I am off tomorrow for a week with a special family of friends to relax and fellowship. I am really looking forward to it. They are dear friends I met through Roger's illness, and have become like family to me. I have a lot to process, with most of it being how wonderful the encouragement I have received about my "situation" has been. I am truly overwhelmed by all of the support and words of love I have been sent. I am a VERY blessed woman! (And, as I said before, this web site will remain as is, until the Lord tells me otherwise!)
This week, I was riding with a friend past a home where an older woman was in the back yard hanging her laundry. I was told that her husband had passed away last week, and a rush of memories flooded over me, so much so, that I was in tears - not for myself, but for her. You see, I remembered so vividly the first load of laundry I washed after Roger had passed away - how intensely sad it was, knowing that I wouldn't be doing laundry for him any more.......then remembering the first time I went to the grocery store - I barely made it to the car before I dissolved into tears, remembering the special things I would buy for him, trying to get him to eat, etc. It really made me aware that there are so many people in this world who go through these same things on a daily basis. We just need to put our "awareness caps" on, and be sensitive to the little things. A hug here, a helping hand there, and the blessings to both you and the person you help will be immeasurable!
A special note of thanks to all of the veterans who have served, and are still serving our country. We are ever-mindful of the fact that the sacrifices of selfless men and women over the course of our country's existence have paved the way for the countless freedoms we experience today. So on this Fourth of July, Independence Day, we all say a huge THANK YOU.
I will update you on happenings in the Bennett household when I return. God bless America, God bless you all, and may you be held safely
In His Grip!
Debbie
Good For You!
Take some time off and process and enjoy the company of good friends and make the right decision FOR YOU!!!!!! Have a wonderful 4th and come back with exciting news!!!!!!! You deserve all the best!
Becky In Wisconsin
Posted by: Becky | July 02, 2009 at 09:30 AM
Debbie, I too remember the first time I went to grocery store after my husband passed away. He had to be on a strict diet and I remember thinking that I didn't even know how to shop for just myself. Those memories will always be with you no matter where life takes you.
Hang in there.
Mary Jane Price
Posted by: Mary Jane Price | July 02, 2009 at 01:28 PM
Hi Debbie,
Have a happy 4th, take care, God Bless!
Cheryl/Lenexa KS
Posted by: Cheryl Turnbull | July 02, 2009 at 03:27 PM
Hi Debbie,
Safe journey and good times with your friends.
Bless you and have a Happy 4th.
In His Love,
Ann
Posted by: Ann Woodward | July 02, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Dear Debbie,
Have a great time with family and friends. Sounds like exciting days are ahead. I am so happy for you. You are in my prayers.
God Bless. Love, Geneva & Brandea.
Posted by: Geneva Speas | July 03, 2009 at 11:18 AM
I know you are having a wonderful time with family/friends during this special Day of Remembrance.
Take care and be safe. God Bless Debbie always....
Posted by: Wilda | July 04, 2009 at 03:57 PM
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for your words of encouragement always. I hope that you will leave this site open as long as you feel the Lord leading. Nearly 5 years ago I lost the love of my life to AML after 33 years of marriage. He had been a minister of music for over 30 years. Moving ahead in our lives is never easy after such a loss, but God brought another special person into my life. We have been married for 16 months. People don't always understand, but those people usually haven't walked the road. I am so happy for you!! What a blessing you are,and you deserve the best!!
Janet
Posted by: Janet Stack | July 05, 2009 at 08:18 PM
God Bless you and I'm glad you are enjoying the company of family and friends. Stay Safe and God be with you. Jean
Posted by: Jean McCormick | July 07, 2009 at 08:37 AM
Debbie,
You are such an inspiration.
Thank you.
Posted by: Penny Orsch | July 08, 2009 at 07:05 AM
HEY DEBBIE HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL FOURTH AND ENJOYED TIME WITH YOUR FRIENDS. YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT BEING SENSITIVE TO THE LITTLE THINGS. THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE THAT WE MEET EVERYDAY THAT WE HAVE NO CLUE WHAT THEY ARE GOING THRU BUT SOMETIMES JUST A SMILE OR A HOW ARE YOU DOING GOES A LONG WAY. THANKS FOR OPENING YOUR LIVES TO US AND ALLOWING US TO JOURNEY WITH YOU AND ROGER THIS IS SUCH A BLESSING TO ALL FOR WHATEVER THEY ARE FACING IN THIER LIVES AND YOU AND ROGER SHOWED US WHAT WALKING THRU FAITH DOES. ROGER WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEART AND YOUR LIFE EVERYTIME YOU LOOK IN YOUR CHILDRENS'S FACES AND THE BEST PART IS THE MEMORIES BECOME MORE ENJOYABLE AND THE LAUGHS COME MORE OFTEN AGAIN. ROGER WOULD WANT HAPPINESS FOR YOU I COULD NOT SEE HIM BEING ANY OTHER WAY. BE HAPPY LET THE DOORS OPEN AND TRUST OUR DEAR SAVIOUR AS YOU HAVE DONE ALL ALONG. BE HAPPY DEBBY YOU DESERVE IT THANKS AGAIN FOR ALLOWING US TO SHARE YOUR JOURNEY. WE LOVE YOU DEARLY. YOUR KY FRIEND, BECKY
Posted by: Becky Arvin | July 08, 2009 at 09:22 AM
Debbie,
Checking back often to see if you have anymore exciting news to post!!!!! I could not have said it any better than the Becky fron KY did in front of me so from another Becky, only in Wisconsin I will just add one word to her post, EXACTLY!!!!!
Becky In Wisconsin
Posted by: Becky | July 09, 2009 at 03:03 PM
Debbie
You are so in-tune to others, it's just amazing! You open our eyes to the little things we take for granted, like doing our spouses laundry, shopping, etc.
I hope God never tells you to quit posting. ha
You are so loved, we are so happy for you in what God is bringing into your life. We all know how much Roger & you loved each other, & what ever happens, it is God's will. You deserve to be happy.
Like Becky for Ky (my daddy's home state)says, "let the doors open".
We all love You!
Barb in MN
Posted by: Barb in MN | July 12, 2009 at 12:35 PM
hey Debbie...that is so true...everybody has problems and is hurting...I also remember going places right after my mom went to Heaven...It will never be the same here without her but I know each day we are closer to seeing the ones who have gone on before us...What a Reunion we all will have!!!
and so TRUE>>>THANK YOU TO ALL THE TROOPS>>>
Amy in Decatur, Ga...
Posted by: Amy Johnson | July 12, 2009 at 03:33 PM
Debbie,
Hope you had a great vacation and are doing well; am looking forward to hearing all about your vacation. Be good to you and do what is good for YOU!
Becky In Wisconsin
Posted by: Becky Kern | July 22, 2009 at 08:48 PM