Posted on 07/12/2008 6:08:32 AM PDT by PurpleMan
We get repeated chances to learn that life is not about us—that we acquire purpose and satisfaction by sharing in God's love for others. Sickness gets us partway there. It reminds us of our limitations and dependence. But it also gives us a chance to serve the healthy. A minister friend of mine observes that people suffering grave afflictions often acquire the faith of two people, while loved ones accept the burden of two people's worries and fears.
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Very sad, indeed R.I.P.
Good read, thanks for posting.
“Most of us have watched friends as they drifted toward God’s arms not with resignation, but with peace and hope. In so doing, they have taught us not how to die, but how to live. They have emulated Christ by transmitting the power and authority of love”.
My favorite quote from Tony’s article. God works in mysterious ways. I really needed to hear this today.
You know I am going to take this article to heart.
Thank you Tony for reminding us what Life, Faith, Hope, the Love of God and Love for friends, Family, and Life is all about.
I knew that there was a good reason to keep coming back to FR. Thanks for the link.
Fantastic essay Tony Snow. Rest in peace. You will be remembered fondly by all who have hearts.
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RIP, Tony. Thank you for leaving behind your incredible words of inspiration and of your unshakable faith, to be a reminder to the rest of us, when times get tough, and we start feeling sorry for ourselves.
Printed and bookmarked.
Thank you!
The man lived his life with such class and dignity.
He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
A loyal friend and an honorable journalist. Something rare indeed.
In a million year he would never have done what his predecessor at White House Press Secretary did.
Oh, don’t be sad..By Tony’s words, you can see the joy and love he has not for himself but for others.
Yes, I am sure that he wishes that everything was different. So, he is using his time here to remind us what living is really all about.
correction: I am sure Tony wished things were different.
He was a good man, going to miss him.
As always a brilliant piece by the Snowman. God doesn’t owe us anything, we owe him. And now we owe him more for giving us Snowman who is the epitomy of God’s child in both Life and Death.
We will miss that little twinkle in his eye when he talked about the braindead left. Tony was one of God’s really good gifts. We will miss his articulation as well as his civility in an uncivil world. Say hi to Ronnie for us Snowman.
Well said bray.........just beautiful.........
BTTT from a snowflake.
Tony allowed the light of Christ to shine through him in a world of darkness! Now he reigns with Him in a place where there is no disease and no darkness at all.
Tony Snow was a class act. Prayers up for his family.
Thanks, PurpleMan
Tony Snow Ping
In my previous post, I overlooked thanking you for posting this wonderful essay, which many of us had missed last year. It can now serve to illuminate the way for others who are journeying through difficult challenges.
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