Mahalia Jackson ~ The 23rd Psalm
Posted on 03/18/2009 7:12:42 PM PDT by Lisa_from Buckeye Country
Edited on 03/27/2009 4:29:41 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
Common Tator is very, very ill, battling cancer...lung, to his liver.
Latest on Common Tator (as of 03-27-2009):
All,
My is so muddled right now, I don’t know who to post this to.
Ray is completly out of it now, not able to speak. I talked to his step-daughter a few minutes ago, and she said it is basically just a matter of time. I was going down tomorrow to see him, but she said that they prefer only close family to be there. Although I feel like I am Ray’s family, I will respect her wishes.
I’m just so blessed that just a few days ago, he gave me his last column, via telephone, which AF Phys helped me with. It’s on another thread.
I hope this post makes some kind of sense. My heart is hurting, I just pray for Ray to have a peaceful passing, and his step daughter said she would call me when that happens.
I can’t imagine my life without him. I guess I am in denial, I don’t know. All I can do is ask for your prayers.
Admin Mod please post the update for me.
Love and prayers,
Lisa
Joining with you all in prayer.
Holy God, visit Lisa in a mighty way and help her to feel Your beautiful presence as You envelop her in Your arms of love. In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Prayers
So sad. He is such a thoughtful and intelligent poster. My prayers go out to him and the family.
Keeping this bumped My prayers remain with Ray, Lisa and Ray’s family.
Praying for Ray and all who love him, especially you.
May his passing be peaceful. May he open his eyes in the arms of Jesus.
Peace be with you, both & all.
I understand not wanting him to go.
Praying for you, Ray, and his family. May you all have peace and comfort from the Lord.
Lisa_from Buckeye Country...he will be missed...he had some great commentary...
Prayers for his family and close friends.
I found CommonTator's posts to be thoughtful and incisive, handiwork of a benevolent and patriotic intelligence at work. I will miss seeing his offerings on FR.
"LG"
I am so sorry. I didn’t know.
Oh Lisa,
I am praying right now. I have been thinking about Ray and praying for him. I am so sorry he is in so much pain. I pray that God can have mercy on him and relieve his suffering and reverse the disease. If that is not possible, I pray that the Lord will take him peacefully. My heart goes out to you. Remember he is tough, a lot tougher than most of us.
I have communicated with him since before the 2000 election, both here and on another site. He has a brilliant mind and sharp wit. My God be with him and you in this suffering.
Be still my soul, the Lord is on your side;
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
Through every change, He faithful will remain.
Be still my soul, thy best, thy heavenly Friend.
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
Be still my soul, though dearest friends depart;
And all is darkened in the vale of tears;
Then thou shalt better know His love, His heart,
Who comes to soothe thy sorrows and thy fears.
Be still my soul, thy Jesus can repay
From all His fullness all He takes away.
Be still my soul; the hour is hastening on
When we shall be forever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief and fear are gone,
Sorrows forgot, love’s purest joys restored.
Be still my soul, when change and tears are past,
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.
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