I heard back from Brother Dan yesterday. He thought the book was touching and had a few suggestions. I will be working on those to make it easier to read. I sincerely appreciate his time and thoughts. God is providing for our daily needs right now. I appreciate the time He's giving me to work and finish this book before opening the door to the right publisher. He knows what this book needs and when it needs it more than me. I'm simply waiting on Him for direction and letting everything fall into place.
As for me, I'm doing better than I deserve (as stated by Dave Ramsey). I still have moments of sadness and grief and am sure I will for quite some time. September 11 will mark her six month heaven-day. Even through my grief, though, I am still at peace. God still comforts me. He still protects me. He still stands strong for me when I lean on Him and cry out to Him. I still love Him more and more with each day.
We water her tree at the cemetery several times a week and every time I realize how much I miss her, but the pain of missing her has gotten less. The interesting thing is that I've met others at the cemetery and am able to listen to their stories and grieve with them over their loss. There's a connection with each of the people who have relatives buried there. We met a gentleman about a month ago who buried his 22 year old son. He said it was harder on him to bury his son than his wife. As I've heard many times, no parent should have to bury their own child. But, life doesn't always work out the way we intend it. God has plans for us and as Romans 8:28 says, all things work for the good of those who believe. I still firmly believe that. God has given me opportunities to witness to others. I'm taking the opportunities when they are presented and gifting others with the hope of God's grace in my life and theirs as well.
God is great...never forget that - no matter what sorrow you may be experiencing.
As for me, I'm doing better than I deserve (as stated by Dave Ramsey). I still have moments of sadness and grief and am sure I will for quite some time. September 11 will mark her six month heaven-day. Even through my grief, though, I am still at peace. God still comforts me. He still protects me. He still stands strong for me when I lean on Him and cry out to Him. I still love Him more and more with each day.
We water her tree at the cemetery several times a week and every time I realize how much I miss her, but the pain of missing her has gotten less. The interesting thing is that I've met others at the cemetery and am able to listen to their stories and grieve with them over their loss. There's a connection with each of the people who have relatives buried there. We met a gentleman about a month ago who buried his 22 year old son. He said it was harder on him to bury his son than his wife. As I've heard many times, no parent should have to bury their own child. But, life doesn't always work out the way we intend it. God has plans for us and as Romans 8:28 says, all things work for the good of those who believe. I still firmly believe that. God has given me opportunities to witness to others. I'm taking the opportunities when they are presented and gifting others with the hope of God's grace in my life and theirs as well.
God is great...never forget that - no matter what sorrow you may be experiencing.