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Au Revoir My Love
Self | 5/9/15 | Self

Posted on 05/09/2015 1:43:05 PM PDT by 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)


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To: Justice

Prayers to you. Losing a loved one is painful. My first love died as a result of a drunk driver, a week before our wedding. Just think of the good times you had. You knew GOD would take her, so you were prepared. It is still a shock. My dad had cancer and when he died, it was a shock. You’ll see her again


41 posted on 05/09/2015 3:25:26 PM PDT by ExCTCitizen (I'm ExCTCitizen and I approve this reply. If it does offend Libs, I'm NOT sorry...)
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To: Justice

Condolences to you Andrew, and all of your family and Tina’s friends.

Thanks for posting.

love


42 posted on 05/09/2015 3:28:27 PM PDT by PGalt
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To: Justice

Eternal rest grant to her, O Lord, and may the Eternal Light shine upon her!

The prayers of my family and me are with you in this very, very hard time.


43 posted on 05/09/2015 3:51:45 PM PDT by SpirituTuo
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To: Justice

{{{{{Justice}}}}, so sorry for you loss.


44 posted on 05/09/2015 3:54:37 PM PDT by defconw (Fight all error, and do it with good humor, patience, kindness and love. -St. John Cantius)
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To: Justice

What a beautiful testimony of faith you’ve posted. Sincere and heartfelt condolences for your loss. May our Father in Heaven grant you comfort and peace as you mourn the loss of Tina.


45 posted on 05/09/2015 3:56:52 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: Justice

So sorry Andrew ((((Hugs))))


46 posted on 05/09/2015 3:59:13 PM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: Justice
Sad to hear that she had to depart, but glad to hear about her destination.

Prayers lifted for you.

The Lord must have further plans for you here on this Earth.

47 posted on 05/09/2015 4:05:15 PM PDT by Col Freeper (FR: A smorgasbord of Conservative Mindfood - dig in and enjoy it!)
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To: Justice

What a beautiful, loving tribute to your beloved wife. You were truly blessed to have been together for so long! Prayers said for her soul and your healing.


48 posted on 05/09/2015 4:07:44 PM PDT by Prince of Space (Be Breitbart, baby. LIFB.)
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To: Justice

My deepest condolences, what you wrote was just beautiful.


49 posted on 05/09/2015 4:09:56 PM PDT by jocon307 (Tell it like it is.)
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To: Justice

May the Lord Jesus welcome her into heaven. I pray he sends you solace and comfort in your grief.


50 posted on 05/09/2015 4:30:44 PM PDT by Bigg Red (Let's put the ship of state on Cruz Control with Ted Cruz.)
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To: Justice

Praying for you and your family and loved ones during this time of such grief and sorrow.


51 posted on 05/09/2015 4:45:49 PM PDT by Heart-Rest ("Woe to those who call evil good and good evil!" Isaiah 5:20)
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To: Justice

May your tears of love and happy memories fill the hole in your heart and bring you back to that joy you shared with Tina. What lovely prayers have been sent your way today. The Holy Spirit is right there with you now. Shalom...


52 posted on 05/09/2015 4:57:56 PM PDT by YouGoTexasGirl (t)
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To: Justice

Prayers going up.


53 posted on 05/09/2015 4:58:00 PM PDT by Domestic Church (AMDG ...)
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To: AllAmericanGirl44; Armen Hareyan; B4Ranch; Balata; Ban Draoi Marbh Draoi; bayareablues; ...
PRAYER PING
54 posted on 05/09/2015 4:58:25 PM PDT by Tired of Taxes
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To: Justice
Prayers up.

God is in control.

/johnny

55 posted on 05/09/2015 5:01:17 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (gone Galt)
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To: Justice

God bless you, Andrew.


56 posted on 05/09/2015 5:15:28 PM PDT by Shimmer1 (The Sting of a Reproach is the Truth of it. Ben Franklin)
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To: Justice

Prayers for you and your family during this very difficult time. May our Good Lord forever bless you with beautiful memories of Tina. May God grant her eternal salvation. God Bless!


57 posted on 05/09/2015 5:18:06 PM PDT by Gerish (Feed your faith and your doubts will starve to death.)
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To: trussell; LUV W

Prayer List ping


58 posted on 05/09/2015 6:24:32 PM PDT by PastorBooks
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To: Justice

May she rest in peace. Prayers and condolences to you and yours on your loss.


59 posted on 05/09/2015 6:25:35 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: Justice

Praying for you, Andrew.


60 posted on 05/09/2015 6:38:19 PM PDT by EternalVigilance
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