I came across an old video on Facebook of me and my girls dancing in the old air bnb... I remember how kind Dustin was to rent that place to us during the covid summer as we were going thru a divorce. My girls still talk about going back to visit but I am not sure it's still for rent. Anyway.. He was a kind soul all I will always be grateful.

Praying for you guys! Thank you for sharing, Elizabeth!

Hi Lizzy,
We keep you in our prayers and thoughts all the time and it was so good to see this update from you... and boy are you right about the Psalms...
I am so sorry that we haven't been able to come and see you and the kids... things have been really crazy here as we had friends that
moved in with us from CA first of Dec while trying to buy a house here and just moved out a few days ago...
I will call you and we will find a good time to come and see you...
you can always call me anytime day or night just to talk if you need too..
hopefully your brother and family found a place close to you to live...
Love and prayers
Reggie

Sweet and strong Elizabeth, thank you for taking the time to update us. This means so much to those of us who have followed Dustin’s journey. We continue to lift you and your precious children up in prayer. Praying for continued healing and a lessening of the pain of your grief. ❤️

Continuing to pray for you and your precious kiddos. I don't pretend to understand your grief but I am praying to the One who does and trusting He is there with you, caring for you, and holding you as only He can. You are loved by so many and you are not forgotten. Sending hugs your way as I weep with you. ♥️

Thanks so much for the update. It helps in knowing how to pray for you and your precious family. 💗🙏🏽

From our Flourish Spring Bible study book - “Gentle and Lowly”

“He doesn’t simply meet us at our place of need; he lives in our place of need. He never tires of sweeping us into his tender embrace.”

Matt. 11:28-30

Thank you for sharing your heart! I have not stopped praying for you, and I will continue to pray for you over the coming days, weeks, months and years ❤️🙏

It was so good to get this update! I know it's so hard but I know God is near and He is your strength! I pray for you and your sweet kids when God brings you to mind. God bless you!!!!! Charlotte Richardson

Thanks so much for letting us know how everyone is doing. I understand how you are feeling, because I lost my husband about 5 years ago now. There is not a day I do not miss him. It is so hard with little ones, and a bit over-whelming, but thankfully they can keep you busy as you struggle through all the emotions that are involved when you lose your mate, your love, and your support. I am here to say you can make it through. God is in your corner and he has put you here for a reason, because Dustin could not stay. One of the primary reasons you are here is to take care of your children which you are obliviously doing and doing a really good job. The other reason is more complicated and that is to start healing that heart of yours thru God's Holy Spirit, God's strength and the love of Jesus. I know sometimes it is so hard, but you must persevere as the rewards are great. A book that has helped me live thru all of this "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young, a short devotional that I am still doing daily over and over again. I have notes made each day on how I feel what has happened and I reread it every day every year for the past 5 years. I have even gifted many to different people to help them through difficult times. I hope this might help you in some small way. It is so odd that you mentioned Airbnb as I had signed a contract to purchase a house that was in works for more than a month prior to my husband's death the day after he died. I poured all my love, and longing into developing that house to share with others. My children were much older so I was not responsible for anyone but myself and the loneliness was unbearable. It became my joy along with my devotional readings and still is what keeps me going to this day. I found the best thing to do is take each day at a time, do not make any big decisions for at least 2 years, because we sometimes are very sorry later on for doing what we are doing because we are in pain. Work thru the pain and hurt, cry when you need to cry, rest when you need to rest, and just live each day. Time will heal your heart and soul, and it will always hurt, but one day, or year, or years you will start to feel more yourself. It will happen, right now it is so fresh, so raw so new. Grief classes are great; by the time I went, I had actually gone past where everyone was at. For some reason with the love of God, my family, my friends, my travels and meeting new friends I had somehow moved past that. Who knew! Just trust in God, as he has a special plan for you, it is just you do not know what it is yet. He will reveal it to you when you are ready for it. Trust God.

Elizabeth,
Thank you so much for catching us all up with how you and the children are doing. I’m so sorry that you are not good right now. Praying, praying, praying that that changes and that you are better even after writing this and giving all your friends and family a better idea of how we can pray for you. I’m so thankful you are turning to the Psalms for comfort. “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he saves those crushed in spirit.” Psalms‬ ‭34:18‬ ‭CSB‬‬
I noticed that someone said they hadn’t deleted their training time on their calendar. I haven’t either. It’s a great reminder of Dustin and all he meant to us and how much he helped us, as well as a great reminder to pray for you and the children. I’m so thankful for your “But God” and that He is giving you hope, calm and refreshing. We are continuing to pray for you. We Love You,
Phyllis and Schuyler