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Prayer Thread for LadyX - Update: Sadly, LadyX has passed away, see #2066
Self | 5/23/06 | WVNan

Posted on 05/23/2006 7:50:57 PM PDT by WVNan

Please be in prayer for our LadyX. She will be undergoing surgery tomorrow morning(5/24/06). Any of you who know LadyX, know that she has been a member of our FR Family for a long time and is very much loved and respected. She has inspired us, made us laugh, given us some of the wisest of advice, wowed us with tales of her life in the Marines, and shared her childhood memories of an idealic time. Some will recall the sailing of the Mobius, or the time on the tropical island. We have shared many adventures. Now, it's time to let her know how much she is loved.

Post your prayers, encouragements, jokes, pictures or memories, so she will have them to read when she gets back home.


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To: DollyCali

Oh Dolly, I fall to pieces every time I see that picture of Sistah looking so etherial, like the angel she is. This is not good. I'm going to have red eyes in the pulpit this morning. Have to leave soon.


2,321 posted on 07/09/2006 6:13:48 AM PDT by WVNan (In memory of LadyX,, the finest of Free Republic)
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To: Spirited

Amen.


2,322 posted on 07/09/2006 6:14:17 AM PDT by WVNan (In memory of LadyX,, the finest of Free Republic)
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To: Old Professer

See Maggie's husband's post at #2313 to get another sign of her well-ordered life.


2,323 posted on 07/09/2006 6:20:00 AM PDT by WVNan (In memory of LadyX,, the finest of Free Republic)
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To: AmericaUnite

Anyone who ever exchanged words with her was touched by her. She was like a light shining out through all the verbal inanity. Razor sharp mind and wit to match.


2,324 posted on 07/09/2006 6:23:04 AM PDT by WVNan (In memory of LadyX,, the finest of Free Republic)
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To: All

Off to church. BBL


2,325 posted on 07/09/2006 6:25:36 AM PDT by WVNan (In memory of LadyX,, the finest of Free Republic)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; DaBearOne
Condolences and prayers for you, Bernie, and for all of Maggie's family and friends.

I was shocked at the news of Maggie's passing as I am sure everyone is. Her strength and the courage of her fighting spirit had us all convinced she would whip this crisis just as she surely had overcome other health problems in the past.

As I learned with the loss of my precious wife, Miss Ruthie, same month last year. All the prayers and faith in the world does not always reverse what is preordained to be. God knows best and he alone decides when we will make that journey that we all know awaits us.

Your post indicates that you already know and accept that fact. I'm not preaching here, just reminding you,that as I have learned in my own experience, you will question every move and action you have made during these last days together and think, I could have had her with me longer if only I had or hadn't done this or that-ain't so-God alone makes that decision.

Our prayers shall remain with you my friend.

God bless you,

FJM
2,326 posted on 07/09/2006 6:43:32 AM PDT by F.J. Mitchell (But who or what can check or balance the appointed for life, dictatorial US Supreme Court?)
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To: WVNan
I will Nan, though we all are in deep sorrow, our joy is even greater for she is completely new now and is with Jesus and her heavenly family. Still she is guiding me here. I feel her love every moment. And I am happy for her. Again I will be with you, bernie
2,327 posted on 07/09/2006 6:59:52 AM PDT by DaBearOne
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To: F.J. Mitchell

Yes, you speak the truth F. J. for that is exactly what I have been doing. But like you I accept God's will and way. And yes I am feeling the joy Maggie feels now.

thank you.


2,328 posted on 07/09/2006 7:04:11 AM PDT by DaBearOne
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To: WVNan

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4


2,329 posted on 07/09/2006 7:23:45 AM PDT by SwinneySwitch (Prayers-beyond your expectations!)
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To: WVNan; DaBearOne; LadyX

2,330 posted on 07/09/2006 8:25:47 AM PDT by tuliptree76
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To: DaBearOne

Oh Bernie, Kyle and all of Maggie's beloved family. I am just now learning of our beloved Maggie's passing. She was such a joy to all of us who were blessed to "know her". Her lust for life, faith and love of her family shown through with each and every post. Heaven has truly been blessed to receive such a special angel. Take care.


2,331 posted on 07/09/2006 8:38:34 AM PDT by dutchess
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To: WVNan
May this heroine forever rest in peace.
2,332 posted on 07/09/2006 8:39:58 AM PDT by LdSentinal
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To: WVNan

Oh Nan. I am so very sorry to read of Maggie's passing. I was so happy to read she was coming home and never expected this. But how wonderful that she was able to be home with bernie and get to meet her great grandchild. What a joy Maggie was to all of us and the special bond you two shared was a delight to all of us. (fondly remembering some of your infamous late night chats :o) The finest will never quite be the same but I know Maggie will always be there in spirit. Take care dear friend.


2,333 posted on 07/09/2006 8:45:56 AM PDT by dutchess
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To: WVNan
Good morning everyone,

I tried posting yesterday as I read your posts for my mother, but I just couldn't at the time. I did check for new posts hourly and have read each one. What a wonderful tribute to Mom, comfort to my family and I, and testimony to His unbound Love for us all.

Mom endured decades of suffering from severe diabetes -- especially over the last several years. She was on peritoneal dialysis almost around the clock, was able to sleep very little, had profuse diarrhea, constant leg cramps, and much more, all while meticulously managing wildly swinging blood sugars that have ranged from a low of 17 to a high of 1400. But despite all of this, she drew tremendous strength from all of you and felt she was allowed to stay, despite her suffering, for a purpose. She praised God nearly every time I spoke with her through the years about how He has allowed her to share with you, support and encourage you when needed, and to be loved by you. God works through us when we let Him and Mom was happiest when she felt His presence helping others through her. She expressed absolute glee when sharing some of her moments with you. Here is an example from an email on my birthday in 2002:

Okay, MedProf:

You'll need to log on later to FR to acknowledge the Birthday Wishes piling up!!

( Hahahahahaha - you now are a celebrity!! )

You missed yesterday The Music War - -

and the Biscuit War I initiated...:))) you will love all the graphics of the weapons we employed - -

Angelique in Arizona and a good friend - and I - were hurling them at one another with Freepers in Texas told not to stand up and get hit.

SAMwolf in Oregon backed me up with his Super-Duper Biscuit Launcher from Portland, Oregon, and others participated.

Wove in an old cheese joke, too, from past threads which is interjected now and then; and fruitcakes for missiles razorback-bert makes at his Freeper Island still as a sideline. (He is an oil/gas well man like COB1 is) Understand he has a contract with the government to furnish them to use as land mines.

No one has more fun than I do with these great persons! And so many are staunch Christians . . .

Happy Birthday again, Steve.

Love,

Mom

I've known Mom for 52 years. Even through difficult times as my brother and sister and I grew up, Mom always made the most of the situation and has always reached out to others. For example, when we were stationed at Eielson AFB in Alaska, we were on a very tight budget (even hunted moose, bear, etc. to eat, not for sport), yet she invited young servicemen without families to our home for a meal and penny ante poker during the holidays to help them through the loneliness of being so far from their homes. She taught me to revel in Florida sunsets, to not be able to pick only one weed from the yard (an addiction), appreciate music (The Lion Sleeps Tonight was our favorite together), and so much more. Above all, she taught me respect for others, honor, patriotism, and to love the Lord.

I've put a brief bit of video of Mom online. It was taken in the early '60s while we were stationed at Eielson AFB in Alaska. Mom is in the black top and red skirt. The video starts out with a few shots of moose near the house. Then mom and a friend are putting up a flower box in front of our quarters (she loved flowers even then!). Finally, she loved to coax our dog Striker to slide down the slide out back.

MOM

Thank each and every one of you. May God richly bless you.

I miss you Mom, and I love you.

Steve Martin

Son of LadyX


2,334 posted on 07/09/2006 8:48:53 AM PDT by MedProf
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To: MedProf
Dear Steve,

It is so good to hear from you & find that even our dear Maggie can find a type of immortality on earth through her precious children. She left you all a marvelous legacy which you obviously appreciate. I pray that you will find comfort over the time ahead in the marvelous memories, wit, and strength she projected..

My sincere condolences to you FReeper brother & thank you for taking the time to write. I hope you will visit with us on occasion at the finest.. she particularly liked to comment on John Huang 2's Thursday Satirical Essay..

Warmest regards, dolly
2,335 posted on 07/09/2006 11:00:48 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: MedProf

Thank you for the video of maggie & Striker doing the Slide.

Funny for sure.


2,336 posted on 07/09/2006 11:02:44 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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thank you all so much for all your words, i am her youngest granddaughter Morgan, i can't to stop thinking about her and all i want is to remember the good things but i only remember one. when i was little she would fix my hair and we would watch touched by an angel. i was maybe 7 if not younger, i am going on 16 in Aug. i really want to know if she was happy with life.
2,337 posted on 07/09/2006 11:08:03 AM PDT by DaBearOne
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To: WVNan
Prayers for Lady X's family and you WVNan.

May you find peace and comfort in God's arms.
2,338 posted on 07/09/2006 11:12:08 AM PDT by pollyannaish
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To: F.J. Mitchell; DaBearOne

Thank you so much F.J. for sharing with Bernie the wisdom you gained from your own precious wife's passing. YOu are so right, God makes the decisions. We can second guessas much as we wish, but when it comes down to it, we have accept God's decision on faith.


2,339 posted on 07/09/2006 11:13:58 AM PDT by WVNan (In memory of LadyX,, the finest of Free Republic)
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To: DaBearOne
It comforts me to know that you will stay with us. It will be like having a little of Maggie still here.

Steve has spent time with us in the past and I feel like I know him pretty well. He probably thinks I'm such a selfish person, because when he called yesterday and gave me the sad news, we talked a little about plans or lack thereof, and I asked him to tell Jen to send me the music box that I sent Maggie. Afterward I felt awful and shamed. How could I have been thinking of myself when he had just lost his mother. I am confessing this in public because I need for God and Steve to forgive me. It was horribly insensitive. My brain was not functioning obviously.

I can't seem to stop crying, especially when I read your posts. I'm happy that you can feel the joy of Maggie's homegoing. It stinks to be left behind though. God be with you to comfort and guide.

Love, Nan

2,340 posted on 07/09/2006 11:24:30 AM PDT by WVNan (In memory of LadyX,, the finest of Free Republic)
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