But I just want to say thanks, because this is a real community here. People are very nice, very caring. We all reach out to each other as much as we can, because these are real situations that are happening to real people, all of us. And I wanted to just let you guys know that I'm here for y'all, too. I love each and every one, one of y'all. For real, for real. So know that. Have the best day ever
Tanya Coles
@MsColes77 · 0:54
Just praying that you allow the Lord to just draw you close to him and continue to minister his healing upon you. And take your time, do what you need to do, do what's best for Evelyn during this time, and I'll definitely keep you all in prayer
Evelyn Phipps
@LadyFi · 0:48
So he brought us together one more time. And to me, that's a gift. So thank you. We need the prayer. I honor the prayer and I thank you for it. And, yes, I appreciate you. Thanks
Swell Team
@Swell · 0:15
Angela Kaye
@AnngieKaye · 0:49
Hi, Miss Evelyn. Definitely been thinking about you, keeping you and your family in my prayers. Obviously, you know, take your time to get back on swell when you want to, but I know how these things are. These things are pretty much a nice distraction sometimes when we've got things going on in life. So I won't be surprised if you start posting soon, because it's something to keep you busy, keep your mind not necessarily off things, but keep you occupied
Evelyn Phipps
@LadyFi · 1:00
I know I am, because I want to see him again. But where he is now, he needs to stay right there and enjoy himself for eternity. But anyway, I'm most grateful for all my friends here on swell, especially you and everybody that continues to be in our circle. So thank you so much. I really appreciate
Todd Heimbecker
@noarms · 0:21
Hi. Thanks for the update. I'm still thinking about and praying for you. Take your time at coming back. Yes, well, it's a great place to be. I've been here on here just since March 18, and it's a Ryan, nice place. You take care, and I hope that you're back soon with your stories. And I'm. See you later. Bye now. Have a nice day
Evelyn Phipps
@LadyFi · 0:44
Hey, Todd, thank you so much. I really appreciate that. I appreciate the prayers that everybody said for my family. You know, it's hard. My mom, she's, you know, she's in and out, but she's hanging in there. You know, my parents have known each other since they were nine years old. So technically, it's been about 65 years that they've been together, 55 years married, of course. So that's a lifetime
Cheyonia Wade
@Chey · 0:25
You are such an inspiration to me. I just want to drop in and offer my condolences. And my inbox is always open. I'm always here. And I really hope that you are taking time for you. We'll be here. We're not going anywhere, so make sure you take time for
Evelyn Phipps
@LadyFi · 0:23
Thank you, Shay. I really appreciate that. It's been a lot of adversity, a lot of arguing, fighting. Not what my dad would have wanted. So, yes, please pray for us. But I'm really, really grateful for my friends here as well. You guys just keep me going, and I appreciate you. Thank you so much
You are so very, very welcome, Evelyn, really. If you ever need anything, let me know. I'm telling you, when my dad passed, like I told you, I had to get off the road. I was like, screaming in my car. Not easy. And every once in a while I'll be driving or hear a song or something. Come on. And I will just start bawling. So it's not an easy process
Evelyn Phipps
@LadyFi · 1:46
Oh, it's so hard. I miss my dad. It's fresh. I get it. But I'm always gonna miss my dad. I need him today. Some stuff's happening today, and I need him, but I'm being selfish. I get it. Because he had to go. He was in so much pain. He had to go. You know, God took him quickly. Massive heart attack, and he was gone, so he took him quickly
Shawna Kearsley
@OnAcornBay · 2:55
The owl whose night bound eyes are blind unto the day, cannot unveil the mystery of light. If you would indeed behold the spirit of death. Open your heart wide unto the body of life. For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one. In the depth of your hopes and desires. Desires lie your silent knowledge of the beyond. And like seeds dreaming beneath the snow, your heart dreams of spring
Evelyn Phipps
@LadyFi · 0:23
Thank you, my friend. Thank you so much for thinking about me and offering me this wonderful snippet from this wonderful author. I appreciate it. It's day by day, and I really am glad I have my swell cast family to inspire me and to keep me going. So thank you guys so much
J.L. Beasley
@Her_Sisu · 1:27
It is so good to hear your voice. You have definitely been on my mind and in my heart. And when I've thought about you, I've said a prayer. I did not get a chance to reach back out dealing with my own mother. My mother was hospitalized for some health complications. And still, nonetheless, you were on my mind and on my heart. And I've prayed
Evelyn Phipps
@LadyFi · 1:45
And I pray that he covers her from the top of her head to the soles of her feet. And I pray he gives you strength and patience and guidance and the proper words and anything else that you need in order to complete this task. So, thank you, Jl
J.L. Beasley
@Her_Sisu · 4:16
I'll be honest, I think I listened up to the point where you were saying you were considering not attending the funeral. I'm not sure if the funeral has already passed or upcoming. I will say this. Do go. It's your father and your relationship and your experience of your father is separate from what any other family member is aiming to do. And so you stay focused on honoring your father. Everything else is white noise. Block it out
Evelyn Phipps
@LadyFi · 1:57
And it's funny, because all the ruckus and all the stuff that was said about the freaking funeral and about us and about my sisters and, you know, I not getting along at the end of it, my sister said, good job, Evelyn. You did a great job on the slideshow. You did a great job with the music. Mom really liked it. I really liked it. And I thought, well, sure
