Posted on 08/01/2007 5:11:17 PM PDT by silent_jonny
Bless Gretchen M.
Wonderful tribute Jonny - sorry I am late but I have been so tired manly mental both I think as a result of this and work - work hopefully will settle next week.
I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to You
and raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can't find You
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes awayChorus
I lift my eyes unto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth~ Casting Crowns
Amen watching it on FNC now.
I’m okay jonny....a little lonely here...lol
Thanks for remembering Gretchen today. I, too, am at a loss for words; this is so sad.
Bless your sweet heart, jonny. Such a painful job .. and you did a beautiful tribute for our GEM. I’m so sad, and then I think about how little we really knew of her obviously terrible suffering and that now she’s painless and joyful in her dearly beloved Jesus’ presence. But, the overriding emotion is still shock, and will be for a very long time. I pray we shall all meet again.
Thank you for this very special dose jonny. I loved her as a true friend, I shall miss her terribly. There isn’t enought to say about someone as special as GEM. I treasure her words and spirit. She was a bright and shining light on the dose, a light of goodness.
Mystery, do you have your grandsons with you? What on earth do you do to keep the home fires burning? Our hearts are with you and your brave men. Prayers up for all of you.
Lovely Jonny - she would so appreciate this as per my quote at the top she loved to make people happy and her gift to me was her appreciation of the little I could do to help her with the small gifts I used to send her. Her joy came right through the computer and warmed ones heart.
Knowing Jonathan should be home soon should give some comfort. I hope Mike gets to see Jonathan there, before he comes home. I will pray for you.
I note the VP has he trade mark large file :o)
She is now in His arms...that's a very happy thing.
I know Mark, her son, will miss her greatly. I'll pray for him...through this very trying time.
Thanks silent. I couldn’t remember where I knew her name but it was here for years.
She was one of the best FReepers ever. Prayers for her family and FRiends.
Pray for W and GretchenM
We will indeed
Wonderful words cubby - be back in a few minutes helping dad to bed
Hi jonny. Very sad day all around.
I know how we will miss Gretchen here, and her family has my prayers.
That's great news, and as such, will sour the stomachs of the pundits in DC!
(((jonny)))
You feel things deeply, my FRiend. It’s because of your caring heart. Don’t ever change!!
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