tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496079300185663527.post8270780129544733723..comments2023-09-29T04:37:48.899-04:00Comments on A Passionate Pastor's Ponderings: A PP'sPs about GriefJosh Hildebrandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02820911465830038205noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496079300185663527.post-18184705656519153182008-11-21T16:44:00.000-05:002008-11-21T16:44:00.000-05:00Hey, Josh,I lost both my parents before I was 25. ...Hey, Josh,<BR/>I lost both my parents before I was 25. In my experience, the numbness is God's grace, a sort of cushion in the early days before the aching comes and stays awhile. It's just something you have to go through, and no one can do it for you. I mulled my mother's death over and over in my mind, trying to make sense of it. Grief is not a neatly packaged process. Give yourself grace. God knows your heart. <BR/>Love you.Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17414962783654170858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496079300185663527.post-27456709046765221182008-11-09T09:35:00.000-05:002008-11-09T09:35:00.000-05:00Josh, On our way to church. Just checking to see...Josh, On our way to church. Just checking to see if you posted anything. Will miss you and the kids will too because they don't get to hear your childrens' sermom. Hoping you will be back soon Love CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595778075135892629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496079300185663527.post-10265156642725600342008-11-08T15:58:00.000-05:002008-11-08T15:58:00.000-05:00Josh, This is my third attempt to reach you. I ca...Josh, This is my third attempt to reach you. I can't say I know how you fee, because I have never had such a loss. My dad lost mom after 60 years, but he made it sever more years with out her. I know it wasn't easy, but I also know the Lord never puts more on our shoulders than we can bear. He is always there when you need him. We are praying for the day you will return to us. A lot of people miss you. Lindw Wasson said hello and she misses you. Your friends in Christ Carol & Buddy SosbeCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595778075135892629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496079300185663527.post-54812562512076764342008-11-06T20:53:00.000-05:002008-11-06T20:53:00.000-05:00breathe...just breathe. your feelings are normal. ...breathe...just breathe. your feelings are normal. you are beginning the process of grieving. it will get better but most likely worse before the relief and understanding comes. it's okay...it's normal. you are human. like i said, breathe and just take it one day at a time...one emotion at a time. just know you (as well as the others) are loved and prayed for daily by many people.<BR/><BR/>been there doing that every day of my life and attempting to understand that God puts people in our lives for His reason. <BR/><BR/>thinking of you,<BR/>jen lockerBeautifully Brokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08997094112019183912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496079300185663527.post-63188792659465398142008-11-06T20:50:00.000-05:002008-11-06T20:50:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Beautifully Brokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08997094112019183912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496079300185663527.post-11754757365978610442008-11-06T16:01:00.000-05:002008-11-06T16:01:00.000-05:00Josh, you are so loved. There is no manual for ho...Josh, you are so loved. There is no manual for how you are supposed to feel right now, so just give yourself persmission to be how you are. You know? We are praying even though you can't, and we are anxious for "after Thanksgiving." <BR/><BR/>LoriLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457420819077298593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496079300185663527.post-13463547413611816672008-11-06T08:33:00.000-05:002008-11-06T08:33:00.000-05:00Josh,I was where you are. It took me some time to...Josh,<BR/><BR/>I was where you are. It took me some time to be able to pray. Like you, I wasn't mad at God, I just didn't have anything to say to him. Really, I was disappointed in the choice he made for Christy's life. That’s not pretty, it’s just truth. Please know that you are in my prayers daily. I know, without question, that your heart hurts even if it’s not visible to anyone. Thank you for loving my daughter in such a beautiful and selfless way. Try to enjoy the rest of your time in Texas and we look forward to seeing you soon. <BR/><BR/>Praying that I will forever be your<BR/>Momma JJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823534908050326918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496079300185663527.post-5579533030777259442008-11-06T08:15:00.000-05:002008-11-06T08:15:00.000-05:00Josh, it was good to hear a little of where you ar...Josh, it was good to hear a little of where you are at right now. Jon and I check your blog often and pray for you just as much. We will continue to bring you before the Lord as he walks with you through all of the emotions or lack there of. You are loved.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15044774319862952742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496079300185663527.post-78479064326612038282008-11-06T06:09:00.000-05:002008-11-06T06:09:00.000-05:00My father passed away after committing suicide las...My father passed away after committing suicide last July. I somewhat know the numbness you speak of though in a different situation. God is good and He will eventually, lovingly and slowly let you feel the pain. We're praying for you here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com