Moving Away

Hey guys, I just wanted to update you all. Vivianne and Michael are doing amazing.

We are moving to Nevada in August so I’ll be on the road for a week! Gotta love traveling with kids!

My three bestfriends, Alyssa, Eric and Jake live in Nevada so I’ll have some comfort.

Although Jake came down after Gabe died to help me out with the kids and to be a shoulder to cry on, Alyssa and Eric stayed back because of their baby. I understood.

I’m doing good, Gabriel’s family isn’t doing that good and I understand why, I mean he was my husband. His family decided to take their anger out on me and blocked me out of their lives.

Anyways, shutting down the poor me moment, I just wanted to thank you all for the support and of course prayers. Healing is difficult! I love my MH family, each and every one of you! ?

-Jessa

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14 replies
  1. Harper Shelby Thornton says:

    Oh darling, I'm so sorry! I don't understand why they'd take their anger out on you! Don't they understand that you are grieving too? I wish you the very very best, and may God bless you and your loved ones. I send you big hugs and kisses, and give those darling kids of yours a kiss and hug for me <3 May God keep you all safe, dear

    • Jessa says:

      I know deep down that they know I am hurting but honestly I just think they want to blame something/someone. Who knows why they are taking their anger out on me, all I can do is pray for them. I'll give a big hug and kiss for you! God bless.

  2. PacMan says:

    Jessa, thank you for this update. Grief is a weird thing and can take odd form. And it's not something that has a clear path. While I am really discouraged by Gabe's family's treatment of you, I hope you know it is likely not personal. Anger is a part of normal grief too. As you said, "Healing is difficult." And healing isn't immediate; it comes with time… sometimes years …for you and for the extended family. There might even be a random person (niece, co-worker, etc) who grieves harder and longer than some of his closest relatives. That's okay. Grief is just that odd and diverse. My hope for you and yours is that everyone is given the grace to grieve as they see fit.

    Please keep us updated about life… and one day you know you have a forum to share those "special" memories that you can't share with anyone else! 🙂

    • Jessa says:

      Hi PacMan,

      I know it's not personal, anger is a part of grief.

      I'll keep you all updated! Thank you for taking your time to right this precious comment. God bless you!

  3. Gracie says:

    Jessa, so happy to hear the kids are doing well. You are a tough women. I've been praying for you and your children everyday. Stay strong; good luck with the move. I will continue to pray for Gabriel's family as well, that God may comfort them and help them through this time of grief.

  4. Juicy says:

    Dear Jessa,
    You have lived more life in this past month than most people live in a year. God bless the journey that you are about to take and may He keep all your steps firm and rooted in Him. I pray that you will find strength in those places that you know are steadfast and grow faith where there is uncertainty. I hope that the friendships of those who you are leaning continue to flourish and deepen and those relationships that are broken and battered will mend and strengthen. Let me tell you that you are brave, even if there are many moments when you don't feel like you are. "I pray that the Lord will bless an protect you, and that He will show you mercy and kindness. May the Lord be good to you and give you peace." Numbers 6:24-26 CEV

    • Jessa says:

      Juicy, thank you so much. It has been a very bumpy month. All I can do is pray and move forward. God bless you!

  5. copen1 says:

    Hi Jessa,
    I'm so sorry your in-laws are making this grievous time so much more difficult. This should be a time when you share memories, comfort one another, and celebrate the husband, father, son, brother, and Christian that he was to each of you. I truly hope this move can help you begin a new and positive chapter in the life of you and your children. I pray for your healing and your future. May God bless you in your journey.

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