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
Something else tells me Norman will be waiting for that dance.
Have patience though...there are others still here that need you to wait for that waltz in Heaven.
God Bless.
Paul
Barb you are in my prayers. God Bless you and having such a wonderul marriage and life with such a wonderful man.
Prayers up!
You got it, EW. You and yours are top priority on the prayer list.
god bless
OH yes , Oh yes, Our God will SUPPLY every need according to HIS RICHES in GLORY....I have held you up today in prayer. My dear neice, only 40 years old said good by to her hubby of 20 years. He died of cancer after a 3year battle, in Feb. My sister is recovering from a double mastectomy, and her granddaughter is going through the chemo and radiation right now, at the age of 24! Lots of pain and suffering in this world, but there is coming a day, WHAT A GLORIOUS DAY , when we will lay aside all this crud and ugliness and see our Savior, face to face, along with all of our family that have gone on before us.
Polly
You will be in my prayers.
Sorry to hear this sad news. God bless you.
I join in prayer for you, Eternal Warming! May God give you peace, blessing and guidance through all of this.
May he rest in the mansions of the Lord, EW. Prayers for your consolation and comfort in this hour of darkness.
Many prayers for you, your family and your husband. May he rest in the peace of our Lord.
I am very sorry for your loss.
Dear Barb~ I will pray for you and specifically pray that your grief and sorrow will be overcome with the wonderful memories you hold in your heart. God bless you and yours Barb.
I am sorry to hear of this. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Prayers for you and your family.
Incline Thine ear, O Lord, unto our prayers, wherein we humbly implore Thy mercy upon the soul of Thy servant, whom Thou hast commanded to pass out of this world, that Thou mayest place him in the region of peace and light, in fellowship with Thy saints. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Mary, Mother of God and Mother of mercy, pray for us and for all who have died in God’s embrace.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
And may the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace, Amen.
Maybe you know it already, but I found this:
Many people do not realize that widows and widowers can begin receiving Social Security benefits at age 60 (or age 50 if disabled) on the deceased spouse's account. If you are receiving widows/widowers (including divorced widows/widowers) benefits, you can switch to your own retirement benefits (assuming you are eligible and your retirement rate is higher than your widow/widower's rate) as early as age 62.
In many cases, a widow or widower can begin receiving one benefit at a reduced rate and then switch to the other benefit at an unreduced rate at age 65. Since the rules vary depending on the situation, talk to a Social Security representative about the options available to you.
YOUR FAMILY'S BENEFITS If you are receiving retirement benefits, some members of your family can also receive benefits.
Praying help is out there for you. sw
I'm so sorry. Prayers are on the way.
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