tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post1449940106391522438..comments2024-03-20T20:42:38.126-05:00Comments on Thro' a glass darkly ...: sharing my heart ...Saijahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988592547620469909noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-86250809638286587542007-07-28T21:15:00.000-05:002007-07-28T21:15:00.000-05:00lil mntrl girl ... thank you ... leo's hometown is...lil mntrl girl ... thank you ... leo's hometown is near montreal ... blessings on ya!Saijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988592547620469909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-24132978680126865652007-07-27T13:46:00.000-05:002007-07-27T13:46:00.000-05:00I wish I could give you and Leo a big hug each but...I wish I could give you and Leo a big hug each but I'll settle for cyber <B> {{{{{HUGS}}}}} </B> sending you love and prayers.<BR/><BR/>Little Montreal GirlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-21197558595213768312007-07-27T08:39:00.000-05:002007-07-27T08:39:00.000-05:00susan ... thank you ...pat ... we covet your praye...susan ... thank you ...<BR/><BR/>pat ... we covet your prayer ...<BR/><BR/>sara ... we appreciate that ...<BR/><BR/>elizabeth ... it is indeed good to be off work for times like this ... the added stress of having to be somewhere, would not be welcome at the moment!<BR/><BR/>cathy ... so good to know that so many are praying ...<BR/><BR/>felisol ... thank you for that verse ... those are the kinds of verses i cling too ... leo, with his chronic pain, doesn't know how to deal with the extra anxiety at times - or the things that his family expects from him, but he is not able to give to them ...Saijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988592547620469909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-15608515371064388632007-07-27T07:59:00.000-05:002007-07-27T07:59:00.000-05:00Dear Saija and Leo,My condolances by the loss of L...Dear Saija and Leo,<BR/>My condolances by the loss of Leo's father. I do hope it's only a temporary divorce, that you'll meet again.<BR/>I feel familiar with you being ovewhelmed by all sickness and shortcomings, Saija.<BR/>Pilot Mom sent me some words a month ago, and they've been verses to cling to this summer. I'd like to share them with you.<BR/>Philippians 4:6-7<BR/>6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <BR/>Yours FelisolFelisol https://www.blogger.com/profile/12240191154632603841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-72087812965919556772007-07-26T23:52:00.000-05:002007-07-26T23:52:00.000-05:00Saija, I am so sorry about Leo's Dad. You two are...Saija, I am so sorry about Leo's Dad. You two are in my thoughts and prayers.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11414636204646241763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-69445491183585560382007-07-26T23:33:00.000-05:002007-07-26T23:33:00.000-05:00Oh, so sorry about Leo's dad passing. Never an eas...Oh, so sorry about Leo's dad passing. Never an easy time, regardless of the intensity of relationship, or not. Hope the FATHER will be especially close to you both during this time of transition. Hang in there dearie...this month has been tough on lots of folks I know and looking back, many Julys were hard ones for me. Now I think I can see why, well in part anyway, but it is hard to go through nonetheless. It is probably a good thing you are not working now and can be there with Leo. Will ask the FATHER to watch over you both real good!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-47967305970672309572007-07-26T15:11:00.000-05:002007-07-26T15:11:00.000-05:00love and sympathy to you and leo. will continue to...love and sympathy to you and leo. will continue to pray for you my sister.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205424721749375943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-47253398268602806832007-07-26T13:27:00.000-05:002007-07-26T13:27:00.000-05:00My deepest sympathy - will continue to pray for yo...My deepest sympathy - will continue to pray for you and Leo.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458110831930610293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-84075580232644310702007-07-26T11:57:00.000-05:002007-07-26T11:57:00.000-05:00So sorry to hear about your FIL.SusanSo sorry to hear about your FIL.<BR/>SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-22079270476386174762007-07-26T09:13:00.000-05:002007-07-26T09:13:00.000-05:00claire ... :o) ... thank you ...jim ... my dad die...claire ... :o) ... thank you ...<BR/><BR/>jim ... my dad died in 2001 ... it is an odd feeling to not have your dad around ... and i know this will all eventually hit leo ... thank you for stopping by and the comment ...<BR/><BR/>eija ... i will, thanks!<BR/><BR/>terry ... yes, i e-mailed jeanette ... her dad died years back, as did mine ... so we have been in the fatherless group for awhile now ... your prayers are appreciated on behalf of leo & his fam! thank you !<BR/><BR/>jim ... no, leo won't be able to make the funeral ... walking is getting difficult for him, sitting has been difficult for years and years - so waiting at airports and that type of travel is extremely hard - then not having a place at the end of the destination to relax in, would be too taxing at this time ... and we are the "transitioning" older generation - since we are in our 50's ... blessings to you ..Saijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988592547620469909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-79586313411056282622007-07-26T08:52:00.000-05:002007-07-26T08:52:00.000-05:00Saija, thanks for the time to come and comment.Yes...Saija, thanks for the time to come and comment.<BR/>Yes Mrs. Jim and I both ARE the older generation in our family now. She has one uncle and one aunt while I have no one.<BR/>I'm praying for you guys for the next few days.<BR/>Will Leo be able to attend the funeral? <BR/>I hope and pray so. <BR/>..Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02982249173214655060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-24893691728473975202007-07-26T07:43:00.000-05:002007-07-26T07:43:00.000-05:00Dear Saija and Leo..My heart is breaking for you b...Dear Saija and Leo..My heart is breaking for you both.<BR/>You will be in my thoughts today.<BR/>Saija, I wonder if Jeanette knows.<BR/>She loves you guys so much..Love TerryTerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08917338886406940158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-12883320479999775292007-07-26T04:23:00.000-05:002007-07-26T04:23:00.000-05:00Just read the update - please give my best to Leo!...Just read the update - please give my best to Leo!eijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283396951823270977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-83353102077510948632007-07-25T22:32:00.000-05:002007-07-25T22:32:00.000-05:00Saija, I haven't posted here before even I knew wh...Saija, I haven't posted here before even I knew who your were, but I do want leave my condolences to Leo and you in the loss of his dad.<BR/>Even when you aren't real close to your dad, it still hits you in a strange way. I lost my dad this January, the sadest part for me was just knowing I didn't have a dad anymore. <BR/>He lived 1200 miles away and I would only see him a couple or three times a year. But now, I just don't have a dad. Like a lot of others, I know.<BR/><BR/>My prayers will be for Leo, you, and the family.<BR/>..Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02982249173214655060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-58446648368389641812007-07-25T21:37:00.000-05:002007-07-25T21:37:00.000-05:00No, it's me, Pilot Mom. I forget to sign out and ...No, it's me, Pilot Mom. I forget to sign out and then I never put my name down when that happens.Pilot Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04837729230556423683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-66048043005315601852007-07-25T20:35:00.000-05:002007-07-25T20:35:00.000-05:00tina ... i appreciate the community of blogging pa...tina ... i appreciate the community of blogging pals, and those with similar problems ... i know you understand, dear one ...<BR/><BR/>Susan ... thank you for the encouragement ... it is so appreciated ...<BR/><BR/>Sandy ... i keep telling leo that the care-givers usually go first!<BR/><BR/>cathy ... just when i get down or discouraged - God lifts me up through his word and his people!<BR/><BR/>mari ... i tend to minimalize or not share my problems ... which isn't always good - so i need to humble myself and let it out there sometimes!<BR/><BR/>maggie ann ... what a good day that will be - when we hear those chariots rumble and the trumpet sound - next, His dear face we will see! amen!<BR/><BR/>sara ... i so appreciate when others remember to lift us up in prayer ... thank you ...<BR/><BR/>pat ... thank you ... i guess i needed more prayer then i realize at this time - with leo's dad dieing today ... i blogged before i knew of his death ...<BR/><BR/>eija ... i appreciate the prayers ... and these trials just draw us closer to the God who redeemed us! even if the trial seems difficult at the time ... blessings ...<BR/><BR/>pilgrim pal (is that passing-thru?) ... the Lord prepares hearts beforehand, doesn't he!<BR/><BR/>heb 11:1 ... thank you! and that was a faith hill song, wasn't it?Saijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988592547620469909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-85148018966933968162007-07-25T19:01:00.000-05:002007-07-25T19:01:00.000-05:00Hello...I just read the sad news on Pals...I'll be...Hello...I just read the sad news on Pals...I'll be keeping you and your husband in prayer. I like how you referenced that song in your post...you have no idea how often I sing it to myself! Well, I change a few words, and one verse, but it means a lot to me all the same. God is great, but somtimes life ain't good; when I pray, it doesn't always turn out like I think it should: but I do it it anyway.<BR/><BR/>Lord bless you and keep you in his loving arms,<BR/><BR/>Lil Pilgrim PalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-22604793536589230532007-07-25T18:59:00.000-05:002007-07-25T18:59:00.000-05:00Saija, I'm sending prayers and hugs to both ((((yo...Saija, I'm sending prayers and hugs to both ((((you and Leo)))).<BR/><BR/>I think your verses are spot on for today. Odd how the Holy Spirit directs, isn't it?Pilgrim Palshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03707689882157769173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-60051499938336010382007-07-25T18:50:00.000-05:002007-07-25T18:50:00.000-05:00Oh my dear friend... Life is hard, I know that too...Oh my dear friend... Life is hard, I know that too. And it's so easy to say from the "outside" that God doesn't want you to worry or bear burdens but to rejoice in Him - I hate it when I get slapped at my face with that! So I won't do it to you either ;) Just the other day I read a wise sentiment from a book. Don't have the book here now, but it went something like: "We can tell the people what they are doing is wrong, but that doesn't give them the strength to quit doing it."<BR/><BR/>So I'll just promise you I'll say a prayer or two for you and Leo too. I know God will take care of you - burdens or no burdens.eijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283396951823270977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-34199967250103611332007-07-25T18:18:00.000-05:002007-07-25T18:18:00.000-05:00Your very special to share what your feeling and a...Your very special to share what your feeling and allowing us to pray with and for you. Your right, we all have things in our lives that weight us down, I know I certainly do. One of the privledges God gives us is to have those who care interceeding in prayer on your behalf ~ we're here and we're praying.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458110831930610293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-11356817359510566922007-07-25T18:11:00.000-05:002007-07-25T18:11:00.000-05:00dear saija, thank you so much for sharing your hea...dear saija, thank you so much for sharing your heart. it is such an honor to be allowed a peak into your life so that we can agree with you in prayer and stand with you in spirit. although we won't likely meet until heaven; you are loved and prayed for today my sister. as is leo and your families. be peaceful. <BR/>saraSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205424721749375943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-49352603779142114422007-07-25T16:47:00.000-05:002007-07-25T16:47:00.000-05:00Oh dear...sometimes when it rains it pours as the ...Oh dear...sometimes when it rains it pours as the saying goes. I'll be lifting up your husband in prayer tonight! and you dear friend. Family troubles always weigh on our hearts heavily...I just put my cello away...I'm being punished for not taking it with me for that week of vacation...grin. Oh well, I'll keep on keeping on. I hate to give ground though, even temporarily. My hubby is home sick with the flu today. We didn't used to hear of the flu virus' in the summer did we. He has been suffering a lot of foot pain and I think its gotten his immune system down. Take care, His coming is soon, surely! What a glad day that will be, no more pain or suffering...oh praise God!Maggie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991999931680942893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-13899281849667783702007-07-25T15:46:00.000-05:002007-07-25T15:46:00.000-05:00I'm sorry you are going through this Saija, but go...I'm sorry you are going through this Saija, but good for you for being honest about it. How else would we know to pray for you? I know, you know God loves you but I will be praying for you to feel his love and peace even more. I will also be praying for Leo.Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-60091329996060686552007-07-25T14:56:00.000-05:002007-07-25T14:56:00.000-05:00Dear Saija,What a most beautiful picture. My daugh...Dear Saija,<BR/>What a most beautiful picture. My daughter has a dove that her husband caught beside a busy shopping area. It had a broken wing, and they took it to the vet. It is in a large cage.<BR/><BR/>It's okay to share how you feel. I pray God will touch Leo, take away the pain, and lift the burdens from you two, giving you peace. I know it has got to be hard when a loved one is suffering so.<BR/><BR/>I love that scripture about how the eyes of the Lord run to and fro in 2 Chronicles 16:9.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11414636204646241763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892190.post-56006947041170122752007-07-25T12:22:00.000-05:002007-07-25T12:22:00.000-05:00I am so sorry Saija...I hate it for Leo and I hate...I am so sorry Saija...I hate it for Leo and I hate it for you too...the caregiver has a hard time and when it is your husband it would just be awful!! I am so thankful that so far my hubby is doing pretty well.. You just have to keep trusting in God to help you keep going even if it is 1 minute at a time. SandyRamblins of a middle-aged goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11382683724151287591noreply@blogger.com