Comments on: Early in the morning http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/18/early-in-the-morning/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:04:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: Jane http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/18/early-in-the-morning/#comment-15798 Jane Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:44:33 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/18/early-in-the-morning/#comment-15798 My pastor has talked about this. He says if you gave away your days on Earth being bitter and angry and not loving you neighbor... what makes you think that when your time here is done that you'll be any different? God(?) is always there emanating peace but some people choose to close themselves off to it and it may take them a long while (even after death) to figure the Beauty out. (To me that's purgatory.) And some people never figure it out. (Hell?) BJ loves you. Why should that change after her time on Earth is done? I think the fact that you communicated with her while she was in the hospital what you had come to understand about the Beauty left channels of understanding open and it makes it easier for her to continue letting you know just how much she still loves you. Peace and Beauty to you all. My pastor has talked about this.

He says if you gave away your days on Earth being bitter and angry and not loving you neighbor… what makes you think that when your time here is done that you’ll be any different?
God(?) is always there emanating peace but some people choose to close themselves off to it and it may take them a long while (even after death) to figure the Beauty out. (To me that’s purgatory.)

And some people never figure it out. (Hell?)

BJ loves you. Why should that change after her time on Earth is done?

I think the fact that you communicated with her while she was in the hospital what you had come to understand about the Beauty left channels of understanding open and it makes it easier for her to continue letting you know just how much she still loves you.

Peace and Beauty to you all.

]]> By: damama http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/18/early-in-the-morning/#comment-15814 damama Mon, 18 Dec 2006 13:55:00 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/18/early-in-the-morning/#comment-15814 I believe that BJ is in heaven, a place of perfect peace and joy. I believe her love for you is what you are feeling. In addition, I think that Jesus WANTS you to know that. The love that the two of you have for each other is just a reflection of the love He has for both of you, and the kids. In his understanding of your grief, he is allowing you to continue to feel the presence of your beloved, to know that she is safe and content, and to know that He has a place for you there too. That's why you have the feeling that you will be with her. I believe that BJ is in heaven, a place of perfect peace and joy. I believe her love for you is what you are feeling. In addition, I think that Jesus WANTS you to know that. The love that the two of you have for each other is just a reflection of the love He has for both of you, and the kids. In his understanding of your grief, he is allowing you to continue to feel the presence of your beloved, to know that she is safe and content, and to know that He has a place for you there too. That’s why you have the feeling that you will be with her.

]]> By: sumgurl http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/18/early-in-the-morning/#comment-15815 sumgurl Mon, 18 Dec 2006 13:59:38 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/18/early-in-the-morning/#comment-15815 little ghost is right. little ghost is right.

]]> By: indemom http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/18/early-in-the-morning/#comment-15817 indemom Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:09:57 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/18/early-in-the-morning/#comment-15817 Hmmmm...I'll think about all that. Hmmmm…I’ll think about all that.

]]> By: MSueS http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/18/early-in-the-morning/#comment-15824 MSueS Mon, 18 Dec 2006 15:19:46 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/18/early-in-the-morning/#comment-15824 I don't think we can know the answers to those questions you ponder, but I think we are called on to ponder them anyway. Either it is a Catch 22 or a restriction on living, meaning answers are the gift we find when we leave here. "ponder' don't ask me why that word popped up today, I don't use it often. There are some deep thinkers who also have pondered death of loved ones...like CS Lewis, for one. I don’t think we can know the answers to those questions you ponder, but I think we are called on to ponder them anyway. Either it is a Catch 22 or a restriction on living, meaning answers are the gift we find when we leave here. “ponder’ don’t ask me why that word popped up today, I don’t use it often. There are some deep thinkers who also have pondered death of loved ones…like CS Lewis, for one.

]]> By: Aunt Beck http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/18/early-in-the-morning/#comment-15893 Aunt Beck Tue, 19 Dec 2006 06:13:05 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/18/early-in-the-morning/#comment-15893 Hey AT... damama is right...your love for BJ and her love for you is such a precious gift from God. Do you realize how many people go through an entire lifetime and never experience that kind of love? We are all so proud of you. I can see that you are trying so hard to be positive. The boys will definitely be influenced by your positive attitude. Positive meaning remembering all of those wonderful things about BJ, about your marriage, about her being a loving wife and mother to the little guys, and about your life together. God has blessed you in so many ways. So when you share your thoughts about BJ in such a loving way, you are bringing glory to God and you are being a blessing to others. The lives and hearts of many who read your words may be touched in ways that you will never know. At least not on earth, but in heaven your will be rewarded for glorifying God. Good night, AT. The "president" here at the "White House" is out of town so I can stay up passed my curfew...We love you and the little guys. Love Aunt Beck Hey AT… damama is right…your love for BJ and her love for you is such a precious gift from God. Do you realize how many people go through an entire lifetime and never experience that kind of love? We are all so proud of you. I can see that you are trying so hard to be positive. The boys will definitely be influenced by your positive attitude. Positive meaning remembering all of those wonderful things about BJ, about your marriage, about her being a loving wife and mother to the little guys, and about your life together. God has blessed you in so many ways. So when you share your thoughts about BJ in such a loving way, you are bringing glory to God and you are being a blessing to others. The lives and hearts of many who read your words may be touched in ways that you will never know. At least not on earth, but in heaven your will be rewarded for glorifying God. Good night, AT. The “president” here at the “White House” is out of town so I can stay up passed my curfew…We love you and the little guys. Love Aunt Beck

]]> By: Delaney http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/18/early-in-the-morning/#comment-16319 Delaney Sun, 24 Dec 2006 03:55:07 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/18/early-in-the-morning/#comment-16319 I agree with damama. From what you've said in the past, BJ had accepted Jesus as her Savior, and is in heaven now. The question left now is : Have you accepted Him? From what I've read, you are part intellectual(book smart), and part philosopher. And I'm sure much more(not to pigeon hole you)but my point is : You can be smart, sane, witty, fun, etc...and be a Christian too. People often look down on Christians or think they are simple minded, that's just not true. Christianty, in my experience, is very supernatural, and at the same time, very logical. I really wish you would visit the church I attend, or find one that deals with the "person" not just a bunch of rituals and rules, like alot of churches are prone to doing. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with those kind, I just think, traditional churches are not changing with the times, and are missing the mark when it comes to the younger generation. The name of my church is Faith Promise and it's located off Pellissipi Pkwy web site is www.faithpromise.org, for more info. I think you would love it there. I agree with damama. From what you’ve said in the past, BJ had accepted Jesus as her Savior, and is in heaven now. The question left now is : Have you accepted Him? From what I’ve read, you are part intellectual(book smart), and part philosopher. And I’m sure much more(not to pigeon hole you)but my point is : You can be smart, sane, witty, fun, etc…and be a Christian too. People often look down on Christians or think they are simple minded, that’s just not true. Christianty, in my experience, is very supernatural, and at the same time, very logical. I really wish you would visit the church I attend, or find one that deals with the “person” not just a bunch of rituals and rules, like alot of churches are prone to doing. I’m not saying there is anything wrong with those kind, I just think, traditional churches are not changing with the times, and are missing the mark when it comes to the younger generation. The name of my church is Faith Promise and it’s located off Pellissipi Pkwy web site is www.faithpromise.org, for more info. I think you would love it there.

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