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.
Deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved, may she rest in peace and may you find comfort from Our Lord.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Frank. Prayers sent!
I am so sorry to read this, Frank. I hope the coming days find you as much strength and solace as possible.
Prayers for you Frank.
Prayers up for you and your wife. She is in heaven.
My deepest condolences on your loss, I lost a son and father last year. I hope our Lord helps your remember the joy of your your life with your Joy as you move forward.
My condolences and prayers to you on your loss. May your wife rest in peace.
My condolences for the loss of your beloved wife. Prayers for you and your family.
Prayers and condolences for your loss. God be with you.
The greatest fear I have is the loss of my spouse.
I can only say that I am sorry and that I will pray for you.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
With the saints give rest, O Lord, to the soul of your servant Joy, where there is no pain or sorrow or sighing, but life everlasting, and grant comfort, strength, and peace to her husband and family. Amen.
A prayer for both Joy and you, Frank. RIP, Joy.
So sorry for your loss.
Prayers up for you Frank! So sorry about your wife.
BLESSED IS THE FINAL JUDGE.
MAY OUR G-D, THE LORD ALMIGHTY, ENFOLD THE SOUL OF YOUR BELOVED IN HIS LOVING KINDNESS AND MERCY.
MAY HE STRENGTHEN YOUR HEART AND BEAR YOUR BURDEN WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF YOUR LOSS AND HEAVEN’S GAIN.
BE ASSURED AND COMFORTED THAT YOUR SOULS SHALL COMMUNE AGAIN IN PEACE AND HARMONY FOR ALL TIME.
AMEN.
Prayers up for you and your wife, Frank. You will be together again.
My heart hurts for you as it did when my husband died in 2016. The pain is great and lasting. There is no fixing this when you love that person. You move on and the pain is is in the back of the mind for moments of time only.
It never goes away totally. I hurt deep as I post this.
Prayers for all here.
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