http://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothingSat, 11 Feb 2012 12:12:15 -0500Basichttp://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothingSpire Ad RSS Generator http://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#commentshttp://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#comments I agree with Brad's comment's of February 1, 2010. You sharing with us, helps us and others. Thank you. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:53:28 EST Going Through The Clothing... - Blog http://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#commentshttp://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#comments Dear Michael: I have read with heartfelt prayer and interest your postings. My grandson was recently murdered and I, too, know this kind of heartbreak. Also, I have printed off your postings and given to my friend and wonderful intercessor, Linda, who husband died just a few days after Christmas, following an encounter with cancer. Reading your notes have encouraged her. So, please realize, we are overcomers as well by the word of your testimony. Be strengthened every day. God Bless. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:27:06 EST Going Through The Clothing... - Blog http://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#commentshttp://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#comments You encourage me a lot with your great vision. Thanks Michael! Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:26:47 EST Going Through The Clothing... - Blog http://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#commentshttp://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#comments Thank you Michael for sharing yourself so intimately with us. You are helping me and many others in the body. I could hug your neck right now.Thanks. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:29:22 EST Going Through The Clothing... - Blog http://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#commentshttp://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#comments Thank you Michael for sharing yourself so intimately with us. You are helping me and many others in the body. I could hug your neck right now.Thanks. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:26:46 EST Going Through The Clothing... - Blog http://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#commentshttp://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#comments This is an incredible post. Thank you for sharing. THe LORD continually reveals HIMSELF to you time and time again in this difficult time. What a blessing BRENDA will be in Haiti...actually it will be both of your blessings. Don't you know she will be standing front and center in the great cloud of witnesses watching the "receivers" in Haiti. And best of all, GOD gets the GLORY! Blessings to you. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:51:11 EST Going Through The Clothing... - Blog http://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#commentshttp://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#comments Dear Michael: This part of your journey through the valley, is a tough one, and one that I can relate to from experience. I did keep back some articles of clothing for a while longer, but sent the majority off to rural pastors in a South American nation. To think that someone, somewhere in need could benefit from all of this, was soothing to my heart, as it will be and is to yours. I pray for Great Grace for you as you travel along this road, know that you are in our prayers,with Love, your sister in Christ, Sky Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:33:46 EST Going Through The Clothing... - Blog http://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#commentshttp://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#comments Mike, I've followed your journeys through the years on the web. We are kindred spirits though we have only met once. Someone once told me that God gives you "keys" of understanding to help others who have walked this same path. You now have one of those keys and can help many others. I lost a child but not a spouse and I know the depth of pain. From someone who probably thought too much what to do, i can tell you it is a marathon and not a sprint. Pace yourself. I still have a few things from my 8 year old son who passed from cancer and they still stir emotion. I do know that Heaven must be a cool place for him and your wife. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:05:58 EST Going Through The Clothing... - Blog http://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#commentshttp://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#comments Hi Michael, What a hard, hard thing to do. And what a blessing to be able to help the Haitians - its like your precious wife is ministering one more time through the donattion of her clothing to help in Haiti. But I want to encourage you about Goodwill. Our family income has spiralled downward the last few years and God has provided many wonderful items of clothing for me from Goodwill -- things I could never afford otherwise. These items and clothing have been a blessing to the church as well, since I have nice clothing to wear when I am ministering. ALSO, once I overheard a family who was at Good Will looking for clothing; their home had burned to the ground with everything they owned. God provided for them through Good Will. Just FYI. May God continue to bless you with healing, and continually hold you in his arms during this difficult time. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:37:53 EST Going Through The Clothing... - Blog http://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#commentshttp://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#comments Dear Joy;Thank you for your open and honest questions... As I wrote the day she died, "There is deep sorrow, but no regrets". I would definitely do it all again even if I knew the outcome would be the same. Searching for and finding the right person is definitely worth whatever effort it requires. There is great cost in finding and nurturing a relationship with the right person but it's rewards eclipse the expense. If on the other hand, you scrimp on that cost and settle for the wrong person or a poor relationship, you will end up paying every day for the rest of your life and never get a return on that expense. The benefits of having the right person and the right kind of relationship far outweighs what it costs to have that. I hope this answers your question Joy. Blessings, Michael Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:24:22 EST Going Through The Clothing... - Blog http://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#commentshttp://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#comments Thank you for sharing your loss, it helps the healing process. Some advice only get rid of things as you feel you can, theres nothing that says you have to throw everything out now. Give yourself some more time. It may takes you months or even years to give away stuff. Give yourself some more time.. The time will come and grace to help you.. And in no way will you ever forget. It will just be a different chapter in your life. God has wonder things in store for you. Joan Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:58:45 EST Going Through The Clothing... - Blog http://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#commentshttp://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#comments Dear Michael,Hello, thank you for being so open with this experience with you wife. Thank you that in the midst of your pain you aspire to help others grow. Thank you that you still continue to give in the midst of your pain. I am moved beyond words at your strength of character and commitment to the things of God. I pray for the healing of your heart and I rejoice that God has provided you with such loving support.If I may be equally transparent with what your experience (as well as the experiences of others) is bringing up for me on a personal level. My question is this... if you could do it all again, knowing that the outcome would be the same would you? Is searching for and finding the right person for you worth all the work? It is worth all the pain? Do the benefits outweigh the advantages? I apologize if my question is to upsetting, this is just something that I am struggling with right now.Once again thank you. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:14:10 EST Going Through The Clothing... - Blog http://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#commentshttp://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#comments Michael, our loving Father was in that room with you, helping you with the emotions and bringing the friend from church to mind. He is always with you. Thank you for your openness to share your grief and pain as well as your healing with us. In His love, Jean Mo Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:28:17 EST Going Through The Clothing... - Blog http://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#commentshttp://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#comments Michael, keep going and keep sharing. The suffering that you are enduring is already being used in such a mighty way to minister to everyone reading this post. I can't even explain how or why but it is and we ARE here with you, living out each moment with you when you continue to allow us to enter this incredible, unreal place with you. Keep going and keep sharing.......... Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:01:01 EST Going Through The Clothing... - Blog http://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#commentshttp://www.michaelpink.com/blog/2010/01/29/going-through-the-clothing#comments Dear MichaelWhat a wonderful thing to do...I stand amazed at the strength God is pouring into you. Just did a flip when I saw Gerry's name but not surprised as he is always there for those who are hurting. I bless the time you two have together...just tell him to email or call me if he can. In HimLorraine Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:40:30 EST Going Through The Clothing... - Blog