...Thank you for exhibiting a strong hold on the goodness of God. I know it is white knuckle grip right now, but after this momentary trouble there will be that promised glory...<br /><br />Thank you for your prayers!Kathy Schwankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16575973280157910643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810396843383456111.post-36821182789360213862009-05-19T08:25:00.000-04:002009-05-19T08:25:00.000-04:00Hey, sweet one! Saw your comment on Wendy's blog a...Hey, sweet one! Saw your comment on Wendy's blog and realized that you were posting on your other blog--which I keep forgetting about! GOd will--as you said--give you the strength for every moment. Just hang on tightly to His Word and allow Him to bathe you in His peace. I know that you all are worn out. Keep the faith...one step in front of the other. God will see you through.<br /><br />Love you!<br />SusanRunner Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117856929394961713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810396843383456111.post-55528205963786888932009-05-19T08:12:00.000-04:002009-05-19T08:12:00.000-04:00I'm lifting you and your family up in prayer today...I'm lifting you and your family up in prayer today. God knows dear sister, the next turn in the road, cling to Him each step of the way. Praying and waiting on the Lord's lead. He will not forsake you. He knows what is best for your father, His child. There is no need to worry when our God is the leader. We will praise God because He alone, is taking you each step of the way.<br /><br />Love you, Lori - AZLorinoreply@blogger.com