tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post7288467548845920895..comments2024-03-29T03:32:06.950-04:00Comments on Closed Doors, Open Windows: Random Thoughts from a Grieving HeartPamela M. Steinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-59174694396140709012014-10-07T22:38:35.792-04:002014-10-07T22:38:35.792-04:00I tried to comment yesterday, but it didn't wo...I tried to comment yesterday, but it didn't work--or so I thought--so I'll comment again! I had been thinking about you and John , knowing how hard it was going to be for you not to be there, but also knowing that it might be hard for you to be there this year for the first time without Matt being there. I prayed for God's comfort for you. I'm so glad you had such a good conversation with Noah and you can feel comfort in knowing that he had such a good day and he will be just fine! I love you Sis!Dorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15925330869560564944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-61613893830587304372014-10-07T09:48:12.484-04:002014-10-07T09:48:12.484-04:00Thank you Susie! I know I could never forget my so...Thank you Susie! I know I could never forget my son, but it is so hard to not hear his voice and see his smiling face. But I am comforted in knowing he is free from pain and suffering and is eternally happy. And Noah is doing fine. See my response above to Ceil regarding our phone call with him last night. I feel reassured and comforted that he is going to be just fine. God is good. Now, you go enjoy your brand new grandbaby!!!! That's an order! :) xoxoPamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-20330704125541876602014-10-07T09:46:08.362-04:002014-10-07T09:46:08.362-04:00Thank you Ceil. As a matter of fact, we spoke to ...Thank you Ceil. As a matter of fact, we spoke to Noah last night on his birthday and sang Happy Birthday to him and then he told us all about the things he had been doing to celebrate his birthday with friends and family there, and he sounded truly happy and grateful for the gift we sent him as well as phone call. He's a remarkable young man and I have the utmost love and respect and hope for him and his future. God is truly with him. Thank you for writing. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-70815126643137760712014-10-06T22:23:22.421-04:002014-10-06T22:23:22.421-04:00Such a lovely poignant post Pam. You will not forg...Such a lovely poignant post Pam. You will not forget him, you and your beautiful family love one another so well and so richly that you are carrying him with you into everything you do and everything you write. Susie - Walking Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11372339217547326555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-23969471106547398282014-10-06T20:40:34.608-04:002014-10-06T20:40:34.608-04:00Hi Pam! Thank you for sharing your heart with us. ...Hi Pam! Thank you for sharing your heart with us. How can anyone hold back their sorrow for any length of time? It's hard to move on and you sure can't pretend that it doesn't hurt. I'm so sorry you can't be there on Noah's birthday. Maybe it's God's plan. Maybe he needs to have an intimate birthday with his mom. <br /><br />May God hear your prayers for your grandson. I know he will, they are honorable and holy ones. Noah's love for you will never be less because you couldn't come to his birthday, he knows you love him. It's just hard for you not to be there. <br />You remain in my prayers for healing and peace. Not that you would ever forget, but that you would remember without pain.<br />Blessings and hugs,<br />Ceil<br />Ceilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-91964274859429511012014-10-06T14:46:53.612-04:002014-10-06T14:46:53.612-04:00I totally understand this. Grief is something deep...I totally understand this. Grief is something deep and personal for each person. No one can explain or dictate what it will be for themselves or someone else. In the case of your friends whose son took his own life...I can only pray for them to find peace somehow in the Lord. What a terrible tragedy. My heart goes out to them. May the Lord be their constant source of comfort. Thank you for your words.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-52165094314075785052014-10-06T14:20:43.781-04:002014-10-06T14:20:43.781-04:00Pam: The experts can't tell us how long a pers...Pam: The experts can't tell us how long a person will be in the steps of the grief process nor in what order a person will go through them. We had some friends whose son took his life last week. I know this man's family through several different ways. A cousin of this family is one of my closest friends. We have to stay close to God and let Him minister to us.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-62325200443552035182014-10-06T08:59:09.242-04:002014-10-06T08:59:09.242-04:00Thank you Dawn, for being a shining light in the d...Thank you Dawn, for being a shining light in the darkness always. You are such a bright spot in our "corner of the blogosphere". I so appreciate you. Yes, I feel your hugs today. Thank you for being here.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-40590948116008109312014-10-06T08:57:54.915-04:002014-10-06T08:57:54.915-04:00Thank you Sylvia. God IS here with us, always pre...Thank you Sylvia. God IS here with us, always present, always comforting, always sending aid in the nick of time. Thank you for being one of those gifts today.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-22328885542915582222014-10-06T07:51:41.003-04:002014-10-06T07:51:41.003-04:00Aw...Pam, I am sorry we did not have our usual gat...Aw...Pam, I am sorry we did not have our usual gathering, but I am grateful that you decided to post and share your heart "in time" her in this corner of the blogosphere. Yes, your faith is strong, but that doesn't make grieving a journey you can fast forward through. There are comforts, but the sting...well you know it's temporary. And Matthew's place secure. ANd Noah's legacy from you, Matthew, your hub, the whole family of love surrounding him? That;s a gift with no end. I wish I could hug you, but know my heart stirs for you in this season. God Himself is faithful, and will walk you through this valley. LOve you. enthusiastically, dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13491170202082863992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-33452362970792908072014-10-06T04:14:30.167-04:002014-10-06T04:14:30.167-04:00Your faith is strong and God will be nearby and he...Your faith is strong and God will be nearby and help you through these times, Pamela! Bless you and celebrate Norah even though you aren't with in person on his birthday.Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029808502731853372noreply@blogger.com