Supporting a Grieving Coworker: Our Community Comes Together in Times of Loss

[janetupnorth]

I JUST found out that a coworker (lady in the warehouse and frequent catalog host of mine) lost her husband yesterday. He was found dead about 9-10 a.m. yesterday. :cry:

He has had past medical problems but Linda did NOT need this to happen right now. Her best friend here at work just had a husband go through surgery for a brain tumor.

 

[vwpamperedchef]

I will say a prayer for her and her family.

Similar request I had in my post. Thank you for your prayers as well!

 

[pamperedpals]

Janet, they will be in my prayers.

 

[quiverfull7]

Oh Janet, God puts many in your path who need the comfort of Jesus that you give! I'm re-reading the prayer just offered for the family of the child with the brain tumor... I pray the same comfort and guidance for this dear family in their loss.

 

[janetupnorth]

Thanks guys - I am checking for when the funeral is so I can hopefully attend to support her. We had just talked about her husband a few weeks back as we were talking about her medical issues and trying to get her in to a doctor, for a mammogram, etc. She puts her family first with the finances. I at least have her signed up for a mammogram on 5/12!!!! She had no excuse, the truck comes to work and her insurance covers it.Hopefully I will have words of comfort she needs or the simple presence of being there for her. This lady has been through a rough life and many husbands...not the first one to die unfortunately and when younger she had a few abusive ones. This one was #6 if I remember right and they had been married about 15 years.

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Heavenly Father, it is so painful when we lose a loved one, especially our life partner- When we say "till death do us part" at the alter, we always presume it means we will have such a LONG life together.

The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one seems to sting more than one that is anticipated or forseen.

I pray comfort and peace for Linda Lord, Your perfect peace that passes all understanding and that a calm would wash over Linda. I pray that you wrap Linda in your bubble of love and she would just feel your presence. Lord give her grace and strength over the next few months, and allow Janet to be a source of strength and comfort and wisdom for her. Annoint that friendship.

I pray that you will help Janet plant the seed of Salvation in Linda if that has not already transpired, and that you will bless Janet during this time, and that you would also bless Linda and that your favor would shine upon her.

I thank you for your love and your greatness, and your goodness! In Jesus' Name- Amen!

 

[crystalscookingnow]

Prayers for her!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Heavenly Father, it is so painful when we lose a loved one, especially our life partner- When we say "till death do us part" at the alter, we always presume it means we will have such a LONG life together.

The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one seems to sting more than one that is anticipated or forseen.

I pray comfort and peace for Linda Lord, Your perfect peace that passes all understanding and that a calm would wash over Linda. I pray that you wrap Linda in your bubble of love and she would just feel your presence. Lord give her grace and strength over the next few months, and allow Janet to be a source of strength and comfort and wisdom for her. Annoint that friendship.

I pray that you will help Janet plant the seed of Salvation in Linda if that has not already transpired, and that you will bless Janet during this time, and that you would also bless Linda and that your favor would shine upon her.

I thank you for your love and your greatness, and your goodness! In Jesus' Name- Amen!

Amen...couldn't have said it any better!

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Amen...couldn't have said it any better!

Awww, shucks!:blushing:

 

[Christ Follower]

Heavenly Father, it is so painful when we lose a loved one, especially our life partner- When we say "till death do us part" at the alter, we always presume it means we will have such a LONG life together.

The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one seems to sting more than one that is anticipated or forseen.

I pray comfort and peace for Linda Lord, Your perfect peace that passes all understanding and that a calm would wash over Linda. I pray that you wrap Linda in your bubble of love and she would just feel your presence. Lord give her grace and strength over the next few months, and allow Janet to be a source of strength and comfort and wisdom for her. Annoint that friendship.

I pray that you will help Janet plant the seed of Salvation in Linda if that has not already transpired, and that you will bless Janet during this time, and that you would also bless Linda and that your favor would shine upon her.

I thank you for your love and your greatness, and your goodness! In Jesus' Name- Amen!

AMEN! I couldn't have prayed it better myself.

 

[raebates]

How terrible. She (and you) will be in my prayers.