Walking Therein

Would You Pray For Me?

Could you say a little prayer for me? I got a phone call from my Dad yesterday about my Grandfather. I am 39, and though that isn't all that old, it's old enough that if you haven't lost your Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, or your parents, then it is the time that you start realizing it is not far off. I have been thinking about this for some time about my grandparents, because, though longevity runs in both of their families... like living late into the 90's... my Nana lived to be almost 102... I know it isn't too far off.

We have gotten to be pretty close with them over the past 5 years, and as I talked to my Dad, the tears just streamed down my fac, and I could hardly tell the kids and Matt what he had said afterward. I need your prayers because my Grandma told my Dad that, "Dad's failing." He fell andvbroke his hip and went through the therapy and all, but he won't be the same, obviously. These bodies weren't made to last throughout eternity.

6 months ago, Grandpa was sitting on the floor playing fish with my children. He can't do that now. He wants to get them things rom the kitchen, and now he has a walker. He is losing hope, and I know he doesn't have Jesus, The Hope. I don't know how to talk to him about Jesus. Jocelyn sent him a letter last year, and he didn't want to talk about it, really. Grandma and he said they would think about it and talk about it later, but that didn't come.

So, I am writing them a letter of appreciation, because I want them to know how much I love them and that they are such a big part of our lives, even though we see them only every few months if we're lucky. I don't want him to lose Hope.

I called Grandpa immediately after I talked to Dad, with the intention of telling him we were coming today. He said that he would talk to Grandma and we could call back and talk about a good time. He said maybe they would just drive down here... He loves it down here.

I refuse to never see him again. I do not want to lose the last chance. I have been asking the LORD about this for months, praying that He will send someone to them or send me... I know He will equip me if I am the one to tell them. I still would like your prayers.

I want to be obedient and present Jesus and His plan in God's Way, not mine. I do not want to try to sway him or get to his emotions. I want to give him Jesus and Him alone, because that is what we all need, and He is enough.

So, if you feel led to, please lift our whole family up in prayer. Grandma called back after I talked to Grandpa, because they are coming here tomorrow. 2pmEST.

A little background on Grandpa... I think his biggest hold-back is that he fought in WWII. We have been watching the PBS special all week, and I truly think that affected him in a way that it affects everything about him still. Amanda is, right now, finishing hte album she made of all his service photos. He doesn't like to talk about it. Also, Dad said he isn't sure but that Grandpa doesn't read too well, because he had Grandma read him Jocelyn's letter. I don't want that to be a factor in this.

And, if my Grandfather passes away - when he does - I don't think Grandma will be too far behind him. Thanks for your prayers!

-J

blessings! -Jacque

Jacque

10:59 AM, Friday, October 5, 2007 .. Posted by anyachristine

I'm praying for you! I understand your feelings...my grandparents are at that stage as well. It's very hard to see their health deteriorate. I just try to show them Christ through the love I have for them, and I believe the Holy Spirit will speak to their hearts through that love. And I pray that they will be open to receive it. I will pray this for your grandparents as well.
Christy :)

Praying

11:01 AM, Friday, October 5, 2007 .. Posted by andijeane

I will definitely be praying for you, your family, and especially your grandparents, Jacque.

Blessings,
Andrea

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1:17 PM, Friday, October 5, 2007 .. Posted by H0MEFree

Yes- I'll pray. Today.

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5:05 PM, Friday, October 5, 2007 .. Posted by drewsfamilytx

Praying for you and your family, Jacque!

What a blessing though to realize this now... before it's too late and you have regrets for not saying what's on your heart.

Blessings,
Marsha

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4:09 AM, Saturday, October 6, 2007 .. Posted by Vicki

Maybe this will help in some way!
http://prairierosesamongthorns.com/vblog/2007/10/06/hugs-to-you/

I will be praying for you!!

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5:12 PM, Saturday, October 6, 2007 .. Posted by tumbleweeds78

Your post has touched me to the point of tears, I understand the longevity of our families, my grandfather will be 100 in a couple of months and my great aunt(his sister) lived to be 107. As for the not knowing and the obedience of wanting Christ in the lives of your loved ones that alone speaks the volume of your love for them. I will think about you and your family and pray with you in regards to this matter, please know you are not alone!!!

Prayers...

4:05 AM, Sunday, October 7, 2007 .. Posted by illiteratepoet

You have my prayers on this one... I'll add it in there right with the section of praying for my mom. My mom isn't failing, but she has an attitude of expecting to anyday and of not being happy where her life has ended her up, choices she made and all, and she needs the forgiveness that only comes from on high...

She was the woman who first read to me from the real Bible, who argued with my father to let me go to Sunday School because she didn't know how to answer my questions.. she was always confused about what she believed but she believed... I had last seen her when I was 16 and then she showed up while I was pregnant with ds6 (almost 7) and in that interim she had taken a lot of anthropology courses and was excited to have learned that evolution is now taught as fact because she didn't get any of that "real stuff" growing up.. "just God"... and so this weekend as I was watching a DVD we had gotten from Vision Forum on "Lucy" and the supposed evolution of our species I just sat there with tears streaming down my face because I want my mom to be open to this because it would crack her self confidence in her own hopelessness -- but she won't watch it, and keeps sending me books to prove there are explanations for gaps in the fossil records.

Since she keeps waiting to fail, it's hard for me to think she won't... even though she isn't really all that old at all...

So when you talk about sitting there with the tears streaming down your face, wanting to present Jesus and Jesus alone, no charismatic pull on the senses but just the solid stuff, and wanting to see it accepted and see the burdens lifted... oh do I *ever* understand that feeling... the long-winded way of saying, "Yes, I'll pray for you and your family..."