Prayers Appreciated
If you have read this blog for any period of time, or know me in person, then you know that my Mom passed away last October. Tomorrow I am traveling back to Ohio with my sister and her kids to clean out my Mom’s house. I am absolutely dreading it. I know it needs to be done and there will never be a “good” time to do it, but I just don’t want to face it.
We have to go through and determine what to do with every single thing in her house. We have to decide what it worth keeping, what to sell and what is just trash. Almost everything in the house has a memory tied to it since we lived in that house since I was four years old. Mom’s room is just the way it was when she last stayed in it. When you open her closet it smells like her and there is still a layer of powder on the shelf from the last time she got ready there.
If you have a moment would you please pray for me and my family as we prepare emotionally and physically to go through the work of emptying a lifetime of belongings from what used to be our home? Our goal is to get all the work done in the three days that I am there and be able to put it up for sale soon after.
My mom’s favorite verse : Joel 2:25 – I will restore the years the locusts have eaten…
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Praying for you girls and for Nick and Matthew. I can’t imagine how difficult it’s going to be. Just remember where she is, and try to enjoy the walk down memory lane. Though you’ll be letting go of physical things, the memories are in your heart. Psalm 77:11 says, “I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.” Be remembering, and I will be remembering you all in prayer. I love you. My heart goes out to you.
Lindsey and Family
I am praying for you and your family in this great time of need..
Hey friend! What a wonderful picture! I can’t imagine what emotions you’ll face in the days to come. But God knows! It’s ok to mourn, to cry, to laugh, to be sad, happy, sorrowful, and hopeful… we are women who feel and feel deeply! I pray that He will comfort you and bring you peace. Rejoice that you will see her someday again… and I sure can’t wait to meet her too!
I can’t even imagine how difficult it will be to go thru those things and make those choices. I will be praying for each of you. I have had to go thru my Dad & Step-mom’s home. (I’m an only) It is so difficult and I like the post above because I think you will feel every emotion. I sometimes felt I was somehow invading their privacy. From a Christian perspective it makes you realize we come with nothing and we leave with nothing. Our relationship with Christ is most important. Your mom did such a good job making sure that each of you knew Christ. My heart aches for you all and know how much I will be thinking of you all and I care. I miss your mom. Love to all, Kelly
lindsay and family,
i just lifted up a prayer on your behalf and will continue to do so as the Lord leads. i’m sure it will be extremely difficult to do but you can find strength in the Lord. you can also find peace knowing that your mom is at the feet of Jesus! love and prayers…the davis’
I know is going to be a hard moment for both of you. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Hugs from the distance.
Lindsay, We will be praying for you and your family. Will also be praying for safe travel. Love you!!! That is a great picture. A great way to remember your Mom.
Hi Lindsay,
Thinking of you and your sister. Hope the trip is going well. I know it will be bittersweet. You’re in my thoughts & prayers.
Hugs,
Missy
I’m so sorry. We had to do that with my grandmother’s house when she passed away last year. Not an easy thing to do. I know it might not seem like much, but at least you won’t have to do it alone.