Wow. For the seconfd time tonight, I've got tears in my eyes. But this time, those tears have been running down my face.
The other night, I had a dream. I dreamed I had caught a little bird and put it in a cage. It was a song bird and I wanted to hear it sing all the time, so I hung the cage on my porch. But the bird never made a sound. It just sat there. So... I turned it loose and it flew up into the tree and began singing for all it was worth.
As some know, I lost my Lola on Feb. 6. Its been a rough year. But, I was determined to hold on to Lola until Feb. 6, '09. Then I would take off my wedding band and let her go. I've wanted to see Lola again in a dream. Or hear her voice. But... I've had no dreams but one or two. But its been awhile. So heres the dream: Lola is the bird. I have had her caged in my grief. When I let her go... she will be free and then can come to me in my memories. I had decided that Christmas morning, I'd go to the cemetary and spend one more Christmas with her. There, I would take off my wedding band and let her go.
But... I wasn't sure. Was this the right thing to do? I prayed about it. Then I read Renda's poem. That was Lola. She was telling me that its time. Thank you Renda for sharing this. I know now this is what Lola would want. Y'all pray for me. I think this will be the hardest thing I have ever done in my life.
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"Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him...." -Psa. 37:7
Waiting for the Lord is easy... Waiting patiently? Not so much.
Wow. For the seconfd time tonight, I've got tears in my eyes. But this time, those tears have been running down my face.
The other night, I had a dream. I dreamed I had caught a little bird and put it in a cage. It was a song bird and I wanted to hear it sing all the time, so I hung the cage on my porch. But the bird never made a sound. It just sat there. So... I turned it loose and it flew up into the tree and began singing for all it was worth.
As some know, I lost my Lola on Feb. 6. Its been a rough year. But, I was determined to hold on to Lola until Feb. 6, '09. Then I would take off my wedding band and let her go. I've wanted to see Lola again in a dream. Or hear her voice. But... I've had no dreams but one or two. But its been awhile. So heres the dream: Lola is the bird. I have had her caged in my grief. When I let her go... she will be free and then can come to me in my memories. I had decided that Christmas morning, I'd go to the cemetary and spend one more Christmas with her. There, I would take off my wedding band and let her go.
But... I wasn't sure. Was this the right thing to do? I prayed about it. Then I read Rendas poem. That was Lola. She was telling me that its time. Thank you Renda for sharing this. I know now this is what Lola would want. Y'all pray for me. I think this will be the heardest thing I have ever done in my life.
OA, I did not know your story. I am so glad to see how this thread has encouraged you. I will be praying for you this Christmas season.
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There are no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, Chuck Norris lives in Houston.
Either the United States will destroy ignorance, or ignorance will destroy the United States. – W.E.B. DuBois
Wow. For the seconfd time tonight, I've got tears in my eyes. But this time, those tears have been running down my face.
The other night, I had a dream. I dreamed I had caught a little bird and put it in a cage. It was a song bird and I wanted to hear it sing all the time, so I hung the cage on my porch. But the bird never made a sound. It just sat there. So... I turned it loose and it flew up into the tree and began singing for all it was worth.
As some know, I lost my Lola on Feb. 6. Its been a rough year. But, I was determined to hold on to Lola until Feb. 6, '09. Then I would take off my wedding band and let her go. I've wanted to see Lola again in a dream. Or hear her voice. But... I've had no dreams but one or two. But its been awhile. So heres the dream: Lola is the bird. I have had her caged in my grief. When I let her go... she will be free and then can come to me in my memories. I had decided that Christmas morning, I'd go to the cemetary and spend one more Christmas with her. There, I would take off my wedding band and let her go.
But... I wasn't sure. Was this the right thing to do? I prayed about it. Then I read Rendas poem. That was Lola. She was telling me that its time. Thank you Renda for sharing this. I know now this is what Lola would want. Y'all pray for me. I think this will be the heardest thing I have ever done in my life.
That was beautiful, OA!!!! I believe the Lord has prepared you for that event on Christmas morning. I will be saying a prayer for you on Christmas Day!!! God Bless!
That was beautiful, OA!!!! I believe the Lord has prepared you for that event on Christmas morning. I will be saying a prayer for you on Christmas Day!!! God Bless!
Same here! We love and support you. Even last February, you had such a great attitude and sweet humble spirit. God has certainly blessed you and I believe the best is yet ahead for you!
OA, I did not know your story. I am so glad to see how this thread has encouraged you. I will be praying for you this Christmas season.
tstew,
Oh, Brother, you just don't know. I don't know if you can go back that far, but, go back to February and see how these people encouraged me. You'll then see why I think of these folks as my family. I have never met any of the people here except two: Sis Esther and Bro Raven. Well, and PastorRick1959, but he rarely posts (I've known him since he was a snot nosed kid- come to think of it, I think I was too!) But for a bunch of people I have never seen and may never meet, I've come to know them as some of the finest bunch of Christians I have never met. And that includes you. This is my family. Its my church fellowship and I appreciate you all!
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"Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him...." -Psa. 37:7
Waiting for the Lord is easy... Waiting patiently? Not so much.
Oh, Brother, you just don't know. I don't know if you can go back that far, but, go back to February and see how these people encouraged me. You'll then see why I think of these folks as my family. I have never met any of the people here except two: Sis Esther and Bro Raven. Well, and PastorRick1959, but he rarely posts (I've known him since he was a snot nosed kid- come to think of it, I think I was too!) But for a bunch of people I have never seen and may never meet, I've come to know them as some of the finest bunch of Christians I have never met. And that includes you. This is my family. Its my church fellowship and I appreciate you all!
I know that there are times when this forum catches some heat from people, and I know that there are those who question a lot about the members here. However, everytime I run into a thread like this and see the Christ-like reactions and the apparent love and concern, I am reminded of why I'm here in the first place.
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There are no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, Chuck Norris lives in Houston.
Either the United States will destroy ignorance, or ignorance will destroy the United States. – W.E.B. DuBois
I know that there are times when this forum catches some heat from people, and I know that there are those who question a lot about the members here. However, everytime I run into a thread like this and see the Christ-like reactions and the apparent love and concern, I am reminded of why I'm here in the first place.
I'm with ya, Bro. I just scoot around all the "Bombshell" threads and the "Hey, did ya hear about...." posts, and look for threads like this one. I come here sometimes and get so frustrated by the "yak-yak" threads, then, just when I'm about ready to give up, somebody posts a thread like this. And the people. I may not agree with some of them, but, I gotta tell ya, for a bunch of people I wouldn't know if I met them on the street, I really love the AFF gang.
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"Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him...." -Psa. 37:7
Waiting for the Lord is easy... Waiting patiently? Not so much.
Renda, thanks for posting your poem and the pic of your mom. I'm jealous of those with such a close family.
OA, it's been a long time since I've spoken privately with you, but you continue to always be on my mind and in my prayers. I can't believe it's been almost a year already.
Thaanks for sharing.
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