This is a very personal thank you to my friend, Anne. She is not a journaller but I know she does read my journal. So Anne, I want to thank you publicly.
I have had so much love and so many prayers from so many of you out there in J-Land and you know how very grateful I am to each and every one of you. I received many cards and they are still up on two doors in our home where I see them constantly.
Anne, had a mass said for me at her Church in Wales. I was not aware of it until she told me and said how very beautiful it was. Afterwards her priest gave her a crucifix to send to me and it arrived this morning. The priest, who will be retiring soon, has worn it on his belt for forty-five years of loyal service to our Lord yet he gave it willingly out of love for me, a person he has never met nor ever will.
It arrived this morning. I do not need to tell you how much this has meant to me, a truly special and very blessed gift. It touched both Mike and myself and we shed a tear, not out of sadness but out of joy and thankfulness.
I will not quote from Anne's letter that accompanied the crucifix because it is personal but I will just say that her priest thinks that the news for me will be good. I am hoping that with the love of God this will be the case. God sometimes tests us, tests us very hard and we question why. I know my faith in the Lord has been tried many many times, there have been occasions when I thought I could no longer believe, but no matter what has been thrown my way I have always stood by my faith. It is this faith that has carried me and will continue to carry me through the ordeal I have been living recently.
It is also the gestures shown by other people that lift us so very much. When friends do things completely unasked for and unexpectedly. The little kindnesses, the thoughts that move them to do something special, something surprising. This is also God working. Working in other people that they show love and kindness to one another.
Anne, I know you and Arthur have had a very hard time yourselves with the illness of your three children. You have had to make hard and painful decisions, you have been tested to the utter limits. Yet your faith has remained strong, your sense of humour has never wavered and you are a true and loyal friend. I will never forget this true act of love on your part. God bless you and Arthur and the boys and hold you all forever in His tender care.
Love
38 comments:
aawww Jeannette this such a sweet tribute to a great friend.
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What a wonderful blessing... Linda
Sending hugs.
Love Sylvia xx
that was so sweet how wonderful.
Yes, we are tested so that we can grow stronger in our faith. Many lessons are needed to teach us and sometimes I feel those closer to God are tested more. If we can hold strong to our faith we have hope of a better tomorrow and the confidence that we are never alone. In the tough times we often find strength we never knew we had. May our dear Lord Bless you and Mike with his everlasting Love. 'On Ya' - ma
What a lovely tribute to a true friend ~ Ally x
A special tribute for a special friend. Eileenx
When you received this precious gift you must have felt truly blessed Jeannette ,once again proof that people out there do care ,and show it in a variety of ways ,then there are others who dont know how to show they care but they do so too ..with love Jan xx
May God bless you and Mike and your friend Anne and her family. Hugs, Helen
how sweet of ANNE may you all be blessed
((((((((((((((((((((((JEANNETTE()))))))))))))))))))))She is truly an amazing angel o do something so special like that.God bless Her and Her Husband and the church for doing that for you and for the priest sending you the crucifix.My prayers are stillwith you and your family.Have a nice day.
How lovely of Anne to do this for you ,she is very special .......Love Jeanxx
What a lovely thing to do Jeannette - I hope it books your spirits up no end, as I think happiness boosts your immune system.
Just grabbing your url to add to my blogs which have now gone private, will add others in due course. :-)
Freda
Jeanette, I think you are truly blessed and loved by everyone who knows you and by everyone who reads your journal. As for Anne she must be an angel in human form. You will both be in my prayers today. God Bless you both.
What a truely special and blessed gift! and I know too that the news will be good for you... you are doing great, one day at a time....
Have a blessed day!
Linda :)
What s special friend you have.You deserve only the best!
love hugs and continued prayers.
Helen xoxoxo
jeannette,even i shed a tear.what a thoughtful lady anne is.best wishes jo x
What a blessing you received from your special friend! God speaks to us through people--we shouldn't doubt or be surprised by it like we sometimes do. We speak to God all the time-naturally he is going to respond to us, somehow! :) What a blessing--your story made my day! Julie :)
That is a beautiful gesture, Jeannette.
Dear Jeanette, What a blessing a good friend is. I would also like to thank Anne for the blessings she has sent to you. Good NIght God Bless Love sybilsybil45
How wonderful to have such a friend. I am sure that it has brought you great comfort in your hour of need. Keep trying Jeanette I am sure with all this wonderful freindship all aound you you will soon begin to feel a lot better. Kathie.
Our friends do define us. You have an exceptional one in Anne. The power of prayer is a good strong force in our crazy world. I love the fact that the Priest gave you that old cross...that is something to be handed down through the years complete with the story of friendship. Rest and recover....love, Sandi
You truly are blessed to have Anne for your friend.....she's what I call my "Sisters in Heart" that are there through thick and thin when we need them. How touching reading about the cross you received from the priest, may all the blessings of the cross now follow you and keep you getting better each day. Bless you...Arlene (AJ)
That was a really lovely thing to do Jeannette. Anne certainly is a very kind and compassionate woman, and has obviously lifted your spirits with the mass and the very special crucifix. Take care my dear friend.
Love Sandra xxxx
I've been thinking of you!!
Missie
What a wonderful gesture by your friend. I can imagine that it has brought you a deep comfort to know that you are so cared for. I hope this week is going ok with the treatment. Hugs, Terry x
what a nice thing to do:) have a good week
Deb
Hi Jeannette, what a lovely idea and so personal! Hope this will make you feel better. A strong belief and faith can sometimes move mountains.
All the best
Antonella
Jeannette, I was so moved reading this... that the priest felt compelled to send you the crucifix... wow. Truly a treasure. Sending prayers for you and for Anne and hers...
be well,
Dawn
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Anne sounds like a true friend, keep it close to your heart, hope you are feeling a litle better, Beckie.xxx
That was a lovely thing for Anne 's priest to do. The crucifix must have meant a lot to him and I know he knows it's gone to a good home. Anne and Arthur sound like very special people, bless them. Jeannette xx http://journals.aol.co.uk/jlocorriere05/Welcometomytravels/
How wonderful Jeanette! I am so moved I can not speak. How lucky and blessed you are to have such a true friend as Ann and such a magnificent gesture from the priest. I am so happy for you and so glad you are doing better. May God keep you all in his tender loving care I pray. Much love from Jennie
I think that is just lovely.. I am glad that you found some comfort in receiving such a thoughtful gift...what a nice gesture from Anne...
You are in my prayers ..
Lyn
That is so lovely that Anne's priest sent the crucifix to you :-) Let's hope good news is on it's way xx
Jenny
Jeannette. . im soooo behind in the journal reading. . aol is not at its best is it?That doesnt mean I havent thought about you though cos I do. . every day.
I think the priest giving you the crucifix is a beautiful gesture Jeannette. . .so unselfish . . .to think he wore it on his belt for forty five years and gave it to you. . with his blessing . . that is a genuine christian if ever I heard of one.Treasure it . . it will sustain your faith always.
You are truly blessed to have such wonderful, loving friends. Anne sounds like an angel here on earth. I'm glad she is in your life. What a blessing!
Hugs, Kathy
what a blessed surprise........and don't say you will never meet..........you both will meet at Jesus' feet...........which will be about a hundred years from now..........
blessings my uk friend........
regina
Dearest Jen, I cannot stay on long as you can imagine I am so very tired with all this buisiness of our Viv and her daughters who just want their mum back home with them as she was, but we can only pray to God that this miracle will happen for all their sakes. I just wanted to say thank you for the mention in your journal and I would be more than pleased to pass on any message to the Dear Father that you care to send and I,m sure he will be pleased to know how much his gift has meant to you and touched your hearts in the way that it has. You take care dear friend and may you continue to heal in the love of the Lord, God bless and keep you dear Jen, love and hugs Anne x x x
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