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Thursday, August 24, 2023

End of August and reinventing life

 


This has definitely been my constant thought the last months... nearly a year... as we faced the progression of  the disease my beloved husband of 49 years has faced for nearly 30 years.

I lost him 4 days short of a his birthday in June, as he peacefully transitioned from life here into the presence of our Lord Jesus, on a Sunday morning, just at the time we would have begun worship in church. 

His worship celebration must have been unimaginably glorious!

Japonica... by contemporary artist Denise Perrin, born 1950

As I contemplate the future I am praying and thinking about what my new life will be. I am so grateful for my daughter, son in law and grandson who moved to the area here 2 years ago to be near us. Between them and the Lord, I would not have coped. My helpers and props were definitely Faith, Family and Friends.

By Judy May

I am planning to get back to blogging, for myself, and because I still have my small business Antiques And Teacups.


The business is both a reminder of something we shared for so many years as well as something I can focus on and be productive rather than sadness. So it is welcome.

I will be posting things I add to the shop first, then perhaps be ready to get back to the type of blog posts I have loved to do in the past, celebrating holidays, research, teacups and enjoying tea with friends!

By poet and author Earlene Grey



 

5 comments:

  1. Ruth, I’m truly touched by your post about your dear husband and companion. So sorry you didn’t make it to a golden anniversary, which would have been a small comfort. I pray our gracious and faithful Heavenly Father fill every bittersweet memory with His boundless mercy and surpassing love. I look forward to being a new follower of your blog!

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  2. I am sorry for your loss. I can relate as I lost my husband 5 years ago and it feels like yesterday. You are blessed to have your family for support. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to reading your blog. I love all things tea! Have a nice day! Judy :)

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  3. Dear Ruth, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. He suffered so long it is also a relief to hear that he no longer does and especially that he lives in perfect health now in the presence of the Lord!

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  4. I am sorry for your earthly loss. Sending prayers. God bless you.

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