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re: Prayers needed….any words of encouragement or advice.
Posted on 6/12/22 at 9:29 pm to Tyga Woods
Posted on 6/12/22 at 9:29 pm to Tyga Woods
Sorry for your loss too tyga
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Posted on 6/12/22 at 9:31 pm to Hoova1202004
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I have 2 precious baby girls that need a mother to help them with things in life that only a mother can.
Very sorry for your loss, but don’t sell yourself short brother. I hope this bewildering time of grief results in a bond between you and your girls that is the envy of parents- single or joined- everywhere.
Posted on 6/12/22 at 9:31 pm to Hoova1202004
Certainly thoughts and prayers. I'm old enough to have been around a lot of death with family members but can not even imagine the sudden death of my life mate. Try to stay strong for the children.
Posted on 6/12/22 at 9:32 pm to skidry
I find a little comfort in knowing that someone as gone through what I am just starting to go through. You know what I am feeling because you have felt the same. If you don’t mind I would very much like to communicate with you. People say things to try to make you feel better. But they really have no idea how this feels. I wouldn’t wish this feeling on my worst enemy.
Posted on 6/12/22 at 9:32 pm to S
Thanks bro
Posted on 6/12/22 at 9:33 pm to Hoova1202004
Prayers for you and the children.
Posted on 6/12/22 at 9:39 pm to Hoova1202004
May God bless you and your children
Posted on 6/12/22 at 9:40 pm to Hoova1202004
Jump in here tomorrow and I’ll put my email back up again.
I hope you are able to get some sleep. Will include you in my prayers tonight.
I hope you are able to get some sleep. Will include you in my prayers tonight.
This post was edited on 6/12/22 at 10:01 pm
Posted on 6/12/22 at 9:47 pm to skidry
quote:Thanks for your words here, I’m truly sorry for your loss.
I was there 8 years ago.
My kids were 12, 10, and 4
It’s difficult to say the least. There are no words for the grief coming in the next weeks/months.
My advice to you now is to take it head on. Try not to replace it or dull it. Let you kids see you grieve and help them grieve also. In my opinion, the more everyone accepts what’s happened, feels it, the better off they will be in the long run.
My sincere condolences. If you would like to communicate more directly just let me know.
You are very considerate to reach out to the OP. This is evidence that your kids have a great dad.
Thanks again.
Posted on 6/12/22 at 9:48 pm to Hoova1202004
You and your kids will be in my prayers. It’s always better to reach out than not.
Posted on 6/12/22 at 10:00 pm to Hoova1202004
No words…so sorry man.
Posted on 6/12/22 at 10:09 pm to Hoova1202004
Wow….
Reading this was surreal. I’m 42, have three kids, and my wife and I will celebrate 20 years June 22nd, God willing. I cannot imagine and there are simply no words to offer that would be in any way adequate.
Prayers for you and your kids. One day at a time and when you need to just let it out, let it out. Talk to people. Whatever you do, don’t try to bottle it up. I don’t know if it’s the best advice or not, but as soon as you feel up to it, take those kids on that vacation. Be honest about what’s happened with them, but do the things you’d have all done together and let it bond you. Be sad, be happy, be whatever you need to be. Just do it together.
Godspeed, brother.
Reading this was surreal. I’m 42, have three kids, and my wife and I will celebrate 20 years June 22nd, God willing. I cannot imagine and there are simply no words to offer that would be in any way adequate.
Prayers for you and your kids. One day at a time and when you need to just let it out, let it out. Talk to people. Whatever you do, don’t try to bottle it up. I don’t know if it’s the best advice or not, but as soon as you feel up to it, take those kids on that vacation. Be honest about what’s happened with them, but do the things you’d have all done together and let it bond you. Be sad, be happy, be whatever you need to be. Just do it together.
Godspeed, brother.
Posted on 6/12/22 at 10:21 pm to Hoova1202004
First, my deepest condolences. I have no idea how you must be feeling but I will definitely pray for you and your children.
God didn’t “take away” your wife. Yes it’s His world and we are His creation, but He doesn’t actively decide “hey, I’m going to take a life”, there’s more to it somehow. Exactly how, none of us know and won’t know until we meet Him in eternity.
What he does do is love you and you children and your wife. He wants to comfort you in this time. He loves you enough to have suffered incredibly for the forgiveness of your sins and to be able to spend eternity with you. Take a moment and look at Christ crucified, that is love. I would encourage you to join your suffering in this time to His and lay it at the foot of the cross.
Know that better days are ahead of you. Peace.
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why would God take my wife and take my innocent children’s mother away?
God didn’t “take away” your wife. Yes it’s His world and we are His creation, but He doesn’t actively decide “hey, I’m going to take a life”, there’s more to it somehow. Exactly how, none of us know and won’t know until we meet Him in eternity.
What he does do is love you and you children and your wife. He wants to comfort you in this time. He loves you enough to have suffered incredibly for the forgiveness of your sins and to be able to spend eternity with you. Take a moment and look at Christ crucified, that is love. I would encourage you to join your suffering in this time to His and lay it at the foot of the cross.
Know that better days are ahead of you. Peace.
Posted on 6/12/22 at 10:21 pm to Hoova1202004
Prayers for you and your family. Heartbreaking. I’m very sorry for your loss.
Posted on 6/12/22 at 10:30 pm to Hoova1202004
God, please be with this man and his family. Hold his wife in your bosom. Watch over them, protect them, guide them, grieve with them and help them live good, faithful lives that reconnect them again with their mother in heaven.
I can’t imagine what you’re going through. Hold those kids close and draw closer to God in your grief. Talk to Him and tell him what you think, your grief, anger, disappointment, and fear. Gods mother, Mary, experienced all these things as she had to watch her child leave her while hanging on a cross. Ask for her help to pray for you, to pray for your children’s motherly needs and to help you all in this time of need.
May God bless you and keep you.
I can’t imagine what you’re going through. Hold those kids close and draw closer to God in your grief. Talk to Him and tell him what you think, your grief, anger, disappointment, and fear. Gods mother, Mary, experienced all these things as she had to watch her child leave her while hanging on a cross. Ask for her help to pray for you, to pray for your children’s motherly needs and to help you all in this time of need.
May God bless you and keep you.
Posted on 6/12/22 at 10:32 pm to Hoova1202004
I think it’s important to remember that any time you have in this life is a direct gift from God. Your wife passed away the EXACT moment that God intended her to before the foundation of the Earth were laid. In such times, I think it is of the utmosts importance to remember that THIS life is just a split second in eternity. Think on where your wife will be eternally, not just in this brief moment in time. You are not being punished, nor are your children because you get by in this life, the real living occurs in the next and life’s disappointment will fade into a life made whole by God.
My greatest fear would be losing a child and if it happened, I think this is what I would have to constantly remind myself. Sincere condolences to you and your family.
My greatest fear would be losing a child and if it happened, I think this is what I would have to constantly remind myself. Sincere condolences to you and your family.
Posted on 6/12/22 at 10:58 pm to Hoova1202004
I can't fathom such a loss, but your perseverance will be a mile marker for your young children. Be stong for them, but take the time to grieve yourself buddy.
Posted on 6/12/22 at 11:09 pm to Hoova1202004
Sorry for your loss brother
Posted on 6/12/22 at 11:12 pm to TheDeathValley
Praying that god brings you strength and grace during this time.
Posted on 6/12/22 at 11:23 pm to Hoova1202004
As a husband of 26 years and father of two teen boys, I can't imagine what you're going through from this side.
But, this same thing happened to me when I was a boy. My mom died just before I turned 6. I had a younger sister and two older sisters who were 16 and 12 at the time. My Mom had taken care of most things for my Dad back then and he was not wired to run things like that. Thankfully his mom was able and willing to move in with us and she raised my younger sister and I and did what she could for the older girls. It was the greatest thing that could have happened, under the circumstances.
I'm telling you this thinking about my Dad. Even though he was in over his head he persevered. He had so many terrible heartaches and his life was thrown sideways by so many things outside of his control, and yet he always took care of us. Unfortunately he died 20 years ago just before my oldest son was born, so he never got to see me as a father, but I think of him everyday and the struggles he went though and the lessons I learned from him.
Your kids will need you now more than you can understand, and the way you handle things WILL leave a mark on their heart for the rest of their lives. As difficult as things are and may become, never forget that. I think most people have that kind of strength inside themselves if they look deep enough. I hope you find it and remain that rock your kids will need.
I am truly sorry for your loss and wish you and your family all of the best and good luck to you.
But, this same thing happened to me when I was a boy. My mom died just before I turned 6. I had a younger sister and two older sisters who were 16 and 12 at the time. My Mom had taken care of most things for my Dad back then and he was not wired to run things like that. Thankfully his mom was able and willing to move in with us and she raised my younger sister and I and did what she could for the older girls. It was the greatest thing that could have happened, under the circumstances.
I'm telling you this thinking about my Dad. Even though he was in over his head he persevered. He had so many terrible heartaches and his life was thrown sideways by so many things outside of his control, and yet he always took care of us. Unfortunately he died 20 years ago just before my oldest son was born, so he never got to see me as a father, but I think of him everyday and the struggles he went though and the lessons I learned from him.
Your kids will need you now more than you can understand, and the way you handle things WILL leave a mark on their heart for the rest of their lives. As difficult as things are and may become, never forget that. I think most people have that kind of strength inside themselves if they look deep enough. I hope you find it and remain that rock your kids will need.
I am truly sorry for your loss and wish you and your family all of the best and good luck to you.
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