tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post8220895643446767546..comments2024-02-14T01:13:37.420-08:00Comments on Sharon Sharing God: OH LORD, I CANNOT...Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-64375799148267423522016-05-07T16:01:06.517-07:002016-05-07T16:01:06.517-07:00I have been in water and waves like that as a chil...I have been in water and waves like that as a child! It can be such a scary and joyful experience. I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. I am sending prayers to you, her and your family. Proverbs 3:5-6 is my soul verse. I smiled when I read it here in your post. Thanks for sharing with #SocialButterflySunday! Hope to see you link up again this week :) Raising Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404256988509645401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-1851285399846915882016-05-05T09:54:34.363-07:002016-05-05T09:54:34.363-07:00Thanks for sharing at #bloggerspotlight! Come lin...Thanks for sharing at #bloggerspotlight! Come link up again tonight and see the features. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054040987219754658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-51294619625969834342016-05-05T06:27:09.932-07:002016-05-05T06:27:09.932-07:00Sharon,
Your words remind me of the last years of...Sharon, <br />Your words remind me of the last years of my grandmother's life and the struggles my mom walked through as a caregiver. It was hard for them to finally admit they couldn't continue caring for her at the end of her days but in His grace they were a short transition. For me as a granddaughter it was different mix of frustration and while my visits didn't leave her upset as much as my mom's the joy of being recognized was always a thrill. Even when she didn't know my name she knew I belonged to her. Praying for you on this journey. May His grace and peace comfort you.<br />Thanks for sharing this at #GraceMoments.<br />Blessings,<br />DawnDawnhttp://www.journeysingrace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-89314345799613398322016-05-02T10:03:06.276-07:002016-05-02T10:03:06.276-07:00Thank you for sharing your struggle with us here. ...Thank you for sharing your struggle with us here. I'm so sorry for this hard season. Thank you for pointing us to the One who can when we cannot. Praying for His peace and strength for you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-79972693564011789602016-05-01T21:01:21.389-07:002016-05-01T21:01:21.389-07:00Hi Sharon, I am so sorry for this very difficult s...Hi Sharon, I am so sorry for this very difficult season. I can identify with the "I cannot ..." times. Thankfully our Savior can and we can lean into Him when we just cannot.<br /><br />Blessings and smiles,<br />LoriLori Schumakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03146372328978894133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-1314505846549704682016-04-30T09:43:00.441-07:002016-04-30T09:43:00.441-07:00Thank you, Sharon. This mirrors my heart and my fe...Thank you, Sharon. This mirrors my heart and my feelings.Dayle ~ A Collection of Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727194212928446402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-71846313577806287872016-04-30T06:43:46.161-07:002016-04-30T06:43:46.161-07:00I relate to this a lot. It is hard when we see pe...I relate to this a lot. It is hard when we see people we love struggling and want to fix it but feel helpless. There is peace to be found in handing it over to God and letting him deal with it, but even the surrender is something I can't do on my own. Visiting from Let Us Grow.Carlyhttp://lifeinthespaciousplace.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-79707161955862531512016-04-30T06:09:02.049-07:002016-04-30T06:09:02.049-07:00I have this saying between God and I - when I'...I have this saying between God and I - when I'm at the worrying stage and about to unload on self-destructive anxiety...I say, "Lord, I'm about to go into worry mode, so take it all - ALL I say and do what you will." Sometimes I have to do it a few minutes over and over, but eventually peace reigns over this poor old soul of mine. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18035008312943297731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-83882809770124661892016-04-29T12:32:09.100-07:002016-04-29T12:32:09.100-07:00oh, Sharon! I so can RELATE to your word here on ...oh, Sharon! I so can RELATE to your word here on so many levels. It's hard to surrender all sometimes. Ain't it? <br /><br />Praying for you, for your mom, and for all the other "stuff" you alluded to. May God give you courage, wisdom, strength, and favor. <br /><br />Hugs :)Lyli @3dlessons4life.comhttp://3dlessons4life.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-39633100688185568412016-04-29T12:08:42.291-07:002016-04-29T12:08:42.291-07:00There is nothing like dementia in a loved one to e...There is nothing like dementia in a loved one to emphasize helplessness more. Praise God He is does not leave us alone, but will always answer. Thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop...I know this was a difficult post to write.Pam @ over50feeling40https://www.blogger.com/profile/15271159201006142602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-2700587820830435252016-04-28T09:19:14.292-07:002016-04-28T09:19:14.292-07:00I hear you, sister. This boat is crowded. My heart...I hear you, sister. This boat is crowded. My heart goes out to you as well as my prayers for your mom and family. <br /><br />I too have to be reminded that I can do nothing in and of myself. I also find that my circumstances rarely change until my perspective does... <br /><br />Thanks for the reminder. We're all in this together.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00623877289258393599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-35312311649209201042016-04-28T08:41:35.000-07:002016-04-28T08:41:35.000-07:00Sharon, a wonderful reminder I need every day - to...Sharon, a wonderful reminder I need every day - to remember that Jesus can. Thank you.Rachel Brittonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17362069937152763266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-7368029346803856152016-04-27T12:41:52.412-07:002016-04-27T12:41:52.412-07:00Sharon, this is so, so beautiful! You say it so we...Sharon, this is so, so beautiful! You say it so well. I heard the same from God when some of my little hard things piled up and crashed on me and I kept saying "I can't!" Bethany McIlrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00322793398329595901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-17053937988196989212016-04-27T09:23:21.780-07:002016-04-27T09:23:21.780-07:00Dear Sharon, I am so sorry you are going through t...Dear Sharon, I am so sorry you are going through this difficult time. I have been thinking of you and wondering how you are. God bless you and give you the daily strength and courage you need!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-62043723312218669672016-04-27T07:40:33.611-07:002016-04-27T07:40:33.611-07:00Yes, Sharon "HE CAN" ...will...does...is...Yes, Sharon "HE CAN" ...will...does...is...lean! BLOG. So very sorry n sad n hard!:(my limited response via SMART TV)-Praying w/love 4(((u))) n mom!~PeggyPeggynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-75279148959710665432016-04-26T22:00:39.768-07:002016-04-26T22:00:39.768-07:00It was difficult when my mother thought I was a fr...It was difficult when my mother thought I was a friend from her church and not her daughter. When she came to live with us, she did not want me out of her sight, so I can understand your mom's frustration and yours too. Love her when you are with her, that is about all you can do. Yes, God's sweet voice tells you the truth. He has this covered, and He has your back. You can't fix it, but He will take care of it all. Thank you for sharing this trying time with us here at Tell me a Story. We are praying for you, your family and your sweet mother.a joyful noisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712092116466408490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-22268154610131136022016-04-26T11:49:40.369-07:002016-04-26T11:49:40.369-07:00Oh - good for you Sharon! I'm learning this l...Oh - good for you Sharon! I'm learning this lesson too, all the things I cannot. It's such a hard lesson for me to accept, especially when it involves ones you hold dear, and yet, it's just the truth. Thanks for opening your journey to us all.kchripczukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15585289101589690551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-44445315732376680912016-04-26T11:01:12.874-07:002016-04-26T11:01:12.874-07:00I feel that way all the time for several years now...I feel that way all the time for several years now! I am saving this one....great post. The other day I yelled out to God to take it all from me, giving him my pain and my heart felt relief. Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-50651263452969545162016-04-26T04:32:18.870-07:002016-04-26T04:32:18.870-07:00My ❤️ Goes out to you. I hate when my people are i...My ❤️ Goes out to you. I hate when my people are in turmoil and reaching out to me because I know they should be reaching out to God. Because I cannot either. It's wonderful to be loved and appreciated and looked up to, but it's to big a burden. All at once I feel like if I can't fix their stuff, I am a failure in their eyes, even though I don't really think they see it that way. You have my prayers friend. 🙏🏼michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01855240895148103436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-28587114386225385222016-04-25T17:06:14.134-07:002016-04-25T17:06:14.134-07:00I can relate so well to your desire to fix things ...I can relate so well to your desire to fix things and/or people, but the realization that we must cast our cares on God and trust Him. God bless and help you with your mama.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-62808393716867875852016-04-25T16:06:51.202-07:002016-04-25T16:06:51.202-07:00Thank you for writing this today; it really helps ...Thank you for writing this today; it really helps me. I'm in one of those places too where I cannot control things for a loved one but God is in control and He's got this. Also loved your Scripture verses and words of truth. I know you feel weak, but you are strong and your words strengthen me!Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-53417025234779118872016-04-25T15:26:27.199-07:002016-04-25T15:26:27.199-07:00I took care of my mom when she was dying, and she ...I took care of my mom when she was dying, and she also had dementia. I truly understand dear. praying for you, and your momshortybearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06104822128450697901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-3784170614228280762016-04-25T13:31:46.434-07:002016-04-25T13:31:46.434-07:00Letting it all go is one of the hardest things I t...Letting it all go is one of the hardest things I think we face as followers of Jesus. I will be seeing my father next month (he lives in PA) and i will see how his dementia is progressing. It is hard to watch your parents decline. I watched my mom die of cancer, but least it was quickly. You're in my thoughts my friend. Bill (cycleguy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09082407231475058958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-79771818790903091902016-04-25T07:16:31.858-07:002016-04-25T07:16:31.858-07:00Hi Sharon! I was reading your words and joining in...Hi Sharon! I was reading your words and joining in with your feelings of helplessness. It is so hard to see a parent getting more and more weak, and add to that dependent. You are doing everything you can for your precious mom, and your family is really pulling together too. <br /><br />As hard as it is, so much of what we do is a 'faulty prop' as you said. We can only do so much, the rest truly is up to the Lord. His strength is perfect, and only asks us to be at peace. But that's a tall order sometimes! I'll join you in prayer for reliance on him, and for peace for your mom too. You are doing all you can do, and that's all he can ask. You are such a good daughter my friend. No wonder your mom loves you so.<br />Blessings,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-57057481364779055052016-04-25T07:06:17.869-07:002016-04-25T07:06:17.869-07:00I so love reading your blogs Sharon. And this one ...I so love reading your blogs Sharon. And this one really stirred my heart. I needed to read this. I'm so thankful for my Jesus who sees and cares more than I know. Take care. Flowergirl.55https://www.blogger.com/profile/08029994037328637169noreply@blogger.com