tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132429180894817274.post2414525070198841944..comments2023-06-11T14:00:50.292+01:00Comments on Full Hands: Never Lose the WonderEstherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13497997500156873422noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132429180894817274.post-6427973559814624172014-06-10T07:48:05.849+01:002014-06-10T07:48:05.849+01:00Hi, I've only just come across this via a shar...Hi, I've only just come across this via a shared link on fb. I will be praying for you and your little ones today but I will continue to pray in the days, weeks and months ahead. I hope you don't mind but I would like to share a little of what God has done through grief in my life. My brother died aged 22 when I was 17 in a car accident. I had loved God since I was 6 but I was so angry and hurting so bad. In Jeremiah 29 God says 'you will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. ' I will be honest and tell you that about 2 years after I tried to deny God but I couldn't. I started seeking to know Him more, to understand and without Mervyn's accident I wouldn't have , I would have trundled along enjoying life and church and missed the honour of finding places in God and knowing Him deeper. I eventually came to a place where I could thank God for the accident. That doesn't mean if I could go back to the night in Nov 1987 when my brother left to play squash I wouldn't say 'Stay home tonight Merv' of course I would but I have seen people come to know God through what happened. How can my grief , and I still grieve, I will always miss him, not be worth someone having eternity in Heaven? I have type 1 diabetes since being 5 and was diagnosed with both MS and coeliac disease 10 years ago but I can truly say thank you and know with all my heart that 'In ALL things God works for the good of those who love Him.' My dad died in a house fire 4 years ago and within 15 minutes of getting the news I looked my husband in the eye and told him I was saying thank you straight away. I didn't need to battle again.God doesn't cause the hard stuff to happen but He does allow it and then helps us through the aftermath if we let Him. He can do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine in His promise in Romans 8:28. God bless you in the bumpy road ahead, allow the tears and allow the laughter too and allow God to do amazing things through you. I will set my alarm to pray at noon. Julie Holland Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534765118271078186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132429180894817274.post-85432987620676643792014-06-09T17:53:55.316+01:002014-06-09T17:53:55.316+01:00I'm astounded by the beauty of your posts and ...I'm astounded by the beauty of your posts and your absolute courage. I don't know you (think I landed here because a friend re-tweeted you) but wanted to let you know that as a stranger, I will still be praying for you and your family. I know the 'dark night of the soul' which is grief, the sudden, stabbing pain in your guts at the 'never agains' but I also know that God holds us together in those unbvelievable times of agony. It seems trite to even write it - but I know it's true because I've experienced it in my life. I think you are simply remarkable and whether you feel it or not, this blog is a very important ministry for a lot of people. Bless you sister....may you really know his peace tonight. xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132429180894817274.post-87759886413694284922014-06-05T16:13:52.964+01:002014-06-05T16:13:52.964+01:00Esther, I was knocked sideways as I came across a ...Esther, I was knocked sideways as I came across a link to your latest blogs since Scooby and was gutted (despite having never met you personally) to hear of yet another heartbreaking blow to your family. I have literally, in between playing tunes and speaking to people (I work in radio) been reading the back catalogue since Richards first symptoms and my heart goes out to you. I followed your blog through your journey with Scooby too and have just been so impacted by yours, and Richard's, unfailing faith, optimism and positivity trusting completely in the One who gives and takes away, thank you so much for your words. Wow. I know you are only doing what God enables you to do but be encouraged at how inspiring that is (from a now grown woman with kids of her own who's mother's faith, when her dad died suddenly, led her into a relationship with God which has kept her secure ever since...if that makes sense). Thank you and I'll be praying for you, I hope Monday is, as well as the end of a chapter, a wonderful celebration xx<br />Jessica Cooknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132429180894817274.post-77330712643822510672014-06-02T23:53:06.363+01:002014-06-02T23:53:06.363+01:00Dorothy Cookson...Friend of your Mum.....Esther yo...Dorothy Cookson...Friend of your Mum.....Esther you fill me with wonder, what a special person you are. Your faith is second to none..... I will pray God takes care of you & especially the children & that his love surrounds you xxx<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04404038871057317361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132429180894817274.post-38133426383320472312014-06-02T16:29:07.782+01:002014-06-02T16:29:07.782+01:00Here I am again in tears - you are such an amazing...Here I am again in tears - you are such an amazing woman Esther I find it so humbling reading your blog - I continue to pray for you that you stay in that wonderful place of peace. I have experienced it to some measure when we lost our second child but you just absolutely amazing me!!! You are full of such courage and selflessness and example to us all. We will see you on the 9th and I hope we will see you in Morecambe too xxxTracy Kohlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08748266883369425541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132429180894817274.post-80009567294890824552014-06-02T15:45:50.556+01:002014-06-02T15:45:50.556+01:00You are truly an amazing woman Esther Scholes. In ...You are truly an amazing woman Esther Scholes. In the midst of such loss you continue to challenge us, encourage us and mightily bless us. May we be such a blessing to you too by praying for you guys in the weeks and months to come. God has such an amazing plan for your life Esther! Sending much love to you all xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132429180894817274.post-12510342268828054222014-06-02T13:04:23.406+01:002014-06-02T13:04:23.406+01:00God has given you a gift and ability to put such d...God has given you a gift and ability to put such deep things into written words. That, in the midst of unbelievable grief, you are able to write things that challenge and encourage others is amazing. Praying that the Father's loving arms enfold you all and that your wonder grows and grows.Kirsten Jonsmythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01256254610914113440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132429180894817274.post-90202692619420118332014-06-02T07:47:23.915+01:002014-06-02T07:47:23.915+01:00God is good like that..... so true and my prayer i...God is good like that..... so true and my prayer is that you'll daily be reminded of this in the "little" things.<br />Stay with - even look for - the wonder.<br />Love Ruth (a friend of Laura's - you don't know me but I've been praying for you since I heard about Richard's illness last year)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132429180894817274.post-71448061590182412612014-06-02T00:15:29.337+01:002014-06-02T00:15:29.337+01:00My darling, darling girl. Stay filled with wonder...My darling, darling girl. Stay filled with wonder.<br /><br />Love you! Marshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137777574651762274noreply@blogger.com