Ladena Jackson

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Review of Thursday

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Thursday" by ladena jackson.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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Ladena Jackson had been married to Gary for thirty-seven years. Gary was the absolute love of her life, and they had gone through bright and dark days together in those thirty-seven years and had grown through their many experiences. Things took a new turn for them when Gary was diagnosed with moderate to severe emphysema in 2016. The condition caused Gary to breathe badly and constantly cough up an enormous amount of fluids. In this book, Ladena documented the uncommon happenings that pointed to the heartbreaking outcome she rejected on her husband's behalf on different occasions. On Thursday, December 15th, 2016, Ladena’s greatest fear came to pass. She lost her husband, and it changed her life and very being forever. Find out how she went through what was the toughest season of her life as documented in Thursday by Ladena Jackson.

I loved that Ladena was meticulous enough to document events with specific dates attached to them in this book. You could tell that she prepared herself well enough to tell her story with no detail left aside. She wrote her story from a place of absolute honesty and vulnerability, and those factors will make the book's content very relatable to a demographic of readers who have experienced or are currently experiencing the loss of a loved one. Ladena’s absolute trust in God’s ability to take her by the hand and walk her through life after her loss was truly inspiring. While a lot of people get angry and lose faith in God in the aftermath of the loss of a loved one, the author’s faith in God seemed to have even grown stronger after the loss of her husband. That will definitely guide hearts straying away from God due to the loss of a loved one back to him.

The assurance with which Ladena wrote about Gary was beautiful to read. She had no iota of doubt that he was in heaven. It showed great trust in the character, person, and principles of her husband. They clearly had a union worthy of emulation, especially in a world where love relationships and marriages barely last half a decade.

I found absolutely nothing to dislike about Thursday by Ladena Jackson. It was concise, well thought out, and beautifully organised. It had an impeccable flow to it. The unpredictability of the book’s content from its title was one of the most interesting things about it.

I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I found a few errors in it, but it was undoubtedly professionally edited. I couldn't find a reason to remove a star from it because the errors weren't enough to warrant that.

I recommend Thursday by Ladena Jackson to readers who are grieving the loss of someone very dear to their hearts. By sharing her experience, Ladena gave a blueprint for the right mindset to have when dealing with loss and the grief that comes with it.

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I entered a poetry contest back in October. One of the poems I entered was placed on the Highly Commended list. I feel very honored. Still waiting on the final results of the winner. The poem "You Are Not Here"was a poem I wrote three years ago and is also in my book Thursday. I am blessed and wanted to share this🌹💫

You Are Not Here
Do you hear the sound of silence. So deafening it is. Reminding me that I’m alone and that you are not here.
As the sun begins to set and darkness now appears, I stand beneath the stars above and cannot stop these tears.
As I lie in bed each night alone, my soul is overwhelmed, with loneliness and emptiness because my love is gone. How I long to reach out for you now and feel your warm embrace, but the place where you once lay your head is now an empty space. So I cry out to my father, please take this pain away, and give me hope and comfort to face another day. When early morning comes I open up my eyes and hear my father’s voice tell me it is time to rise. He says to me I give you hope and comfort for this day. I give you strength and joy and love as you journey on your way. I know your heart is broken but I have plans for you. So I’m walking right beside you and together we'll get through.

Awesome news my paperback copy of my book Thursday is out now! https://Amazon.com/author/ladenajacksonthursday

I would like to share a part in my book “Thursday”available now at https://www.Amazon.com/author/ladenajacksonthursday

The Countdown
A year later, December 14, 2017, my sister Tricia (who is now in heaven) sent me a message. This is very special to me. In the message she spoke, “I’ve been thinking so much about you. This count down has been kind of intense, and so I thank God for you, and I thank God for the spirit you have, the fighting spirit you have. You don’t go under. You do life well. And the things that hit you hard that would make some people totally go under, you’re fighting, and your spirit is good. You care so much for others, and I love that. It’s amazing what God has shown you and so He’s shown me through this entire year that He’s made himself aware. The knocks, the leaves rustling, the dimes, feathers, every single thing about the tattoo. The car back on Saturday – that was amazing, totally amazing. You were going to spend several hundred, and God said, ‘No, I’ve got this.’ He’s got you. He’s got you now; He’s got the rest of the day; He has tomorrow, and so, I pray that you won’t grieve as one who has no hope because we have hope in the Lord, and we know where Gary is, and we know that we’re going to meet him one day real soon because this life is so short and but a v***r. Thank you for sending me these things, and I love you.” I keep this recording on my phone and listen to it now and then.
December 15, 2017 – The first anniversary of Gary’s going home was very tearful and yet peaceful. I knew I had been held by God this entire year to make it through. I had grown to depend on His strength and comfort and amazing gifts that He had given me, a closer more intimate relationship with Him. I now realize exactly where Gary is, how real Heaven is, and that it’s my home also. I posted on social media my feelings: “One year ago today the love of my soul went to Heaven. I miss him every single day. When I say, ‘Gary went to Heaven’, I mean that in all sincerity that Heaven is real and not just something we say to make us feel better. Our loved ones are truly alive in a perfect home, right this moment, as I speak. That in itself keeps me going day by day. God’s love for me and everything He has shown me, everything He has been for me throughout this journey, is more amazing. I wish I could tell you all the mighty things Hehas done and is doing. So, I grieve with hope and the absolute knowing that someday, and I truly mean that, someday I will be reunited with Gary, my father, and all of my loved ones!”
EMS report: “On 15 December 2016 EMS 5 was dispatched to a 60-year-old male. Patient was found in the driver’s seat of his car. CPR was in progress when we got there. CPR was stopped to make sure there was no pulse. There was no pulse, so CPR was started again. Patient was moved onto the stretcher and CPR was started again. Patient was placed on pads andshowed V-fib. Patient was given an IO (intraosseous infusion). Patient was given 1 mg of epinephrine. Patient was given 2mg of NARCAN intraosseus infusion. Patient had agonal breathing at one breath per minute. Patient was placed on the BVM to assist breathing. Patient was shocked 1 time and there was a rhythm change to Asystole, and the rhythm changed back to V-fib. Patient was shocked 2 more times with no rhythm changes. Patient and care were transferred to MMH ER staff.

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I’d like to share a poem I wrote back in 2020 my husband has been in Heaven since December 2016.

Have you seen my home in Heaven my love. Is it near the crystal sea. Are there fountains that sparkle like diamonds beside the willow trees. I wonder if you passed by today, did you happen to go inside have you seen the heavenly gifts that are waiting for this bride. Are the sidewalks lined with rubies are the stairways made of pearl. Are there stars that dance out in the sky like none seen in this world. Have you seen my home in heaven.Is it near the crystal sea. I’ll meet you when I cross over into eternity.

You Are Not Here
written by
Ladena Jackson

Do you hear the sound of silence. So deafening it is. Reminding me that I’m alone and that you are not here. As the sun begins to set and darkness now appears, I stand beneath the stars above and cannot stop these tears. As I lie in bed each night alone, my soul is overwhelmed, with loneliness and emptiness because my love is gone. how I long to reach out for you now and feel your warm embrace, but the place where you once lay your head is now an empty space. So I cry out to my father, please take this pain away, and give me hope and comfort to face another day. When early morning comes I open up my eyes and hear my father’s voice tell me it is time to rise. He says to me I give you hope and comfort for this day. I give you strength and joy and love as you journey on your way. I know your heart is broken but I have plans for you. So I’m walking right beside you and together will get through.

Here is a poem I wrote years ago after having a miscarriage
Baby Heaven
Tears stream down my face last night as I lay in bed awake. Oh the sadness that over whelmed me made me feel my heart would break. As I drifted off to sleep I awoke in a different world and I walked up to a gate that was made of only pearls. Well the keeper of the gate looked at me as if he knew. Your baby Heaven’s mother we’ve been expecting you. You know you cannot go inside just say what’s on your heart. I know baby Heaven will hear you and then you must depart.
So I said my precious baby it’s been so very long since you were once inside me but the memory is very strong. You know I often wondered if you were a girl or a boy it wouldn’t have mattered to us you would’ve brought us so much joy. So many things I missed that I’ll never get to see like your face light up the first time you see a Christmas tree. Well I could go on forever but I really have to go please remember your mama loves you from her heart and from her soul. And as I turn to leave my heart was breaking into a tiny voice spoke and said it’s a baby Heaven mama and I’ll always love you too.

I am so excited to announce the release of my book Thursday on September 21,2022! Please share this with anyone you know that has experienced loss of a loved one. Use the link below to order on Amazon. Pre-orders on paperback will display soon. Thank you and I pray this book is a blessing for you! https://www.amazon.com/author/ladenajacksonthursday

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