Posted on 09/23/2004 3:51:08 AM PDT by texasflower
Hi,
I am just about to send out an update ping to everyone that responded to the prayer request for my dad.
He's the one that voted just before he died.
I don't know if you did send pictures and his story to the President, but since you asked if I would mind, I thought I would reply to you personally.
My mother has recieved a letter from President Bush AND from former President Bush!
I haven't seen them yet, but the letters reference each other so we know they aren't form letters!
The letters mean so much to my mom and to all of us. I just thought I would let you know.
Thank you if you did send them and thank you for the thought if you didn't get the chance to send it!
Either way, I was touched by your post.
Tammy
Everytime I see your name on a thread I think of your father and his story. It touched me beyond belief! What an amazing man your father was.
I am so pleased that President Bush learned of his dedication and wrote to your mother.
I think it is swell that you are waiting to read the letters yourself. (I don't think I could be so patient)!
Very special blessings to you this Christmas, Texasflower, I know you will miss your father!
I understand what you mean about the letters. I am sure you will be filled with emotion as you read them... and I am certain your Dad's hand will be upon your shoulder as you do.
Merry Christmas to you and your family. Godspeed to your Dad. Thank you so much for sharing this story with us. It is a beautiful story indeed!
Father, in the Name of Jesus we lift this man to you for healing. Have mercy on him Lord and grant him many more years. I bind all hinderances to this man's complete healing and loose thy angels to surround him with shields up and swords drawn. No weapon formed against him shall prosper. Father, please grant him at least the 70 years spoken in you holy Word. In Jesus' Name, amen.
Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family also!
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing! God Bless and know that another prayer went out for you today.
That touched me more than you can ever know! Thank you for telling me that.
What wonderful Americans make up the Tammy family!
Leni
Thank you for letting us know about the letters from both President Bushes. May the peace of Christmas be with you and your family.
God bless you and your family.
Asking God's mercy and healing on your dear father.
What a wonderful postscript to a beautiful story. So glad you shared all of it with us. Thank you.
And how pleasing to see that President Bush and former President Bush are worthy of the vote your father was determined to give them, even unto death. He is happy where he knows!
If the letters are not too personal, and your mother does not mind sharing, we would LOVE to at least read little snippets.
God bless you all and comfort you.
What great news to begin the day!
Thanks for continuing to share this story of your father's determination to vote. How many folks this touched you may never know. What a tale to pass on to future family members!
Prayers offered for your Dad and for you and your family.
Oh Tammy, thanks for updating us on the "Bush" contacts.. how very wonderful. I know for all of you this is special. Try to scan & keep e copies of both letters. Think you will be glad you did. Can have big file folder with this thraad, pictures, scanned pix & misc.
I am happy for you. Lots of good memories. I know you miss dad..and holidays are especially hard. My dad died Dec 9 , 1991.. still seems like yesterday in many ways.
love & hugs
Prayers out.
Dear texasflower, I will remember you and your father in my prayers. I went through the same thing with my Mom some 15 years ago, and I feel such sympathy... My Mom recovered after brain surgery, and it did take a long time. But God was with us, always.
Dear Lord, bless this family and give them the strength and comfort they need at this terrible time.
Don't leave us hanging like this...we want letter highlights!! (If you are willing to share some of the less personal parts).
Thank you for sharing your father with us. You moved me to tears over a period of several days...and everytime I come back to this thread, I am moved to tears again for the love that is evident in your every word!
God bless you and your family!
Tracy
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