tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post3788461429704606379..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: Dealing with Loss During the Holidays by Teresa S. MathewsCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-49482706800718851062015-12-27T12:14:49.479-05:002015-12-27T12:14:49.479-05:00CARRIE you made my night when you called. I love t...CARRIE you made my night when you called. I love that it was ok to laugh and cry when talking with you. GOD blessed me abundantly when He placed you in my life. Love you my sweet friend!! Teresa Mathewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979337973257260777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-39712679580338312022015-12-26T09:43:01.455-05:002015-12-26T09:43:01.455-05:00NOELA, I so wish you and Allen could have meet CAR...NOELA, I so wish you and Allen could have meet CARLTON too, I know one day will be all be together in Heaven. Maybe we will all live in the same neighborhood! :-) <br /><br />Life will never be the same without him here but I am so glad we had such fun memories to look back on. <br /><br />GOD has been so good to me to bring all the wonderful people into my life to pray for me and the boys during this time. It still amazes me that He gave me that little sister I always wanted, I just wish you live a little closer to me! lol <br /><br />I didn't get to wear those boots this year, it was way too hot for them. It felt like Summer yesterday, it was 78 degrees (25.6C) here but I may or may not have worn red cowboy boots! lol :-)Teresa Mathewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979337973257260777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-65072397290065378012015-12-26T07:38:42.359-05:002015-12-26T07:38:42.359-05:00Dear TERESA, thank you for sharing your heart in s...Dear TERESA, thank you for sharing your heart in such a beautiful, open, and touching way... Through it, we feel your love, your loss, your enormous pain, and your joyful hope at one day having that spectacular reconciliation with God and your beloved. I so wish I could have met Carlton, I love his spirit, faith, humor, and kindness... And I only know him through you! I know how hard it has been for you and have cried tears with and for you. I'm always so thankful though knowing that God is with you every step of the way. I particularly love this verse God gave you... Jeremiah 31:25-26. I don't remember reading that verse before but how true those words are!<br />I love your poem Sissy, it makes me want to cry and smile at the same time. And I adore those pics you posted too!!! Hugs and much, much love from your little sister down under. xx Oh and yeah, those boots are rad!! ;) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368483978360906629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-36675320240900563802015-12-26T07:28:23.919-05:002015-12-26T07:28:23.919-05:00Carlton was an amazing man and I pray God brings y...Carlton was an amazing man and I pray God brings you comfort. So good talking with you yesterday sweet angel! Hugs and love!!!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-30926377823702747152015-12-26T01:52:45.754-05:002015-12-26T01:52:45.754-05:00REGINA, thank you for sharing this post. I hope yo...REGINA, thank you for sharing this post. I hope your sister can find some comfort in my words but most importantly in GOD's Word. :-)Teresa Mathewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979337973257260777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-16445458026267855972015-12-26T00:45:58.757-05:002015-12-26T00:45:58.757-05:00TINA I am so glad I was able to share, it has been...TINA I am so glad I was able to share, it has been so hard to concentrate in the past few months I wasn't sure I would be able to. Thanks for the prayers!! :-)Teresa Mathewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979337973257260777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-45942870998893809112015-12-25T22:15:36.900-05:002015-12-25T22:15:36.900-05:00Teresa, thank you for sharing your heart and memor...Teresa, thank you for sharing your heart and memories! I pray God will continue to strengthen you and give you His peace as the months and years go by. <br /><br />My sister just lost her hubby in November. She's having a difficult time. I wish I could be there as she goes through this process. I tagged my niece so she can share this my sister.<br /><br />Hugs and love to you and your family! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323861304229085188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-42422056166545424882015-12-25T20:55:35.751-05:002015-12-25T20:55:35.751-05:00Teresa, thank you for sharing your heart, pictures...Teresa, thank you for sharing your heart, pictures and Scriptures with us. <br />May God bless you and your sons and continue to give you strength, comfort and peace each day. <br />Continued prayers for you and your family.<br />Hugs, love and blessings,Tina Mrs Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896114843568971108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-36613245690277159782015-12-25T20:50:26.730-05:002015-12-25T20:50:26.730-05:00Oh BONNIE, we love you too and so appreciate the p...Oh BONNIE, we love you too and so appreciate the prayers. GOD has been so good to me and the boys to give us such good friends. :-)Teresa Mathewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979337973257260777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-53278143793964018272015-12-25T20:41:28.107-05:002015-12-25T20:41:28.107-05:00Oh MELODY, it's a glorious thought when I thin...Oh MELODY, it's a glorious thought when I think about all he is enjoying now and amazing it has been sharing Christmas with the LAMB. That thought makes all this a lot easier to endure!! Teresa Mathewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979337973257260777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-35821417603084138812015-12-25T20:39:34.961-05:002015-12-25T20:39:34.961-05:00CARYL, thank you for the sweet love and hugs and b...CARYL, thank you for the sweet love and hugs and blessings and especially your prayers! That is what is getting me through this time. Big ole (((HUGS))) to you!!! Teresa Mathewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979337973257260777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-17277805302011444552015-12-25T20:37:26.443-05:002015-12-25T20:37:26.443-05:00MARIAN it has been very hard but having precious f...MARIAN it has been very hard but having precious family like you makes it easier. Love you my sweet girl!! Teresa Mathewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979337973257260777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-11379511098394507782015-12-25T20:35:52.222-05:002015-12-25T20:35:52.222-05:00BARB I am so sorry to hear about your loss too, bu...BARB I am so sorry to hear about your loss too, but I am so happy to know we will see our dear husbands again. To know they are healthy and healed now, means the world!! <br /><br />Looking forward to the New Year and the new path GOD has chosen for me. :-)Teresa Mathewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979337973257260777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-53753018826264766202015-12-25T20:32:25.406-05:002015-12-25T20:32:25.406-05:00Yesterday and today has been good and bad. Lots of...Yesterday and today has been good and bad. Lots of sadness, missing Carlton but also lots of joy remembering the good times we've had. <br /><br />I do love my red boots too!! lol Teresa Mathewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979337973257260777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-54889434234614475302015-12-25T20:31:07.188-05:002015-12-25T20:31:07.188-05:00Yesterday and today has been good and bad. Lots of...Yesterday and today has been good and bad. Lots of sadness, missing Carlton but also lots of joy remembering the good times we've had. <br /><br />I do love my red boots too!! lol Teresa Mathewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979337973257260777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-29028019897713908592015-12-25T20:14:04.651-05:002015-12-25T20:14:04.651-05:00Thank you for expressing and sharing your heart wi...Thank you for expressing and sharing your heart with us in this post, Teresa. It's beautiful, and such a wonderful tribute to Carlton and the loving God of grace Who provides for each of your needs. My heart grieves for you, and rejoices for Carlton - at the same time. You, and your boys, are continually in my prayers, sweet Teresa - love you and sending hugs!!Bonnie Roofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-25388580912537830512015-12-25T19:35:10.613-05:002015-12-25T19:35:10.613-05:00Thank you for sharing your heart with us. I hurt f...Thank you for sharing your heart with us. I hurt for you, even knowing he's been rewarded with a home in heaven, but with those left behind, hurting. Merry Christmas! Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555284768417353619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-60858701378986091282015-12-25T19:35:05.879-05:002015-12-25T19:35:05.879-05:00Thank you for sharing your heart with us. I hurt f...Thank you for sharing your heart with us. I hurt for you, even knowing he's been rewarded with a home in heaven, but with those left behind, hurting. Merry Christmas! Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555284768417353619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-61354647923319903232015-12-25T19:06:54.563-05:002015-12-25T19:06:54.563-05:00Teresa, May the God of all comfort continue to be ...Teresa, May the God of all comfort continue to be with you and your family!Caryl Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446868830897710358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-47684487519888053032015-12-25T18:50:38.903-05:002015-12-25T18:50:38.903-05:00loveLoveLOVE and hugsHugsHUGS and blessingsBlessin...loveLoveLOVE and hugsHugsHUGS and blessingsBlessingsBLESSINGS then some more love and hugs! It's amazing how many times God brings you to my mind to lift you up to His throne. I know no one can take Carlton's place, but know there are so many people who love you, dear lady. God is indeed good to keep you and give you timely Living Words. He is so dear. Caryl McAdoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392468033143238490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-37613040967420682452015-12-25T17:04:44.293-05:002015-12-25T17:04:44.293-05:00Such a hard year and difficult holidays. Thanks fo...Such a hard year and difficult holidays. Thanks for sharing your precious memories in words and photos. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, dear mom!Marian Baayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10990486522138340848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-6314753255215146862015-12-25T11:59:31.935-05:002015-12-25T11:59:31.935-05:00Oh Teresa, Your grief expresses joy thru your poem...Oh Teresa, Your grief expresses joy thru your poem - and I can relate. I lost my husband on June 6th, and what a hole we have in our family. I was so profoundly busy taking care of my husband during his illness that I didn't realize others were facing the same tragic situation. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your feelings, poem and scripture blessings. I was feeling a bit out of sorts today until you shared about losing your loved one. Just knowing his soul is in heaven is a celebration like no other. May we both have a much happier and fortunate new year.<br />Blessings and Sharing His Love,<br />Barb SheltonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14882288703593261021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-89610147656634105912015-12-25T10:58:39.556-05:002015-12-25T10:58:39.556-05:00BTW, I meant to tell you I'm totally diggin...BTW, I meant to tell you I'm totally diggin' those red boots! :)Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-52434911647637436412015-12-25T10:27:13.203-05:002015-12-25T10:27:13.203-05:00TERESA, thank you for sharing this lovely post. I ...TERESA, thank you for sharing this lovely post. I know it had to have been difficult to write. The scriptures that you mentioned God has brought forth to me many times as I have gone through trying times; this past year especially. Nothing as dark as what you have gone through, but trying nonetheless. For some the holidays are not joyous at all -- especially those who have loss a loved one or who are sick in body. God bless you, Teresa, and remember He said He would have everlasting kindness and mercy on you! What a promise! I love you, my sweet friend. Thank you for sharing the pics, too.Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.com