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I'm in my 2nd marriage. The first time, I got pregnant and got married at the age of 16. My 17th birthday was in April and Jon was born on May 28. I also had a 2nd son, David with my 1st husband. My Ex and I grew apart and divorced. One month after my divorce was final, I married my 2nd husband.(I was very Co-Dependent and thought I couldn't survive without a man in my life). We will be having our 30 anniversary in Nov.
We have 3 children together. Noah, who died when he was 7wks old, Jason, and our daughter Elizabeth. Jon died on June 29,2009. I am very close with my kids and my granddaughter Maddy who is now 2. I work full time plus overtime and have a very stressful job. I strove to learn many different skills at my job of 14yrs. so I have a lot of tasks given to me. My husband and I are also Children's Ministers at our church, which should be a full time job in itself. I have been a born-again Christian for 31 yrs. and in Children's Ministry for that long. I grew up spiritually teaching Sunday School. I belong to a Foursquare Church and am so very thankful that I have the Lord in my life to help me through my losses and to be there in my good times as well. I honestly don't know how I would have ever been able to make through the deaths of both of my sons without Him. I wrote all this so that those who may read it because they too have lost a child will maybe gain some hope that even though the pain never goes away, and there is always a hole in your heart that only that particular child could fill, you can move forward in life, eventually, and there are joys there just like there were with your son or daughter. I will grieve the loss of my sons until I die and am reunited with them but I will also rejoice in the love I share with my children who are still with me and strive to teach other's children how to trust Jesus in every situation. I'm sure I will have times when I will revisit this page to read my own words to remind myself of what I now type but there is hope and I will listen to or share with anyone who would want to share their pain with a friend. Blessings. Kathy
We have 3 children together. Noah, who died when he was 7wks old, Jason, and our daughter Elizabeth. Jon died on June 29,2009. I am very close with my kids and my granddaughter Maddy who is now 2. I work full time plus overtime and have a very stressful job. I strove to learn many different skills at my job of 14yrs. so I have a lot of tasks given to me. My husband and I are also Children's Ministers at our church, which should be a full time job in itself. I have been a born-again Christian for 31 yrs. and in Children's Ministry for that long. I grew up spiritually teaching Sunday School. I belong to a Foursquare Church and am so very thankful that I have the Lord in my life to help me through my losses and to be there in my good times as well. I honestly don't know how I would have ever been able to make through the deaths of both of my sons without Him. I wrote all this so that those who may read it because they too have lost a child will maybe gain some hope that even though the pain never goes away, and there is always a hole in your heart that only that particular child could fill, you can move forward in life, eventually, and there are joys there just like there were with your son or daughter. I will grieve the loss of my sons until I die and am reunited with them but I will also rejoice in the love I share with my children who are still with me and strive to teach other's children how to trust Jesus in every situation. I'm sure I will have times when I will revisit this page to read my own words to remind myself of what I now type but there is hope and I will listen to or share with anyone who would want to share their pain with a friend. Blessings. Kathy
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I want to thank you for your lovely responds back. All I did today Friday) was sleep til 1p then back to bed at 2p until 6p now it is 11:15p and I have to go back as I have to work tomorrow. I just don't want to deal with this at times...but I know I have too..I have his unr and I bought an Eternal candle with his name and dates on it..I won't light it also gave Jeremy and his daughter Natasha one. She was the apple of Richard's eyes...His only niece and my only granddaugter..
If anyone wants to email me here is my email address.. caroljdix@hotmail.com
I am not sure how long this site will be open for us and well we all need understanding...and love and support....specially for those of us "Who do Understand" what we are going through....In time I hope to believe in "God"......Always Carol J. Dix
They are always on our minds and in our hearts.
Love to you
I wanted to tell you are a fine example of endurance, through it all you kept your faith in God. As if Jehovah has not done enough for us already he extends hope for us to see our loved ones again.
John 5:28,29
"Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment"
And when this takes place we'll never lose them again because Revelation 21:4 says: And he (God) will wipe out every tear from their eyes and dearth will be no more neither will mourning nor outcry be anymore. The former things have passed away."
I look forward too this time :) i hope i've brought you comfort..
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from other moms. I think I have written to you, but I'm not sure. Kathy you seem so strong. I also know that with the strength and love of the Lord, we all will
move on, our hearts and minds will always be broken
but God has His ways of letting us get through the worst. I still haven't figured out how and why we hide our tru feelings and emotions. How do you and
other moms even function enough to go to work every
day? I had a job. I just couldn't do it. I'm 18 years
older than my husband and just retired this year.
After going through almost 2 years of emotional breakdowns, I decided I guess to stay home and maybe some might call it "feel sorry for myself", I call
it missing my son, Rich more than anyone around me
could ever know. I just can't seem to get past a certain point with the grieving. When I have a few
good days, I start feeling guilty, even though I know Rich would want me to move on and start celebrating
his life. I really don't know how. All I can remember are the days in the hospital and hospice. The pain is
so bad, I really can't figure out what my purpose on
this earth is anymore. Yet I know God has His reason
for me to be still here. My faith seems to have taken
over, which is a good thing. I have never been able to
understand too much of religion in my younger years.
Now I can't get enough of it. I am looking for a church that I'm really comfortable in. I was raised and practiced Catholic, but it seems like there is so
much else out there, There is only one God and Creator, so what difference does it make where we go
to Praise The Lord? Kathy I haven't gotten too many
replys on this site. I hope we can become closer.
My prayers go out to you and Jon. A new friend I hope. Janie
I don’t know Mrs. Robinson, but this was found online. To Dia Davidson WLEX-TV new anchorwoman 10/6/09
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE & FORGIVNESS DEMONSTRATED
This is truly NEWS worthy! I’m Priscilla Robinson, and since were living in a time and age when all of the news being reported by the media seems to be bad and offer little hope, or comfort, I thought that I would share a positive report. I was a witness to an episode on Sunday, October 4, 2009, at the Golden Corral in Lexington, KY., that brought tears to the eyes of those that were there and witnessed this demonstration of genuine love and forgiveness by two unlikely people.
This incident was centered around the recent shooting here in Lexington, KY that took place on Georgetown Street when Jermaine Birch AKA Hungry lost his life. The mother of Deondrae Fishback, Ms. Renita Weatherington, was having dinner with her church family as well as Jermaine’s mother, Ms. Cheryl Birch, who was sitting right behind Ms. Weatherington having dinner with some of her church family and friends, the mother of Deondrae Fishback when the spirit of the Lord moved upon the sister of Ms. Weatherington, Mrs. Rochelle Lowe, and lead her to go to Ms. Cheryl Birch, and give her a hug. When she did this, Ms. Birch returned her gesture with a warm hug as well. Ms. Weatherington saw this and was lead to go to Ms. Birch, and do the same, hug her. Ms. Birch and Ms. Weatherington both hugged each other very tightly as they stood there shedding tears with each other. There wasn’t hardly a dry eye at either table as many who knew about the situation, began to cry, as they witnessed this episode of forgiveness by two mothers who both had been touched in some way by this tragedy. Ms. Birch looked at Ms. Weatherington, and told her that she forgave her, and her son, and that she did not have anything against her or her son. Then Ms. Birch told Ms. Weatherington, that she was praying for her son, and asked Ms. Weatherington if she would pray for her. Ms. Weatherington response was I’ve already been praying for you and I will continue to do so. I’m so sorry for your lost, and most of all I’m so sorry that it was my son who was responsible for it. Ms. Birch then said to Ms. Weatherington, together we’re going to get through this situation. Ms. Birch then gave her one of her cards while telling her to call her anytime.
You see; what the devil intended for evil, God meant it for good, because all things work together for the good to those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose. The devil wanted confusion to continue between these two mothers, community, and young people, but God had other plans for all those involved.
My heart goes out to both mothers and their families. I truly saw the love of God being demonstrated on this day by two Christian mothers who allowed the love of God to shine through them in hopes that others blinded eyes would be open. Opened to forgiveness, and closed to violence, opened to love, and closed to hate, opened to reaching out, and closed to clicks and gangs. Yes this is what I saw being demonstrated in these two lovely women. This is what they displayed on the outside for all to see. Hopefully their willingness to come together will encourage our young people to do the same, to STOP and think before they act, and allow our community to heal as they choose to follow the example of these to mothers who has lost the most, and choose to give to each other the gift of love and true forgiveness! This is what being a child of God is really all about.
The message that has stuck with me after witnessing this episode is with God ALL things are truly possible! You can love and pray for your enemies, JESUS did it! My prayers, support, and love go out to Ms. Birch, and Ms. Weatherington. God Bless you both.
I Love You,
Priscilla Robinson
Have a good evening Kathy, God Bless
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