My dear bloggy sisters .... As much as I like to be a consistent person ... as of late, I have been hitting and missing in the blog arena.
My father's brother, my Uncle Martin, has been placed in hospice in Vero Beach and diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. This is the man that just lost his wife and my cousins who just lost their mother. This is definitely a season of mourning for my father and my family.
I am leaving tomorrow to take my father to the doctor and then to be with his brother. I am glad that when his blue eyes look into mine that he receives comfort and he is allowing me the privilege of walking him through this pain. It's been a long time since I have seen my father openly cry and need me ... and I am so grateful to the power of the Holy Spirit who enabled me to sit with him and let him do just that. Tomorrow he is allowing me to take him to the doctor and to see his brother who is in hospice and his older sister who is in ICU in another hospital. I pray that the Lord will use me and give me courage to speak truth and give comfort.
I will covet your prayers while I'm away. I don't know how long I will be gone. I'm going to stay with my Dad as long as he needs me. May the Lord bless you all. I will miss you!
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29 comments:
May the Lord guide you and be with you and your family, Debra, during this time of sadness. Praying for you. Take care and be safe! ((hugs)) ~Stacey
Debra,
That is so wonderful that you can be with your father during this time. I am sure you are a comfort to him. I will pray for you and your family.
Hugs,
Mimi
Blessings Debra & safe travels & God's grace & mercy go with you!
How appropriate your choice of WORD! Covering you, your father & family with prayers and angels!
Love, Strength & the Power of the Spirit,
Peggy
Oh, my goodness. I'm so sorry for the season that you are in but I know God's grace is all sufficient. I will be praying for your family. May the Comforter surround you with His mighty love.
Debra - your family has seen so much loss the past year. I'm praying for your strength during this time. Praying that the Lord will use your willing heart and touch many lives as you encourage and offer comfort to all those who are hurting in your family.
Blessings and lots of love!
Jill
Debra...I am so sorry for all the sadness that your family is going through right now. Please know that I am praying for you and your family. Be careful!
((HUGS))
Your father is blessed to have you as his daughter. I will pray for you, your father and family during this most difficult time. I too will gone May 24th for what may be to mid July. I will be with mom during her transition time without her husband.
God bless you dear friend. Love you...
My thoughts and prayers travel with you Debra... I pray our Lord gives you and your family the strength you need... sending a big hug across the miles ((Debra))
You are doing a good thing. We'll pray for you and your family. God will bless your sweet servant heart.
My dear friend, I love you. You, and all of your family will be in my prayers.
The Lord go with you sweet sister as you minister to them both. May God surround you and angels be present to comfort and give solace through this very difficult time. The peace of Christ be with you all.
Debra~
There is no doubt that you're going to be immense comfort to your dad and to others during this difficult time. You just have a way with people. I will be praying hard for you all! Big, big hugs!
Oh my sweet friend you know that I will be praying for you and your family.I'm glad that you are able to be there for them.
Love you my friend.
Kim
I am praying for you guys! PLEASE let me know if you need anything at all! I am not far!! Get your mail, check on the "boys"... just ask!
Sending prayers...andrea
I will definitely be praying my friend. I pray that you and your father will have some good bonding time together during this difficult time. Hang in there my sweet friend!
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. May God's grace and strength wrap around you all.
Praying for you sweet Debra
and your father and family.
May the Lord give you strength and guidance.
Blessings to you dear friend, have a safe trip.
So glad you are able to be with your father and his family at this sad time. Praying for you all.
Heavenly Father,
Please order Debra's steps and give her your words and your love to share. Strengthen the family and give them your peace that surpasses all understanding. Let your will be done. In Jesus' name, Amen.
I know you've already left beautiful sister of mine, but I wanted to let you know that I'll be praying exactly what you asked for. I do sincerely pray that the Lord our God put His words in your mouth, so that you may speak a message of hope, reconciliation, peace, love and truth to your family.
Bless you sweet sister,
Sunny
Oh, Debra! I will be praying.
Debra, I am glad you are able to be an encouragement to your Dad, to be Jesus to him during this difficult time. You'll be in my prayers for safety and for God to be with you, guiding your words.
Debra, I will be thinking and praying for you. I know so well the pain you feel seeing the pain your elderly family is facing. It is so difficult so I will pray for peace and strength and I will look forward to hearing from you on how things are going.
Debra,
I pray that God will comfort you and your family during these trying times. I am thankful that your dad is leaning on you in his time of need. Thoughts and prayers coming your way my friend!
{{{hugs}}}
Deb, What a blessing you are to your family. I pray for God's peace and support to all of you through this very hard time. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.
I will miss you too, Debra. I wondered if something was up in your life since you had been a bit quiet on the blog front. Is that another new word? I will be praying that the Lord gives you peace, patience and words of wisdom for your father and relatives during this trying time.
Precious,
Take care of your family and you. We'll be here whenever you can visit with us. We love you and we're praying for you and your family.
Love you.
I love you Debra you sweet, sweet friend. I will miss you and my prayers will fervently be said daily for you, your dad, your dad's brother, your cousins, your entire family. I pray that God uses you mightily during this time and that miraculous healings occur in every direction you turn your head in Jesus precious name. Amen.
Hugs & Blessings to you faithful one,
Alleluiabelle
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