Re-establishing purpose

I have not visited here in awhile - but I stop by from time to time. I took note of post #56 by Hisbygrace. I would guess most of us know how she feels. Without your partner to share with, one begins to question what purpose there is. Having lost everything of a material nature - I realize it is all temporary. But, we do have to eat and have a place to rest - and buy those @# prescription meds.

I still am in search of a purpose. It is kinda like starting over, but without your partner. It is hard for me to accept that my wife will not be part of whatever I may do. Right now, with my stroke, getting out of bed is about all I can manage.

Hi Robert. I went back to the beginning of this thread to read all of the posts. My husband passed away March 29th of this year after being diagnosed with cancer only 10 weeks prior to that on January 20th. I know what you are talking about regarding all the financial difficulties. My husband had a construction management company which was seriously in debt and floundering when he got sick. Because his business was a sole propriatorship and we filed our taxes jointly, the company debt and a pending law suit are now mine. It's all very complicated and I won't bore you with the details, but bankrupcy is on the horizon. As a Christian, I have a real problem with even considering such a thing, but I may have no choice. Creditors seem to think there is actually an estate! Ha. My late husband's "estate" amounts to #1.my house which is on the verge of foreclosure, and in which I have a small amount of equity. and #2. A large amount of personal and business debt. Come and get it boys! Sorry, I'm being a bit facetious. Through all of this, the Lord has made the way for me to survive and has even blessed me in many ways. Robert, would you mind if I ask you a couple of personal questions?( if you don't want to answer, I will of course understand. What is your physical condition at this time? Also, do you have a close relationship with God? And do you have a church family? Sorry if too personal - but you never know unless you ask.

God bless you, Pilgrim