Update....On my Aunt

Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't been on in awhile. I wanted to thank you for the prayers for my Aunt Sharon. She held on longer than the dr.'s said she would. They gave her 2 hrs - 2 days and she lasted 3 weeks. She really declined the last few days. She went home to be with our Lord on Dec. 30th while she was surrounded by family and friends. She is no longer suffering. She passed away while my uncles funeral was beginning. He passed away Dec. 28th. I know that both of them are definately in heaven. Both were Christians. Have you ever heard that when there is a death it usually happens in threes? Well... I know the devil is working because my surgery is in Feb. I have had thoughts about if I am going to be the 3rd one. I talked to my husband and he said, "Tamara, there is no place in the bible that talks about when people die, they die in threes." That made sense to me. I guess I am just getting alittle scared. So, I am asking that yall keep me in your prayers. I pray I am doing the right thing. I know that I have come a long way for the surgery not to be the right thing for me to do. So, I am asking for yall to pray that God comforts me at this time. I really appreciate it. I thank yall again for the prayers for my aunt. May she rest in peace! God Bless! Have a Blessed New year! God Bless yall! Love, Tamara

Happy New Year, Tamara. I am sorry for the double loss you are experiencing. I definitely don't believe in that old wive's tale about dying in threes. Even though we know where your loved ones have gone, it is still hard because I know you miss them. God is our comforter, and I pray that He surrounds you with His love not only now but also as you approach your surgery in February. I pray that He calms your fears and gives you peace to know that you are doing the right thing. Do continue to post here, Tamara. You will be able to draw a lot of strength from others here who love you and are praying for you. I have just one little question for you. Where are "yall" from originally? It says you live in California, but there must be a little bit of Southern Belle in you. God bless, dear sister in Christ. Love, Peg

Tamara, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I just read your latest post, and learned about your loss. I am so glad to learn that all of you are Christians, because that IS what it is about. I lost my father just over a year ago, and before that, a sis-in-law, my mother and father-in-law, a nephew, and aunt. You know, sometimes it does seem overwhelming even for us Christians! Because we are human and still live here in a sinful earth. Praise God, because He brings us thru these hard times, and we are closer to Him because of it!! I love to think of them all in their new glory and perfect bodies, talking and walking with their Savior ,forever free of this world's pain and cares!! Gos Bless you as you go thru this time of mourning. May God comfort you, and reassure you of His love and protection. I, too, am waiting for my surgery(Jan16). Right at this point, I am justabout major compulsive(my dh says) about preparing for it the best I can. And yes, those same type of thoughts come to my mind, wondering and worrying for my safety, ect. But God IS in charge, isn't He? His will WILL be done in our lives, and we need not fear when we are walking with Him, and serving Him. Well, I just looked at the clock!! Oh, my, I have to be at church in 1/2 hr. and teach my kiddos in Sunday School! Wow, it will be a close one, so goodbye for now, and we will be chatting again soon. love in Christ, Kathy

Thanks Peg and Kathy for the comforting words. It means alot to me. Now Peg the question that you asked about where I am originally from. Well....I am from where the grass is blue and the chicken is finger lickin'. You guessed right...I am from Kentucky! Beautiful place, and beautiful people. I was there in May and I got to do some fishing and spend time with my family. Also, I spent time with my aunt and went and saw my uncle in the hospital. Those are the ones that recently passed. I really appreciate your support and your prayers. God Bless! Tamara