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See this guy? I think he's pretty great. He died last night. His baptism is completed; the Old Adam is defeated; he is with his Jesus; he awaits the resurrection of the body.
Funeral is Tuesday morning.
I love Pastor W. He knows how to read the book, and he knows what to say when the book is closed too.
Dad was 75. He died of cancer. Morphine is a lovely blessing from God. So are doctors. So are faithful pastors.
It's not real yet. With all the company this afternoon, I found myself wondering how long Dad was going to nap today. He's been sick long enough, and when we visit he often absents himself from the hullaballoo in the living room to go lie down for a while. But it seemed today like he'd been gone for quite a while, and I felt the need to go to the bedroom to check on him. He wasn't there. Oh. Yeah. Right. I guess he wouldn't be.
It's going to take a while to get used to this.
I'm so saddened to hear about your dad....but knowing that he is with Christ brings great comfort amidst this sorrow. He is not in pain anymore...Jesus has won everlasting life for all who believe. Thank God for his gift of life and faith for your dad. What a blessing he was to all who loved him.
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Hey, mommy.
ReplyDeleteI love you.
Susan, it's not easy to be seperated from our loved ones who go before us to be with Jesus. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers as you adjust to his absence.
ReplyDeleteThe Peace of the Lord be with you, Susan. Christ be praised for His grace, mercy and forgiveness, and for the Resurrection and the Life that are your Dad's in Him. All of these are yours, as well.
ReplyDeleteOur sympathy to you and your family. May the Lord's presence bring comfort to you that only He can give.
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I am so sorry Susan. It is not easy to say goodbye. Rejoice in your father's baptism and know that the promise given to you father is for you also. May you rejoice with your father at the altar tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteGod be with you, Susan. You and your family are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh Susan... you and the family are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteFaith K.
God's peace be with you as adjust to life on earth without your dad, at the same time rejoicing that he is part of the company of heaven.
ReplyDeleteOur condolences to you and your family. We'll keep you in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh, Susan, I am so sorry. I know you rejoice in his being with his Lord, but I know you will miss him, too.
ReplyDeletePraying for you. I am so sorry.
ReplyDeleteCynthia in MO
aka ...goat lady
Oh, Susan. Our prayers are with you in this time of grief.
ReplyDeleteDavid and Jeannette Meyer and family
What a great picture of you and your dad, Susan. Thank you for sharing it with us. May this time of family coming together in grief also be a source of comfort and joy as you share memories of your dad's life, and may all of you find great peace in the sure knowledge of your dad's triumphant arrival in his heavenly home.
ReplyDeleteDear Susan,
ReplyDeleteThe Peace and faith which you write will continue to be a comfort to you as it is an example to others. It is a blessing to be able to face these times with His Peace at heart. I know who I clung to it when my mom joined the celestial choir.
I'm so sorry, Susan. You all are in our prayers. Wish I could be there to give you a big hug.
ReplyDeleteGod be with you. You and your family are in our prayers. I remember only too well when my mother died 4 1/2 years ago. Sadness and joy mixed together in a way that is hard to describe.
ReplyDeleteSusan, may God's perfect peace be with you. You are in our prayers here!
ReplyDelete- Bethany Landrey (Bethany in TX)
Bittersweet joy; that's the only way to describe it.
ReplyDeleteThe Lord be with you and yours in the coming days,
Jenny
Someone shared this (from an old German card) with me 5 years ago when my dad went to heaven: 'Those who live in the Lord never see each other for the last time."
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your sadness, though. Dad's are such a cool blessing.
Beth S
So sorry Susan. You are in my prayers. May God give you peace and comfort.
ReplyDeleteCindy George
Susan,
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you and your family at the earthly loss of your Dad.
Wendi in Wyoming
Be still my soul; though dearest friends depart
And all is darkend in this vale of tears;
Then you will better know his love, his heart,
Who comes to sooth your sorrows and your fears.
Be still my soul; your Jesus can repay
From his own fullness all he takes away.
LSB 752 v 3
Our prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteGod be with you, Susan. You and your family are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteSandy
What a beautiful picture of you and your Dad. You wrote a beautiful and heartfelt post even in the midst of your sorrow. May God fill all of you with His perfect peace.
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Michelle
Susan...our prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteKari~
May God grant you comfort and peace in the Word during this time and always. We're praying for you.
ReplyDeleteSusan...our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteBecky (Karen's new sister-in-law)
So sorry to hear that...my prayers are with you! -Heidi
ReplyDeleteYou'll be glad to know your whole church family (in both services) was praying for you this morning... Although I'm sure you heard that from the boys, Maggie and Gary. I hope all these many prayers are bringing you comfort and joy knowing that your dad now lives what we all wait for.
ReplyDeleteThe Lord be with you.
Dear Susan, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you as only He is able.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort your family in the days and weeks ahead as you deal with this loss.
ReplyDeleteLosing a parent is so difficult, even when we know it's only a temporary loss. Many, many prayers ascending for you and your family. --Cate
ReplyDeleteOh. My. Goodness.
ReplyDeleteLook at all these notes from y'all. Wow!! Thank you so much!
Been spending lots and lots of time visiting with aunts and uncles. Mowed a lawn (that sure doesn't take long in the city on a small lot). Been looking through lots and lots of picture albums ... and trying to figure out if I know my own children -- LOL.
Pr Wright thought we were a different sort of family. He says usually nobody has any idea what hymns or Bible passages might be used at a funeral. And we've got a list a mile long, which was shortened before he saw it, and then we had to whittle down from there.
I think I have new understanding of some of those Garrison Keillor skits about Lutherans and ham sandwiches and jello salads and cakes. People have made sure we will not go hungry! Yum yum yum.
Talk to y'all later, and thanks again for your love and support and prayers!!
Susan, I am saddened to read about your dad my condolences to you and your family.
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