Posted on 05/29/2005 5:47:44 PM PDT by 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
""What is born of flesh is flesh and what is born of Spirit is spirit. Do not be amazed that I told you "You MUST be born from above. The Wind blows where it wills, and you can hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from, or WHERE IT GOES. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." (St. John 3:5-8)""Thank you Good G-D do will help!!!!!!
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God bless Norman's soul and welcome him home.
My prayers for you are that our Heavenly Father will provide for you and all your needs according to His promises to us. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding......" Proverbs 3:5-8.
I have prayed for you, Barb, that the Lord may grant you every bit of strength and guidance that you will need in the coming days and weeks.
I'm very glad the Lord blessed you & Norm with some quality time at the end. I know he is waiting for you in Heaven now, looking forward to that next dance.
God Bless....
Praying for God's comfort and provision for you. Rev. 21:4
My father-in-law fell deathly ill on March 9, a few years ago. Strokes. His name was Murphy. He rallied for one day only, on March 17, St. Patrick's Day. Singing with the family, sharing memories, telling jokes, telling everyone how much he loved them. He lapsed again by the next day, and died exactly one month later, on April 9. (Never spoke again after that one special day.) It happened to be my birthday, but I was honored he 'chose' that day. We were blessed by having that one joy-filled day with him. I think it does happen in many instances when a person knows they must return to the family one last time for closure, and to say goodbye, from all accounts of similar circumstances I have read. You are wise to cherish his final words; he meant them especially to console you.
Prayers are with you.
Prayers for you and your family.
Blessings and God's perfect peace be with you, E.W. The Lord is with you, and is close to the brokenhearted.
I am very sorry for your loss...My prayers for comfort and strength.
Oh man! I can only imagine your pain. I just know how much I love my own husband and can't imagine life without him. I know it will be hard for you but I know God can sustain you. My prayers and condolences are with you.
Try to remember the good times, and thank God for the time you had together.
Prayers and FReegards,
Doug
HUGS FROM A CHRISTIAN FAMILY IN UPSTATE N.Y.
WE LOVE YOU AND THE LORD LOVES YOU.
God bless you, Barb. It is written, "Jesus shall wipe their tears away." May it be so.
My prayers that you may find a way to live w/your loss of one so dear.
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Thank you for sharing your touching story with us. What an awesome God we have to bring you comfort through the caring people on Free Republic. Our prayers are lifted for you and your family!
May His eternal light shine upon the man we knew as ETERNAL WARMING. Amen.
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