back again...
well, i have been doing a lot of thinking lately (i know...very scary). some thoughts makes me very sad and others makes me smile.
before tim passed we had A LOT of stuff that we talked about and i thought i would share some of his thoughts (or shall i call them requests):
the first one i thought was quite humorous: "i want you to be happy but could you do me a favor and not date anyone for at least one year?" (what was that man thinking!!! he actually thought that after what he put me through i would be interested in doing that all over again?!)
the second one was more profound: "i want you to surround yourself with happy uplifting people...if anyone is pulling you down or making you crazy always complaining...move on" (pretty good advise i would say-at least for a while anyway).
the third one was about the kids: "take great care of our kids but don't let them take advantage of you now that i am not going to be around...and watch those boys!!!" (so far so good-kids have been great-but i know i have lots of help in this category). instead of 4-5 uncles they now seem to have adopted about 16 more "uncles". i will let you know if you are needed.
the fourth one: "don't be afraid to ask for help". he must have thought this one was going to be the toughest...he was ALWAYS making me promise that i would ask for anything if i needed it...and i promised. (but he was right...i don't know why but this one is a tough one for me but i will try).
well...enough for tonight.
meg is in new orleans on a service trip through the high school. they went down to work with "habitat" and rebuild homes. so far so good...but she hasn't touched any power tools yet. pray for her and that they all are safe down there.
the twins and i just got back from an express run to bloomsburg. had lunch with my parents and then went to see fred. tim's dad (fred) is in the bloomsburg hospital battling a wicked stomach virus or something...he has been in the hospital since last wednesday. he is doing much better today-hopefully coming home monday or tuesday.
thanks for checkin in
tammy
posted by tdewalt @ 5:42 PM
7 Comments:
Tammy,
The thoughts are real. Surround yourself with uplifting people. That one is so... true. Negative people pull others down easily. Many people are praying for you and the girls. You will survive all the ups and downs along life's way. I have shared your blogsite with others and it really makes one stop and think, are we making a difference like Tim did and you are doing by sharing your life with so many others.
Love and prayers,
Sandy and Ray
Tammy,
Nancy and I are praying for you and the girls.
Pastor and Nancy
Tammy,
You are amazing. I hope you know that all of us out here in blog world will be here for you. When I read your blog I could hear Tim's voice in his requests. He truly will be missed. Those girls better listen to you... or I agree, there will be an army of men out there to make sure those boys in their lives are being good to your girls. Praying for you! I keep forgetting to tell you- Margaret (Tim's nurse from our church) talked to me last Sunday and gave us her condolences but also told me that Tim and you touched so many nurses lives with your faith and trust in God.
You are a wonderful family and we love you and the girls.
Wendy and Craig
Tammy,
Sounds like good advice.Still keeping all of you in my prayers. Amy
Glad to hear that the kids---and you---are moving along.
Sometimes you'll be fine and other times...the pain comes---along with tears. But we know what God does with our tears, so when you need to shed some...don't be stingy! There will be many more smiles than drips.
But speaking of "drips"---having raised two girls, I know that Tim had the concerns of the typical dad with daughters...but was also very wise with his advice.
Still praying for you all.
Love from
Aunt Katie
Tammy,
I had some neat time in prayer last night and can't tell you how real and powerful your words are. You are an inspiration to many - many of whom you do not know very well (myself included). God is ALWAYS at work - you never know who you're going to touch on any given day. Be His blessing. Once again, Megan continues to amaze me with her service of giving....what an awesome young lady. Special prayers for her, power tools, Fred, the twins and for strength to get through this all.
Thank you for who you are.......
John & Tammy
Tammy - I love your humor. I love your genuineness. Thanks for continuing to share Tim with all of us. Feel the cradling arms of your Abba Father all around you. Know that the ultimate "uncle" is watching every one of those girls and guiding all of their choices. Tim is right next to Jesus as the Lord guides them in life...now, as a Christian, that's a cool thought...Tim and Jesus just hanging out!! Always in my prayers,
Darlene
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