Just had a call from my daughter Alice whose husband died suddenly in October. She is grief stricken and wants him back. All I can do is comfort her and lift her up in prayer, and hope the Lord will make His presence known and lead her back. She lost her faith when she went to college - time she returned.
The more you love the harder the pain of losing someone; I still cry for David. May the Lord strengthen and comfort her and bring her through this. She is coming for a visit so I'll see her on Sunday after a 9 month absence. Never expected her to be widowed at such a young age. Sad times.
The first year is very hard - first Christmas, first Easter, first birthday, etc. So many wonderful memories, not just holidays, but they all make you feel the loss more intensely. At this point it's probably still nightmarish for her, hard to wrap her mind around. The two of you being together will help you both heal. You were both very blessed to have had such a wonderful man in your lives for however long he was meant to be here and share his life with you. That bond, that love you shared is still here and he'd want you both to be happy in his remembrance.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for all the blessings and grace You've poured out over us, for the wonderful people You've blessed us with in our lives, for the abundance of love and laughter shared between ourselves and our loved ones. Lord, please comfort our friend undine53 and her daughter Alice as they grieve the loss of their beloved son-in-law and husband David and let them feel the peace in their hearts that only You can provide. As mother and daughter reunite this weekend let them remember David with joy and with gratitude to You for all the beautiful love they were blessed by You to share with him. Help Alice find her way back to You, Lord, even as she longs for relief from her anguish. Father, please heal these good people as You continue to protect them and bless them. We ask this of You, Lord, in Jesus' name. Amen. 🙏✝️
Thank you so much <3