Thank you for taking a moment to visit my site today.
As a widow, I have increasingly experienced the love and provision of Jesus Christ as I trust Him in and through all things. There is peace, hope, and joy within and beyond this season. I invite you to join me on this adventure and journey through my blog stories, posts, and more. I hope that you will be encouraged in some way.
May God Bless You!
Pati
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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him…”
Romans 15:13
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Pati Rader 
Pati,
You are remarkably strong and such a blessing and inspiration to all. Thank you, for sharing your true self.
Love you!
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Although I just met you a few days ago, I sense a kindred spirit in you. Your writing is superb and it’s been an honor to see a peek into your life. I am truly sorry for your loss. And I can imagine great healing coming your way as your faith in God sustains you with His Holy Spirit, Who is the great Comforter.
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You are so kind Laurie. Thank you so very much for visiting my site and sharing your comment. I am thankful to have met you🥰
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Dear Pati, God is using you even now as you move to your next chapter in life. He has given you the talents and ability to share your heart in words that help so many others, including me. Thank you for sharing your journey and heart with us. You are loved and a blessing. Rick and I continue to pray for you.
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Thank you so much for your continued prayers and friendship during this journey
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Hi Pati…
I don’t even know where to begin… as I’m celebrating my 9th year of my marriage with Tim today, you are standing on your own to your third chapter… not all alone, I know, as you have God, first and foremost, and many family and friends who love you and support you. Your words are so raw, honest snd beautiful. Your words makes me want to be better, as a wife, as a family member, as a friend, and as a leader. How is it, that as you are going through this valley, that you are still encouraging all of us… Praise God for keeping you close and strong in Him❤️ I pray that you FEEL His love deeply when you feel alone, doubt, fear, or joy❣️ Thank you for your love and strengths to encourage us all ❤️❤️❤️
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Harumi your words are so very encouraging and uplifting. May God bless you and Tim with many more fantastic years together! You are a bright light to others🥰
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Pati, you are beautiful and brave and I’m so grateful for you. Your New Chapter is a gift to me and so many. Thank you for keeping us posted…it helps me feel connected to you and that is very valuable to me. Sending you love and prayers my dear friend and sister in Christ. 💟✝️
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Oh sweet Tiffany, even beyond years and miles apart you touch my heart… thank you my friend🥰
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Your wise words and writings are a gift. I love receiving your next closures and next chapters. I have been supporting my neighbor of 40 years, who lost her sister a few weeks ago in home hospice with all brother/sister, adult children present for her passing. This was my neighbors 5th in home hospice. Mother-Father-Aunt-Uncle, now sister. The grief is palpable. She chose a quote from Deitrich Bonhoeffer to read yesterday at the memorial. ”
“There is nothing that can replace the absence of someone dear to us, and one should not even attempt to do so. One must simply hold out and endure it. At first that sounds very hard, but at the same time it is also a great comfort. For to the extent the emptiness truly remains unfilled one remains connected to the other person through it. It is wrong to say that God fills the emptiness. God in no way fills it but much more leaves it precisely unfilled and thus helps us preserve — even in pain — the authentic relationship. Further more, the more beautiful and full the remembrances, the more difficult the separation. But gratitude transforms the torment of memory into silent joy. One bears what was lovely in the past not as a thorn but as a precious gift deep within, a hidden treasure of which one can always be certain.”
― Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Pati, you help us put into words the ‘silent Joy’ and share “the lovely gift” and hidden treasure of Ken and your relationship, and connection to the source…Jesus our Lord and Savoir. Your words today were meant for me to read. Love and Care Christy
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Thank you Christy for your encouragement and affirmation of the source of my joy. May God continue to guide and strengthen you as your support others in their grief.
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New chapters open up so much and build on the previous
You are so loved Pati! A precious jewel a rare piece of encouragement. I’m thankful you are my friend. Be strong and of good courage be not afraid nor dismayed for the Lord your God is WITH you in every chapter. Josh 1:9
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You are a rock and inspiration Karen. God knew before we moved here to NW Arkansas that you and I would be friends.. thank you Jesus!!!
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You are a rock and inspiration Karen. God knew before we moved here to NW Arkansas that you and I would be friends.. thank you Jesus!!!
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So well written and heartfelt. Thinking of you. I know you’re going to do great things in Act 3.
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Your words mean a lot to me Alison. Thank you.
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Thank you, Pati, for your note and referring me to your website. I think of you often and am glad to follow you in your new chapter. Daryle and I continue to pray for you and trust God is making a way for you.
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Thank you so much Sandy.
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This is beautifully written, Pati. I can’t wait to see what God has in mind for your third act. I hope it still includes ministering to people with your gifts of singing and your caring personality.
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Thank you Beth for joining me on this new journey.
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Love this and You!!
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Thank you Stacy, love you too.
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Thank you so very much for visiting and commenting Marilyn. I appreciate you.
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Beautiful
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Thank you for visiting my new site. I look forward to seeing you in the new year.
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