For Lori @ Random Ramblings of a Stay At Home Mom

Although I've only been blogging since August,

 I've "met" enough of you to know

that you have hearts as big as all the outdoors

of God's green earth.

I figured that you would want to rally in support of this young woman.

Lori, an under 30 SAHM to 2 small children, has lost her husband. 

You can read about it in her post for today.

In the face of this tragedy, 

the best thing I can think to do at this moment is pray:

Oh, Lori, I'm sitting here in stunned disbellief of what you've just told us-your precious life mate is gone!
So here is the love I leave:
Jesus, gather Lori and her 2 little ones close to Your tender heart. Rock them gently in Your almighty arms. Dry their tears and guide them through this valley of the shadow of death. Send folks across their path who will comfort them with comfort only You can give. And let them be caught up in Your peace that passes understanding. Amen.

It's a God-thing that I even know of her situation.

Yesterday I let myself get sucked into 

the vortex of the internet.

All afternoon.

And evening.

Not proud of that.

As Pioneer Woman says, 

I have the jiggles to prove it.

But God seems to have redeemed that time.

The LORD works out everything for His own ends...Proverbs 16:4

Came across Cate's January 6th post about 

Project 2011 @ Moments of Whimsy, 

a Thursday meme

that I've decided to participate in this year.

More on that later.

Near the bottom of that post, 

Cate had belatedly linked up with FlogYoBlog Friday 

in support of Lori and asking for prayers

for Lori's husband, Tony.

Lori's own January 6th post for

FYBF was a plea for prayers.

According to Lori,

we, her fellow bloggers, 

are her community for support.

To me, that means 
I have an opportunity to walk alongside

this young woman and her children

with words and actions of Christ-like love.

What can you do?

Please go to her link at the beginning of this post

and leave her some love.
You can also join those of us who have 
donated to Lori
by clicking on 
the Pay Pal "Support Lori" widget 
on my sidebar.
Thank you for your generous hearts!

Oh, Jesus, even though I know and love You,

I'm wondering how Your 

LOVE

will shine forth in Lori's circumstances.

Use me as a vessel of Your love.

Pour me out for Lori's sake,

whatever that means.

Amen.

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted

and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalms 34:18

May God's grace, mercy, and peace be upon you today

and always.

Love,