Posted on 08/14/2016 2:21:39 PM PDT by mkjessup
14 August 2016
To: Jim Robinson and all of my treasured FR family ...
I regret to say that the number of my posts and messages will be taking an abrupt downward turn in the next little while, I can't say in what measure or how soon, but like many of our fellow patriots, health issues have reared their ugly heads in my life, and I see only a limited number of exits approaching, all of them ending with my journey ceasing long before I had originally hoped.
I won't go into the details of what's wrong with me, everyone has issues they're dealing with and all I would say is that I will be praying for each and every FReeper who has asked me to remember them in prayer. I know that I do not come across as a Godly man, nor is my prose or expressions that which I would recommend for anyone, to paraphrase Popeye "I am what I am, that's all that I am, I'm Mark Jessup the American man."
Am I flawed? Oh you bet. However I continue as I have encouraged others to do each day "do your best, and trust Jesus for the rest." My eternity is secure. I have no worries about where I'm going to end up because I have placed my full faith and trust in the Hands of the King of kings and Lord of lords, and I will not be moved from that position, it is non-negotiable.
I don't know if I'll be around for the election in November, I'd like to think the Lord would grant me enough time to see a rousing Trump victory and the defeat of the Communist-Muslim fascists that have subverted and taken over our government, and if I soon can't continue the fight from this side, I'll be trying to fight 'from the other side' if possible.
I won't do any 'shout outs' to my FRiends because anyone who knows me also knows the FReepers who are closest to me, they all know who they are, I just regret that I won't be able to personally meet you all in this lifetime, perhaps we can make up for that in the next.
I'd like to emphasize that if anyone had the idea of offering any sort of monetary help to me, please do NOT - I know some FReepers might like very much to do that (at least I hope they would, lol) but if that is the case with you, then kick up your donations to Free Republic, help Jim Rob in every way you can, pray for that man, lift him up each and every day to the Lord Jesus, Jim is a God fearing, Jesus loving Christian who is washed in the Blood of our Lord and he needs all the help we can give him. I have made arrangements for my own modest monthly donation to continue on after my demise, whenever that might be, I just wish it could be more.
And speaking of our 'Esteemed Founder' as I like to call him, Jim?
My apologies to you Sir, for all of the times I probably caused you some indigestion and grief with my somewhat 'overly rambunctious' style of posting, what you have done with the creation and continuation of Free Republic will be remembered in history as an integral part of the fight for America, you and our family of FReepers made it all happen, may it continue long after we're all gone.
I could go on for a while here as most people know, but this seems like a good place to end this goodbye to you all. I may not be disappearing immediately, however I'm going to need to start curtailing the amount of time I spend online, and sadly FR cannot be immune from that.
With my deepest love and respect ...
Mark Jessup.
(Note to mods, I have taken the liberty of posting this in 'News & Activism' in hopes of reaching as many of my FRiends as possible, naturally I'll understand if you need to shift to 'blogs & personal', 'general chat' and all that.
God Speed. And journey’s mercies.
Peace
Bttt
Please add me to prayer list for MKJessup. Thank you for sharing the power of prayer. I pray the Holy Spirit shines HIS light on Mark and gives him courage and strength....and to his family.
He will either deliver a miracle for you or He will deliver you home. I hope and will pray for the former. If that is not to be, say hello to Reagan for all of us still here. Much love and prayers from Texas.
My sincere prayers for you, may God bless you with more time.
Prayers up sir, may your journey be swift and your destination full of joy.
So sorry to hear this.
Prayers up mk
Upon arriving at your destination, please check to see if you can reserve a table in the Lord’s dining room for your FReeper comrades to be together. We’ll be along directly.
Blessings and prayers to you.
Thank you for sharing and it is good to know another brother in Christ.
I too pray for His healing in your life and would hope to hear from you again soon!
I post very rarely, but was quite touched by your ‘opus.’
Prayers up for healing and the Blessings of Jesus on you and yours.
Shalom b’Shem Y’shua.
Michael
God bless you Mark and my prayers are with you.
Well sir, I haven’t reviewed too far back to see whether we’ve crossed swords or not in these forums, but your post is that of a true man of faith and class.
This isn’t the exit you wanted to take, but — barring Divine Intervention in these next few weeks — my take on it is that you should regard it as a promotion to the Cavalry. If all goes as you think it will at this point, I know where you’ll be come Revelation 19:14. Since you’re going on ahead; prepare good horses for the rest of us.
Godspeed.
Until He comes.
PFL. Best wishes to you, Mark.
Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your ping list and being a FRiend. You fight for what is good and right for our country. You fight the good fight and prayers hoping that will continue. Like Jim Valvano said, “Don’t give up.....Don’t ever give up”.
Whatever God’s will, please take care of yourself, and God Bless.
CGato
Prayers for you and your family Mark. Godspeed.
Sorry to hear your news
I will still keep you in my thoughts and prayers. One never knows
You better not go, you son of a bitch! You are one of my favorite posters!
I also have health issues. But I trust in Jesus Christ to allow me to keep posting on FR, and to give me that last post at the end.
If the end comes too suddenly to allow you that last post, just remember that we here at FR will never forget you!
May God bless and send you comfort.
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