Prayers for my dh

[AnnW]

we got a phone call that his dad has really gone down hill. it sounds like from talking to my mil that they are just waiting for him to die. please pray that my dh makes it there and that my fil doesn't linger.
my fil doesn't believe in god and never believed in organized religion so my dd is really wrestling with the fact that he isn't going to heaven.
also, because of his beliefs, there will no funeral/memorial service.

[Cathy]

Aw, AnnW. :( Praying for your dh and his dad.

[Amy]

Wow.... So he was a true atheist? How sad for your family that you won't even have the comfort of a proper goodbye. I pray that your dh gets there in time and that FIL will be received nonetheless.

[AnnW]

I truly don't know what he is. (well, religiously ;) )
they are really down on church and organized relgion. the boys weren't raised in a church. 'if it was something they wanted, they would find it on their own'.
at 16 dh was invited to youth group with a friend and at first it was just a reason to get out of the house, but he began to realize what he was missing. he got himself baptized. he brother followed along.
their parents think their theory worked. when it's really quite a long shot.

[DMS]

Prayers for your family, Ann.

[littlesista06]

Ya know Ann, I believe in the grace of God, and only he has the final say. I don't believe he would let any soul perish in hell. He is a loving and gracious God and I truly believe this is where that literally comes into play. And that's what I would tell my daughter if our family were struggling with an issue like yours.
(in fact, the three of us just sat and discussed it)

(((((hugs))))

[PamE]

{{{Ann}}} Praying for your family.

[AnnW]

Ya know Ann, I believe in the grace of God, and only he has the final say. I don't believe he would let any soul perish in hell. He is a loving and gracious God and I truly believe this is where that literally comes into play. And that's what I would tell my daughter if our family were struggling with an issue like yours.
(in fact, the three of us just sat and discussed it)

(((((hugs))))

i have told her it's an issue i wrestle with too. i absolutely believe in my heart of hearts that Jesus is the only way. it's not good deed (he's out on that issue too!) or being a nice person (oops!) or how you lived your life.
i am going to be the one burning LOL
i believe he allows you every chance to come to him, but if you continuely reject him.....
i am just very glad it's not my decision.
i just told her to pray for him.

[RCT]

Oh Ann, prayers going out to your entire family...


((((((HUGS))))))

[Leigh]

(((((Ann and family))))) I will keep you all in my prayers. That would definitely be something that I would really struggle with too. I pray that he finds Jesus before his time to go.

[Diane]

I'm so sorry for your whole family and I will be keeping him in my thoughts and prayers.

[MaryL]

Gosh...that's so sad. Praying for you all, and hoping for a peaceful end to your fil's suffering.

[Melody]

Aww, I pray your dh gets there in time. I will also pray that deep down, your fil does believe in God and has prayed for acceptance and forgiveness. I'm thinking that if they think their theory worked there must have been something in them to believe in God. I hope so. Your poor dd, I pray she finds peace with this. ((hugs)) to you all.

[Beth/TX]

Sorry to hear. Prayers said.

[AnnW]

DH made it and fil did recognize him, but is pretty drugged up. DH is going to talk with the hospice nurse today. He can't just sit around and wait.

[RCT]

Oh Ann, glad he your FIL recognized your DH....my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Please keep us updated.

[vea29]

Hugs to you all!!!!

[littlesista06]

DH made it and fil did recognize him, but is pretty drugged up. DH is going to talk with the hospice nurse today. He can't just sit around and wait.

God bless them all. ((((((hugs))))))

[Diane]

I'm so glad he recognized your dh...
Continued prayers...

[angie r]

I'm so sorry. I hope his passing is quick and painless.

[kat]

Ann, sorry to hear about your fil. Big hugs to dd. It's so hard to deal with issues of death and dying when a loved one has differing views on an afterlife. My gf was an old goat, extremely difficult and shown himself to be a huge hypocrite in the end. I'm sure there are family members who would be happy with him in hell. I would never presume that God's grace can't be extended to whomever he chooses. Best of luck working through it.

(((((((((hugs)))))))))))to you as well.

[AnnW]

well, my dh just called. his died sometime last night. thankfully he went in his sleep. dh is going to stay there through the weekend and then bring her back here for a bit.

[littlesista06]

Oh Ann.... ((((((((((hugs))))))))))
I'm so sorry, but I am glad it was a peaceful passing. Will keep you all in my prayers.

[Beth/TX]

Sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers said for your family.

[Melody]

well, my dh just called. his died sometime last night. thankfully he went in his sleep. dh is going to stay there through the weekend and then bring her back here for a bit.

Thank God for a peaceful passing. I'm sorry for your family loss. How is dd doing?

[RCT]

Oh Ann (((((HUGS))))) I hope it was a peaceful passing.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

How is MIL doing? How is DD handling it?

[Diane]

(((((ANN & FAMILY))))) I'm so sorry for your loss...

[Leigh]

(((((Ann and family))))) I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that the family will be able to find peace during this difficult time.

[angie r]

Prayers for you all... How is your dh? I know you said there won't be a service. Is he being buried or cremated? How do you feel about your mil coming?

[AnnW]

Thanks everyone.
He is being creamated.
Just found out from dh that they are coming here Friday and leaving Monday. we have a hurricane potentially heading our way, dd is having a sleep over Friday night and i have to work all weekend.......:crazyroll:

[Ryleigh S.]

{{HUGS}} - prayers being said for you all..

[Cathy]

Prayers from here, too. I hope you all find peace.

[MaryL]

{{{{Ann and Family}}}}

[kat]

Ann, sorry for your family's loss.

[PamE]

Ann, I am so sorry.

[Mickey]

I'm so sorry...I'm sure your mil will struggle--no matter how crotchety he may have been at times, I'm sure she's going to miss him.

Prayers for your family.

[DMS]

Continued prayers for your family.

[AnnW]

thanks everyone

[Linda/NE]

So sorry to hear of your loss. I'll keep your family in my prayers.