Comments on: Milestone – Year 1

By: Aunt Linda

Aunt Linda — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:37:19 +0000

Love the pic, you and your Mom look beautiful!!!

By: John Foster

John Foster — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:17:23 +0000

Hey Bobby,

I am going to copy your blog and call it my own, (just kidding) but I resonate with everything you said. Every day this last year I thought of my dad and his support. He lived with us 13 years. This last year for Deb and I has been a whirlwind. It also proved to be one of our hardest ministry years as we led a congregation to put into action what they said they believed. Every emotion. Every feeling of “feet of clay.” Wondering how the institutional church has become as sick as it is. And then in the midst of all of this, God gives Deb and me a call. A release to a new opportunity in a new area. This is good and scary. To be a mover and shaker is never fun when the bullets are flying. But it is rewarding to know that when you are advancing the kingdom forward you are making a difference. So deep peace my friend!

Fro one who knows and understands the journey

John

By: Kelly Welty

Kelly Welty — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:15:14 +0000

This year marked my 30 year high school reunion (which I did not attend) but several people tracked me down on FB and asked how my brother was doing. How do I tell them he died 28 years ago, and that I still miss him every day? I feel bad that they have to deal with his loss for the first time, and I still can’t believe how emotional I get when I remember that day. He was my best friend. We did everything together! I was changed by knowing him and changed by losing him. Some good things have been worked by God as a result of that experience. The best is the absolute assurance that we will be together again. I KNOW that, as much as I believe it. Be comforted by this, my friend. Blessed are those who mourn, for they SHALL be comforted!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:01:20 +0000

Hey Bobster- been thinking about you and your fam a lot lately! Still praying for you guys on the 8ths Just thought you should know that I think the whole “first year is the hardest” is a myth. It sucks…but I think the permanence starts to sink in after that. Simultaneously, less people talk about it and memories start fading. I know it probably isn’t what you want to hear, but in my opinion, the second year has been worse…and it’s totally normal, I’m assured. Lately I’ve been craving home videos, just for a refresher on what his voice sounded like.

“…seasons of discouragement, even without me being aware of the cause…” I can SO RELATE to that. Keep on keepin’ on, and talk about her lots. It will help more than you think- and those tears are good tears Love you guys!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:47:42 +0000

Bobby, very touching! Especially “Itâ€™s a big deal to lose the one person whoâ€™s known you longer than anyone else in your life.” Its so true and yet not many people realize it. Being a parent yourself makes you realize it more. It’s very sweet for you to share your thoughts about missing your mom. The past year you & your family have been through a lot, but the LORD has been with you every step of the way & He will continue to be. As you are missing your mom I pray God will bring you peace and comfort. Love, Debbie