Trees
I am overwhelmed by your thoughts and prayers for my Dad and our family. Those prayers are so important to us and are greatly appreciated.
I sat with my Dad for quite a while today. Through his tears of sadness, he told me that his Mom comes to visit him. (Of course Grandmom passed away over 50 years ago.) He told me that she said she's waiting for him. I can tell he's scared. It's so hard to see the man who I would run to when I was a scared little girl, now feeling so scared and so much like a child himself. It's a helpless feeling. It sure puts a lot of things that I was worried about in their proper perspective.
Again, I appreciate your prayers and your friendship. It means so much.
On a happier note, we do have a nestabilities winner!! Congratulations goes out to:
Barb Housner wrote:
I would love that set of nestabilities -I am coming to the show so will be stopping by the booth and checking it out on Saturday.
Hope it is a very successful show.
Barb
Congratulations Barb! Send your shipping address to info@ginakdesigns.com. The girls will ship them right out!
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I want to leave you with a thought tonight. It's actually a little story a friend sent me. (Thanks Ann, everything you send me is right on time.) I've added my latest card sample to the story.
Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, 'Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty.'
Then the second tree said, 'Someday I will be a mighty ship. I will take Kings and Queens across the waters and sail to the corners of the world. Everyone will feel safe in me because of the strength of my hull.'
Finally the third tree said, 'I want to grow to be the tallest and straightest tree in the forest. People will see me on top of the hill and look up to my branches. They will think of the heavens and God and how close to them I am reaching. I will be the greatest tree of all time and people will always remember me .'
After a few years of praying that their dreams would come true, a group of woodsmen came upon the trees. When one came to the first tree he said, 'This looks like a strong tree. I think I should be able to sell the wood to a carpenter.' He began cutting it down. The tree was happy, because he knew that the carpenter would make him into a treasure chest.
At the second tree the woodsman said, 'This looks like a strong tree. I should be able to sell it to the shipyard.' The second tree was happy because he knew he was on his way to becoming a mighty ship.
When the woodsmen came upon the third tree, the tree was frightened because he knew that if they cut him down his dreams would not come true. One of the woodsmen said, 'I don't need anything special from my tree, I'll just take this one,' and he cut it down.
When the first tree was sold to the carpenter, he was made into a feed box for animals. He was then placed in a barn and filled with hay. This was not at all what he had prayed for.
The second tree was cut and made into a small fishing boat. His dreams of being a mighty ship and carrying kings had come to an end.
The third tree was cut into large pieces, and left alone in the dark.
The years went by and the trees forgot about their dreams.
Then one day, a man and woman came to the barn. She gave birth and they placed the baby in the hay in the feed box that was made from the first tree. The man wished that he could have made a crib for the baby, but this manger would have to do. The tree could feel the importance of this event and knew that it had held the greatest treasure of all time.
Years later, a group of men got in the fishing boat made from the second tree. One of them was tired and went to sleep. While they were out on the water, a great storm arose and the tree didn't think it was strong enough to keep the men safe. The men woke the sleeping man, and He stood and said 'Peace' and the storm stopped. At this time, the tree knew that it had carried the King of Kings in its boat.
Finally, someone came and got the third tree. It was carried through the streets as the people mocked the man who was carrying it. When they came to a stop, the man was nailed to the tree and raised in the air to die at the top of a hill. When Sunday came, the tree came to realize that it was strong enough to stand at the top of the hill and be as close to God as was possible, because Jesus had been crucified on it.
The moral of this story is that when things don't seem to be going your way, always know that God has a plan for you. If you place your trust in Him, God will give you great gifts.
Each of the trees got what they wanted, just not in the way they had imagined.
We don't always know what God's plans are for us. We just know that His ways are not our ways, but His ways are always best.
Hugs,
Gina K.
Its hard to say good bye, isn't it? You are in my prayers.
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Always so true. We just have to beleive. Prayers to you and your family in your time of need.
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Gina,
Thank you for tonight's entry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. The story really hits home to me because my husband and I are waiting on the date to go into the hospital for a donor stem cell transplant in a couple weeks. The risks are great but we have to believe that God is in control and has a plan. Thanks for the re-enforcement through the story.
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you're in my prayers. they don't call it "daddy's little girl" for nothing. take care.
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Thank you for sharing such an inspiration story. Congratulations Barb on winning the nesties. And Gina I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love and blessings,
Pat
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Gina, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Surround yourself with your fathers love.
That story was amazingly touching. Thank you for sharing it.
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I know how you feel Gina,we went through the same thing with both our parents.It is so hard to see them that way.Just be strong and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Just a story that many of us need tonight, or any time in our lives. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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I love that story. My husband used it several years ago as the base for a sermon he preached.
{{{Hugs}}} to you and your family.
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Gina, why do bad things always happen to good people? In the grand scheme of things we have to believe and be trusting in the GRACE. I wish for your continued strength as you and your family go through one of life's greatest traumas. Thoughts and prayers be with you!!
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Gina,
You and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time.It is so hard to see your parents suffer. I have been there with both my parents and my in-laws.
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Gina, you and your family are in my thoughs and prayers. Many thanks for that wonderful story..you were sweet to share it when you are under such stress right now. I hope your Dad finds peace...with your sweet spirit, I think he will...do what you have to. the business will be there...may you be given strength at this hard time.
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A beautiful story to correlate with the holidays, Christ's story and for a story of all mankind. Our prayers are with you, your Dad and your family.
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Gina - you and your family are in my prayers. Thank you for sharing this story - it was one I needed to hear today! sending hugs... Jami
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Gina, please know that you, your Dad and your family are all in my thoughts and prayers. Also thank you for sharing this beautiful story from your friend Ann.
Hugs to you.
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My heart goes out to you and your family as you go thru each day with your dad.
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story. How true that God does have a plan for each of us.
Linda Peterson
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gina
my your father find peace try and take solace in the fact that his mother will be waiting to comfort him again.
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Gina,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I will definitely say a prayer for him, you, and the rest of your family. The story you shared is actually a book that my parents would read to us every Christmas. It is such a wonderful reminder that God really does have something big planned for each of us. Hang in there girl.
((hugs))
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This sounds like the story in the book titled The Tale of Three Trees - we have that one in our personal family library/ collection.
I was thinking from your first post today about Ben's Olympic competitions that you shared this past Summer. And I wondered if he would find some little bit of comfort knowing his current trial, however long it last, will surely win him the gold medal of Heaven. The one, true prize we all long for. Again - my love and prayers are with your father Ben, as well as all of your family. Peace and comfort in our Lord Jesus Christ.
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That you for sharing such a wonderful story. It definatley makes a person think about the events of their lives and we see this story is so true. I am so sorry for all you are going thru right now. It is so hard to say goodbye to someone we don't want to lose. I will keep you all in my prayers and I ask God to give you strength to get thru it all. That he holds you tightly in his warm, loving embrace to give you comfort. Hugs to you, Robin in NY
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Gina--thank you so much for sharing that story--yes, god does work in mysterious ways and we many never know what he grand plan is for us.............
Hugs and Prayers from Waukesha tonight--Barb
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Gina, I wish I could just wrap my arms around you and give you a big hug right now. I am so sorry for the pain you are experiencing. Every chance you get, tell your father you love him. And remember that you are in God's arms - ALWAYS.
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wahhhhhh, it's so beautiful I'm crying,thank you for sharing this story!!!! God be with you!
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Thank you for sharing that beautiful story
Hugs,
Heather
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That is probably one of the most beautiful stories I have ever read. Thanks for sharing and your Dad is in my prayers.
Sue
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Hi Gina,
I am also sitting with my elderly relative over this holiday, I know the "pull" which is especially hard during the holiday season.
God, in His wisdom, knows that by giving us the time to sit, care for, worry about, and nurse our loved ones, is preparation to release them.
It also becomes a place of referrance for us to return to when our loved ones are finally back home with Him.
You are in my prayers, my friend.
Sharyn Davis,(RN)
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I remember when my grandmother was laying in the hospital. She looked up and said, Jack...why are you here? My grandfather had been gone a number of years at that time. She turned to me and held my hand, and told me she loved me, but couldn't go. I looked at my mom, (her daughter), my uncle (her son) and my aunt (her youngest daughter) and said, we need to tell her it's ok. We need to let her know that "Jack" my grandfather is waiting for her and that it really is ok. We had been holding our breaths for 48 hours at this point.
Yet, those words, seemed to be what she needed. Within an hour of us saying..."its Ok", she was gone. It was one of the hardest moments of my life. She wasn't just my grandmother, she was my friend. I came to realize love isn't just about holding on...but about letting go too.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Loved the story, Gina. May God comfort you and your family in this time of need.
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What a beautiful story. You, your family and your Dad are in my prayers and may God bless.
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Gina - that is such a beautiful story - i got a tingle when reading the tree story... wow....
i know how you feel about seeing your father as a child and feeling some reversal of roles --- i went through that with my father and it shifts things into perspective... sending you all prayers always...
best wishes
Sankari
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What an incredible story, Gina. Thank you so much for sharing that. My prayers are also with you and your family.
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Gina, I have been MIA for a few days and this is the first I have heard of your dad. There are no words to comfort you, but it is so like you to think of us even at a time like this.
I have just read your beautiful story about the three trees and I will admit it brought tears of joy to my eyes. Know that at the end of your Father's journey he too will have Peace & Joy.
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That was a beautiful story Gina.. thank you for sharing it with us.. I can understand how you are feeling about your father, I have been through the same thing with both my parents.. thinking of you .. sending big hugs Hanny
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Gini,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad's illness! I hope God will surround him and your entire family with His love and peace. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
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I don't believe I have ever commented on your blog before, but I enjoy following it. I did want to take a moment to tell you that I am so sorry to hear about your father. I will be praying that God gives him peace and courage and for His comfort for you and your family during this very difficult time. The story you shared is right on. God's way is always perfect. He sees the BIG picture while we only see a small part. Keep trusting in him. If you have time, read through Philippians. Paul went through countless trials and persecution, yet he always rejoiced and trusted the Lord. Perhaps it will help you as it has helped me over the last few weeks.
Big hugs & much love,
Korin
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So sorry to hear about your Dad, I know what you mean when my Dad went through his lung cancer it was hard to see him like that.
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I'm so, so sorry. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Please take care.
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Gina,
Thank you for sharing that beautiful story. You and all of your family are in my thoughts. As Paula said a few posts earlier, it is important for you to let your Dad know it is OK to go to his Mom. It's a very difficult thing to do, because we don't really want them to go, but it is so reassuring to your loved one. Sometimes that is all they need to hear.
{{{{Hugs}}}}
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Thank you for sharing this Gina. I will enjoy reading this again & again, and sharing it as well.
((((hugs)))) and prayers for you & yours.
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Gina, I lost my father what seems only yesterday, but was actually 6 years ago. Taking care of him while he was sick was one of the most difficult things I have ever done. It is a daughters worse nightmare watching a parent being ill or suffer. I want to lend you a bible verse that I hug onto with dear life during that time. It's Isiah 26:4 "Trust ye in the Lord forever, for the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength". That verse put everything in perspective. The Lord is bigger than any of our struggles. I held him to that promise, believe you me! I hope that promise comforts you also.
Wishing you and your family God's blessings,
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hugs and prayers Gina
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gina my prayers are with you tonite. That story gave me goosebumps. I could feel His presence as I read it. Thank you. Its a beautiful story.Hugs,Kris
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Gina--
So sorry to hear that your dad isn't doing well. Cherish this time with him. Hugs and much love...
Cammie
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Dear Gina, What a blessing your story was to read; thank you for sharing it. You are blessed with so many friends on this blog--loving friends. May you continue to read these "love notes" as you walk this path of letting go. Life is hard, especially as this time; may you hang onto your memories, the love of your friends & family and feel God's strength as you prepare for the rest of the journey. God Bless.
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Hugggggsss to you! I wish I could say some magic words that would make everything all right, that there would be no sorrow or tears, but there arent any. I can tell you know what you needed to do, to turn it over to God! I will keep you and your family in my prayers...especially that God will give your Father the peace he needs right now too.
And thank you for the story, I had never heard that before...it was beautiful!
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I am so sorry to hear about your Pop. I hope he feels better soon. You will continue to be in my thoughts & prayers Gina.
~Meredith
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Gina,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray that your dad will have a quick recovery and that you will have the peace of God and hope that only He can give throughout this time.
God Bless,
Britiney
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Oh, Gina... Really sorry to hear about your Father... I hope he feels better soon... I am with you in my thoughts...
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Such a beautiful story! I pray for the comfort and peace only God can give for your Dad and the rest of your family.
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Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family! Lots of hugs to you!
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Gina
Sending prayers and lots of hugs to you and your family.
Fran
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Gina, I will be praying for you and your family. Hug your Dad lots, cry and let him know you will miss him. I regret not telling my Moma I would miss her. Much love is sent your way.
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I was just talking to my girlfriend about how much we both LOVE you and all that you do for your customers/friends. How much a difference you make where ever and whatever you do. And here is yet just one more reason why..a very, very difficult time for you and your family and you STILL bestow upon us, your friends, a magnificent, uplifting story. "WE" are blessed to have you as part of our lives. Don't ever forget that because it is the honest to God truth. May you and your family find some Peace in the days/weeks to come. You know there are a lot of us out here praying for you. God Bless
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I am so sorry to hear that your Dad isn't doing well...I will be praying for you and your family. The story is so amazing and your card is stunning.
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What an great story! Praying for you!
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Many well wishes for your Dad!
Cris
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Wonderful story...
Gramma_Dar
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What a wonderful story. Thanks so much for sharing it with your beautiful card. Your day and family will continue to be in my prayers!!!
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Gina, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs, and thank you for the reminder of one of my favorite books. We gave that book and a tree ornament to each of our family members on our first Christmas.
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Gina please know we care and you are all in our prayers. We've sat with both Mom and Dad (my in-laws... love them!) Funny though. They both passed in the few seconds we had to leave the room. Tell your Dad to not be afraid. The story goes like this (condensed)...
A man, after being told there was nothing more they could do, asked the doctor what would happen after he died. The doctor replied "I don't know." The man was surprised that he, a Christian, didn't know. The doctor answered this, as he let his dog into the room. "You heard my dog wanting in. He's never been in this room before but wasn't afraid to come in because he knew his master was here, and that was all he needed to know. So, he came in joyfully. That's what will happen. We have never been there before, but we know our Master is there to welcome us, and that's all we need to know."
God bless you and yours Gina. Love Linda
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What a wonderful message especially when you are dealing with your dad and his feelings. It is so nice to hear that his mom is there to take him home.
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Gina, what a beautiful story, especially with all you're going through right now. Tell your dad to not be afraid. I pray God will give you strength as you go through this journey with him.
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This post brought tears to my eyes. It is so true....God does not always give us what we want in exactly the same way we want it but he does have a plan for us and is there to guide us with a helping hand. Gina, I am praying for you and your family. I can appreciate how scared your dad must feel, and how hard it must be for you to feel it with him. Take care and trust that there are many people who have you in their prayers and thoughts.
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What a beautiful story. I am so sorry to hear about your father, I will be praying for you.
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Oh my!!! What a truly amazing illustration and absolutely puts so many things into perspective!! Your card just evokes so much emotion along with this story! Thank you for sharing that!!
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Gina~
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad, and your family. May you all be blessed with the peace and comfort you need at this time.
Hugs, Shauna in NorCal
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Gina: That's beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I can empathize with you about your dad. God is our strength and our fortress. In Him we have the promise of a peace that passes all understanding.
God bless, Darlene
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Dear Gina,
Ahhh..The perfect timing of Grace! Is it not Divine that this very morning at 4:15 am, when I needed some words of encouragement I read your blog entry and there they were.
My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family during this time. I lost my Dad over four years ago, there is still a piece of my heart missing since he passed. I know he is with me though. Much love to you and your family.
Julie
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I know how difficult a time this is for you and your family. You're in my thoughts. May God bless you all with peace and comfort.
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Praying that the Lord provides you and your family with peace and comfort during this difficult time!! {{HUGS}}
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Gina,
I'm so sorry about your dad. I am keeping him, you and your family in my prayers. Sending you a warm hug.
Teresa
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Sending more prayers your father's way. Thank you for sharing the story that made me cry, and reminded me to trust in the Lord always.
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So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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I will continue to keep your family in prayer.
I love this story of the 3 trees. I bought this book a few years back at Christmas time for our boys. We read it every year.
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Gina, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad and your family.
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Gina I just want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. This is one of my favorite stories. I bought the book for my daughter, cuz it is such an inspiring story and so true.
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Thank you so much for sharing your personal trials with us, and also the beautiful story. I really needed to hear this right now. This will definitely carry me through the week. I'm praying for you and your Dad. Have a wonderful holiday week.
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Gina, thank you for taking the time to share such a beautiful story with us. We're also going through a difficult time with my mom, and I will keep this story close to me to help me through. My prayers continue for you and your family.
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Gina, thank you so much for the beautiful and touching story. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Hugs!!!
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What a beautiful story! Will continue to pray for your dad and your family! Take care!
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I'm so sorry that your dad isn't doing well. It's really hard to watch someone you love suffer. My daughter has been very ill her whole life (20 yrs) and is terminally ill.. we've almost lost her several times... then out of the blue, two years ago my nephew was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He fought a valiant fight but last month he accepted his calling from his Father and went "home". He got very sick very fast after the cancer relapsed and we all knew he was dying. My nephew (age 17) taught us so much. He has blessed our lives and those around him beyond measure.
Thank you for the story about the 3 trees. It made me think of my own daughter and my nephew. God knows us and loves us. My life is not at all what I ever would have expected... nor would have wished... but I have been blessed beyond measure to care for such a special family.
I hope you have some good moments with your dad and that you cherish every one.
((hugs))
Nancy
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That was a beautiful story. I am sorry to hear about your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May peace be with you in this tough time and know he is going to a better place.
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Thank you, Gina, for sharing the tree story and your tree card. I needed that story to shake me out of my thoughts of petty problems. Thanksgiving will be a bit bright because of you. Thanks so much! Know that your Dad and family are in my prayers.
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Gina, my heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult times. My thoughts and prayers are with you. This is a wonderful story and I will send it out to some of my friends who are experiencing difficult times.
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((((((((HUGS))))))))Oh Gina!! We all are there for you!! Any time, 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week. We will keep you in our prayers and GOD BLESS.
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I know exactly what you are going through when I lost my mom and dad I felt like a baby bear in the woods all alone with know one to turn too. It's been a good 10 years now and till this day I still feel like that I don't really know if it goes away. I'll pray for your strength and you take care God won't let me go alone. Lynn
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What a beautiful story. We will keep you and your in our prayers. My you find the strength you need at this difficult time.
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Gina,
What a beautiful story. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your Dad, and your family. God Bless you.
Sincerely,
sending hugs from Naperville XXOO
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My father passed away 20 months ago yesterday. I miss him something terrible now. God will give you the strength you need when you need it. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
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My heart is in my throat after reading that story. (HUGS) to you and your family. I know it is never easy to watch a loved one suffer
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thank you for that wonderful story. I am going to have to remember that to convey to my children. My prayers go out to you and your family. I know what you are going through...I lost my mom 1 1/2 years ago. I never got to say good bye...she was in a coma when I got there. Miss her every single day...but I am so grateful to have had her as long as I did.
One day you will be so glad that you had this time with your dad...I wish I had that time with my mom...there was so much I wanted to say but never got to.
God bless all of you.
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oh Gina, I am so sorry to hear about your father. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Gina, words at a time like this seem so useless but I know they give comfort to the ones that will be left behind. Always remember the laughs and happier times as they will give you the strength during these difficult times. God Bless
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Congrats to Barb, and my thoughts are with you, Gina. What a wonderful story.
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Hi Gina,
What a wonderful story.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
xxx
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Hi Gina,
I'm so sorry for you and your family as you go through this difficult time. You and your family are in my prayers. Take care.
Angie
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I am so sad for you. It is a very hard thing to be with a parent at a time like this. May God be with you and your family.
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Your father, you and your family will be in my prayers during this trying time. May God give you peace and comfort you with His presence.
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Praying for you and your dad. Keep HOPE in your heart. My DH always did.
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Hey you....just sending some cyber love...
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Gina - May God guide you and provide you comfort during this difficult time. He has a plan and will keep your dad, you and your family in his grace.
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God's blessings upon you as you go thru this difficult time. He will watch over you and be with you every step of the way.
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You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.♥
((hugs))
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So very sorry to hear about your Dad. I can't imagine how you must be feeling. My prayers will be with you and your family during a difficult time.
Thank you so much for the story. I know I needed to hear it too. Things aren't going as I had planned for me but I know that through HIM I will be the person I need to be and have what I need to have.
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I love this story and your card goes with it so well! I'm glad your grandmum is there to ease your fathers passing.
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Hi Gina,
So sorry to hear about ur father. You all are in my prayers! Be strong in Him!
Hugz,
Angie
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Dear Gina,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad but I am so glad you are spending time with him. My dad died when I was only 19 and his last night here with us (didn't know it at the time) I fed him his dinner (as he did for me when I was a child). It was so painful and yet he was so grateful for my help. He hugged me and told me how much he loved me - and he passed later that night. I am SO glad I spent the time with him and had those open and honest conversations with him. He had shared his fear with me even though I was young. I can only believe I was a comfort to him as I know you are to your dad. Hang in there - know that you, your dad and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for the lovely tree story too.
HUGS,
Pam
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Hi Gina--you're so in my thoughts, even though we're miles apart. It'll be 3 yr. Dec.23 my mom passed away. People stare at me when I tell them it was thee best Xmas ever. As she drifted in & out of consciousness, my great husband & husky sat with me,as I read the Xmas story (this being her favorite)
in a dimmly lit room, a snow storm outside. God works misteriously; he helped us make the 7 hr. drive to the hospital, where my mom was. I shall never forget Christmas 2003. God bless you & your family, as you have no idea how much love you're giving to your dad, as he needs all this from you. Your're an Angel, in disguise. All the best, as we reach this season of celebration. Love & prayers, from me to you. (A Canadian keeping in touch)
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Your family is in my prayers, Gina!
Big <> to you, at this difficult time.
God bless ... Kathy
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beautiful story. I am sorry about your dad. good bless and happy thanksgiving.
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Gina, my hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Prayers are going out for your family and your dad. God bless.
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I'll be praying for you Dad Gina! and for your whole family!!
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beautiful story. this brought tears to my eyes. It's beautiful. thanks for sharing
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I just found your blog and read about you sitting with your Dad .. the experience brought tears to my eyes as the exact same thing happened to me while I sat with my Mom a few years back except it was Daddy (mine deceased for many years at that time) that visited mom. I know you'll treasure these precious moments and remember them always. Sending you blessings and love from a new scrapping friend.
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Thank you for sharing that beautiful story. It reminds me that God can use me no matter how "unimportant" I may be. I know it is your faith that is getting you through these tough times. My dad is approaching 80 and it is so hard for me to see him as an "old man". My heart hurts for you.
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Gina - I'm truly sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts are with you, your Dad, and the rest of your family during this tough time. I only wish you and your family the best. Curt
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I just love ladybugs! This is adorable. I cannot wait to get mine
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