Monday, November 24, 2008

Loss......

No words seem appropriate right now, other than to say, my dear sweet grandpa just went to heaven to be with Jesus late last night!! My heart hurts right now. I wish I could understand, but I don't. But, he is at peace and that is worth rejoicing over! I long for all your continued prayers as my family deals with their sadness over the holidays. Much grace and peace to all!!

11 comments:

Jamie said...

I wish I could be there to give you a hug but you know we're praying for you all.

Grandpa is having a great time, I bet!! :)

Matthew Campbell said...

You're gonna be 'caught up together with him in the air!!!!'

I will pray for Jesus to give you peace in believing. :)

Matthew Campbell said...

And it isn't faithless to cry or be hurt. Death still hurts and we miss the people who left us.

Joel B. said...

Hurting with you in your hurt, and rejoicing with you in your rejoicing that your Grandpa is in perfect peace. Continuing to pray for you and your family.

jul said...

Sorry to hear about your grandfather. May God comfort you in his presence and give you all the hugs your friends wish we could be there to give you.

Chris Welch - 07000INTUNE said...

Grandparents are an amazing idea! And when it works well as it seems to in your case.....what a lovely relationship to have. And those times you have had will be with you forever. It's just hard as it hits home that you will never have any more of them with the one who has moved on....til glory ofcourse.
It's such a weird time...because none of us can say much either....just kind of feel included that you shared it. Lots of love to all who loved him dearly.

Ursula Kuba said...

Lydia...

My heart is with you. Much much love to you my friend! I wish too...I was there to give you a hug! And to just sit and listen and pray and love you...

May you be washed in His grace over and over and over and showered in His love at this time.

...as an aside...and this may not help...but from personal experience...I can tell you, having been there...heaven is such an amazing place.

Lots of love to you...
Ursh

Bino M. said...

Lydia-Sorry to hear about your Grand Father... My prayers for you and your family.
Peace to you...

Sheila said...

Dear, sweet Lydia Joy ~

There is a lump in your throat that won't go away, huh? ((((((Lydia)))))) I'm so sorry, dear one. I'll pray for you tonight, okay?

Oh, may the Lord comfort you in the days to come!

(I remember losing my grandfather in 2002. The sadness made me feel like I couldn't catch my breath at times.)

Take a deep breath...and another. And (sorry to mother you, but...) please try to rest well. You'll need more rest than you imagine right now.

silent wings said...

Lydia,
So sorry for your loss. I pray that you feel the nearness of the Father as you process things right now. His grace and peace will carry you and your family through.
((hugs))
Cirra

Aida said...

Lydia, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You're very fortunate to have had the relationship with your grandpa that you did but I know there's now a void in your life.

I'm praying for you and your family that you'll receive the comfort of the Holy Spirit.