Thursday 10/15/2026
13:39 (CZ)
message from Věrka
How are we doing?
The short answer: well—because we have God’s help, as well as the support of family and friends.
A more detailed answer:
Physically, I feel a bit worn out (sometimes, life with small children is quite a workout! 🙂). However, I do manage to go for a run now and then, which recharges me both physically and mentally.
Mentally, I feel a bit more vulnerable. Sometimes I struggle with negative thoughts that do not come from the Lord. At times, my patience wears thin. Sometimes I miss Dan; I might shed a few tears or spend time in reflection. Yet, I am not living in despair or deep anguish. I have found that God grants victory in these mental battles and gives me a positive state of mind. He allows me to experience a great deal of joy.
I have come to realize that one parent cannot handle everything that two parents would. I constantly encounter situations where I miss Dan. I admire you, Dan, for all that you managed to handle, and I thank you for it. 🙂 At the same time, we have the faithful and kind, practical support of family and friends. I cannot imagine getting by without it, and I am so grateful for their help. How will we navigate life moving forward?
Overall, I view our situation with hope. Last year was challenging—perhaps the hardest year of my life, I would say. Yet, amidst all those difficulties, I see many gifts from God that we received—encouragement and understanding from loved ones, precious moments with our children, and a sense of God’s nearness through Bible reading, prayer, and the inspiration of good ideas. I look to the future with hope. I am also encouraged by how Dan and I were able to experience the final chapter of his life—fully trusting in God’s way of working. We trusted that, whatever the outcome for Dan, it would be for the best. I believe that God is good; He has good intentions for us, and He always acts for the good. I trust that God will use everything that happened last year for the good—in the lives of our children, in my own life, and in the lives of those close to us. Dan was blessed with many gifts from God, and he strove to use them to the fullest for God’s glory. Will we be able to do the same?
The short answer: well—because we have God’s help, as well as the support of family and friends.
A more detailed answer:
Physically, I feel a bit worn out (sometimes, life with small children is quite a workout! 🙂). However, I do manage to go for a run now and then, which recharges me both physically and mentally.
Mentally, I feel a bit more vulnerable. Sometimes I struggle with negative thoughts that do not come from the Lord. At times, my patience wears thin. Sometimes I miss Dan; I might shed a few tears or spend time in reflection. Yet, I am not living in despair or deep anguish. I have found that God grants victory in these mental battles and gives me a positive state of mind. He allows me to experience a great deal of joy.
Zobrazit více
Sometimes I feel at a loss—whether it’s regarding raising the children, handling administrative matters or household tasks, deciding what our little family should do and when, or figuring out when to accept help versus when to manage things on my own. But I have found, time and again, that whenever I ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom or a good idea, He ALWAYS provides it.I have come to realize that one parent cannot handle everything that two parents would. I constantly encounter situations where I miss Dan. I admire you, Dan, for all that you managed to handle, and I thank you for it. 🙂 At the same time, we have the faithful and kind, practical support of family and friends. I cannot imagine getting by without it, and I am so grateful for their help. How will we navigate life moving forward?
Overall, I view our situation with hope. Last year was challenging—perhaps the hardest year of my life, I would say. Yet, amidst all those difficulties, I see many gifts from God that we received—encouragement and understanding from loved ones, precious moments with our children, and a sense of God’s nearness through Bible reading, prayer, and the inspiration of good ideas. I look to the future with hope. I am also encouraged by how Dan and I were able to experience the final chapter of his life—fully trusting in God’s way of working. We trusted that, whatever the outcome for Dan, it would be for the best. I believe that God is good; He has good intentions for us, and He always acts for the good. I trust that God will use everything that happened last year for the good—in the lives of our children, in my own life, and in the lives of those close to us. Dan was blessed with many gifts from God, and he strove to use them to the fullest for God’s glory. Will we be able to do the same?
