Yesterday...

[Manna]

marked 2 years that my husband has been dead. The day went very well! I missed him, of course, but there weren't any negative thoughts, I didn't cry once. And I wasn't trying to stop myself from it, it just wasn't what I was feeling.

I think that's why I don't come in here all that often. Because it's just so sad. Please understand what I'm saying, my heart breaks for each and every one of you as I read your stories and your struggles. But this room is overall, a room of mourning. And I'm just not in that place, you know? I'm happy! I miss my husband, yes, but I've mourned for him, and overall, I'm okay! I'm extremely blessed in my life with my daughter, good friends, and people who love me. I am growing increasingly closer to my Christ, which makes every day worth it. And I know that I have my bad days where his presence is missed more strongly, but they're few and far between right now. And I remember all too well what's like to still be in the middle of mourning, so I don't want to bounce in here and offend or put off anyone else -- everyone needs to grieve on their own time, in their own way.

But I love you guys so much! I just don't want you to think that I'm givin' ya the cold shoulder.

 

[ComesoonmyLORD]

Manna- like you I feel like I'm doing very well. I'm in my 10th month. Even though I'm not at my lower points of this process, I actually think I'm pretty much back, I have a strong desire to help in what ever way I can. The best way is to offer encouragement, love through just being there for someone, and sometimes even someone to yell at if that what it takes. You see I think God wants us to use this experience for the His kingdom for those of the flock that are new to this storm or whose storm is lasting longer than my own. I love each christian very deeply as a brother or sister in Christ and because of that I can't leave them. It's not that I don't understand where you are coming from, I guess I'm saying just think about how you can help others because of your own experience. I'm so glad you are doing so well, but think of how you can help so many others with a simple keyboard and your heart. God bless my friend, His time is near, Press On!

 

[Ruth~]

I'm glad to hear you are doing well. You have a good understanding of grieving, too. We all have our lengths of time it takes. Peace to you.