by blhamblen 10 Nov 2008

My husband walked out the front door this morning to go to work and had a heart attach. He passed away in the driveway befor the paramedics even got here. Please pray that I am strong for my three kids. And Thank you for the support you have given me.

Barb Hamblen

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by nglover1 13 Nov 2008

Barb , I am so sadden to hear of your loss.I know your heart is broken . I lost my Husband thru a long illiness and know what you are going thru, stay stong for your children ( but you need time for yourself ) When things have settled down just know I am here for you if you need a ear. My prayers are with you and your family. Love Nancy

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by sllakin 13 Nov 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So very sorry to hear of your loss.

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by kezza2sew 13 Nov 2008

Have only just read this now, Barb I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. Throw your burden upon God, he can truely help you. I had a friend who lost her husband in his sleep to a heart attack and I know how hard it must be for you trying to come to terms with it all... Stay strong, if only I could do more...

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by persiancatlover 13 Nov 2008

so sorry to hear about your lost,take care and be strong for your kids

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by marjialexa Moderator 12 Nov 2008

Oh, Barb, how awful for you!! I wrote almost the same words almost a year ago today, so yes, I do actually know how you feel. This is such a shock! Please lean on us here, we will help you in any way we can. This Cute Family was a real help to me when my husband died last year. There is comfort in knowing others are praying for your well-being, and listening to the words of your heart. Please PM me if you need to talk, I do understand how it feels. Sorry I'm so late in seeing this, I had snow in the dish for 2 days & didn't have internet. My love and support, Marji

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by blessinge 11 Nov 2008

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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by grannyo 11 Nov 2008

Barb, you and your family have the Cute Family support and all these prayers have power. It's a mighty power that will help you through this ordeal. Remember that it isn't all on your shoulders that you can go to God. He is there to be with you and care for you. Remember to get plenty of rest for yourself and your children. Don't let this wear you out. Take care. Love, Donna

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by manami 11 Nov 2008

I'm so sorry to hear that, Blhamblen! I know that are no words to comfort you right now, but be strong for your kids. You will be in my prayers.

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by jasanne 11 Nov 2008

You and your family will be in my prayers. "If God brings you to it he will bring you through it"
I pray you will be strong for your children, just as I pray they will be strong for you. God Bless. Lianne

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by shirleysisson 11 Nov 2008

Barb, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Just know that around the world there are Cuties who are sharing your pain and praying for you and your family.

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by babyred 11 Nov 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

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by suezz 10 Nov 2008

So very sorry to hear about your husband. You will be in my prayers. Take care. We are here for you.

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by suezz 10 Nov 2008

So very sorry to hear about your husband. You will be in my prayers. Take care. We are here for you.

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by dkjack 10 Nov 2008

Barb, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Words can not express what I feel for you and your family. Know that my love and prayers are with you and your children. Please know we are here for you.

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by shirlener88 10 Nov 2008

ttt for other to view.

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by mariahail 10 Nov 2008

My love and prayers will be with you.**

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by michelej 10 Nov 2008

I am so sorry to read about you loss. You are in my thoughts...

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by nonna57 10 Nov 2008

Barb, Thinking of you & family in this sad time.

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by clawton 10 Nov 2008

Barb, my heart sunk when I read your message. You will certainly be in our prayers for all that you and your family must go through.

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by emily16838 10 Nov 2008

Oh my ...my prayers are with you. My heart is aching for you.

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by blackie 10 Nov 2008

Oh Barb I'm so sorry to hear your news. My heartfelt sympathies to you and your 3 children. Know that there are many out there sending their love and prayers to you at this most difficult time

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by shirlener88 10 Nov 2008

OH my dear Barb, my heart broke for you when I heard of your loss - if there is anything that I can do to help you get through this time - please let me know.

I cannot begin to imagine the heartbreak of you and your family. I cannot comprehend the pain you must feel. But I can mourn with you and I can pray for you. And I can send this note of encouragement.
Not that words fix anything or change anything, they do not provide relief or escape, but they can express my concern for you and -- more importantly -- they can speak of God's love for you.
And it might be hard to see God's love at work in your life right now. You are in the shadow of the darkest days you may ever live, and the light of God's guiding hand may be hard to discern. But please be assured that it is there. Be assured that this is God's world and we are his children, and that he leads us and watches us, even as we pass through the valley of the shadow of death.
There is no situation so bad that God cannot make it good. There is no wound so deep that God cannot make it whole. There is no pain so great that God cannot make it bearable. And there is no place so distant and alone that God cannot come to it to give us solace.
I believe that your husband did not die, I believe he was taken home. Taken home to the God who had only years before given him to you. And that's how it is with each of us. We are gifts from God, his children shared with us, for an hour or a lifetime, with us as long as they need to be, away from him no longer than they need to be. Sent down here to do what they need to do, and then to go home. To a home where we will one day join them.
Each of us has a different purpose in this life. Each of us has something different we are to get from life. I believe sometimes there are sweet souls who need only visit here briefly, to get a body, to be born as all men must be born and then to die as all men must die. Possibly their brief stay is for them. To protect them from the occasional cruelties and impurities of this mortal life. Possibly their brief stay is for their loved ones. To test them or try them or teach them. To draw them together or to draw them toward God. To give them the strength and perspective and empathy they may need later in life to comfort and teach others.
Whatever the reason, however incomprehensible to us it may be, we must have faith that it makes sense to God, and that it serves his purpose, that it is motivated by his perfect love for us and based on his perfect understanding of us. He knows what is best, and he knows that what seems catastrophic from the limited perspective of mortality may actually be a great gift from the perfect perspective of eternity. We may find out in heaven that our greatest trials in this life were in fact our greatest blessings.
I know that you will see your husband again. I know that your family is not meant just for here and now, but for everywhere and forever. I know that you love your husband for a reason. He has permanent place in the heart of your family not to torment you, but to remind you, to remind you that waiting on the other side will be your loving husband.
He knew little of this earth life, but what he did know was the strong arms of a loving wife and the nurturing warmth of a loving family. It was brief, but it was precious, and it was enough. Enough to hold him until the day of reunion.
I pray that it, and your faith, will be enough to hold you until that day.
I know that the Lord puts no burden on our backs that we cannot carry. He asks nothing of us that we cannot do. There is no impossibility in this life. And I know that this crushing cross you are called to bear is within your abilities, but just barely. I know it can be done, if together you take the hand of the Lord and walk out into the realm of faith.
Unconditional Love, as always!

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by jrob Moderator 10 Nov 2008

Dear Barb, I am so saddened to read this. I can't imagine what you are feeling. I wish that I could be by your side. Know that God knew he was bringing your darling home and blessed each second of this day, even before you opened your eyes this morning. Only He can carry you though this. Bless you and keep you. I will pray for you and your entire family. Love,
Jerrilyn

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by mad14kt 10 Nov 2008

My prayers are with and for the family. I don't know how God is going to bring you out, BUT HE WILL! I don't know how He's going to HEAL, BUT HE SHALL! Kepp looking to the hills from which all your strength come...your burdens are NEVER too heavy for the one who conquered death at the cross. BE STILL & KNOW THAT HE IS GOD. Every tear He promised to bottle and He NEVER LOST A CASE.

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by meganne 10 Nov 2008

Barb, i am so very sorry to hear this tragic news. I wish there were words that could console you and ease your pain and bring your darling back to you.
If only we could be there to help you through this, to hold you and comfort you and your family.

We are all here for you and we send our prayers to give you strength through the dark days ahead. Please know you are dearly loved and when you need us we will be here.
I feel so helpless that you are so far away and my heart is aching for you.
I am sending my Special Angel to watch over you all and help you find strength in your Faith to be brave for your children and Grandchildren.
I wish I could do more to share your burden and take away your pain, we are all crying with you for your terrible loss.
Please know you have our deepest, heartfelt sympathy and all the love and support we can give you.
Meg

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by americangirl 10 Nov 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that this is a very difficult time for you. Know that a lot of us are thinking of you at this time.

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by kathyjt 10 Nov 2008

Sorry to hear this. My prayers will be with you. May God be with you and your family.

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by letvia 10 Nov 2008

Oh dear Barb my prayers are with you. I'm really sorry for your loss. You have to be really strong for your kids. God is with you all the time. God Bless you and your family. XoXo

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by superfroggirl 10 Nov 2008

I am so sorry to hear about your loss!! you are in my thoughts!!
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by ssarner 10 Nov 2008

Barb, my heart just sinks when I read this. I am so sorry for your loss. My family will pray for you and your 3 kids. Please let me know what I can help.

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by mops Moderator 10 Nov 2008

Barb, I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish you strength for the coming days.This must be so hard for you! You and your family are in my prayers. God bless.

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by lbrow 10 Nov 2008

Oh Barb my heart aches 4 u. Hang n there dear, God will see u through this I know because I buried a husband 18 yrs ago the 3rd of this mo. Many prayers will b going up 4 u.

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by gramsbear 10 Nov 2008

Oh Barb, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Keep your eyes on Jesus, and He will be there. I will be Praying and thinking of you and yours. I know this is a very hard time for you. Been there, Hugs for you.

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by katydid 10 Nov 2008

Barb, I am so sorry. I know you are in a state of shock. Pray to God and he will guide you. I will pray for you too. Some of us Cuties have lost a spouse by death or divorce and if we can help you, please ask us. I know you have to make funeral arrangements immediately, but try not to make any major decisions until you have time to thinks through. You will be in a fog for awhile. We love you and we care. Love, Kay

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by bunnylane 10 Nov 2008

I am so sorry,you are in my prayers. May God bless you and your family through these rough times.

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by marymoore 10 Nov 2008

oh my goodness barb i am most sorry to hear this please if i can do anything for you let me know i am here if you need me so please take care i am praying for you

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by misscharlie 10 Nov 2008

I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Barb please keep the faith that God is with you at all times, I know how difficult it is to lose a loved one. Please let God work through your family and friends and accept all help and support offered to you at this time. XOXOX Charlene

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by iris2006 10 Nov 2008

Barb, I'm sorry to hear this bad news. I don't know what to say but I hope you can get all the strenght you need for yourself, your children and grandchildren. You all will be in my thoughts. Take care.

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