Prayer Thread for LadyX - Update: Sadly, LadyX has passed away, see #2066

Self | 5/23/06 | WVNan

[ST.LOUIE1]

Thank you, (((((fuzzy))))).

[ST.LOUIE1]

Thank you, (((((Meggsie))))). That was special of you to do.

[carlo3b]

Dear lord, make just a bit more room for our dear FRiend Maggie.. Grant the strength and peace to her wonderful family and the countless number of friends to survive our loss.. Help us to find a way to express our love and respect to this special woman in her absence.. My dear Angelique, give her our LOVE AND KISSES, and hold her close.. :(

[ST.LOUIE1]

Thank you, Diver. Your post at the Finest sums up how we all feel about our *Maggie*. A beautiful post.

[SierraWasp]

Amen!

[ST.LOUIE1]

BTW......your Maggie graphic is most beautiful!

I've been reading a bit more of the thread and just came across it. You find the prettiest flowers. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Now, now, dry those tears, sweet (((((Nan))))).
You've probably shed enough for all of us. : )

[Old Professer]

"cook the noodles 15min not according to the package direction"

There is an order in a well-lived life and, I think, a well-lived life in the ordering thereof; the sentence fragment above says much about the person who said it, especially under the conditions when it was said.

She must have been a very special person, the sort you hope to meet again and again.

[STARWISE]

Thank you .... such a special lady, indeed, God love her. Those left behind suffer ... I know she knows infinite wellbeing and joy.

[hoagy62]

I'm reminded of the last couple lines of the Marine Hymn:

Should the Army or the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines!

From a former Army signaler, Godspeed.

[alpha-8-25-02]

" I may say to those of you also who have been bereaved—if you believe in providence you may grieve; but your grief must not be excessive. I remember at a funeral of a friend hearing a pretty parable which I have told before, and will tell again. There was much weeping on account of the loss of a loved one, and the minister put it thus. He said, "Suppose you are a gardener employed by another; it is not your garden, but you are called upon to tend it, and you have your wages paid you. You have taken great care with a certain number of roses; you have trained them up, and there they are, blooming in their beauty. You pride yourself upon them. You come one morning into the garden, and you find that the best rose has been taken away. You are angry: you go to your fellow-servants, and charge them with having taken the rose. They will declare that they had nothing at all to do with it; and one says, "I saw the master walking here this morning; I think he took it." Is the gardener angry then? No, at once he says, "I am happy that my rose should have been so fair as to attract the attention of the master. It is his own: he hath taken it; let him do what seemeth him good."

C.H.SPURGEON ,THE SERMON PROVIDENCE ,1858

SAINTS,
I AM SORRY I COULD NOT POST TILL NOW,HOWEVER I SEND MY HEARTFELT SPIRITUAL HUGS TO ALL WHO NEED COMFORT.PLEASE REMEMBER MAGGIE IS HOME AND THE MASTER HAS TAKEN HIS FAIR ROSE TO THE THRONE ROOM!

5 SOLAS!

[CDHart]

May God hold you and her family and friends close to Him now and comfort you in your grief. May He give you peace and strength, in Jesus' name.

Carolyn

[DaBearOne]

Dearest Purple Moutains Maj,

I have to relay to you and all about your post 2262. It truely conveys the real work of God's hand in taking care of LadyX.

Many of you may know of Maggie's love for flowers and how over many many years she steadily worked on her plantings each and every year. Her silent planning of where, what kind and the number of flowers she would be planting each year.

So she devoted her our no matter what in order to go to all the garden shops within range to buy the very best of plants that met the beauty of her expectations for her new and exciting areas that she would put them in and give them the best of care she could provide so that they would be pleasing. First to God, then to all who cared to enjoy them in their passing by.

Your post has seen by me and my family to pointedly showed us the highway to Heaven. For us the one, under God's direction lined with a pleasant and exciting walk to Heaven. Only God could have shown you her work Purple Mountains Maj ( for your very name called out to Maggie the deep love for her beloved mountains.)

You may never know the peace you have given us through God speaking to us with this picture. I just had to let you know. Each member of my family will be given a framed copy of your post. It has such a special meaning to all of us, ( a gift from our sweaty and tired "mud dobber" Maggie.)

She now through you, via our Father in heaven has shown us where she truly is.

Thank you, for you have been touched by God in His special way to let us know, and take joy.

dabearone(bernie)

[DollyCali]

[Spirited]

May the Lord comfort and heal your hearts.

She is free and perfectly well now. It is those left behind who need to comprehend the solace proffered to us in the Word.

[WVNan]

Catching up before I leave for church.

HOTTIEBOY, thank you. I know that our Lady will be good company for everyone where she is.

carlo3b, I'm so sure that the Lord has made beautiful room for Maggie. She is deserving, and wouldn't it be great if she and Angelique should meet? Also with whoever. Thank you my friend.

ST.LOUIE1, you have been such a comfort to me and I'm sure to the family. Love you.

Old Professor, you are very observant. You better believe that Maggie's life was well ordered. She would have it no other way. Sistah and I were not alike in that. I'm an emotional disaster and order escapes me. Thank you for your prayers and wise words.

STARWISE, Yes, those of us left behind are in pain, but the pain and tears are for ourselves. We know where Maggie is.

hoagy62, thank you for reminding us that it is the Marines who guard the gates and streets of Heaven. Maggie would be the first to report for duty.

[Spirited]

May the Lord comfort and heal your hearts.

She is free and perfectly well now. It is those left behind who need to comprehend the solace proffered to us in the Word.

[WVNan]

Spurgeon was a wise man. There is danger in excessive grief. I've seen lives ruined by it. I love the rose garden illustration. I will probably use that at a funeral. I'm always needing fresh illustrations. Thank you for your spiritual uplifting. Cyber hugs to you (((((alpha)))))

[AmericaUnite]

God Bless Margaret C.Daugherty Martin and her family.

It is so touching to see all the support Freepers have for her. Her life is truly inspiring.

[WVNan]

Bernie, I am so glad that the family got to see Purple's posted graphic. It does give one a visual of heaven. Did you note Old Professor's insight into Maggie's personality in #2308? You have just confirmed that. Her planning of her flower garden with meticulous precision, attending to every detail, shows how well-ordered was her life. It came through in all her stories and in her writing. She could recall the smallest details of every event in her life. It was what made her stories so wonderful. We could actually relive the events with her as if we had been there. It was a special gift.

I am concerned about you dear friend. Be sure to keep in touch so I will know that you are okay. How are you doing so far? Many prayers are being said for your well-being. Hugs ((((Bernie)))). Thank you for posting. I hope you will stay with us. You will need our company in the days ahead. Most of us who were closest friends of Maggie's hang out on a thread called "A Few of Free Republic's Finest". There is a special icon on the FR homepage for the thread because it's a daily thread. Look for the rectanglar idon a short piece down the page in the center. Tomorrow is Military Monday at the Finest and the thread will be dedicated to Maggie. You will be astounded at how much your Lady was loved.

God grace you with peace and comfort. Loveya.