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Mary Kay Wohlert's avatar

I to was having a bad day. In 2 weeks we will bury my husband’s ashes. There is so much to do. My sons comfort me and said we will get it done. I believe it is anxiety so still crying I opened my email and yours was first. Meredith what you wrote put me at ease and remembered trust in God he is where our strength comes from. Thank you so much for sharing your emotions they were the same as mine.❤️🙏🏻

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Meredith Bernard's avatar

Bless you. That’s so hard. Praying God’s peace and comfort settles in your heart and mind as you prepare to bury your husband. Sending so much love. ❤️

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Matraca Beesley's avatar

I started this same Bible Study today.. I don't like labeling my anxiety either, but it was time to give it to God and let him take the lead.

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Meredith Bernard's avatar

Wow, we are on the same page. Here’s to letting God do what only He can 🙏🤍

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Dr. Eric J. Palmu's avatar

May I send you my book? Dr. Eric Palmu

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nancyaruegg.com's avatar

Praise God for the blessing of his solace in the hard times. The fact you already had that Bible study, the fact that God had prepared your heart to receive his Word that day, and the fact that he met you there in the corn crib(!) to minister to your heart--all provide beautiful evidence of his attentiveness and love. May the truths brought to light by that study be like healing balm for your spirit, Meredith.

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Sherry's avatar

As always thank you for sharing so that each of us are not alone. My day of tears flowing was Saturday. So much has been going on. With our permanent move to the farm and aging parents. Unlike you I lost my dad 33 years ago in April. So with my mom I cling to her dearly. She's all the family I have left after losing both my brothers a few years ago. One song that I have had on replay lately is Still Waters (Psalm 23). I'm going to check into that bible study you mentioned. Thanks again for being real. Thinks of you as we bale our hay this week. Love and hugs!

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celeste's avatar

My mom died last April and relief and gratitude that she was no longer hurting seemed to take place of grief. This year I have been missing her as I always saved things up to share with her, and life keeps rolling and seems smaller without her joy of the little things we shared.

Yet out the loss comes bonuses(?); the five siblings touch base more often and my teacher/old neighbor from grade school shares a daily scripture- it's a little tap on my shoulder that keeps me focused.

Keep looking at the sunrise, sunset. Fiddler on the Roof had it right

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Mickey's avatar

Thank you for sharing your emotions with us. It is refreshing to know I am not alone in my anxiety and whatever else may bring tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing your favorite Bible Studies. Thank you for the reminder we have God's word! Love you Meredith for helping me keep my gaze on the things that cannot be seen!❤️

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