Deb's Mutterings

getting through

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be where with me so that you also may be where I am. You know the way to where I am going.”

Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”

Jesus answered, ” I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

John 14:1-6

We are getting through this dreadful thing. I am utterly devastated, and the children are sad, but we are somewhat comforted to know that Ray is safe in our Father’s house, and we will be reunited one day. The future just seems so bleak and empty without him.

I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of love from my online community. There are so many good people in the world. Our local community is amazing, expressions of love have arrived from the most unexpected places, and my family are cocooning me and loving our children.

As the shock and numbness is abating, the loss of my dearest Ray is growing greater and more fearful. I don’t know what the future holds for us, but we are taking one day at a time for now.

Deb, I can’t begin to imagine what you and your children are going through. My heart breaks for each of you. I wish I had some wisdom to share to help you, but I don’t. I hold you all close in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for comfort, strength and guidance for you in this most terrible time. God bless each of you!

I’m so sorry for you. I hope you can find comfort.

God bless and as much love as we can give you at this time honey x

My heart goes out to you and all of your family x

Thinking of you x
Selena xx

Deb, I am praying for you and your children everyday to give you strengh through this, Have a Good Mothers day

Nothing I can say would sound right so I will just send my love… thinking of you often.

Taking one day at a time is all you can do Deb. Thinking of you so much this Mother’s Day. xoxo

Annette

Thinking of you every day.

Thinking of you all. Be comforted in our prayers.

Deb, thinking of you now & wishing you strength. Glad you have support & know that you are loved by many.
XX Sharon

Dear Deb, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, I hope the love you share with him will help you through the days to come.

Deb,
My heart breaks for you and your children.
You are in my thoughts everyday.
I sent that package I’ve been promising.
You should get this week, ok?
I hope it may ease the pain, for a least a few seconds.

Sending much love and prayers your way Deb, you are in my thoughts and prayers every day. Please tell your children that I am also praying for them and asking for god to send them strength.

Will keep you and your children in my thoughts and prayers Deb!

Deb, I think our God only requires of us one moment at a time. He does not require that we understand the future because He does. Praying for all of you. Marci

Even though I know that nothing I can write really will help you and your children…I want you to know that I am holding you close in my heart and saying a prayer for strength as you deal with this tragedy. I have added you to all the prayer lists I know of so many more prayers are coming your way from all of the world. Much sympathy. Sally

Your strength will carry you through and you will be proud of all you are able to endure and you will come through it in the end with a beautiful memory of the past and the ability to look toward a happy future. You and your children are in my thoughts constantly.

I have never meet you, never spoken to you, but you & your children are in my prayers. My heart is filled with sadness for you & the children. I praise God that dear Ray is safe in the arms of Jesus. I pray that God will give you the strength to get through each & everyday. Sending blessings to you. Belinda (BusyB PBP)

still praying for you and your family daily. popped into shop to help with some support. i know it is little, but…will continue to pray and support you with virtual hugs as well.

As a homeschool mom of seven myself, I can’t even begin to imagine the days ahead for you. I just know that the God of all comfort loves you and your children more than we can ever realize.

My heart goes out to you and your dear family … you are in my prayers and a candle is lite to light the way and send all my prayers by angel wings to you and yours..may God Bless You and watch over you at this most difficult time in your life.I cannot imagine or even begin to imagine what you must feel..I just lost my mother..and in my heart I know..she and ray are in heaven and at peace.God Bless

Sending lots of love and hugs your way, Deb and thinking about you.

I have been praying for you off and on since I read your blog. I am so sorry! May God Comfort you!
Andy

Keeping you and the children and Ray in my heart and in my prayers. Hugs and kisses again, Will ring again soon.
Love Joan

Just take baby steps Deb. Thinking of you every day - great big cyber hugs to you and the children.

Cannot image how you must be feeling, hoping that knowing that we are all still thinking of you helps even the tiniest bit, love and hugs

You and the children are still in my thoughts and prayers Deb. I know that your faith will help you through this - and your friends will provide many shoulders to lean upon.

I cna think of no word that will ease your pain, all I can do is keep you all in my heart and prayers.

Oh Deb, I am still praying for you and the children knowing that God is taking care of you all. With all my heart and with all my love…..may you just trust in God above and lean on him.

Deb, you don’t know me but I have just heard about the terrible accident. I pray for you and your family at this incredibly sad time. Hold onto your strong faith and remember that Ray has gone to be with his maker.

Deb - I can’t even begin to comprehend your loss, but you are in my heart and prayers. Lots in digi-scrapping world are with you in love. I am glad to read of your faith, and trust the Lord will guide you through this valley of shadow.
It seems insignificant in light of what is happening to you, but I am making an 8×8 ABC book based on your 4×6 brag book, and every LO I post in a gallery, I am mentioning your situation, and directing them to your items for sale. Have a hug from me, yours in Christ, JanMary

Deb, I don’t know you but I am thinking of you and your family every day. So many of us are. I wish for some peace for you and you children and I’m so sorry this has happened. Kimberly

I checked your blog today for the first time in a couple weeks and felt punched in the stomach. I am so very, very sorry. May God bring comfort to you and your precious children as only He can do. You are in my prayers.

Oh, Deb, just wanted to let you know we continue to pray for you and your family, for the strength to endure and for some comfort.

I can’t begin to imagine how difficult this is for you, Deb. But what a source of strength, to know beyond a shadow of doubt, that you will all be reunited one day. Hold on to that, Deb. And know that just as He holds you close to His heart, so we are lifting you all up in our prayers.
Laurie

I had no idea of your loss until I happened across a thread at DST today… so terribly sorry and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. One day at a time.

Words just are not enough. But, through your faith, God will see you through. I am so sorry. You and your children are in our prayers.

I was having just an ordinary day when I found out about your tragic loss. It struck me that there is no such thing as an ordinary day. Although we’ve never met, I sat here in tears, half a world away, thinking of you and your family. I pray you and your children find the strength to help each other through these terrible days.

Everytime I think of you Debbie I feel so sad. If there is anything I can do please let know. All my love and prayers.

When I checked your blog today, my heart stopped. I know the love you shared with your husband that you showed to us will continue. I have never met someone who was so able to tell the people in her life that she loves them warts and all, until I started reading your blog. You are that person. I have no doubt that your husband knew that too. Please know my thoughts are with you and your children. You have brighten my day often since I started reading your blog, please lean on our strength now that you need it. Love Angela

Hi Deb, just checking in again letting you know I’m thinking and praying for you…

checking in again too, and sending much love.

my thoughts are with you every day…. praying for you in the days ahead Deb.

Hi Deb,
just wanted to let you know that you and your family are still in our prayers. Be gentle with yourself. God be with you.

I believe all the words you have posted to be true and you are so right. One day at a time one step at a time is all you can do. You will always have him in your heart as will your children those memories and the people who love and care for you will be what get you through the rough days ahead.

God Bless you and your family!!! I know there’s nothing that anyone can say or do to take away your pain and loss, but we’re all thinking of you. May the Lord hold you tight in his arms as you walk down this path. Try to remember the good things and smile because you were able to share those things together. My heart goes out to you Deb. Take care your children need you to get through this time also. God Bless.

Hi Deb,
I’m so sorry for your’s and your children’s loss…I’m keeping you in my prayers.
Hugs,
Pam

Deb, Although I don’t know you Personally and live thousands of miles away in Canada, as a fellow mum and scrapper, My heart goes out to you and your family! I just wanted to let you know You and your children are in our thoughts and prayers!
Susie2004

God Bless You and Yours, Deb. I pray that you will be comforted by all around you, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

So very sorry to hear about your loss.
Will be praying for you & your family Deb…
May Jesus comfort you during this time of such sorrow.

My heart goes out to you and your family, Deb. As a mum and fellow scrapper and totally head over heels in love with my husband, I don’t know how I would get through what you are going through. You are in my thoughts.

Oh, Deb, I can’t imagine what you are going through now. Our family continues to pray for you daily, and for the children. Thank G-d you have assurance in Ray’s salvation. We love you, friend!

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Shelee (Little Scrapbook Shop Forum)

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