Posted on 02/27/2022 2:11:42 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
My precious wife Joy, my love since 1973, passed away suddenly yesterday at home.
She lost consciousness and couldn’t be revived by medics after 911.
I have no friends or relatives around but my sisters in law and others will arrive from other states for the funeral.
I loved Joy for so long I don’t know how I can face life without her.
Please pray for her to be in Heaven and please pray for me to cope.
Thank you.—F B
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.
Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word,
But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples, Lord,
Familiar, condescending, patient, free.
Come not to sojourn, but abide with me.
Come not in terrors, as the King of kings,
But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings;
Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea.
Come, Friend of sinners, thus abide with me.
Thou on my head in early youth didst smile,
And though rebellious and perverse meanwhile,
Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee.
On to the close, O Lord, abide with me.
I need Thy presence every passing hour.
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.
I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.
Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
Prayers needed for FReeper frank ballenger...
Prayer up
Freepers to the Front! Prayers up!
Prayers for Frank and his wife
I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your strength in your time of grief.
Prayers said for you, FRiend!
Prayers for you Frank.
Such a tragedy. Praying that God will help you cope through this difficult time.
Prayers up for Frank.
I went through this in December and it was a blessing that I had so much family support.
RIP Mrs. Ballenger. Condolences to you Frank.
Prayers up for comfort and strength for Frank and for the peaceful repose of his precious Joy. You will see each other again in God’s Kingdom.
Prayers that you will be surrounded by love and support and God’s peace that passes all understanding throughout these coming days and weeks. 🙏
I’m so sorry. Prayers on the way. God bless.
Praying for you, Frank.
Wow, what a crushing blow. Prayers and deepest sympathy for Frank Ballenger and his wife.
My deepest sympathy FRiend
Still grieving after my wife passed suddenly 5 months ago, so I know the shock of your loss.
I will pray for you as earnestly as my friends have been praying for me.
She is in her home of eternal joy and will greet you in due time with great enthusiasm. This separation will be as an instant when you look back on it with the vision of eternity.
God bless you.
I’m so sorry. What a terrible loss. I am sending prayers but when you get lonely you have us here for some company.
❤️🙏
You and Your Wife are in my Prayers. In Jesus’ Name I Pray. Amen.
I’m so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort give you peace at this time.
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