Saturday, May 24, 2008

Another Prayer Request

Some days it seems like it never ends...

Please pray for my dad. He has lost so much in his lifetime. He has lost my mom, his first and only son, his dad, two grandsons, and several friends. He has lost several of his closest friends, and Isaac and Asher in just the past few years. Last night his best friend Russell died. He had been battling chronic illness for a while, but it is obviously still painful. My dad is a great guy and he has been so shaken that he isn't so sure about God anymore.

I worry about him sometimes. He tends to get very down, and he and Russell were close like brothers. I always called Russ my second dad jokingly because they were always together and he always addressed me as "daughter". It is so crazy to think I will never stop by to see my dad and hear Russell say "Hello, daughter" ever again. And I cannot imagine how hurt my dad must feel right now.

So anyhow, please pray for Russell's family and children, and for my dad and our family as we have all lost someone very dear to us.

4 comments:

Corie said...

I am so sorry Kristy. I will be praying for your dad and your family during another life change that doesn't always make sense. I wish I could see the big picture as God does, but of course that is not an option. Continue to trust in His promises.

The Pittsburgh Hites said...

I missed your blog this week my friend. I missed a lot it seems! I will be saying extra prayers tonight for your dad. I'm so sorry to hear about his friend Russ. Some of our hardest losses are the family that we make, not our given ones.
I was sad to see that you were down this week, i'm hoping some of your pain has eased and you are feeling a little less bitter. I'm hoping that the Lord shows you a little more of his plan soon, keep your head up, and keep taking it a day at a time.
Your in my thoughts still, my sweet friend, and i can't wait to see you all again!!
Love Ginger

Jennifer said...

I am so sorry that your father has to go through this. I pray that God will give him some peace and comfort. I pray that his Faith in God will become stronger.

Nicole said...

Praying for your Dad in many ways...

Love, Nicole