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Prayer Request from FReeper frank ballenger
Kathy in Alaska

Posted on 02/27/2022 2:11:42 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska

Prayers needed for FReeper frank ballenger...

My precious wife Joy, my love since 1973, passed away suddenly yesterday at home.
She lost consciousness and couldn’t be revived by medics after 911.
I have no friends or relatives around but my sisters in law and others will arrive from other states for the funeral.
I loved Joy for so long I don’t know how I can face life without her.
Please pray for her to be in Heaven and please pray for me to cope.

Thank you.—F B

Rest in Peace Joy.


Abide With Me

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.

Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.

Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word,
But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples, Lord,
Familiar, condescending, patient, free.
Come not to sojourn, but abide with me.

Come not in terrors, as the King of kings,
But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings;
Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea.
Come, Friend of sinners, thus abide with me.

Thou on my head in early youth didst smile,
And though rebellious and perverse meanwhile,
Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee.
On to the close, O Lord, abide with me.

I need Thy presence every passing hour.
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.



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To: frank ballenger

Frank, I am so sorry to learn this. You are one of my favorite freepers.
We share your grief.
We ask for the Lord’s mercy upon your lifetime friend, love and joy.
We pray that you will find comfort in the Holy Spirit. We pray that you will be wrapped in the love of the Lord. We pray these things in the name of Jesus. Amen


61 posted on 02/27/2022 3:41:20 PM PST by SisterK (recognize and resist tyranny)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Praying for Frank and Joy’s family and friends.


62 posted on 02/27/2022 3:55:47 PM PST by Reddy ( B.O. stinks)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; frank ballenger

Frank I am so sorry.Prayers for Her Soul and for your Family and Friends,God bless,Betty


63 posted on 02/27/2022 3:59:16 PM PST by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: Birdman

“Prayers for all here.”

YES!

HERE is a congregation of fine and decent G-D loving people who take it upon themselves to fulfill the Commandment to LOVE MY FELLOW AS MYSELF. I am glad to be among you.

G-D BLESS YOU ALL!


64 posted on 02/27/2022 4:14:54 PM PST by TigerHawk (The Raised Middle Finger in the Clenched Fist of the World)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Prayers.


65 posted on 02/27/2022 4:16:44 PM PST by sitetest (Professional patient. No longer mostly dead. Again. It's getting to be a habit. 21st)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Our prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.


66 posted on 02/27/2022 4:28:07 PM PST by wjcsux (RIP Rush Limbaugh 12 Jan 1951- 17 Feb 2021. We really miss you. 😢)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

67 posted on 02/27/2022 4:29:41 PM PST by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

God bless you, Frank. You’re in my prayers.


68 posted on 02/27/2022 4:46:17 PM PST by MisterArtery
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To: frank ballenger; Kathy in Alaska

Prayers for both of you, Frank. Praying our LORD gives you
strength to weather the storm and He has set for Joy a place at His Table. May she RIP.


69 posted on 02/27/2022 4:48:51 PM PST by V K Lee (Our CONSTITUTION. Written with DIVINE assistence by very wise men. A document unlike any other.)
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To: frank ballenger

So very sad to hear of the loss of your beloved. May God bless and comfort you in your grief. And may her soul Rest In Peace.


70 posted on 02/27/2022 4:56:36 PM PST by Veto! (Political Correctness offends me)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Dear Kathy in Alaska, thank you so much for posting the prayer request on my behalf.

There are so many wonderful people here and I am humbly thankful so many sent me wishes and prayers, thanks to you.

It lightens the burden of my sorrow today.

Very Best,

F B


71 posted on 02/27/2022 4:57:40 PM PST by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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To: dforest

Thank you for caring so much. I still have off and on gripping anxiety that I will not be able to face this but I have to try.

I am sorry for the loss of your dear husband.


72 posted on 02/27/2022 5:08:25 PM PST by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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To: fatima

Thank you very much. I appreciate your caring.

God bless you

F B


73 posted on 02/27/2022 5:11:09 PM PST by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Like so many before me have said: Prayers up, for you at this time. And as in the Collin Raye song lyrics for “Love, Me” I share an additional message to help carry you along...

“If you get there before I do
Don’t give up on me
I’ll meet you when my chores are through
I don’t know how long I’ll be

But I’m not gonna let you down
Darlin’, wait and see
And between now and then
Until I see you again
I’ll be loving you
Love, me”

The song is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C-ct_YtorM
The lyrics are here: https://www.songlyrics.com/collin-raye/love-me-lyrics/

Your task now is to carry on until the two of you are reunited. Until then, may His Spirit be with you , and your family. Stand strong. Best wishes and God Bless
EGFowler3 (age 73)


74 posted on 02/27/2022 5:15:49 PM PST by egfowler3 (Still a Deplorable, a Christian 'Infidel', an American patriot & 'a vast right-wing conspirator')
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To: Jim Robinson

I appreciate your prayers and I am humbly thankful to be a small part of your family of FReepers.

I felt for you in your terrible loss of your loving wife and tried not to imagine what it would be like. Now I must face the anxiety of life without Joy. You have been there already in losing your love of your life and I thank you for your prayers and support.

God bless you and yours.

Frank Ballenger


75 posted on 02/27/2022 5:19:43 PM PST by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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To: frank ballenger

I am so sorry, FReeper friend. May you find strength and peace to get through these difficult days. Many will be sending prayers…God bless you.


76 posted on 02/27/2022 5:20:43 PM PST by ZinGirl (Now a grandma ....can't afford a tagline :))
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To: frank ballenger; Kathy in Alaska

Father God,
There is no higher Love than You!
We praise and thank You for the pure stream of love that You send coursing through the hearts and minds of Your believers.
You are the source and the goal of our lives, Father.
You sent this lovely woman to be an earthly conduit of love to our brother Frank Ballenger.
We thank You, Father, for this holy blessing to his life, and hers.
While they may be apart for awhile, it’s not forever.
Receive her into Your loving care, and safeguard our Frank until they meet again.
May Your angels surround and attend him day and night from this day forward, as long as he lives on this side.
We ask for travel mercies for her relatives and friends.
Meantime, send Christians by the outworking of Your Holy Spirit to surround Frank and hold him up until they arrive, and after they go home.
We ask these blessings in Jesus’ name.
Amen.


77 posted on 02/27/2022 5:22:43 PM PST by Albion Wilde (If science can’t be questioned, it’s not science anymore, it’s propaganda. --Aaron Rodgers)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; frank ballenger; 4woodenboats; abletruth; Accountable One; Aeronaut; AKA Elena; ...




~Amazing Grace~
[click]
...How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch
Like me.
I once was lost
But now am found
Was blind but
Now I see.

....God rest the soul of your beloved Joy

78 posted on 02/27/2022 5:23:55 PM PST by luvie (The bravery & dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American🇺🇸)
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To: frank ballenger

The thing that keeps me going is the knowledge that she is waiting and we’ll be walking together again someday.

May God bless and comfort you.


79 posted on 02/27/2022 5:24:47 PM PST by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyranny is obedience to God.)
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To: frank ballenger

My condolences for your loss. May God give you comfort and strength through the unfathomable days ahead.


80 posted on 02/27/2022 5:30:47 PM PST by BraveMan
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