Au Revoir My Love

Self | 5/9/15 | Self

[Justice]

My wife, Tina passed on to be with Jesus in glory one week ago today. As my sister in law aptly put it "there now remains a Tina shaped hole in our souls and we mourn her loss" but I take hope and peace in knowing that she is in a far better place now. She is free from disease, pain and sorrow and I await the day when we are re-united.

After a 2 year battle with malignant melanoma she suffered a stroke about 2 months ago which robbed her of movement and most of her speech.

She loved the Lord Jesus and sought to serve Him faithfully. In the 32 years that I had the privilege of knowing her I observed her faith to be steadfast and consistent. She and I ministered for 6 years in overseas missions teaching the Bible to people in a small Bible school run by "Youth With A Missions". Laterally she was fundamentally involved in establishing and running our small business.

We would have been married for 30 years this coming August 31. She will be sorely missed as she was my life, heart and soul, business partner, confident and very best friend in this world. My future is a dark unknown. I am only 53 years old. Yet I cling to my faith in Jesus and the comfort found in God's word.

Tina was a staunch conservative with deep beliefs in conservative principles which sprang from her convictions found in God's word and our countries founding fathers and writings. She loved to dig in here at FR and talk through all the topics of the day.

I was beside her nearly constantly these last 8 weeks and watched as she declined. I sat beside her praying and holding her hand up to and at the final moment when she exhaled her last breath. I thank God for Jesus' promise that he will continue to watch over her and that I can rest easy.

Au revoir Tina, my lovely lady, my friend and constant companion, my true love. You surely shall be deeply missed.

Your devoted and loving husband.
Andrew (Justice)

[avenir]

That’s lovely, Justice. Seemingly few these days share loves like yours and Tina’s. May the LORD bless you in all your coming days!

[05 Mustang GT Rocks]

Andrew, you and your family are in my prayers.

[Shady]

My first wife also died from malignant melanoma. I know exactly what you mean and how you feel. Bless you and your family.

[Salvation]

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[HangingTuff]

So sorry for your loss .. What a blessing to know you will be reunited one day.

[BigEdLB]

Ditto this

[Salvation]

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[onona]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Tina J.

[pbear8]

I am sorry for your loss and offer prayers for you. May her soul rest in peace.

[SharpRightTurn]

I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you and bless you.

[EDINVA]

You are blessed to have had that 30 years with your soul mate, and to understand that she’s now with the Lord. That doesn’t always help in the secular world, but it sounds like your faith will carry you through. God bless and rest Tina’s beautiful soul.

[Carthego delenda est]

God bless you Andrew.

You, and all those who loved Tina, are in my prayers.

[Greetings_Puny_Humans]

I truly mourn along with you. God bless you and her, and God will certainly bless and comfort you.

[Joe 6-pack]

My prayers for you and all your loved ones.

[RedMDer]

I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers for you and Tina and your family.

[HereInTheHeartland]

So sorry to hear of your loss. You will walk and laugh with her again someday.

[Chickensoup]

So sorry to hear this and you are in my prayers. You will dance together again someday.

[bgill]

Prayers for Tina and everyone who loved her.

[BeadCounter]

My prayers....

[LonePalm]

Nos prières à Dieu augmentent pour vous, Tina, et votre famille.
(Our Prayers to God increase for you, Tina, and your family.)

Notre Père qui es aux cieux,
Que ton Nom soit sanctifié, que ton règne vienne,
Que ta volonté soit faite sur la terre comme au ciel.
Donne-nous aujourd'hui notre pain de ce jour.
Pardonne-nous nos offenses, comme nous pardonnons aussi à ceux qui nous ont offensés.
Et ne nous soumets pas à la tentation, mais délivre-nous du mal.
Car c’est à Toi qu’appartiennent le règne, la puissance et la gloire,
pour les siècles des siècles. Amen

Je vous salue, Marie, pleine de grâces,
le Seigneur est avec vous, vous êtes bénie entre toutes les femmes,
et Jésus le fruit de vos entrailles est béni.
Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu, priez pour nous pauvres pécheurs,
maintenant, et à l'heure de notre mort. Ainsi-soit-il.

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)