“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Psalm 34:18 ESV
Psalm 34:18 ESV
Dear Friends,
Unfortunately, we have to cancel service and Sunday school for this Sunday, August 12, 2018. We have fallen into a week were most of us had out-of-town family obligations or emergencies. We look forward to seeing you when we resume services on August 19, 2018. Thank you for your prayers and understanding.
This past week, my family has been dealing with an emergency. My father is nearing the end of his life. Though, now that we are here with him, it does not seem quite as imminent as we were led to believe. However, we are with people at both the nursing home and the Fisher House that are living in a permanent state of worry about their loved ones, just like us. The wing in the nursing home that my Dad is in are for those with dementia and memory issues. Alzheimer’s and other various forms of dementia are an unresolved, lingering type of grief. It is prolonged as one loses their loved one over and over again. Some of the conversations that we have had with other family members are heartbreaking. They are drained from the caregiving they were doing themselves when they had their loved one at home, and many of the spouses live in a sort of limbo. The weight of what they are doing to help their loved one is immense. Many of the conversations with these families include tears as well as medical talk. Walking around the Fisher House, the residents say a quick hello in passing if they see each other, each carrying their own burden of stress. But for the most part, this place is silent.
People live with broken hearts and spirits crushed by the worries of this world every day. It is not just those of us who have loved ones dealing with end of life care. It could be the parent you say hello to at the bus stop. It could be colleague in the office down the hall. This world is not easy for many people. BUT…
There is always a BUT…There is a God who cares very deeply for you and for them and for everyone. There is a God who sent His Son to die for us and His Spirit to comfort and guide us. God is always there even on your darkest days. This week was rough, but it did not include my darkest day. I have had worse in the past. Grief and I are old friends. But through everything, I know that God has my back. And whatever you are going through, God has yours.
If you ever want to make an appointment with me to talk about your grief and worries. Feel free to contact me. In the meantime, I pray for all of you this week that you allow God to ease the burden of worry and stresses in your life. Remember, there are no services on Sunday, August 12, 2018, and we will see you again on August 19, 2018. I hope you have a wonderful week, just make sure to spend some of that week with God. He really does want the best for us.
Until next we meet,
Pastor Jessi
Unfortunately, we have to cancel service and Sunday school for this Sunday, August 12, 2018. We have fallen into a week were most of us had out-of-town family obligations or emergencies. We look forward to seeing you when we resume services on August 19, 2018. Thank you for your prayers and understanding.
This past week, my family has been dealing with an emergency. My father is nearing the end of his life. Though, now that we are here with him, it does not seem quite as imminent as we were led to believe. However, we are with people at both the nursing home and the Fisher House that are living in a permanent state of worry about their loved ones, just like us. The wing in the nursing home that my Dad is in are for those with dementia and memory issues. Alzheimer’s and other various forms of dementia are an unresolved, lingering type of grief. It is prolonged as one loses their loved one over and over again. Some of the conversations that we have had with other family members are heartbreaking. They are drained from the caregiving they were doing themselves when they had their loved one at home, and many of the spouses live in a sort of limbo. The weight of what they are doing to help their loved one is immense. Many of the conversations with these families include tears as well as medical talk. Walking around the Fisher House, the residents say a quick hello in passing if they see each other, each carrying their own burden of stress. But for the most part, this place is silent.
People live with broken hearts and spirits crushed by the worries of this world every day. It is not just those of us who have loved ones dealing with end of life care. It could be the parent you say hello to at the bus stop. It could be colleague in the office down the hall. This world is not easy for many people. BUT…
There is always a BUT…There is a God who cares very deeply for you and for them and for everyone. There is a God who sent His Son to die for us and His Spirit to comfort and guide us. God is always there even on your darkest days. This week was rough, but it did not include my darkest day. I have had worse in the past. Grief and I are old friends. But through everything, I know that God has my back. And whatever you are going through, God has yours.
If you ever want to make an appointment with me to talk about your grief and worries. Feel free to contact me. In the meantime, I pray for all of you this week that you allow God to ease the burden of worry and stresses in your life. Remember, there are no services on Sunday, August 12, 2018, and we will see you again on August 19, 2018. I hope you have a wonderful week, just make sure to spend some of that week with God. He really does want the best for us.
Until next we meet,
Pastor Jessi
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