1John, a faithful FReeper, died yesterday .....

2/2/02 | Guenevere

[Guenevere]

FReeper milagro posted on America the Right Way.. today, that her husband, 1John, died yesterday of a massive heart attack.

John was a fine man, who loved the Lord, his wife, and his country.
He had served in the military, and has a son in the military now.

Please keep milagro & the family in prayer.

This is such a shock to her, and completely unexpected.

Please let her know you are praying for her.

She told me John would be honored knowing he was mentioned on the Forum......as they both love Free Republic.

Thanks, and God bless.

[WomanofStandard]

My deepest sympathy to you dear. I can't imagine the depth of your sorrow, nor the depth of your dear huband's joy at being in the presense of the Lord whom he loves so very much.

I don't know your situation but my dad was taken by the Lord when I was 9 and our Heavenly Father has never taken His loving hands off me in all those years since. (I am 45 now.) He has truly been my Abba Father, and He will be to your children as well if you have any.

My prayers are with and for you, that God will supply all you need at this difficult time, according to His richest in Christ Jesus.

[d14truth]

The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you. The Lord give you peace.

I will not forget our FISHIN' FRiendship, and you will always remain my--

[Alamo-Girl]

I'm terribly sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you peace and strength today and for all time.

[BikerTrash]

So very sorry. Please remember, next time you see him it's for keeps...and you are in my prayers.

[FReethesheeples]

Prayers for John, his wife & his family.

[mjaneangels@aolcom]

I do not know how often that I saw your husband on these threads. I seem to remember him most on the freepathon threads. I am so sorry for your loss, may God bless him eternally.

Jane

[d14truth]

Thinking of our FRiend, and moments he gave and shared with us.

[excelsior]

I am very sorry to hear this. May John rest in peace, and may Milagro be comforted by our loving God.

[brat]

We're behind you, Milagro. We'll keep you lifted up! Keep the faith!

[MistyCA]

I am sorry for you loss. I lost my father from a sudden and massive heart attack and my heart goes out to you. May the days bring the light back into your eyes and heart as you begin on your new journey.

[fortheDeclaration]

precious in his sight is the death of his saints (Ps.116:15)

[Hamilton2]

God Bless Him for not only serving his country but for his continued vigilance as a member of Free Republic.

May the arms of Our Lord, encircle you always with hope, peace and comfort especially during this time of loss.

[Severa]

Prayer bump from a Navy wife.

[WillaJohns]

Thank you so much for letting us know you're okay. This is very hard for me....... I can't even imagine how it must be for you. John was such an integral part of the Freepathons, he loved FR so much and worked so hard for FR.

Prayers are continuing.

[Peace4EarthNow]

I am deeply sorry to hear about what happened to John. You have my deepest condolensces.

I have said a prayer for you & your family. Stay strong in your faith.

God Bless...

[Free_at_last_-2001]

Thoughts and prayers.

[Disgusted in Texas]

Please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers.May God comfort you and your family and give you strength.Again, prayers to you.

[d14truth]

While I was at church this morning, I received this FReepmail from 'milagro'. In it was her request to share her thoughts with 1John's FReeper family and FRiends.--

"Thank you for your kind words--they help so much. And now I'm going to tell you something that happened this morning--I got to "hear" John letting me know something I believed--but did not really understand until this AM. When we were married--our wedding verse, or rather the theme for the sermon, was 1 Corinthians 13. Those verses were the "theme" for our marriage--and John let me know this morning that Love never ends. His spirit--which he always told me Jesus meant when He talked about a man's heart--belongs to Jesus--and it has not died! The love we shared--which flowed from God through our "hearts" to each other and to those around us (when we weren't being stupid and selfish) cannot die because it has been redeemed through Christ's love for us and his sacrifice on the cross. At the moment Jesus' body died--in complete obedience to his Father's will--His Spirit conquered Death--and Satan--and that Love gives John and I victory over death. The love we share is eternal--and right now Jesus has His "everlasting arms" tight around my number 1 John--and me--and even in my tears I can shout--LOVE NEVER ENDS. I know this now--it is not an idea in my head--it is a Truth which Jesus--with John's help (or maybe it is vice-versa) gave me to cling to this morning just as tightly as I was hugging his pillow!!!!(It helps--what can I say!) I would love to to share this "truth" with others on FreeRepublic--but it's getting time for me to head off to church, I really feel there are a lot of believers out there--and maybe unbelievers--who need to know how powerful the truth of 1 Corinthinians 13 is. Oh--and one other thing "1 John" let me know--the thread means a lot to him :)!!!!! Anyway--thanks for letting me pour out my thoughts--and I would really appreciate it if you shared them. Like I said--I gotta to get my self in gear here soon. So--thank you and God Bless!"

[sauropod]

Prayers offered. I know 2 families that this happened to this year.

'Pod

[WillaJohns]

LOVE NEVER ENDS

Thank you.