Freeper prayer request for Ernest_at_the_Beach (Update: His wife has since passed away)

August 28, 2003

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Dear Freeper prayer warriors, please keep Ernest_at_the_Beach and his wife in your prayers.

From Ernest_at_the_Beach | 08/28/2003:

Just to let you know that my wife (Kathy ) is now in her final days. Her pain in the last few months from the cancer was constant and unrelenting .

The last several months had been very difficult as she was unable to eat well and not able to eat at all for the last several weeks.

God will be merciful soon and relieve her of the misery of the dreaded disease!

Prayers would be appreciated!

[austinTparty]

Prayers are with you, that the Lord grant you the strength necessary to bear this burden.

[AppyPappy]

John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

[Salvation]

From today's Mass Readings:

Reading I
1 Thes 4:13-18

We do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters,
about those who have fallen asleep,
so that you may not grieve like the rest, who have no hope.
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose,
so too will God, through Jesus,
bring with him those who have fallen asleep.
Indeed, we tell you this, on the word of the Lord,
that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord,
will surely not precede those who have fallen asleep.
For the Lord himself, with a word of command,
with the voice of an archangel and with the trumpet of God,
will come down from heaven,
and the dead in Christ will rise first.
Then we who are alive, who are left,
will be caught up together with them in the clouds
to meet the Lord in the air.
Thus we shall always be with the Lord.
Therefore, console one another with these words.

[LibKill]

I'm so sorry she's gone. I feel better knowing she went in peace.

Good Luck, Ern. Stay with us and keep us posted as to how you are doing.

Thanks, Cowgirl, for keeping us current.

I'm WAY too old to be crying like this.

[Dr. Marten]

When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you."
Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past.
You have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times
You did some things
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you come and take my hand
And share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.

[potlatch]

I am so sorry for your loss. My Mother died one year ago and I know the pain you feel. I will pray for you and your family.

[potlatch]

Thankyou, R.C. for the ping.

Ernest, I am so sorry for your loss and will continue praying for you and your family.

[deadhead]

"Asking for prayers for Maureen and her family..."

I am so sorry. This is so very sad.

God Bless Maureen. God Bless and comfort Maureen's family.

My Prayers for all. Hug Maureen's 6 children, and let them know how much you love them. Take Care Ms.B

Colleen

[tet68]

My condolences friend, our thoughts are with you and your family.

[getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL]

You're in my prayers this evening. I'm so sorry, Ernest.

[GOPJ]

Thanks for the update. Prayers for all...

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Keeping you in our prayers, Ernest.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Late night one more time, BTTT prayers for Ernest and his family.

[LoneGOPinCT]

Very sorry I didn't see this ping before, been out of town for awhile. Our thoughts and prayers are with E.a.t.B., his wife, and their family.

With great sympathy,
Lone, Mrs.Lone, & family

[Johnny Gage]

Thanks for the update RC.

Ernest, you have my sincerest condolences on the loss of your wife. May God grant you and your family His eternal peace and strength during this difficult time.

"It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done;
it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known."
Charles Dickens "Tale of two cities"

[bedolido]

Lord Bless you friend

[Marysecretary]

How very sad. Please give Ernest our deepest condolences in the loss of his dear one. Maryxxx

[Pan_Yans Wife]

I am sorry to hear of your dear wife's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God grant you comfort and peace.

Love's last gift is rememberance.

Best wishes,
PYW

[katnip]

You and your dear Kathy are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Another Kathy

[sfRummygirl]

I am so sorry for your loss.....we are all praying for you.