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 Bless.
-EnigmaticAnomaly
May the Lord grant you more time than a doctor estimates.
Amen.
5.56mm
God be with you my friend!
Freegards
LEX
Like is but a vapor. May His peace be with you.
Prayers for you, Mr. Jessup; and may God bless you and your family.
Fivecatsandadog
Praying for you.....
As long as there is life there is hope.........
Even in posting such a difficult message as this, you exhibit the kind of class and dignity that we should all strive for.
God bless and best regards.
I hope Trump wins and I hope you see it. Prayers up for you and Peace to you and those who Love you.
Ping. Cheers.
JoMa
Mark, you are a good, good man.
Many times I have had to post to you because your writing is so good or so funny that I had to acknowledge it.
You can say that “On Christ, the Solid Rock, I stand. All other ground is sinking sand.”
We stand on a Rock that is unmovable.
At times like these, our faith must become sight.
None of us are guaranteed tomorrow, but you have reminded us that our lives are but a vapor. Each day is a gift.
I know you will hear the Master say “Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Enter into thy rest”.
Entering to the next life from this one, for one who is a Christian, is but a promotion.
When you see Jesus, tell Him, we are fighting the good fight here, but we are trusting Him to prevail, and not in ourselves.
Someday we’ll meet, and look down on the streets of gold on which we are walking, and praise the Lord together for His unspeakable gift.
God bless you, Mark. The Lord will never leave you nor forsake you. You will not go anywhere that He has not already been.
God bless you. I have been on FR for many, many years... at least since 1998, I think, but I rarely post comments anymore. I am coming out of lurkerdom to tell you to be assured of my prayers, and that you are, indeed, a class act. Keep up the good fight, never give up hope, and God speed.
Prayers up. You may hold the darkness in disdain, for your road is to the everlasting light. If I can help you’ll find me here.
Never goodbyes at FR. Just: ...until the next thread.
Take care.
Dude, you will be missed. Eagles up! Don’t let the RINO bastids wear ya down.
The Good Lord bless you and yours.
Mark, thank you for all you have done for your fellow Catholics, my self included.
I have so appreciated all the articles you have posted.
God Bless you, brother.
May the Lord take your hand and lead you in your new journey FRiend...
Will keep you in my prayers as you continue on the path God has chosen for you.
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