tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post4083198511377890653..comments2024-03-28T21:58:41.783-04:00Comments on Home Joys: Camping and RamblingGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-18722014796823037262019-06-06T10:54:51.154-04:002019-06-06T10:54:51.154-04:00Meghan said. Naturally you are most comforted by ...Meghan said. Naturally you are most comforted by Ed in being around your children. Since the day that God formed them in the womb a part of you and your Ed lives on. Our children are a living part of us that God uses in our walk with Him. The bible shows us time and time again how He views our children as a present reminder of us. May God bless you and comfort you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-54869062515714598522019-06-05T22:26:11.060-04:002019-06-05T22:26:11.060-04:00Wow that was brave of you but I'm sure one day...Wow that was brave of you but I'm sure one day you all will look back and be glad for the memories made. God is good even in the hard times. Your 6 children need a strong mama! PrayersBrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17337847312747058472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-44965948347349569752019-06-05T11:12:43.464-04:002019-06-05T11:12:43.464-04:00Dear Gina,
I hope the change of scenery was good f...Dear Gina,<br />I hope the change of scenery was good for you all. Praying for you all at this time for good memories and healing hearts.<br />blessings to you all<br />shelley p<br />from over the pondAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-26283927076373616202019-06-04T21:06:33.443-04:002019-06-04T21:06:33.443-04:00I'm thankful you have had a community/family o...I'm thankful you have had a community/family of support and also that you are able to have a getaway with your children. Prayers for you. Chris W. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-34035911801316666882019-06-04T15:00:47.393-04:002019-06-04T15:00:47.393-04:00Hi Gina, It's wonderful how Ed made sure you k...Hi Gina, It's wonderful how Ed made sure you knew how to handle the finances while he was still there to help you. When my father in law suddenly died, my husband's mom had no idea how to properly manage the money and it made her grief and life doubly hard. <br /><br />I'm continuing to pray for you. ❤<br /><br />VivianVivian Joyhttp://www.godswhispersoftruth.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-51226224363065237842019-06-04T12:58:16.016-04:002019-06-04T12:58:16.016-04:00I see Ed in your son sitting by the fire with his ...I see Ed in your son sitting by the fire with his sunglasses on his head. :-) I am sure it is frustrating not to remember the Ed you married as much as the Ed of the last months/weeks. However, perhaps a clear memory of the "real Ed" would be too painful right now. Perhaps your soul needs to feel the relief of caring for healthy children instead of a dying husband. Like someone else said, it is what it is. And God is with you in it. Praying for you! Sarah Saudermmtwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510197801723790385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-24518394430597541852019-06-04T10:18:20.600-04:002019-06-04T10:18:20.600-04:00Blessings to you Gina. I did it with one, you'...Blessings to you Gina. I did it with one, you're doing it with 6. Enjoy these precious times with your children. Keisha and I made some very special memories together on adventures we enjoyed. Some thought I too was crazy but I wouldn't want to give up those times we had. Keep looking to Jesus for your strength - he's promised to be a husband to the widow and father to the fatherless. I can attest to his faithfulness. Hoping to connect with you soon.Rhonda Hunseckernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-36132998725460102282019-06-04T08:09:49.399-04:002019-06-04T08:09:49.399-04:00So glad to see you making memories with your child...So glad to see you making memories with your children! I can just hear them as adults saying... Remember the camping trip we took after dad died, how reassuring and healing it was!<br /> Not my own experience, but I was told of a widow who was a care giver to an ill husband, she said she 1st grieved for the husband she just lost and then for the husband as he was when healthy.<br />Praying for you.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05051070567705839166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-90366869302706259712019-06-04T05:36:09.936-04:002019-06-04T05:36:09.936-04:00What a beautiful positive post your children are
c...What a beautiful positive post your children are<br />credit to you and Ed.<br />Praying for you all.<br />love to you from Sheree. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-4420502814327267122019-06-03T16:32:35.694-04:002019-06-03T16:32:35.694-04:00Gina, I've praying for your family as you adju...Gina, I've praying for your family as you adjust to a new normal, and seeing this post made me grateful to see the grace of our Lord over your lives.<br />As hard as it is, I'm glad you are making happy memories with the children and finding joy in the daily life. You are still in our prayers. God bless youAne Molina (Barrientos)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01449689285082895892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-20019135036449676332019-06-03T10:17:04.012-04:002019-06-03T10:17:04.012-04:00Wow! You, and our God Who fuels your stength, are ...Wow! You, and our God Who fuels your stength, are amazing!!! Such courage!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-26342677240647386622019-06-03T08:16:27.429-04:002019-06-03T08:16:27.429-04:00I'll admit, Gina, I thought you were a bit cra...I'll admit, Gina, I thought you were a bit crazy, too, to go camping solo and this quickly after saying "see you later" to your dear husband, but then as I continued reading...I changed my opinion. :-) To think how you were able to share the fun memories with your children of your and Ed's tent camping trips with your children and make new ones together as well! How healing! I am so proud of you and I know Ed would be, too! I'm so glad you took time to get away and soak up a new to-you part of God's beautiful creation! Continuing to pray for you on this journey...thank you for bravely sharing it with us and faithfully pointing to Jesus even in the pain! Love you, Gina! ~Eunice tigergal01https://www.blogger.com/profile/10922359814482960886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-29554506371836664892019-06-03T06:15:40.895-04:002019-06-03T06:15:40.895-04:00What a beautiful post. So happy that you and the c...What a beautiful post. So happy that you and the children were able to spend this quality time together. Your strength is such an inspiration and may God bless you abundantly as you take these next steps in your life. Thank you for sharing.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597240822774816403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-78154435535142348312019-06-02T23:28:01.119-04:002019-06-02T23:28:01.119-04:00You and your family continue to be in my prayers a...You and your family continue to be in my prayers and on our church prayer list. I am so glad you have the support of your family to help with projects and such. Knowing he loved to camp, I am sure this trip is what he would have wanted.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07281951290036529118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-39814325694222419282019-06-02T22:10:49.841-04:002019-06-02T22:10:49.841-04:00So good to hear how Ed very practically prepared y...So good to hear how Ed very practically prepared you for life without him! How very loving.<br />Also good to hear about your successful camping trip! I think it was a wise move and a brave, hopeful way to mark the start of your new life without Ed. I am still sad for you.<br />I was with family over the weekend at my uncle's memorial service - with my aunt, the new widow, and with another aunt who lost her husband instantly to a heart attack when their children were quite young. I don't have a big point to this remark, other than thinking of you and of the people I know who have lost partners. . . my heart goes out to you.Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345165456341197559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-46725284615748550142019-06-02T22:06:58.200-04:002019-06-02T22:06:58.200-04:00God bless you and your family. God bless you and your family. donna www.merryheartcrafts.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259185101727684392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-4638663103468506002019-06-02T21:54:49.874-04:002019-06-02T21:54:49.874-04:00Gina - my husband and I returned to church today a...Gina - my husband and I returned to church today after a long absence (a Brethren church here in Maine) - one of our ministers, Nathan Meyers, talked about you and Ed this morning - I found it hard to hold back tears because I have been following your journey and knew instantly who he was talking about (Nathan attended church with you, he said). My husband, Mark, looked perplexed at me as I was clearly choking up and I quickly scribbled a note to him "Ed was the spouse of my favorite blogger" - Mark was not sure if I was remembering correct and I assured him I was. I showed him Ed's obituary after church (I could not remember the name of your blog, but Google helped me find that). Then to get a blog update in my email today made me smile and just realize how amazing God weaves us all together in beautiful ways. Please know that the Wales Brethren Fellowship, in Maine, was praying for you and your family today!! God bless!The 1765 Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17500397245180857834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-40363275372981671622019-06-02T18:15:16.841-04:002019-06-02T18:15:16.841-04:00Gina, this made me so happy and put a big smile on...Gina, this made me so happy and put a big smile on my face. I am in complete awe of your strength, relience and positivity. You said it was crazy but aren’t the crazy things often the best? I bet this trip really did you and the kids a lot of good. You all deserve it. Much love.LLSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-63490993894620227082019-06-02T16:31:40.863-04:002019-06-02T16:31:40.863-04:00Gina, I love reading your posts. You are a brave l...Gina, I love reading your posts. You are a brave lady. I am sure life isn't easy but your attitude about life is so positive but also realistic. thanks for sharingMargrettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633452052275578096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-82950452164940544862019-06-02T11:29:55.880-04:002019-06-02T11:29:55.880-04:00Yay! I’m so glad you did this and that it worked. ...Yay! I’m so glad you did this and that it worked. 😊<br />I still think of you almost daily and pray for peace and comfort. Joy and fun too. <br /><br />We’ve been wanting to do the Skyline Parkway for some years now. So this was a nice “review” of it. Thanks. <br />Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08447990067820597244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-82971133439333233982019-06-02T10:44:18.215-04:002019-06-02T10:44:18.215-04:00Thank you for sharing your first steps in your dif...Thank you for sharing your first steps in your different life...and reminding us how stubborn life is in requiring us to live it forward. There is simply no other way, and camping is some good medicine. LFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00881387326018110808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-42913442217555364792019-06-02T07:36:52.229-04:002019-06-02T07:36:52.229-04:00Gina - you are an amazing woman and an inspiration...Gina - you are an amazing woman and an inspiration to us all. Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284074169141679182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-47167378104852646272019-06-02T07:35:26.988-04:002019-06-02T07:35:26.988-04:00My mother died when I was 13 after smoking destroy...My mother died when I was 13 after smoking destroyed her health. I never actually appreciated the fact she might not always be there despite numerous heart attacks and hospitalisations. My father died later in life 8 days after a cancer diagnosis. Both are devastating in their own way. As a child I was not prepared because I could not comprehend the alternative life without a mother. As an adult losing my Dad and caring for him I knew how hard the pain of loss would be. In the days when I lost my mother there was no help or counselling offered. I told almost no one because it was hard to talk about it. She died in the summer school vacation so no one saw the raw grief and I did not take time off school. If someone asked "What does your Mum think?" I would just tell them what my Dad thought.<br /> Trust in the remarkable resilience of your children.When I have endured hardship I have been amazed how the young can rise to the challenges. I just want to tell you that your, your children and extended family are an inspirational witness and brave beyond imagination. I know you may rage and grieve against this most terrible loss and the accompanying burdens of loneliness and additional responsibility in private and that is understandable. Please know that folk from far afield are thinking of you as you take these first tentative steps. I am reminded of a saying "I know not what the future holds but I know He who holds the future."Swissgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498896289881963209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-63475401190900850172019-06-02T06:43:09.579-04:002019-06-02T06:43:09.579-04:00After my husband passed away from cancer, I asked ...After my husband passed away from cancer, I asked the very same question - is a sudden death easier than a prolonged illness? I still don't know if either way is easier on those left behind. It is what it is I'm afraid. God in his mercy gave me the time with my husband to say goodbye. I wanted to say that the photo in front of the waterfall is stunning! It almost looks like a painting. It looks like it was a wonderful trip. Prayers for you and your family.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09069007131187593983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-86419553751938097572019-06-02T04:39:13.002-04:002019-06-02T04:39:13.002-04:00Oh my I read this and thought what a brave woman!!...Oh my I read this and thought what a brave woman!! camping with 6 children..but then I remembered you homeschool and your with your children every day, so it's a level of interaction and busyness that's normal for you. I think a lot of woman today would crumple at the thought. It's such a joy to read your getting on with life and doing fun things with your children, that they experienced with their Dad too. I'm sure your dear husband would be so proud of you. ~ Blessings to you - LindaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089908106331409725noreply@blogger.com