Jun. 26, 2006 - An Unexpected Turn...
I was all set to settle down to some blogging and then WHAM! Life...
Last week, my dbil subcombed to a short battle with throat cancer. He found out in November of last year and died last Monday morning. I never saw a body outside the casket before. He was so peaceful. He died more peacefully than he lived. He was something else, my dbil. He drank and smoked and even did drugs, but when he was not "tight" he was funny and engaging. We argued (rather I did!) and forgave. I loved him without realizing how much till the final viewing, when I realized that my buddy, the one who could rile me up and make me laugh at the same time was gone! But praise the Lord, he was saved! I'll see him again!
When my dbil died, I found myself doing LOTS of running around and errands. So much to do to get a funeral ready. He died Monday, we laid him to rest that Thursday. It was a lovely going home celebration. My precious mother in love beared up really well. She broke down that morning and I sat with her and made her comfortable and then I knew she would be alright! She is a STRONG christian woman!
I had thought the funeral itself would bring peace back home, normalacy. I could sit tight again. NOT. See, I had to spend all Friday doing what I couldnt accomplish throughout the past week. So I cleaned, and dusted and washed clothes and so on, and ran errands paid bills oh, and hit the swapmeat. Then I came back home and did my kitchen.
Sunday was our church 112th anniversary and communion Sunday also. I got sick and had to leave early!
So, now I'll try the blogging consistantly thing again! ROFLOL!
Comments
Jun. 26, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Hi Tracy
I'm so sorry for your loss, but reall blessed to read about your bil's home-going and that he was saved. Hope you are feeling better and are able to get back into the swing of things.
love
Sylvia
(t2chk.org)
Jun. 28, 2006 - Hi Tracy
Posted by WomanofGod
I am a sister in Christ from the FOCUHS and Titus2 groups. I just wanted to say that I am sorry for your lost but glad to know that your dbil was a christian. God bless you and your family.
Veronica
Jun. 28, 2006 - A Busy Life
Posted by authorDonna
It sounds like you have a pretty busy life. I'm sorry about your bil. It's difficult losing someone who has had such a strong influence on you. Here is my prayer.
Dear Father,
Thank you that this brother in law is now with you and no longer suffers pain in this decaying world. Thank you that he chose you before entering eternity. Thank you that you gave him loving family. I lift this family to you now and ask you to wrap them in your loving embrace. Comfort them and help their world to calm down around them. Let them feel your strong presence and peace. In Jesus' name. Amen.
