New here....again

[Lyrical]

Once upon a time a looooooong time ago I was part of one of the iterations of Christian chat. I don't remember how long ago though. This past year has been... a lot.
I lost my husband in August after illness. We thought we would have more time... but we didn't. He was my absolute best friend and I am comforted only in the hope we will see each other again, and that he is not now suffering as he was.
We were married 25yrs.
It's funny having peace but grieving. It's still bad but not as bad as my darkest nights?
I'm a theological grad who is a writer and gamer ... I also have chronic illness in the mix because life should be... fun I guess? I'm an Aussie so my sense of humour is warped. Anyhow um, hi.

 

[Cameron143]

Welcome

 

[Deuteronomy]

Hello @Lyrical, welcome back

I'm sorry hear about the year that you've had, especially the loss of your husband (thankful however that you have been able to find His peace in the midst of all of it).

Praying for you!

God bless you!! (Numbers 6:24-26)

~Deuteronomy (David)

Jeremiah 31:3/Deuteronomy 33:27​

 

[tourist]

Sorry about the loss of your husband. I joined this site in 2014 shortly after my late second wife died at the age of 59. Yes, he is no longer suffering. Sorry about your chronic illness as well. Lot of peeps from Down Under here so you should feel right at home. Glad to have you join us. Welcome to CC.

 

[Tall_Timbers]

Welcome, Lyrical!

 

[Gideon300]

Once upon a time a looooooong time ago I was part of one of the iterations of Christian chat. I don't remember how long ago though. This past year has been... a lot.
I lost my husband in August after illness. We thought we would have more time... but we didn't. He was my absolute best friend and I am comforted only in the hope we will see each other again, and that he is not now suffering as he was.
We were married 25yrs.
It's funny having peace but grieving. It's still bad but not as bad as my darkest nights?
I'm a theological grad who is a writer and gamer ... I also have chronic illness in the mix because life should be... fun I guess? I'm an Aussie so my sense of humour is warped. Anyhow um, hi.

Welcome from an other Aussie. My now wife lost her first husband in 2011. He was my mentor and friend. She called me at work to say that he had gone to sleep and she could not wake him up. She is a retired nurse, so she knew. She did not want to say the "d" word.

When I got to the house, she was offering hot drinks to the ambulance crew and police who attended. She was at peace. She immediately cast the care of her loss on Jesus. Because of her late husband's illness, I was staying with them to help out. Her composure at the time still amazes me.

She spent much time seeking the Lord for her own spiritual growth. Her life had revolved around her husband for a few years. I stayed in the home as she was happy to have me as a brother and friend. Again I could help with things that were too difficult for her.

We were married 3 years ago. We are both in our 70's. Someone we knew only briefly phoned us a few months ago. She was shattered. Her husband of 20 years had passed away. She ended up in in psychiatric care. She remembered meeting my wife a few years before we were married. Something about us (Jesus!) impressed her. We've spent quite a bit of time with her and she is pretty much free now.

One bit of advice has stuck. I suggested that she view her loss as new stage in her life. She is now pretty stable and is going to an encouraging fellowship that we suggested.

Everyone is different and we all react differently to tragedy. However, we can throw ourselves on God's grace, which is ALWAYS sufficient.

 

[TabinRivCA]

Hi Lyrical glad the Lord led you to CC rn, welcome! I think you've got this so keep living your best life now knowing, as you said, we'll be reunited with our loved ones someday. God bless & keep you✝

 

[Magenta]

Welcome!