My Norman has passed away

http://Na ^ | May 28, 2005 | EW

[ETERNAL WARMING]

Dear Friends, Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

With great sadness I tell you that my Norman has passed away.

The last time I requested prayer, I was sad because he didn't seem to know I was there with him.

The Lord is good. The next day we got to spend about an hour of lucid time together. It was wonderful!

We talked about our love, our family, and the peace he felt about going "home." We shared memories and I got to thank him for sharing his life with me.

We even joked together! I told him, "You promised me a dance and it looks like I'll have to wait until I get to heaven to have it. But if I get up there and catch you dancing with another woman, you'll be in big trouble, Mister!" He loved that! LOL

Then he went back to sleep. His last words to me were "home" and "I love you." I can't tell you how much I cherish them. They have helped sustain me thru this terrible week.

He passed away peacefully, with our family holding hands praying for him.

I need you to keep me in your prayers as I try to survive the weeks ahead. We're financially devastated and I don't earn enough to carry the daily bills much less the medical bills that are falling like snow. I get wobbly and nauseous when I even have to talk about it.

His lovingkindness and grace are keeping me. I praise Him for His love and strength.

I am so grateful for your love and prayers. They mean more than I can say.

May He bless you immeasureably for your gift of love toward me. Once again, I am indebted to the Body of Christ for their support and strength.

Heartfelt love,

Barb

[RadioAstronomer]

OMG, I am so sorry. :-(

[ETERNAL WARMING]

Please ping the angels for me. Thankyou.

[aMorePerfectUnion]

Barb, May God be close to you at this time.

"Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you." —1 Peter 5:7

 

    It is a happy way of soothing sorrow when we can feel—"HE careth for me."

 

    Christian! do not dishonour religion by always wearing a brow of care; come, cast your burden upon your Lord.You are staggering beneath a weight which your Father would not feel. What seems to you a crushing burden, would be to Him but as the small dust of the balance. Nothing is so sweet as to "Lie passive in God's hands,And know no will but His."

 

    O child of suffering, be thou patient; God has not passed thee over in His providence. He who is the feeder of sparrows, will also furnish you with what you need. Sit not down in despair; hope on, hope ever. Take up the arms of faith against a sea of trouble, and your opposition shall yet end your distresses.

 

    There is One who careth for you. His eye is fixed on you, His heart beats with pity for your woe, and his hand omnipotent shall yet bring you the needed help. The darkest cloud shall scatter itself in showers of mercy. The blackest gloom shall give place to the morning. He, if thou art one of His family, will bind up thy wounds, and heal thy broken heart.

 

    Doubt not His grace because of thy tribulation, but believe that He loveth thee as much in seasons of trouble as in times of happiness.

 

    What a serene and quiet life might you lead if you would leave providing to the God of providence! With a little oil in the cruse, and a handful of meal in the barrel, Elijah outlived the famine, and you will do the same. If God cares for you, why need you care too? Can you trust Him for your soul, and not for your body?

 

    He has never refused to bear your burdens, He has never fainted under their weight. Come, then, soul! have done with fretful care, and leave all thy concerns in the hand of a gracious God.

[null and void]

Prayers for you both. Enjoy your next dance, but not to soon.

[international american]

Barb, you have my prayers.

[tahotdog]

Not having to fear death is a hell of a thing, isn't it?

[Hank Rearden]

I'm very, very sorry for your loss but you know what? I can't think of a better departure story; glad to hear you shared a "goodbye, for now".

And it sounds like he'd be crazy to have room for more than one name on his dance card.

[what's up]

Prayers for you for God's loving arms to wrap around you and guide you thru. Thank God he is in Heaven waiting for you to live in eternity. May the Lord bless richly.

[Marauder]

My condolences for your loss, sweet lady. May you find peace, warmth, and comfort with your memories of him.

[DumpsterDiver]

His last words to me were "home" and "I love you."

God bless you and Norman, Barb.

[hershey]

This is so sad, and our prayers are with you. Have a talk with God and tell Him you can't carry all this by yourself. He will help. He always does.

[Knitting A Conundrum]

You will be in my prayers, you and your family. Thank you, Lord, for giving them that last precious time together...

[Texas_Jarhead]

May you and yours find bessings and solace in the Lord.

[bray]

Prayers for your comfort in the Arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Prayers for your financial situation that you will have the strength to prevail. Your loss is painful but it sounds like he was a great man.

Pray for W and Our Troops

[Lazamataz]

Barb, I don't know you well, but I love you as a fellow human being, and I pray for your solace and your comfort. It does sound like you already have received some of these precious gifts from G-d, and it is so wonderful his last words were words of devotion for you. You are very lucky to have had that in your life, millions of people don't, and they die alone.

G-d hold you in your time of need, and someday, when the grief is lessened by time, try to remember the good times.

[jsk10]

For some reason, I have thought about my own mortality more in the last year than ever before. I'll share your story with my wife, and we can pray that when our time comes, we can leave with the same spirit of love and encouragement that you and your Norm were able to share. May God give you peace and comfort and to all those around you as well. You are in our prayers.

[trussell]

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Rest in Peace Norman

Blessings,
trussell

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[hershey]

You're already in God's thoughts. He will comfort and keep you close, and so all things are possible. Try not to worry.

[OldFriend]

Our prayers are with you.

All will be well, just take one day at a time and relive all those wonderful memories.