Green Smiley Monday
Happy Monday (or at least peaceful Monday, lol) to all. My green smiley today is what happened at church yesterday.
We were driving to church and Ken was sad because of the holiday approaching and was talking about his oldest son Kenny. Ken has a girl and 2 boys; the youngest being Jarrod who is 29. His older son Kenny really doesn't ever visit his Dad or call. On a rare occasion, usually after we've sent him a gift he will email me. (He lives in the next city to us). I said at least we have Adrienne & Jarrod in our life & we will never give up on Kenny as long as all of us are alive. There was no argument between Ken and his son. I've known Kenny since he was 11 & we always got along very well. As an adult I think he got very close to his mom & her side of the family, but we don't really know what's up.
So we went to church and there is a time to ask for prayers and/or to share blessings. I was a little sad over Kenny for Ken and as always fully realizing the finality of Ed's passing, but I was OK. (That's my general state at this point in my journey, lol). A woman said that she heard from her adult son who she had been estranged from via Facebook and so its a beginning. She didn't even know where he was living before the recent connection. The minister said he would like us to pray for continued reconciliation for this family. Ken nudged me cuz I think it gave him hope re: Kenny. Then the minister turned back to the woman & said, "Oh BTW, what is your son's name?" She said, "Edward." Well I think I almost fell over! God was speaking to Ken and I! I do believe there is hope for Ken & Kenny & I do have the promise of God that I WILL see my Edward again! Thank you God!!!
We were driving to church and Ken was sad because of the holiday approaching and was talking about his oldest son Kenny. Ken has a girl and 2 boys; the youngest being Jarrod who is 29. His older son Kenny really doesn't ever visit his Dad or call. On a rare occasion, usually after we've sent him a gift he will email me. (He lives in the next city to us). I said at least we have Adrienne & Jarrod in our life & we will never give up on Kenny as long as all of us are alive. There was no argument between Ken and his son. I've known Kenny since he was 11 & we always got along very well. As an adult I think he got very close to his mom & her side of the family, but we don't really know what's up.
So we went to church and there is a time to ask for prayers and/or to share blessings. I was a little sad over Kenny for Ken and as always fully realizing the finality of Ed's passing, but I was OK. (That's my general state at this point in my journey, lol). A woman said that she heard from her adult son who she had been estranged from via Facebook and so its a beginning. She didn't even know where he was living before the recent connection. The minister said he would like us to pray for continued reconciliation for this family. Ken nudged me cuz I think it gave him hope re: Kenny. Then the minister turned back to the woman & said, "Oh BTW, what is your son's name?" She said, "Edward." Well I think I almost fell over! God was speaking to Ken and I! I do believe there is hope for Ken & Kenny & I do have the promise of God that I WILL see my Edward again! Thank you God!!!
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Such a beautiful \"green smiley\" story. I consider this a double blessing! God giving your Ken hope of a complete relationship with his son, and then using your sweet Ed to convey this amazing message! God was truly speaking to many hearts.Thank you for sharing this wonderful story of hope.Love, Charlene
Wow! What a wonderful, uplifting gift the message in church was to you yesterday! My heart soars with hope for Ken and Kenny\'s relationship and for your feeling the sweet assurance of Eddie\'s presence.
Sending love and hugs of peace and wonder ~ Debbie
LOVE it.
SMILE on sister!! Yes, you will see your Eddie and I pray there will be a reconciliation between Ken and his son....who knows why these things happen.....love and many hugs to you.....love ya, dale....brandon\'s mom
Way to go ED!! So glad you got your message, will send continued prayers for Kenny! Hugs and love, Lynette
Such a beautiful happening and thank you for sharing. Keeps us aware, noticing and always trying to find the blessings in the midst. That is what permeates throughout this. We always have hope and sometimes just coming from that place of saying to someone, \"I miss you...\" can open doors and conversations may begin once again. No explanations, no excuses just an \"I miss you\" can be so very powerful. I recently did this with someone very close to me and it felt so good. Love to you precious Linda and to your Ed too and for your friend and his son. Joanie
Sweet!! Open hearts are capable of receiving so many blessings!
Just when things are down, our children come through and give us a sign, a beam of light, of hope. Nora
Those kids of ours are awesome...I love it when they know just what we need...hope...love to you sweet friend...Karen
It\'s so good that the recognition of this miracle and the writing about it, is shared. I\'m looking forward for just such a happening. My eldest son, Jake, died in his sleep, at age 43 on March 1 of this year. We are all suffering, especially his children, 12 and 14, who live in Jerusalem, Israel, where he has lived and worked for the last two decades. Good to meet you, Abby