Well, I have spent most of my day dealing with the "business" side of death for lack of a better term. I went to school and got all the notes together for the 9 days that Elizabeth has missed over the past two months at school. I went to church to tie up loose ends there and get counseling set up for Elizabeth and I. I went to the funeral home to check in there and pick up the death certificates (yes, I cried when I was proofing them... ). I went to school and had lunch with Elizabeth. I made phone calls and have appointments with Social Security Administration, Edward Jones, and First Command. I have filled out paperwork for the Causality Assistance Office and VA which led to questions that I need to get answered tomorrow. I have gotten signatures, copies of documents, and voided checks. I picked up carpool, ran back to get Elizabeth from Oboe, ran to Office Max for printer cartridges (twice) and tried to help with home work.
I have spent time crying today. I have spent time laughing today. Most importantly, I have spent time being hugged by Elizabeth. God is so good and I am exhausted.
Prayer needs:
Focus on priority tasks
Wisdom and protection as I file and fill out stuff
Sleep
Parental skills
Praise:
For Mike and his provision for us
SBP, insurance, and pre-filled out forms
USAA - I LOVE this bank. They have been incredible!
PS. I want everyone to know how grateful I am for everything. I have a ton of thank you notes to write, but I have to get the paperwork done first. So the notes will be late, but you have blessed Elizabeth and I (and Mike) beyond words
7 comments:
It will all take time, but most importantly rest and spend time with Elizabeth. You two need to lean on each other. For those of us that can't be there, we are thankful Wendy is with you. God bless her!
Call if you need anything; I am home recuperating from surgery this week.
I think of you and Elizabeth every day and continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
Love,
Cynthia
I am praying for you and Elizabeth! God is in all the details and He is going to walk with you through getting all this paperwork done! I'm ready for a lunch with some of my favorite girls to celebrate your special day! I've missed you friend and can't wait to catch up and hug your neck! Hope to see you at BFG Wednesday night! Love you!
Traci
God gives us time. Time to heal. A time to laugh, a time to cry. You know that song Deanna, so sing it...Gods time is the only way. It is so ok to cry. And then you will heal. A time for every purpose, under heaven. A time to live, a time to die, a time for peace.
Mary
Love you Deanna! Gini
Take your time. Don't feel like you have to get it all done TODAY! Baby steps...
I'm praying for you and Elizabeth as you adjust to your new normal. I look forward to seeing you soon.
J
You know those verses, "cast all your burdens on the LORD..." and "cast your cares on Him..." the way we "cast" is through prayer and, I think, also by crying. It's healing for you both. It would be odd if you weren't crying, wouldn't it? So cast all your burdens on Him, He's right there for you. Take your time. Let the love of God surround you and comfort you. Love & prayers, Lynnette
Deanna, you are so much in our prayers here all the time. I loved reading about your trip--always wanted to go there! I have a card to send you, but neither Cassie or I can find your address--it's here somewhere, I know. Paperwork is such a pain, so I'm definitely praying for you to work on that! Hoping to see you soon,
Janet White
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