Friday, December 03, 2010

Tranquility in Sorrow


Between now and this past August, five friends of mine have lost their husbands. These are all ladies whom I have been friends with for many years, and in each instance, the marriage was a solid and long lasting one. Each was a wonderful testimony of the beauty of marriage, and now each of these dear ones will face the holidays for the first time as widows. Today I went to a church to get a good tight hug from the latest widow, shortly before she went to bury her companion of 46 years. I remember going through the whole saga of her dating him and then their marriage those many years ago. . .and now our tears mingling at such a time as this.

I just wanted to remember them now for a few minutes and ask that you'd please take a moment to say a prayer for Carol, Carole, Carolyn, Joan, and Joyce during this first Christmas season without their husbands. God has blessed each of them with children and grandchildren, so we can be thankful for that.

There is something I see in each of these ladies; it's something you see when the years have been many and the relationship has been harmonious and loving. I see tranquility in their sorrow.

9 comments:

Linda said...

This is so poignant Maxine - and so lovely. I will be praying. Thank you for writing this beautiful post.

Denise said...

Oh bless them Lord..... Not having lost a husband I do not know their sorrow but having lost both mom and dad I understand the grief...... I will pray as the holidays roll by.. I too am trying to find tranquility in sorrow.....

Karen said...

Thank you for remembering these friends in their sorrow. What a testimony that the Holy Spirit comforts us in time of need. I will lift them up in prayer.

Susan said...

Such beautiful words and tribute to these 5 friends, Maxine. My heart goes out to them. Having just celebrated 52 years I can just imagine their sorrow and grief. I will pray for these.

Cathy said...

Oh, Dear, that is so sad. Praying for them ~ Your remembrance of them was so sweet.

Laurie said...

My heart goes out to each of these precious ladies, Maxine, and I will indeed be praying for them. You have worded this so beautifully, and I believe you are a dear and trusted friend.

Amelia said...

I will pray Maxine, I know when my mother lost her husband suddenly; my sweet step-daddy and my girls best friend, the sweetest grandpa ever... it was the most horrible night. It's been a trial since for the last 20 years. I will certainly pray for these ladies Maxine. So much to pray about. But we know our God is able.

Susan Skitt said...

Praying, dear friend, that the Lord will hold them close in His mighty hand! You know my story...

Maxine said...

I recently pinned this post on Pinterest and for some reason checked it today and realize I never responded to these precious comments from my dear old blogging buddies. Don't at all know why I didn't. Even at this late date and time, I was blessed reading your responses. I know you are all doing well, as most of you are on Facebook with me, except you, Amelia. I miss you sweet girl and hope all is well with your family. I owe you a blog visit...or something.

A VERY belated thanks for these wonderful words, ladies. And, Susan Skitt, I sure do know your story and what our Lord has done for you. See you at Facebook and Pinterest, dears.