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Karen's avatar

Thank you to each and everyone, for the Kindness, Words of Comfort, Prayers, I am so very grateful to each of you.

Carmella:

I am so humbled by your thoughtfulness, gratitude, and to include us in your writing. Thank you, for remembering me in this time of grief.

Karen

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Donna Whitley's avatar

Karen, I lost my husband in December. I was his caregiver for 12 years. I am walking the path with you and holding you in my heart.

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JoDi's avatar

Dear Karen,

I am so sorry for your loss. I'm praying that God will comfort you and strengthen you to deal with the many ways your life has changed. Psalm 55:22; John 5:28, 29

Sending you a big hug!

Jo

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Tammy Kleinhans's avatar

Dear Karen,

I am sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your beloved husband. I am praying you will have the comfort of the Lord and the assurance He is with you. I will pray for you.

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Tammy's avatar

Karen, So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. I cannot imagine what you are going through as you are missing him. Praying for you! Psalm 147:3

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Jill Hall's avatar

Karen, I am so very sorry. I pray for God’s comfort and presence all the days ahead. 💗

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Lesley Palmer's avatar

Karen, sending love, peace and courage from central Maine to you as you make your way down this unexpected path. ❤️

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Mama's avatar

Love and prayers for comfort today and in those to come from the Nebraska Sandhills.

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Carrie Taylor's avatar

Karen, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband John. I am praying God gives you peace and comfort.

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Emily's avatar

Karen,

So sorry for your loss. May your many years of love & memories comfort & sustain you. Sending love from midcoast Maine.

Emily

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Kim Vaughan's avatar

Dear Karen,

I am so very sorry for your loss and the pain that you are feeling. May you be lifted up and comforted! God bless you!

PS I've enjoyed over the years reading your comments to Carmella's words!

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Hillary Kruse's avatar

Karen, I am sending you prayers as you navigate such a loss. I hope that you feel John’s presence with you in so many comforting ways!

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Susan's avatar

Oh, I am late in reading this and late to reply. So many thoughts on this one!

First, Karen, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I feel your news touch deep in my chest. Sending you deep comfort on this journey of grief.

Carmella, your June letter hit on so many points. "Tuesday" especially hit spot on :)

I find this to be true so often in my own creative life, and I am always fascinated by the path it takes.

I also loved "Go as a River". It is a keeper. One that comes back to mind over and over. Thanks for sharing.

Donna, sending lots of strength to you, as well.

"Sometimes, when one person is absent, the whole world seems depopulated."

—A. de Lamartine

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Lisa G.'s avatar

Karen, you’re the most faithful follower here! I’m very sorry to hear about your husband, what a terrible shock for you. I won’t forget your family in my prayers.

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Devon Carpenter's avatar

Dear Karen, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved. My heart goes out to you and you will be in my thoughts and prayers this evening and beyond. I pray that you will find grace and peace as you walk through this difficult time. xo

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Julie Hiatt's avatar

Karen, I am sorry to learn of your loss. I pray you will feel God's loving arms around you as you embark on each new day. May you enjoy sweet memories of your life with him and may you feel God's strength as you learn how to navigate this new life.

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