I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7
2 Timothy 4:7
There are no words to express the feelings. What a man, what an example! How our hearts ache, but what peace we have.With family at his bedside, Dad passed into glory, and out of a dark and dreary sky came a ray of sunshine flooding his bed. Five minutes later the rain was pouring down and heaven cried along with us. So heaven shines a little bit brighter today and Dad is caught up into His arms.
That few minutes of bright sun right at his death was really neat. I am so relieved that he is no longer suffering, but boy I sure do miss him. I'm glad we can hear him sing about Heaven whenever we want.
ReplyDeleteI'm not to with it tonight...forgot to sign in. :)
ReplyDeleteI just realized I haven't read your blog since the 17th. I've missed a lot.
ReplyDeleteMartha,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute you wrote and what a wonderful home-going for your sweet dad.
Love and hugs,
Joy
Oh Rachel...thank you so much for the laugh! When I saw Jake's comment...I laughed very hard and it felt so good after all the crying I have been doing today.
ReplyDeleteI miss him already too!
Blessed peace that passes understanding!
ReplyDeleteMy heart is with you.
Prayers continue for all of you.
Hugs.
Amen. continuing to breath with you and somebody pass the tissues. hugs
ReplyDeleteMay God, Allah, bless you and wrap you in Gods arms
ReplyDeleteI heard the news via Rachel's post on Facebook. My prayers are with you, Martha and the whole family.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you all...
ReplyDeleteHugs to you Martha, to you and your family...
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad he is now at peace but there is a
ReplyDeletevast void now for those of you that he has left behind.
What a wonderful post about your Dad. He sounds like he was a great parent to you and your sisters. May you all have peace and comfort during this time.
ReplyDeleteWe are of course praying for all of you! You did have a wonderful dad, your parents, the little I saw of them, have always shined to me as an example, what a wonderful verse, your dad truly finished well! Our love, tears, and prayers are for you,our beloved friends, at this time.
ReplyDeleteYour father was a wonderful man of God, who has gone on before us to be with our Lord and Savior in Glory.
ReplyDeleteSufficient Is He
His grace is sufficient,
Then why need I fear,
Though the testing be hard,
And the trial severe?
He tempers each wind
That upon me doth blow,
And tenderly whispers,
Thy Father doth know.
His power is sufficient,
Then why should I quail,
Though the storm clouds hang low,
And wild is the gale?
His strength will not falter,
Whatever betide,
And safe on His bosom
He bids me to hide.
His love is sufficient,
Yes, boundless and free;
As high as the mountains,
As deep as the sea.
Ah, there will I rest
Till the darkness is o'er,
And wake in His likeness,
To dwell evermore.
--Author Unknown
It's so true that this world's loss is Heaven's gain! You've been so blessed by his life, and you will continue to be blessed with memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you to all. I am blessed to call you friends.
ReplyDeleteJudy C.(aka the "Avon Lady"), I love you. Thank you for your kind words, your hugs, and the tears you cry too. Thank you for being such a faithful friend to my mom. She will need her friends in the coming days and weeks.
Love and prayers to you and your family, Martha.
ReplyDeleteMartha - I've been praying for your father, your mother, your family, and your sisters' families over the last few weeks. I wont pray for your father anymore, because he is home - and what a wonderful home he is now in! The rest of you remain in my prayers daily.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post.
I haven't been online for awhile and am sorry to hear about your loss. I love you guys very much and will keep praying for your family. I am so happy that your dad is a believer and can't wait to hang out with your whole family in Heaven one day.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kristina. We love you too and are looking forward to that day!
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