Kristy--thank you for sharing your grief nuggets. My mom passed from cancer 5 years ago and the grief road is still winding and uncertain at times, but has gotten a little less bumpy as time has gone on....those grief nuggets you shared warmed my heart and give me peace in the grief journey. I think of you and the kids often and count it a blessing to have met your family at the family retreat last summer. God's peace and blessings to all of you.

Kristy and kiddos. I can’t even imagine. But you all have the love of Christ guiding you and we continue to pray. Love you friend ❤️

Keeping you and your kids in my prayers. Sometimes it seems like life is so unfair. We need to remember that God is in control!

Thank you for sharing this. Lori and I are praying for you and your family.

I am reminded now..."Further up, and further in"...the command of Aslan to those chosen for that fantastic finality which mirrors a very real eternity with Christ, to which we who remain aspire to enjoy, and which our brother will now forever experience. Dan's last battle was not recently won, only realized. The victory happened long before God had worked to connect many of us to him, that day Dan's heart was secured, faith returned to him as a deposit...for that which he now rejoices to receive--even the very face and touch of our Lord, never-ending, always abiding. We who contend still, this side of "the stable" will drive through in grace, toward that Face, that ever embrace. We love you all and still pray for you.

Kristy,
So many emotions; so many deep thoughts...thank you for sharing your grief with us In turn, we can share our love for you—which we do through Christ. I so hope you can feel it.
Love,
Judy and Al

Thank you for the update Kristy. You and your family continually come to mind and I pray for you each time. We appreciate you sharing your heart, though vulnerable, it is a testimony and I'm sure will be far-reaching in its impact. Bless you.

Thank you for being so brave and for chosing hope and faith. There will still be tears and none of us are where you are at this moment We love you and are praying for God’s best for your whole family.

This is Don sharing.
Kristy, this quote from Sittser's book, "I have decided that with God’s help, Dan’s death will not define me..." is applicable to many of us. I have a problem with allowing the small things "define me," even for just a short period of time, The reading from Daily Bread this morning focused on Ps.42. The last verse included "Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him..." That is helpful for me.

We are committed to praying for you daily. Thanks for keeping us up-to-date.

With our love,

Don, and Lynn

Beautifully said Kristy. Thank you for sharing the wisdom God is giving you.