Kind...but they don't really know.

You know how people always say when you're going through the lost of a loved one, " I know how you feel". But unless they have been through that same thing as you, they are very kind, but do they really know?

My answer is NO. they don't. I have been through the loss of my dear husband of 58+ years of marriage. And I am here to say, " there's nothing to compare it with."

If you are reading this " Encouraging Blog", Really, an encouraging Blog!! ?

Then I want to help you in what I find to be so true in a departure of a dear loved one.

I always wondered the loss of one: which is hardest? A husband of many years, a loss of a precious child, the loss of your mother or dad, even the loss of a dear friend.

Well, I guess it depends on your relationship with that loss one.

I have loss mother, dad, (I had just gotten married,) so he was my comfort. 4 brothere, 3 sisters, all was sad times, but I was still able to find comfort in having my husband. A dear friend, I led her to the Lord in salvation so that gives me peace. I'll see her again. And now the greatest loss of all. MY HUSBAND. It's been almost 2 years now.

You would think it gets easier, but to me it has taken on a new demention in my life.

You must know that because we were both believers in Jesus as our Savior , that gives a HOPE! We sorrow not as those without hope. 1Thessalions 4:13.

And 2 Corinthians 5"8 "To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord".

In my case: I went straight from my parents into the arms of my husband. I never lived outside a parents home. So my whole life was centered in my wonderful husband.

Now, do I miss him? YES, so much, have I learned to function without him,?,YES. But do I like it? , NO . But what this loss has done for me is it opened up a new and closer relationship with my Lord and Savior. He as scripture says, is my husband now. Isaiah 54:5 I commune with my Lord each and everyday. I tell him my sorrows, I ask for comfort, I praise him even when I feel so alone. I have 2 sons, one close by and that's another testimong. 15 years between the boys, huh, God knew my life would need him now. What a Savior.!!

We will never understand God's ways, but, I for one, always knew His way is the best way.

So, be close to the Lord, know that He loves you like no other, and make sure you love and cherish the one you have. Help a person that IS going through what you are, so you can truly say," I know how you feel".

Jesus Saves, Jesus loves you.

Come to Jesus John 3:16 I have more than a friend in Jesus. He lives within my heart. My Savior.

Sarahtylerauthor.com contributing writer for https://coffeewithjesus.info

There will be tears. in your sorrow, I don't think they ever quit.

Thank you Lord for listening and giving comfort.