I was writing as these were being posted. I'm so sorry.
Robin... My heart is with you. I do not have enough words to offer, to comfort you as I wish.
I find myself looking upward and asking "why?", when I know I should not be doing such a thing...I should show more faith. I can not help it. I'm sure many of you have done the same.
My heart is filled with unanswered questions, but my tongue refuses to utter the words. But here...in the silence of this forum/medium, I will write them. "64 is much too young. A wife still needs him. A family still needs him. Please, God. Show this wonderful friend and her family your gracious healing nature. The miracles which you alone, are able to make happen. Bless them with your presence, and gift them with your almighty power. I ask this of you, please, my Lord. Amen." I will keep you and your DF & family in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry, I only wish I could do more.
05ChristmasSurprise~So sorry to read your post, and the sad news contained in the words.
The tragedy of your DH's associate is incomprehensible. I can not even fathom having to deal with something of this magnitude, as most of us simply can't. A friend of ours lost their daughter last Friday. She has MS, and was ill with what they thought was a "FLU." Apparently, she was not feeling well. They brought her to her Ped's office, where she was given two injections (antibiotics, etc.). Within moments, she "crashed" and coded. Her DF was the one administering CPR when the medics arrived. She was DOA at the hospital. She was "8" years young.
Another FAITH-TESTER, indeed. I just can not find the answers to satisfy/justify these events. As a Catholic, I rely heavily upon my faith in times of need/crisis. It has always proved to be a wonderful source of release, and comfort. Yet, more and more, life's turns have me questioning where I should be accepting.
My heart goes out to these families...and their unimaginable losses.
I will keep you in my prayers, and also light a candle for your family and all the others in my intentions. I pray your DH has a secure future, and things are not as grim/dark as they currently seem. Every new day, is another chance to turn it all around. Hopefully...things will start brightening...and taking a more positive turn in the near future.
*You can always use some nice "white-out" on the price, (Carefully obscuring it) as it has no bearing on the validity of the pass. I too...frown on this method of print, and even questioned WHY it's reflected on the ticket, if it's ALSO in the system? No one was able to offer a definitive answer.
Mouseteacher~
I often think of your DM, and the young age at which she passed (we have discussed such in the past). We are blessed to have one another on this thread, and the support and treasured friendship we have all nurtured.
You are a constant source of inspiration, and hope. You always have a kind word, and an optimistic outlook.
Everyone on here has always taken the time to offer insight and HOPE to one another, irregardless of the circumstance. We are much more than mere contributors to an online forum. We are a true "band of sisters" (and brothers), drawn together by circumstance and mere chance, and held together by conviction and love.
While I have the chance, and hopefully have God's ear....I wish to pray for a united America. One in which we all work together, for the sake of one another's future. To provide a better world for our children, and the planet. Peace.
TTFN...DF99