The fight is over and my Papa is at peace and resting. He went to be with Jesus yesterday afternoon. My dad was there with them and it was peaceful. This is a precious answer to prayer. I am so grateful that all his pain and weakness is over and he is free. I can't tell you how precious the blood of Jesus is to me this morning. I thank God for each person that it covers and my heart cries out for those who have not yet claimed it. Many of my tears are tears of gratitude that we can face this with complete knowledge of my grandfather's decision to choose Jesus.
One of my fun memories of my granddad is that he used to nickname all of his grandchildren. It was his special name for us which we, of course, loved. Mine was Tinks, short for Tinkerbell. I can't help but wonder if he is now sitting there with Benjamin and his four unborn great-grandchildren on his lap, nicknaming them all. I can't wait to hear what he came up with.
Thank you for your continued prayers for us. Mostly we are now praying for my grandmother's peace and comfort. I can't imagine what this is like for her. As for me specifically, I am blessed and doing well. I would ask for your prayers because any abnormal stress or emotion sends my nausea into high gear and today is already proving to be a particularly rough one. Please pray for me in all my pregnancy hormonal state as we go through the coming events of this week. It looks like the funeral may be on Thursday or Friday. Just one more confirmation of how God leads us in the small things because John and I could have been planning a trip this week or weekend for our anniversary and instead had already planned to be here. God is so good!
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God IS so good. What a sweet story about nicknaming all of you! I know you will all miss him tremendously. Praying for God's peace that passes understanding for all of you during this time. Love you so much--
Courtney - I have waited all evening to check and see if you had posted and of course, you had. You and your family have been in my prayers and the prayers of so many. It is never easy when someone you loves passes. But what a joy that the Lord and an abundance of friends and family has welcomed him home. And what a sweet picture you have of him and his little ones! Today, in our staff meeting, the entire Children's Ministry team lifted your family up. What a great example you are of the Lord and his love!
I also wanted to comment on your post about little John and snuggle time. Keep it up! The Lord holds us all near and is the perfect example of the results of close relationships. Your son will never forget these precious times...and you won't either. Years from now, you'll smile and wonder why you're smiling. And then you'll realize a memory just arrived - in your case, Buzz Lightyear; in mine - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (first time around!).
I am praying for your nausea and for extra strength for you these next few days.
Know that you are in our hearts and prayers...Mindy
I have the sweetest picture of all those grandbabies sitting on your Papas lap. You know how I am always picturing things. (Mostly it's cake and my face in the middle of it). I see this sweet man and he is smiling and laughing and the babies are smiling and laughing back.
I don't know how people who don't know God do it? There is a peace that comes from knowing are loved ones are in heaven and safe from the turmoil of this earth. I thank God for you Courtney and I am glad that I get to be an hear and a shoulder for you right now. I love you my dear friend and we are praying for your family.
I have the sweetest picture of all those grandbabies sitting on your Papas lap. You know how I am always picturing things. (Mostly it's cake and my face in the middle of it). I see this sweet man and he is smiling and laughing and the babies are smiling and laughing back.
I don't know how people who don't know God do it? There is a peace that comes from knowing are loved ones are in heaven and safe from the turmoil of this earth. I thank God for you Courtney and I am glad that I get to be an hear and a shoulder for you right now. I love you my dear friend and we are praying for your family.
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