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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers sent for your Dad as he goes home, and for you and your brother and Mom and whole family.

[MileHi]

Damn, Jeff. Prayers to you and your family tonight. These are among the worst of times to get through.

May the Lord keep your father and comfort those left behind.

[MileHi]

Wow, you are posting here again? Long time no see, sisnce early TRT days. I guess you had some black days, hope all is well with you.

[GeronL]

May God Bless you and your family.

can't be said any plainer. good luck!

[Jean S]

Jeff, I'm very sorry to hear about your father. My prayers are with you.

[Simcha7]

Shalom

Dear Jeff and Family,

Prayers being brought to the Throne of Grace and Tender Mercies for you Jeff and Your precious Family.

Your Dad is a HERO, and he received a Hero's Welcome in Heaven.

Thanking God for his Life and Service to His God, his Counrty and his Family.

Prayers and Love to All of you.

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

Thanks, posted a prayer and some scripture. Sad news.

[Colorado Buckeye]

It's good to hear from you MileHi. I've mostly been lurking, but I'm beginning to post more. I have fond memories of my TRT days; I still have my sign.

Also, another prayer for Jeff and his family.

[potlatch]

Jeff, I saw this last night and have had you and your Father in my prayers. I know what you are going through, I went through it over a year ago.

[nicksaunt]

Jeff, my deepest condolences to you and your family.

[<1/1,000,000th%]

Prayers for your family.

[scottinoc]

Jeff,
So sorry to hear about your father's passing. Contintuing to remember you and your family in prayer. May the Lord comfort you in your sorrow, even as He welcomes him home.

[editor-surveyor]

The Head family will be in my prayers.

There is no way that losing a father is easy, even if it is expected. My Dad died about 6 months ago, at 90, and fully anticipated, but it was still a lump.

[Captainpaintball]

Jeff...Your father was a hero; and I know he'll continue to inspire you to acheive more greatness as he watches over you from the great beyond. God bless you and your family in this extremely difficult period.

[cyn]

Jeff & family -- so sorry to hear of your loss. May your fond memories and God's grace help you all through this very difficult time. Prayers continue for you all.

[wai-ming]

Sorry to hear of your loss. May the good Lord be with you and your family, now and always.

[Johnny Gage]

May God be with you and your family during this difficult time. Lord we ask you loving accept A.L into your arms and welcome him Home. Amen.

Valin: Thanks for the ping.

My apologies to those who've gotten multiple pings.

[Rainmist]

I found this a few years after my father died and it brought me a small measure of comfort :

" I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails in the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength and I stand and watch her until at length she is only a ribbon of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says " There ! She's gone ! ".
" Gone where ? Gone from my sight - that is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side, and just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of destination. Her diminished size is in me, not in her, and just at the moment when someone at my side says, " There ! She's gone ! " there are other voices ready to take up the glad shout. " There ! She comes ! ". And that is dying. "

My condolences to you. Losing a parent is heartwrenching and my heart bleeds for what is to come for you. God Bless.

[Militiaman7]

My sincerest condolences and sympathy.

Prayers for you and your family.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!