What's Been Happening!
Saturday, May 20, 2006
I am going to let you all know what has been happening in my life the last few days.
Tomorrow is Gary's funeral, I am not looking forward to it. I am still in denial. I just can't get his laughter out of my head. He always had a smile and would question people in a way that you couldn't help but smile. When he was taking a police report, he would be writing down what the person said, then look them in the eye and say something like, "now are you telling me the truth, because I don't think that is what really happened." He would have them telling him their life story before it was over with. He had this way of making you feel at ease like you could talk to him about anything. I am so not looking forward to the funeral.
Wednesday, my mother was having a hard time breathing, the home health nurse came out and they decided she could be having a heart attack, so the ambulance comes and takes her to the hospital. After about five hours, they decide it was a panic attack and she could go home. She was so impatient, wanted to leave right then, however they had several emergencies they had to attend to, so they couldn't get her paperwork done to release her as quickly as they would like. Have you ever wanted to spank your parent? lol. just kidding, really!!
In two weeks, Joseph and Kyle will be moving out. They are moving into a four bedroom home with two of their Christian friends who go to college. I am excited for the both of them, this is an opportunity for them to have accountability from some of their peers who are attending college and are really living the Christian life.
In a few months, we will have Felipe, (Philip) living with us. We explained to him Joseph and Kyle are not going to be there and he told me he wasn't coming to live with us because they were there, but because he didn't want to go home.
He used to sell drugs for his dad and now his little brother and Dad are doing worse than ever, his mom is in county for a year. He said his father doesn't believe he wants to change, but he is tired and doesn't want a life of fighting, drugs and anger, he wants to go to college and he wants to be with a family who is living for Christ.
Felipe told me he at first felt he should go home and try to help his family, but he realizes he has to first help himself and if he goes home, he can't change them, only by showing them there is a better way, and praying for them can he even hope to help them. It sounds like God is giving him wisdom in this situation. I am still concerned with it being close to the holidays when he is released, that he will miss his family terribly.
Besides all that, everything is good. Thanks for all of your prayers, you are a blessing to me!!
Tomorrow is Gary's funeral, I am not looking forward to it. I am still in denial. I just can't get his laughter out of my head. He always had a smile and would question people in a way that you couldn't help but smile. When he was taking a police report, he would be writing down what the person said, then look them in the eye and say something like, "now are you telling me the truth, because I don't think that is what really happened." He would have them telling him their life story before it was over with. He had this way of making you feel at ease like you could talk to him about anything. I am so not looking forward to the funeral.
Wednesday, my mother was having a hard time breathing, the home health nurse came out and they decided she could be having a heart attack, so the ambulance comes and takes her to the hospital. After about five hours, they decide it was a panic attack and she could go home. She was so impatient, wanted to leave right then, however they had several emergencies they had to attend to, so they couldn't get her paperwork done to release her as quickly as they would like. Have you ever wanted to spank your parent? lol. just kidding, really!!
In two weeks, Joseph and Kyle will be moving out. They are moving into a four bedroom home with two of their Christian friends who go to college. I am excited for the both of them, this is an opportunity for them to have accountability from some of their peers who are attending college and are really living the Christian life.
In a few months, we will have Felipe, (Philip) living with us. We explained to him Joseph and Kyle are not going to be there and he told me he wasn't coming to live with us because they were there, but because he didn't want to go home.
He used to sell drugs for his dad and now his little brother and Dad are doing worse than ever, his mom is in county for a year. He said his father doesn't believe he wants to change, but he is tired and doesn't want a life of fighting, drugs and anger, he wants to go to college and he wants to be with a family who is living for Christ.
Felipe told me he at first felt he should go home and try to help his family, but he realizes he has to first help himself and if he goes home, he can't change them, only by showing them there is a better way, and praying for them can he even hope to help them. It sounds like God is giving him wisdom in this situation. I am still concerned with it being close to the holidays when he is released, that he will miss his family terribly.
Besides all that, everything is good. Thanks for all of your prayers, you are a blessing to me!!
posted by Live, Love, Laugh | 12:23 AM
22 Comments:
Sounds like your life is full!
Can I ask, if Gary knew the Lord?
will be thinking about you and his family!
hope your mom is doing better,
will put Felipe in my prayers
God bless
You really have a lot of heavy stuff to carry. Don't forget to pamper yourself a bit; you deserve it.
Such a full plate, but from what I can perceive about you, you are able to carry it with the help of the Lord. I totally get where your coming from with your mother. Mine had a heart attack a year ago, decided she didn't want to stay in the hospital after surgery, pulled her IV's out and left! You pray for me, and I'll pray for you!! God bless you!
Jel,
Yes Gary knew Christ, he was very involved in his church teaching Sunday School also, I am thankful he did.
John,
I am going to do just that the last two weeks in June, I am going on vacation and just rest and have fun!
BG
Are you sure we don't have the same mother, that sounds exactly like mine. I will pray for you for sure. thanks for praying for me.
What do you mean, "beside all of that". Isn't that enough. Goodness you have a lot going on right now.
Hope you mom gets better. Sometimes parents do act like children.
I hope the two boys do well on their own. It's always scarry letting them out the door for the first time. All three of mine are gone now and it gets pretty quiet around here. Then my grandkids come for a visit and it's noisey again.
Felipe sounds like he wants to make a change for the good. If he goes home he will be too tempted to fall back into old habits. Right now he needs a good positive roll model and I think you will do a good job there. Maybe his dad and brother will see how well he is doing and want to make a change too. Good luck to him.
{{{Hugs}}} I know today will be tough so lots of hugs & prayers for you & Gary's family.
Glad your Mom did not have a heart attack. I've heard that parents become kids as they get older & we get to be the parents. Soooooooo not looking forward to my Mom getting older now, she's stubborn enough as it is.
I'm so glad you guys are out there helping kids like Felipe! It's sad that his family isn't all there for him but good for him on not letting that get him down. I know it has to be awesome to watch him in his discovery of the Lord. Many prayers for Felipe.
BTW, you do know this is Shellie from the 5C's? Mom's stalker found my blog & so I had to move. Was smarter this time & code names & such. Just wanted you to know who I was. :-)
I will pray that the Lord strengthens you through all of this adversity!
I pray our Lord will give you peace and strengthen you for His purposes. God bless you.
I am thankful that Gary knew the Lord.
We'll pray for Gary's family.
And for Felipe.
And for your mom and you.
Joining the others in prayer...
The song that comes to mind is "One Day At A Time, Sweet Jesus".....and the words give me joy and comfort to embrace each day He gives us..
Bless you
Donna
Hey Dana, sounds like your life is as hectic as ever. I will be praying for your mom, Joseph, Kyle, and Felipe. Praise God that Felipe has someone like you he knows he can turn to.
I’ve been worrying over some of my kids who are in similar circumstances. Reading about Felipe has lifted my spirits.
Thank you.
Geez-a-lou. I hope you are making a point of nuturing yourself, too. I MEAN IT! That's important - you are worthless to anyone else if you don't take care of yourself, first. Go with God, Dana. ;)
Dana, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of someone so special. May God put his protective arms around all of you as you go thru this challenge.
Blessings
Leann
Dana,
Wow, you have a lot on your plate and your heart! But I must say you have always handled with grace and God so beautifully. I am glad to hear that you have a vacation scheduled soon, I think it will be a great thing for you to get some needed r&r!
Love you.
You have your hands full. I offer this prayer:
"I entreat Thee, O my Lord, by Thy Most Great Name, whereby Thou didst separate light from fire, and truth from denial, to send down upon me and upon such of my loved ones as are in my company the good of this world and of the next. Supply us, then, with Thy wondrous gifts that are hid from the eyes of men. Thou art, verily, the Fashioner of all creation. No God is there but Thee, the Almighty, the All-Glorious, the Most Hig.
Hey, i'm back blogging! Sorry to keep you waiting.
Hi. Thank you for the update! God bless!
"Mom", I'm about to give you a daughterly scold: You are dealing with a little too much stress right now. You may not realize it, because you are too close to the situation. But you are, you are. My plate is also full right now and I feel like it's a bit of a struggle to stay away from the undertow. Hang in there. *hugs*
Man, so much happening. I understand your storm post better. I'll be praying for you.
Bless you dear lady. I know this note comes well after the fact, but I am praying for you regardless. That's a lot to have on your plate all at once. May the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you now and always.
For the family of Gary I offer my sincere tears and prayers. For his friends I ask that you take care to remember your friend by caring for his loved ones.
For you, new friend, apologies for not being here more often.
You will have what you need, but sometimes it seems like more is better. Just take joy in the life you are living and do the best you can.
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