~ Children In Heaven ~ 2 Cor 1:3-4

[jayna]

Please, please, don't give up hope. The time is sooo close, I can fill it it my heart! Soon Jesus, and our children will be standing, with open arms to welcome us home! Yes, we are almost home!

I do hope you are right!!

[jayna]

Sisters, once we get to heaven we will understand everything. Our hearts will no longer ache for our beautiful children. The letter above, A SPECK AND THEN, was given to me from a dear friend when Mikel went home Dec 16th. I was cleaning out a closet today and came across this letter in a special box of letters and notes from many close friends of ours and Mikel's that we recieved after his passing. Ya know , I guess I too needed to be reminded of this. And I knew my sweet sister's needed to be reminded too. This letter certainly doesn't belong in the closet anymore. In fact many of these beautiful letters need to come out of hiding.

I was so blessed to have this handsome, compassionate, loving beautiful child be my son, a gift from God for the years I did. And as I write this now, I have trouble typing cause the tears keep coming. I sooo understand how my sisters feel. But these tears are also tears of joy. MY son, is with Jesus! Wow! Right where we long to be. In the arms of our Lord and our Maker. Just like the letter says, GOD opened the gates and embrace one of his own! Wow, God loves us soooo much! Hold on to God and ask him to hold on to you, he will definetly get us through. That is a promise fom HIM.

I Love you all,
Kelly

Beautiful and thank you!!

[jayna]

Thank you for your concern. My Patrick was only 17 years old. It still seems somewhat unreal to me. I so hate having to put on the "game face" . This is the most difficult thing I have ever had to deal with. Praying for you too.

Saved

I'm so sorry about your Patrick, but glad you found us. Hold on to Jesus.

[Forgiven Sinner]

Just think, We have all found each other here to help us cope. Our sons and daughters have also found each other in Heaven and I'm sure are very pleased knowing their moms are taking care of each other here on earth until the great reunion. We really are one big family! Welcome Saved, we are here to help ease the pain. "Hugs".

[jayna]

Just think, We have all found each other here to help us cope. Our sons and daughters have also found each other in Heaven and I'm sure are very pleased knowing their moms are taking care of each other here on earth until the great reunion. We really are one big family! Welcome Saved, we are here to help ease the pain. "Hugs".

I love that!!!

[Forgiven Sinner]

How ya doing this evening sweet Jayna? Ya know, you really have more strength through God than you may realize. And you have been an inspiration to me here. Just a note to say, luv ya, and we are 1 day closer. "Hugs" Remember, cry whenever and where ever you want cause soon you wont need those tears.

[jayna]

How ya doing this evening sweet Jayna? Ya know, you really have more strength through God than you may realize. And you have been an inspiration to me here. Just a note to say, luv ya, and we are 1 day closer. "Hugs" Remember, cry whenever and where ever you want cause soon you wont need those tears.

Hi Kelly,
I'm doing better. God has answered a couple of small prayers for me and I feel He's with me and my feeble little self!!!! Always needing something!!!
Can't do anything on my own (well right anyway!!) Thats me!!

I just read your prayer request and am praying for your children. I've been there too!!! We have sooooo much in common!!!
Its been said that there are worse things than death if your a christian and thats one of them.

I can't wait till He gathers all of us together and brings us home. Us and our families. I'll be sooooo glad when I won't need those tears anymore!!!

You have been a blessing to me the last couple of days. Please take care and know I won't forget to keep you in my prayers.
And I know I'm speaking for Lisa (faith&hope) but I know she will too. She's been there too!!!

Where ya at Lisa?!!!

[Forgiven Sinner]

Goodnight special friend, thank you for being there. It is amazing how God puts people together. Someday to come face to face with Jesus! We can only amagine it. But not for long. "Hugs". God is in control, with his perfect timing, and we will understand soon enough. We will always be needing something until we are living for enternity in paradise with Jesus.

God bless you,
Kelly

[heart4thelost]

I have been asked many times how many children i have. I always reply three. Then my family members say, no you don't you only have two. I have two boys and one girl who is with the Lord. They just don't see how much this hurts me when they do this. As far as i'm concerned she is still alive, just not in this world. Jesus comes back soon.

[Faith&Hope]

ForgivenSinner that was beautiful Thank you. It reminded me of this poem.

Gone From My Sight
by Henry Van Dyke

I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side,
spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts
for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength.
I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck
of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.

Then, someone at my side says, "There, she is gone"

Gone where?

Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast,
hull and spar as she was when she left my side.
And, she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port.

Her diminished size is in me -- not in her.
And, just at the moment when someone says, "There, she is gone,"
there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices
ready to take up the glad shout, "Here she comes!"

[Faith&Hope]

I'm here Jayna,
I was so happy to see all these new posts here. Hi everyone. Thank you for your prayers.

I'm doing better. I read the two chapters from Don Pipers 90 Minutes In Heaven where he describes his experience in Heaven. WOW!!!! If your ever having a difficult day, a day when the wave is cresting, ready to crash upon you, read those chapters. I fell into the most peaceful sleep that night. I keep that book on my nightstand. That book and my Bible are right next to my bed.

The first snowfall came yesterday. That was emotional. The amazing thing is, the scripture for the day in my devotion calander read this:

For the rain and snow come down from heaven,
And do not return there without watering the earth...
So shall My word be which goes forth from my mouth;
It shall not return to me empty,
Without accomplishing what I desire.
Isaiah 55:10-11



Isn't that amazing!!

You are all in my thoughts and prayers everynight.
Please continue posting here. We need eachother.

[Faith&Hope]

I have been asked many times how many children i have. I always reply three. Then my family members say, no you don't you only have two. I have two boys and one girl who is with the Lord. They just don't see how much this hurts me when they do this. As far as i'm concerned she is still alive, just not in this world. Jesus comes back soon.

I always reply three too heart4thelost.
That is hurtful when someone says no you have two children. Then proceed to explain it to everyone. That's not their place IMO.
NO. I have three children. I will always have three children.
One child may not be here but they are more alive than any of us.

I let the Holy Spirit guide my answer. It depends on the situation.
Unless it's a special circumstance, I will "explain" it does give me a chance to witness how God's Grace is getting me through. That I can share with them my Hope in Christ. Because of HIM. I WILL see my child again. Then proceed to share Salvation with the person.

[Faith&Hope]

I understand my sisters too! It is so hard to come here but I want to reach out....I can't wait to go home! I miss my sweet Erica more than anything.

I've learned that anything is bearable. I got through the toughest year of my life! I've learned that if I do anything and I do it for His glory then I can do it. I do so much more for others now than in any other time in my life. It is healing. I ask nothing for myself except if it is time...then I am ready. But if I pour myself into serving others life is bearable. God is always here for us and He understands. On that wonderful day when we stand before Him we will understand. I live with an eternal perspective and I try to pass that hope on to others as best as possible!

God Bless All of you. Our reunions will be like No other...



Annie

Amen. I feel the same way. It's healing for me, to help others.
I feel God has called me to reach out to other parents who have lost children. Many tragedys in this small area recently. Many!!
Some have absolutely NO hope. I canno't imagine going through this without my Faith and my Hope in Jesus. God comforts us so we may comfort others.
This board is an example of that. Our reunions WILL be like no other. AMEN!!!!! You will see Erica again!!!! 4 EVER & EVER!!!

I too find I just want to serve. In anyway God calls me too. Helping others has been on my heart. I have a compassion for people like I have never had.
I have that same "Eternal Perspective" many of you have spoken about.

Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust cannot destroy. For where your treasure is your heart will also be.

Material things mean nothing. Things that seemed so important no longer seem important at all. We are not from this world. We are traveling through. Our citizenship is in Heaven. We are still here for a purpose. A purpose under Heaven.

I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has callled you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. Ephesians 1:18-19

Faith&Hope

[Faith&Hope]

OH, Faith and Hope, I too am having a hard time. I so understand your feelings about joy in your heart but no happiness. This holdiday season will be the first one without my Patrick. He died in August and I try to be a witness in public but behind closed doors with the Lord I am crying all the time. I am functioning at work but when I get home I am exhausted and don't want to do anything. I went to a work-related function last night to support my husband in meeting his new boss. It took all of my energy to have my "game face" on if you know what I mean. Many of the people there we had not seen since Patrick died. Some people talked to us about it and expressed their condolences but others did not. I know that many people don't know what to say but I told some of them that we don't need people to remind us that he died by mentioning him, we have reminders everyday when we look down the hallway and he is not in his bedroom. I dread going to the grocery store because my son liked to eat also. LOL I hate seeing Christmas commercials already and decorations in the stores. It will not be a Happy Holidays for us.
I know his is with the Lord and my husband and I have a deep abiding peace that passes understanding about that and seeing him again someday, but the pain of separation is unbearable at times. So I will pray for you to be able to lean on Him who understands and would you pray for me? Thank you to all on this board also. ONly you understand what I am going through.

Saved

I thought I was the only one who DREADS grocery shopping. I literally hate it. I lost my joy for cooking as well. Mario loved food. No leftovers when he came over. Now It's hard for me to cook because it reminds me of him. Hubs isn't too pleased but oh well.. I do what I can do right? Everything I made, Mario loved. He would call me from work. What ya cookin mamma? That's what he called me. I'll be over after work. Walks in. MMM smells good. LOL.
The separation is the hardest part. One day we will NEVER be seperated from our children ever again. Thank you, Jesus!
Thanksgiving is going to be real tough. Not even sure what I'm doing yet. Then again I think ,what must Thansgiving Dinner be like at the banquet table in Heaven with Jesus. WoW!!!!

[heart4thelost]

Good morning Faith&Hope. I was wondering if anyone else here is looking forward to the holidays. They are coming upon us and i'm not really looking forward to all the preparations and everything. These last couple of years have been rough. I have mentioned i have a daughter with the Lord. She was born premature. A year ago my husband died from a brain tumor. My oldest son is 21 and coping well. But it is much harder for my 8 year old son. He tells me how much he misses his daddy, and i try to hold back the tears till he leaves the room. He looks so much like his father. This year my father died. He had a heart attack,fell and broke his neck.I had to stand in the hospital room while the doctors took him off life support because they were not picking up any brain activity. So, it has been really hard to cope with things lately. Sorry for going on like this. I don't really want to do anything for the holidays, but have to for my sons. Don't want my family over, but i guess they will show up. Just wanted to know how everyone else was fealing about the holidays.

[Faith&Hope]

Good morning Faith&Hope. I was wondering if anyone else here is looking forward to the holidays. They are coming upon us and i'm not really looking forward to all the preparations and everything. These last couple of years have been rough. I have mentioned i have a daughter with the Lord. She was born premature. A year ago my husband died from a brain tumor. My oldest son is 21 and coping well. But it is much harder for my 8 year old son. He tells me how much he misses his daddy, and i try to hold back the tears till he leaves the room. He looks so much like his father. This year my father died. He had a heart attack,fell and broke his neck.I had to stand in the hospital room while the doctors took him off life support because they were not picking up any brain activity. So, it has been really hard to cope with things lately. Sorry for going on like this. I don't really want to do anything for the holidays, but have to for my sons. Don't want my family over, but i guess they will show up. Just wanted to know how everyone else was fealing about the holidays.

Praying for you. I'm so sorry, you have to go through all this.
He will wipe away every tear! Soon, Lord, Soon.
I think the Holidays are tough on anyone who has lost someone. Especially a child. I lost my mom Dec 24, my grandma Dec 25, My son Dec, 22.
Yes, Holidays are hard for this family. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I'm so, so sorry for your many, precious losses.

[jayna]

I have been asked many times how many children i have. I always reply three. Then my family members say, no you don't you only have two. I have two boys and one girl who is with the Lord. They just don't see how much this hurts me when they do this. As far as i'm concerned she is still alive, just not in this world. Jesus comes back soon.

Thats what I say. That would hurt for someone not to agree on that.... but thank the Lord it is a true statement.
I pray He comes to get us soon also.

[jayna]

I'm here Jayna,
I was so happy to see all these new posts here. Hi everyone. Thank you for your prayers.

I'm doing better. I read the two chapters from Don Pipers 90 Minutes In Heaven where he describes his experience in Heaven. WOW!!!! If your ever having a difficult day, a day when the wave is cresting, ready to crash upon you, read those chapters. I fell into the most peaceful sleep that night. I keep that book on my nightstand. That book and my Bible are right next to my bed.

The first snowfall came yesterday. That was emotional. The amazing thing is, the scripture for the day in my devotion calander read this:

For the rain and snow come down from heaven,
And do not return there without watering the earth...
So shall My word be which goes forth from my mouth;
It shall not return to me empty,
Without accomplishing what I desire.
Isaiah 55:10-11



Isn't that amazing!!

You are all in my thoughts and prayers everynight.
Please continue posting here. We need eachother.

It makes me happy to see this place busy too, I don't want us to lose contact.... it helps so much to know I'm not alone.
I love that book too, but mine is with my sister in So. La.

I know the snow brings back memories for you. But oh, what a perfect verse God gave you. Love it when that happens!!! Love the poem you posted too!!

[jayna]

I always dread the holidays, but we have to do them for the rest of the family.
I always put Jason something under the tree... for the cemetary . I'm going to get a garden flag this year, the one out there is in bad shape.
And I've got to get a helium tank and balloons so we can put messages in them and send them to heaven. I've got to include Jason somehow.

Sure wish we could spend Christmas in heaven this year. I'm ready to go.

So glad to see everyone here.

[heart4thelost]

Hi everyone. Just got in from church. The service was great. It helps me a lot when i go, so i try not to miss a service. The baloons are a great idea. everyone is fine tonight, and to all.