Slice of Life

Father's Day is an important day to celebrate and honor those dads we love, and to remember our dads who are no longer with us. This holiday can be such a bittersweet time for many people.

When my father died suddenly, my entire world came to a screeching halt. It was one of the very first times in my life that I thought I'd never be able to breathe again. My dad was a gem. He was the kind of man that would give his last dollar and the shirt off his back for someone in need.

His passing changed our family forever. I was just 32 years old with an 8 month old and a 2 year old. He was supposed to be around for many years to come, and do all the things a grandpa does. He was supposed to be the rock we all stood on, and have the wisdom to guide us through life's trials.

A week before he died, he came over to put sensor lights and bolt locks on all of my doors. He handed me my own tool box, and said words I will never forget, "This is yours, because I will not always be here to fix things for you..."

What I realized after many tears, was that he was still with us in  concrete ways and taking care of his family through the things he put in place while here on this earth.

For you moms out there trying to do it all when the head of our family is not there due to death, divorce, or any number of reasons, life can be so lonely and overwhelming. What I didn't understand until I was without a husband to help, was how devastating and lonely it must have been for my mom too.

Sometimes God calls us to step into shoes we were not made for, and we may feel like we fail more often than not. That's when we need to focus on the Father who will never be absent. Quiet sometimes it might seem, but never absent. God our heavenly Father will always be faithful, and if we allow Him, He will be our source of comfort and strength.

If you are one of those people who have lost your husband or father, or are separated from them due to a deployment, divorce, addiction, incarceration, pride, or fear, please know that I will be praying for you this weekend at perpetual adoration.

With gentle hugs,

~ Karen ~

GOD'S MIRACLES

Annemary Whitmore

Mother of five, one of God's Miracles.

Mississippi 

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Sylvia & Karen Plan

We met recently to plan for another year ahead for our newsletters. We spoke about the connections God made for us this year, and how He is on the move in our lives and this ministry despite how new and humble we may be.

We both felt that it would be a blessing to have a monthly column with words of wisdom from a father in our midst, and so "A Father's Wisdom" was born.

It is appropriate to begin sharing this on Father's Day weekend when many moms and their children may be feeling quite alone. May these words of wisdom resonate with all of us...

A Father's Wisdom:

Fear, worry and anxiety are unavoidable.  We can choose to give in to them, or to acknowledge our circumstances, calmly and lovingly do the best we can, and choose to hope for something better to come along, in God’s time.

In Christ,

Father Elias 

Holy Transfiguration Church

“I command you: be strong and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you go.”

~ Joshua 1:9 ~