tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post3868534256122780242..comments2024-03-15T04:06:12.346-07:00Comments on Good Life of Design: DecisionsKathysuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-88726033011982328652019-03-17T14:32:15.226-07:002019-03-17T14:32:15.226-07:00Sending prayers for your precious family🙏🙏🙏Sending prayers for your precious family🙏🙏🙏sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06722156406030082118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-29769358971962125102019-03-16T16:46:06.998-07:002019-03-16T16:46:06.998-07:00Oh Kathysue. I had no idea you & your family w...Oh Kathysue. I had no idea you & your family were going through this. I took a break from social media for a while.<br />I wish I had the words to help you feel better. But know that I’m praying for you & your wonderful husband.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14407402369754121296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-6629468906161872042019-03-15T12:18:03.336-07:002019-03-15T12:18:03.336-07:00I had not read your blog for some time ( a new com...I had not read your blog for some time ( a new computer and lost friends). I am so sad for what you all are going through. I pray for all of your family. Gayle on Rollie's acct. love and prayers.Rolliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105043852793742528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-38310930979472298902019-03-13T21:29:04.836-07:002019-03-13T21:29:04.836-07:00I’m so sorry to see this is so close, Kathysue. Ho...I’m so sorry to see this is so close, Kathysue. How difficult this must be, I can’t imagine myself yet. Please know I’m thinking about you and your husband and saying prayers. Thank you for sharing all this. Big hugs, CarlaCarla Astonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-72983036736599519412019-03-13T17:02:16.305-07:002019-03-13T17:02:16.305-07:00Oh, dear Kathy, you and Doug are in my prayers. Yo...Oh, dear Kathy, you and Doug are in my prayers. You have ministered to me with your post today and your complete trust in God. He has you and Doug in His mighty hands. I'm so sorry this is happening but I know it's life and I do know what our future will be with Jesus. <br />Blessings,<br />SheliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-48143371630862331112019-03-13T12:36:03.184-07:002019-03-13T12:36:03.184-07:00So sorry, Kathysue. Wishing you the peace and com...So sorry, Kathysue. Wishing you the peace and comfort you are hoping for. Continued thoughts and prayers for you and your beloved husband.Judy Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077465960779100697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-11596879174363936712019-03-12T22:43:55.707-07:002019-03-12T22:43:55.707-07:00I haven't ever left a comment but now I think ...I haven't ever left a comment but now I think it's time. What the two of you have had is so special and blessed by God. I think you know that. You are strong and resilient and will get through this. Thank you for sharing your journey. You and your Dougie will remain in my prayers. xo Kathleen Our Hopeful Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545698852959318449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-21383024639143456662019-03-12T21:45:37.279-07:002019-03-12T21:45:37.279-07:00My heart is aching for you and I am so sorry for w...My heart is aching for you and I am so sorry for what you are going through. The hardest day of my life was the day my husband went home to heaven. My prayers are with you Kathysue. May you feel comfort in the days and months ahead.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02022835807772412673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-33730326175158305092019-03-12T20:33:57.085-07:002019-03-12T20:33:57.085-07:00Kathysue It is amazingly brave and selfless to c...Kathysue It is amazingly brave and selfless to continue to share your stories with those of us who know you only through your blog. But as many have said, over the years I feel I know you and have an online "kinship" as we are similar in age and in our love for our husbands and we both live in California. I pray for you and Doug every night and was so sad to hear this but hospice is a wonderful organization that can help both Doug and your family during and after this time so I encourage you to take advantage of all the services they offer. They were very helpful to my family when we lost my father. Peace be with you and your family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223390323458223576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-35878407402465935742019-03-12T18:08:18.212-07:002019-03-12T18:08:18.212-07:00Dear Kathysue, my heart hurts for you all. Please ...Dear Kathysue, my heart hurts for you all. Please know I’m keeping you all in my prayers each day. ZendaLady of the Manorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-70211335354293123442019-03-12T17:57:06.142-07:002019-03-12T17:57:06.142-07:00Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your fam...Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15472051289388381488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-14480446547389547222019-03-12T14:06:25.056-07:002019-03-12T14:06:25.056-07:00I continue to pray for you and Doug. My heart is t...I continue to pray for you and Doug. My heart is truly broken. Shirley@Housepitality Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09945881622303698087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-29569874298583223002019-03-12T10:46:06.743-07:002019-03-12T10:46:06.743-07:00I have been in constant prayer for you and your en...I have been in constant prayer for you and your entire family. I know this is beyond hard, but you are all showing such grace and peace that only the Lord can provide. My heart aches for you in such deep and profound ways. God Bless.Marty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154232943243065577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-78879089177099862192019-03-12T10:08:45.254-07:002019-03-12T10:08:45.254-07:00Dear Kathysue,
I sit here crying as I read this p...Dear Kathysue,<br /><br />I sit here crying as I read this post. I am so very, very sorry that you, Doug, and your family are going through this most difficult time.<br />From one who also has been through this, know that God is faithful to comfort us and give us peace through these very difficult times. <br /><br />Hospice is wonderful...try to get rest yourself while Hospice nurses are caring for Doug. Thank you so much for giving us an update, and know that we are continuing to lift you up in prayer to our precious Father. LouiseLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10184067617188664725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-44417875493331248762019-03-12T09:43:55.535-07:002019-03-12T09:43:55.535-07:00Thank you Kathy, for this deeply personal journey ...Thank you Kathy, for this deeply personal journey and your transparency and sharing. I know God is with you all and has been, is and will be your strength, your peace and your joy. Doug is in His loving hands, no better place. I thank God for his life and commitment to the Lord, yo you and his beloved family. I pray for his comfort, joy and peace. Soon he will see His Savior Dave to fave and hear Him say: “we’ll done, my good and faithful servant,”. Be anxious for nothing, pray about everything and rest in His ability to exceed your expectations; exceedingly and abundantly in Christ. I love you and Doug and I’m praying daily for you. Press on in full assurance, that HE who has begun a good work in you shall be faithful to complete it ❤️🙏🏼Amenladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06495533322080988382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-52884678464955023292019-03-12T09:43:17.516-07:002019-03-12T09:43:17.516-07:00I pray for you both, every night, by name. I will ...I pray for you both, every night, by name. I will continue. I send love, hugs and prayers for peace. We are going through something similar in that my Joe's brother has glioblastoma. He has had 2 craniotomies, and was in a trial for a new treatment but it hasn't worked. Now HE is facing where he wants to die. My/our hearts are broken. It is easy to say, "stay strong" but much harder to do. XOXOPinky at Designs by Pinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17304907721321330136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-73952270944796195582019-03-12T08:27:43.418-07:002019-03-12T08:27:43.418-07:00It is difficult to know the words to say. But I wa...It is difficult to know the words to say. But I want you to know that over the years you have shared so much about your sweet husband that we feel we know you both. Your marriage sounds wonderful, you have been so blessed - and even now you continue to share your faith and hope and we are thankful for your testimony. Please know that you and your family are being held close in prayer and I know you will cherish this time together.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07298632258557474170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-84319749513706855352019-03-12T08:17:51.625-07:002019-03-12T08:17:51.625-07:00Kathy, I'm so very sorry to hear this latest n...Kathy, I'm so very sorry to hear this latest news. Was so hoping for a miracle, but we all know that God doesn't promise to heal everyone who is sick, but He does promise to go through it with us. I pray much peace and calmness in these days that you will be facing and that the Lord will wrap you all in His loving arms as only He can do. There are no other words to say, but you are loved. With tears in my eyes, I wish you peace the most. You know where Doug is going and that's the best feeling of all. Life does not end when we pass from this earth and that's what we cling to as believers. xoxoRhoda @ Southern Hospitalityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741881774379561710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-61046486865559112562019-03-12T08:09:22.819-07:002019-03-12T08:09:22.819-07:00Kathysue, my heart goes out to you. Several years...Kathysue, my heart goes out to you. Several years ago, I lost the love of my life to this dreadful disease, so I understand how painful this is for you and your family. Time truly is the great healer, so you will not always hurt to the degree you are now, but it’s a process that happens in baby steps. So allow yourself to grieve however long it takes and be patient with yourself. A book that got me through some really hard times is Life After Loss by Bob Deitz. This book gave me comfort and hope during some very dark times - I highly recommend it. God bless you and give you strength through this very difficult time.maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974001572430627368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-63490058497899294452019-03-12T06:48:34.462-07:002019-03-12T06:48:34.462-07:00Dearest Kathysue,
Your strength is evident, as is ...Dearest Kathysue,<br />Your strength is evident, as is your overwhelming love for Doug, and while in deep grief you share messages of inspiration. <br /><br />I have no words but to say I am holding you in my heart, and I am so so sorry.<br /><br />debradebra @ 5th and statehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18039580956294327582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-26113040047867035382019-03-12T06:45:15.464-07:002019-03-12T06:45:15.464-07:00Nothing can be said at times like this Kathy, but ...Nothing can be said at times like this Kathy, but you and Doug are in my thoughts and prayers. Be strong, I know where your strength comes from -- Love to you and all of your family, JohnJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01854594428032733260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-68605314037044667152019-03-12T06:08:08.517-07:002019-03-12T06:08:08.517-07:00Kathysue,
Your post brought tears to my eyes. My ...Kathysue,<br />Your post brought tears to my eyes. My husband of 46 years has been in ill health and in and out of the hospital. I understand the difficulty of the time and my heart breaks for you and your family. May your sweet husband have longer than you might imagine and be at peace during his final months (years?).<br />KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064699521293763744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-54034942867028493532019-03-12T06:06:10.546-07:002019-03-12T06:06:10.546-07:00Thank you for posting this difficult to write upda...Thank you for posting this difficult to write update on your sweet Dougie. My heart breaks for you and your family, but I also admire your unending love and devotion to your husband. At some point, and obviously you have found that place, it is the most selfless thing to let God and our loved one work out the end time together. I pray for continued strength, peace and comfort for you and your family, Kathy. I pray for mercy for Dougie as God prepares him for his homegoing. There is no safer place to be than in God's will so I pray that all of you will continue to experience the assurance of being in the safety of His strong arms. If you have time you might draw visual strength from my Monday's blog.Elizabeth "Libby" Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145264016754286426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-13580801032435342582019-03-12T06:04:32.389-07:002019-03-12T06:04:32.389-07:00Oh, my dear....I weep with you...and for you...Pea...Oh, my dear....I weep with you...and for you...Peace be With You and Yours. frankiMerlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942151181292183080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-41811813036667240532019-03-12T04:25:18.990-07:002019-03-12T04:25:18.990-07:00Kathysue, this just breaks my heart and I'm so...Kathysue, this just breaks my heart and I'm so sorry for the difficult time you, your husband and your family are going through. It's a tough road to travel and as one who has been there with loved ones, I know how weary we become. Hospice is a wonderful organization and will give him the care and kindness that your family deserves. <br />Please know I'll be praying for you and your family. May God's Blessings bring you peace.<br />Love. Sissie<br /><br />PS. Even though my last blog post was several months ago when I blogged about suddenly losing my brother, I have followed and read your blog. I haven't forgotten about you or the other bloggers that started around the same time we did. I don't know if I'll return to blogging, but I still feel the connection to you and other friends I've made along the way. Sissie's Shabby Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142205878984008123noreply@blogger.com