Freeper Prayer request for my father, A.L. Head (Jeff's father has passed away)

Self | Jan 24, 2004 | Jeff Head

[Jeff Head]

Many of you know of my father. He is a combat vet of World War II of the Pacific Theater of Operations (PTO). Fomr time to time I have posted his articles have here on FR in the past and there have been several prayer threads for him due to his heart conditions, where the faith of others on his behalf, coupled with his own faith and the will of a loving Heavenly Father and the mercy of His son Jesus Christ, have worked miraculously on his behalf.

Now, he has suffered another heart attack...his kidneys are failing...his lungs are filling with fluid and fluid is collecting around his heart.

I was just called in the last hour by two of my brothers indicating I need to come immediately...that he may not survive the night.

So, myself and my family (wife and two boys at home) are heading down there now.

I will not be able to check this thread for potentially several days, but request your prayers on behalf of my father nonetheless.

I will call a couple of FReepers over the next couple of days and update them who can then update this thread.

I have faith in God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ and in their will...whatever that may be. We of course pray and hope he is preserved yet again...but also know that if the Lord chooses to bring him home it is because he has a greater work for him there...and will then look forward to that day, in the bye and bye, when we are united again in the love and bosom of our Savior.

Thanks in advance...please also remember my terminally ill brother and my elderly mother in your prayers, who herself is not in good health and who is being emotuionally effected by this as you can imagine.

I thank you all my FReeper and American and liberty loving friend everywhere.

Sincerely,

Jeff

[ForGod'sSake]

So God has added another warrior to His heavenly host. Jeff, I'm sure you'll miss him desperately for a time and there's nothing I or anyone can say that will ease that pain. Hopefully you can find some measure of comfort in the assurance that you will see him again. Additional prayers for you and your family.

FGS

[newzjunkey]

My sympathies are with you.

My own father passed away thirteen months to the day of your own.

Remember your father lived a long and productive life.

[Nix 2]

Jeff, I am so sorry. I know you all will miss him and words can't ever be enough. But you have your memories and as long as love remembers, he will be with you forever. Now we pray for you and your family's healing, and that your Dad has at last found peace without pain. These things are also gifts from the Lord...and when you miss him too much, remember that. That's what keeps me going year after year...knowing that my loved ones are in a far, far better place and nothing can hurt them anymore.
Words don't seem so important now, but G-d is with you, your dad is with G-d, and so you will never be without each other. For now we offer our most heartfelt sympathy for your pain and for your mom who probably is still in shock. Be there to love her with all your heart. She will never need it more.

[JustPiper]

Jeff,

I'm very sorry for the passing of your father. I will pray he is happy with the angels and visiting old vet buddies.Prayers for your brother and mother , that they find comfort. Jeff, prayers and heart for you as one of FR's favorites and one of the best writer's I've seen. You are carrying such a burden right now. I hold your load up to God and ask him to become your footprints.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[philman_36]

Thnaks for the update Squantos.

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Jeff. I've lost both my father and step-father so I know what you're going through.
May G_d bring you and yours comfort and blessings.
And remember that old hymnal...I'll Fly Away
Your Dad has merely flown ahead of the rest of us.

[RottiBiz]

Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Rest in peace, A.L. Head.

[Taxman]

Prayers lifted for you and your family in your time of sorrow and grief.

[JohnHuang2]

So very sorry to hear this, bro. My heartfelt prayers and condolences to you for your loss. Hang in there, bud.

[JohnHuang2]

Prayer mega ping...

[KC Burke]

Depart, O Christian soul, out of this world;
In the Name of God the Father Almighty who created you;
In the Name of Jesus Christ who redeemed you;
In the Name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you.
May your rest be this day in peace,
and your dwelling place in the Paradise of God.

Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your
servant A. L., Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of
your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your
own redeeming. Receive him into the arms of your mercy,
into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the
glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.

May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

[GeronL]

prayers!

Hey JH2!! I moved again....

Thats where I've been... had to move my entire desk yesterday too... ggrrr... gotta fix the phone jack

[JohnHuang2]

I'll be praying for you and your family, my friend.

[GeronL]

wow. good luck, prayers for your family. I know that I'll be in your place some day.. and I ain't looking forwad to it.

May peace be with you all.

[BARLF]

Prayers for Jeff and his family.

[MinuteGal]

My heartfelt condolences.

Leni

[nicmarlo]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Jeff. Just now saw this thread. I know you take comfort in the fact that your father is now face-to-face with our Lord...what a wonderful day that was for him, being brought before Almighty God for eternity....I know this is of great comfort to you, too, knowing your father is in a happy and glorious place. Yet his absence and presence, I'm sure, is sorely missed by you and your family. I pray that Christ will comfort you all, and make this transition easier....my thoughts and prayers are with you.

nic.

[baseballmom]

Please accept my most sincere condolences on the passing of your father.

Prayers being offered for the repose of his soul, and for you and your family during this very difficult time. God bless.

[.30Carbine]

My heart goes out to you and your family.

There is a bittersweet taste to grief: the ache of longing to see and hear and touch the loved one again could not exist without the joyous thankfulness of having known and held and loved them once.

May the grace of our Lord be poured out over you all.

[snippy_about_it]

Prayers for you and your family Jeff. I'm sorry to hear of your loss.