Spare a prayer?

Hi folks Mike Thehighlander here. I bring the sad news that our very good friend Alison (belladbongo) passed away on Tuesday.

She was a great friend to us all, a great encouragement when some of us were going through hard times and indeed was responsible for reviving the group when Its was needing life. Now this life has passed but a new adventure has started for her,

Our prayers need to be for her family at this very hard time.

Sorry to hear of the passing of your friend.she sounded like a remarkable lady who was such a giver.

prayers to her, her family and you The highlander xxx God Bless you all 

Dear Mike

Thankyou so much for sharing your very sad news. Alison was such an amazing support to many . Thanking God for her life and knowing that she is with our Father. Praying that Gods love and peace rests on her family and friends 

much love

Hello Mike,

Im so sad to hear about Alison She was a lovely friend to me from the moment I joined the womb forum. She inspired and encouraged so many of us and we will miss her. I too thank God for her life and for the privilege of knowing her. Praying for peace and comfort for her family and friends. Rest safely in our Father's arms, Alison, until we meet again in heaven. God bless xx

Hello Mike. I too was saddened to hear of Alison passing. She was a source of strength to me and to many others and her advice was invaluable. I will miss her posts and her cheerfulness ...she was a very strong lady. My condolences to her family at this very difficult time and may they draw strength and comfort from our loving father. God bless you all. Love lamb.xx

I was really saddened and upset to hear about Alison, it really davasted me. She was an incredible lady and friend to all, her wit and support and wee jokes were very uplifting and inspiration. I will never ever forget the support she gave me and others when I first joined and we continued to support each other privately she has been a tremendous strength to everyone, but I know she is at peace now with God and waiting by the river one day to meet me and others and ease our passage when its time. Sending loving prayers to her family and to everyone who knew her they have been truly blessed.

Sending gentle hugs

I am sure everyone must thibk I am mad or simply crazy, everyone in my groups and my circle of friends are like family to me and I love them all, so many times when my faith, my spirituality has been tested someone has always been there to help get back, one such person was Alison. Alison and Fairycake  and a few others in the womb group were there when I needed it most to help reassure and support when I first posted, I first joined much earlier but was afraid to post I wasn't sure if it was for me plus I was scared of all the problems on Facebook where people have fallen out for the most strange reasons or someone wanted to be deliberately hurtful. Once I saw the community for what it is the strength it gave me to first post is nothing I can really discribe, but I like to believe it was a higher power holding my hand. Was it God, the Buddha or was it just the power of love. Love is a strange and often branded around word that people use and have no understanding but I felt the love, the warmth from all those I first was in contact with and when I heard the news of Alison's passing I felt a small amount of lose of warmth, but hearing everyone's beautiful messages of support for her family was a testimony of how much she had supported, inspired but loved each and everyone of us. Bless you Alison, rest in Peace now xxx

Walk with me, oh my Lord,
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord,
Hold my hand and guide me on my way.

Sometimes the road seems long,
My energy is spent.
Then, Lord, I think of you
And I am given strength

Walk with me, oh my Lord,
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord,
Hold my hand and guide me on my way.

Stones often bar my path,
And there are times I fall,
But you are always there
To help me when I call.

Walk with me, oh my Lord,
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord,
Hold my hand and guide me on my way.

Just as you calmed the wind
And walked upon the sea
Conquer, my living Lord
The storms that threaten me.

Walk with me, oh my Lord,
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord,
Hold my hand and guide me on my way.

Help me to pierce the mists
That cloud my heart and mind,
So that I shall not fear
The steepest mountain-side.

As once you healed the lame
And gave sight to the blind
Help me when I'm downcast
To hold my head up high.

Walk with me, oh my Lord
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord
Hold my hand and guide me on my way.

Just thought I would share sung in church today, always liked this hymn  and words resonated today for me. Xx

Beautiful Process thanks for sharing!

And to think that our Father says he will be there that he will never leave us. That everyone of his promises are ... yes, and Amen 

Great words process. It’s been both a challenging and interesting week with two of our Church Family passing on to be with The Father with is all It all happening on Monday night within an hour of each other, in the same hospital a floor apart. 

A young mum from a short battle with BC leaving a husband and two boys under two. It was rather challenging for me as she passed away in the same room I have spent many a day in isolation. Also a long term 72 year old male friend who had a heart attack leaving his wonderful wife.

So a busy week organising two memorial services, arranging food for the families, child support and the 1000 other things that come along.

Some of the families were with us this morning at Church so we took time to reflect and remembered them both but also to support the family.

We were reminded that it was time to ‘Trust and Hold our Nerves during times where we can be shaken’

We finished the morning with this amazing song reminding us that ’I am not alone’