Comments on: Pardon me while I wax nostalgic…

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:24:28 +0000

In reply to Larry. Thank you Larry.... xoxo

By: Larry

Larry — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:25:55 +0000

Hello Sis:
It hurts to pick up our Cross and it is not ever easy, nor is it always joyful.

I have been studying the Cross of life and how it has affected me with it’s effects.

To take up the Cross, is to submit to troubles and even afflictions from Love to Christ.

What I have found is that it can be contrary, contradictory and yes even perplexing.

It has caused me to study Christ’s sufferings and of the atonement of His greatest offer to me of salvation.

It has represented to me conditions that have been adverse, or opposite or even obstructing of what I wanted to do.

In some things and in some ways – it even has reflected to me a second side or like looking into cut glass, a second visual prism like that of some church windows filled with many colors of my past life.

A Cross has always been symbolic and has always had many meanings for different people, one as to another. What we as individuals have to remember is that a Cross is not vogue or “in”, rather it is something that is a little frightful for even us as believers.

I am blessed that you are bearing your soul for all to see, as it enables us (me) to direct our (my) prayers of support for you – up to Him.

Sis, the Cross, whether it was His or ours, has always been associated with ideas of pain, or even guilt. Hang in there Sis as time is getting short and yes the road is getting much more narrow.

When I look at the Cross, I realize that the center board is the support stem and even today He bears our weight of all things.

The Cross has gone from being just a symbol to a emblem of mercy, of spiritual efficacy. It is our union by our faith with Christ, and it is not self imposed, but rather it is by our own choice we pick it up.

Two separate pieces of wood, made up of Him and me or of Him and you.

Those two pieces of Wood, are nothing side by side, but it is only when they are put across one to another that they become something in our lives. They become our Cross.

It is at this point where we allow Him to carry us.

I love you Sis.
Me

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:29:52 +0000

In reply to Pat. Thank you Pat and Ember. I'm always happy when you two leave a comment. :) xoxo

By: Pat

Pat — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:33:00 +0000

Julie, I wish I had words that could ease your burden. What a terribly difficult season this is. I think it’s wonderful that you are waxing nostalgic. Our past, our present – all of that God uses to mold us and refine us, right? That picture of you is so darling – you look like a model! If you need me in any way to help you, please please call me. I can sit with Michael, cook a meal, clean house, etc.

By: Ember

Ember — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 11:32:37 +0000

May you be rested. May you be cheered. May you be happy. xxx

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 23:22:57 +0000

In reply to Roberta.

I appreciate your compassionate words, Roberta. You may absolutely stick your two feet in here — your friendship has blessed me. I do have help…not quite enough I’m finding, but thankfully I have a total of 11 hours a week right now, and family members help us in addition to this when I need it. Thinking about you often, my NY friend… xoxo

By: Roberta

Roberta — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 16:41:01 +0000

Dear Julie, I know that even a professional caregiver suffers bouts of great impatience and frustration in the caregiving situation. How much more difficult and problematic it must be when the patient is a spouse/family member, because,of the strong emotional involvement. Sooo complex!
Forgive me, if I stick my two feet in here to inquire whether you have additional help, during the day, to assist you—other than other family.
I can’t think of any caretaking situation that doesn’t necessitate some form of respite for the caregiver!
Bless you, for always turning to God in the most trying situations. I am certain He sees and hears you and Michael, and that your suffering is also painful for Him.