Comments on: Monday, February 2, 2015

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:46:15 +0000

In reply to Ember. Helen, Janet and Ember...thank you for such care and kind words. It means so much to me. Hugs to a all three of you dears. oxox

By: Ember

Ember — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:28:58 +0000

<3 Thinking of you, honey xx

By: Janet Skoglund

Janet Skoglund — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 02:47:44 +0000

Julie, I believe the Lord gave you a calmness of reassurance in the present moment because you have learned to cast all your cares upon Him. I have experienced the same at times of sudden things happening around those that I love. A call in the night that our 3 month old grandson died of SIDS, my brother hit by a car. Our son in harms way in a war zone. Quietness and confidence becomes our strength as we walk through these present moments because we are needed at times to be an anchor in the midst of a storm. Jesus has never left us and he walks daily with us through these time and increases our faith to continue walking. You and Michael were a gift to each other I am so privileged to have known you both. Holding you in prayer as you continue to walk and touch many lives.

By: Helen in Switzerland

Helen in Switzerland — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 21:12:17 +0000

Oh Julie my heart goes out to you at the moment, but if I am honest I think it was probably a blessing that you didn’t know what that fateful day would bring. You were able to behave in a measured way, not panicking and as always were able to show Michael the deep love you felt for him. I am completely sure that he felt cherished right to the end. What could be better for him? Much love – my thoughts and prayers are with you, Helen xx

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 12:50:52 +0000

In reply to Ganeida.

Dearest Shari, Sue and Ganeida…. “thank you” never seems enough to respond to kind comments and stories. Somehow I have to trust that you all sense how much is behind my “thank yous”….. hugs to you all. xoxo

By: Ganeida

Ganeida — Sat, 14 Mar 2015 20:48:07 +0000

My father also died after a stroke ~ 10 agonizing days of hoping for the best, knowing that each passing day with no improvement meant the worst. Like Michael he tried to express all his love for his family through hand squeezes but I am grateful God gave us time to say good~bye. All our children chose to visit ~ & while none of them found it easy [Cait was still quite young] all of them are glad they were allowed the opportunity. There is a great mystery in death. That too He redeemed on the cross. God bless you, Julie, & grant you the peace that passes understanding.

By: Sue Raimo

Sue Raimo — Sat, 14 Mar 2015 19:52:29 +0000

Reading your account of the beginning of the end of Michael’s time on earth is bittersweet and rich with love. Thank you for finding the energy to share it as you walk through valley of the shadow of death. Much love dear Julie.

By: Shari C.

Shari C. — Sat, 14 Mar 2015 18:59:35 +0000

Such heart wrenching times, Julie…watching our love ones suffer…hugs to you my sweet friend…