Friday, February 26, 2010

Pain, Deeper than I ever imagined

I am reeling in shock and bewilderment.

My husband of 18 years passed away in our home tonight of acute heart failure. I will probably need to write about this quite a bit in the future, but for now, I desperately need your prayers for myself, and especially our five children.

I believe that the hand of the Lord is powerful.

I say that sobbing, barely able to breathe.

Crushing pain.

Please pray for our children. Thomas, 17, Patrick, 14, Maggie, 12, Rose, 9 and Nora, 6.

Thank you.

25 comments:

Leonora said...

Oh Ginger, I am stunned and so very sorry. You and the children will constantly be in my prayers.

CountryDew said...

Ginger, I am stunned and saddened. I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. I will be praying for you and your children.

Unknown said...

Dear Ginger - I just found out about Phillip. Sandra called to tell me. I am crying for this sweet man that I came to love last summer, and for the children, and for you.

Do you need help on the farm? Can I do something? Don't hesitate to call.

Much Love,
Ingrid

Anonymous said...

Stunned beyond words, Ginger. I am so very sorry to learn of your husband's passing. Know that I am thinking of you and your family.

Diane

Mom12x said...

Ginger, I am just in shock. I am praying without ceasing for your family. Please let your needs be known.
Love you,
Martha

LouAnneL said...

Ginger, I am so very sorry. My heart is breaking for you and your children. Please let us know how we can be of help to you during this time. We'll be praying without ceasing. Love, LouAnne

Christi H said...

Dear Ginger,

My heart is overwhelmed with grief and sorrow. Know that I am praying for you, the children and the rest of your family. God is faithful my dear dear friend and I love you! How I wish I could hug and cry with you today...Love, Christi

Christi Wilson said...

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and comfort you in this time of sorrow!

Chris said...

Oh Ginger, What a dreadful shock! I am so very sorry for you and the children. I am praying for you all. I wish I could help physically; am with you in spirit.

morebutter said...

ginger, i will be by your side tomorrow evening to hug you and grieve with you.

Unknown said...

praying for you as you walk through the Valley. May the Lord be your strength even in the darkest night and in the moments of joy.

Jen L said...

My parents are friends with Serge and Stewart and forwarded me your blog entry. I'm praying for you and your kids today that God will hold you as you sob.

Anonymous said...

Ginger, I don't have words. I'm praying and I'll be here, in and out of your life, as long as you need me. Love you, catie

Linda said...

I came from a link to LouAnne's blog. I want you to know that I will definitely be praying for you and your children.

Anonymous said...

Ginger,
I am so sorry about your husband. You and the children have been constantly in my prayers today. We will continue to lift you up. Please let me know what I can do for you or your family.
Love you,
Melissa

Anonymous said...

You are in my prayers, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Karen of This Old House

Jill Straight said...

Dear Ginger,
May the Lord hold your broken heart in HIs hand and give you comfort. I will lift up my prayers for your sweet family.
With deepest sympathy,
Jill

Beth said...

Ginger, I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. My family and I will keep you and your children in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your dear family.

Country Girl said...

I don't know you but came here via someone else's blog. This stunned me though as deaths of this nature always do. I am so sorry.
I have suffered, and I remember feeling as small and helpless as anyone could feel and at that point, asking for help from God. And it was there. I used it all the time as I feel you will in the immediate future. My heart goes out to you.

Anonymous said...

Ginger, you & I have met at the Depret-Guillaum home & at the Botetourt farmers market. I have been praying for you since hearing Philip had collapsed last night. Still praying.
Trisha Ferris

Carolyn said...

I feel like a knife has pierced my heart as tears flow!! I just can't imagine my sweet precious Ginger. I love you & your sweet family more than words can say!! Yes, you will be in my thoughts & prayers continually!!

Jen said...

My condolences to you and your family. From a fellow Roanoke area blogger. Take care!

Jeff said...

Oh, my goodness!! Beth sent me an e-mail alerting me of this horribly shocking news. You and your children will be in my prayers.

Polly said...

Your name and the names of your dear children are going to be my running, streaming prayer from here until I don't know when. That's a promise.

Greener Pastures--A City Girl Goes Country said...

Ginger, Jeff just told me what happened! My heart is broken and I am crying my eyes out for you. You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers.