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Post by Caretaker on Dec 21, 2007 19:27:56 GMT -6
God bless you;
A lady just called my wife and said that she just got word that her husband Dave was just killed in a car crash. We have no details. Charlotte (Char) is handicapped and uses a walker. They have no children and no family local that I know of. Jan and my eldest daughter Melissa just left to go to Char.
No details.
Please join with me in prayer.
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Post by Murph on Dec 21, 2007 19:34:54 GMT -6
Joining in prayer for Charlotte...
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Post by Keith on Dec 21, 2007 20:40:23 GMT -6
Father, be with Charlotte in this time of trial. Comfort her, and provide for her needs as only You can. In the matchless Name of Jesus, amen!
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Post by Murph on Dec 21, 2007 22:42:19 GMT -6
Caretaker...any more news. How is Charlotte doing?
Had her in my thoughts this evening. Been praying. Very sad situation.
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Post by Caretaker on Dec 21, 2007 22:53:31 GMT -6
Thank you dear ones. No news yet. Will post when I know something.
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Post by Caretaker on Dec 22, 2007 0:24:27 GMT -6
Your hearts and prayers are a true blessing.
Just got off the phone with both my daughter Melissa and then my wife Jan. It was a one vehicle accident as he was driving home from work. He may have gone to sleep at the wheel. Jan is going to stay with Char tonight and then we will see what we need to do to help in the morning.
The officers stayed with Char till Jan and Melissa arrived.
It is a season of parting. My mother-in-law passed away and we had her funeral two weeks ago today, and Jan's aunt passed away last weekend and we had the funeral Wednesday. My brother-in-law called this morning and told me that they had found their uncle's brother dead in his yard this morning. Dean was a close friend of Dad's from their military days, and I was close to the brothers when I bowled with then 25 years ago and at family gatherings.
Dean had come in for Mom's visitation 2 weeks ago, and when he came in the front door of the funeral home I shook his hand, gave him a bear-hug. He went down and put his hand on Dad's shoulder and they had a quiet visit reflection. As he was leaving I walked him out to his car, as he had leg problems. He had such a sad expression when he said he might not make it in on the ice for the funeral. I told Dean that his presence, a hug for Dad, and his visit was the greatest tribute/memorial, greater than 10,000 words of praise. I also told him what a special blessing he was. His face lit up and that old mischievous grin came out and he looked me in the eye and said, "and you too".
It is a season of testing, and I just wish that I could reach-out and hug each precious one and take their pain away. All I can do is pray for them and to reinforce the reality of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the absolute certainty of the Believer's Home in Glory.
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Post by Keith on Dec 22, 2007 11:12:36 GMT -6
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." (2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV)
Bless your heart brother...
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Post by preacher on Dec 22, 2007 12:03:37 GMT -6
I'm sorry I'm so late seeing this...we will be praying for all.
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Post by Murph on Dec 22, 2007 13:56:52 GMT -6
They said the Lord was 4 days late. But He got there right on time...
There is a great resurrection day coming. Our loved ones and friends will be there. And we will all meet Jesus in the clouds. Comfort each other with this is what we do...
For the most part we do find comfort in that thought...but I have a son. Burden is heavy on my heart for him and I pray often and hard for him and have all these years. Mother's prayer and mother's tears coming from a mother's love for her child.
Yes, Christmas is a hard time for most of us in one way or another.
May the Good and Gracious Lord hold us all in the palm of His almighty Hand...till we all meet again.
Amen.
Blessings,
Marilyn
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Post by Caretaker on Jan 15, 2008 16:47:47 GMT -6
God bless you;
I apologize I had let this slide without updates.
Jan stayed with Char for three days, through a blizzard. Charlotte's in-laws arrived three days after the accident. We were there to assist with the family viewing at the funeral home the Thursday after Christmas, before Dave was taken to Topeka for cremation. His daughter Sonja is 35 and special needs, and lives in a group home. She saw her Dad, screamed and went running back to the lounge. I placed my hand on her shoulder and she turned to me for a hug. I put my hand on her head and prayed for her and her family. Her uncle came back and we each held her hand. He asked if she wanted to pray and she turned back to me and I prayed aloud for Sonja, and each of their family. She then went with her uncle into the viewing room. The memorial service was on the Sat. after Christmas.
The in-laws stayed with Char until last Monday. When they left Jan went over every day to help Char and to take care of her. Char was in the last stages of Lupus and was on 38 different medications.
Char went very lethargic last Friday, and by Sunday morning she was almost unresponsive when Jan got there. Jan called the ambulance and Char was transferred to St. Francis in Topeka with renal failure. The Mother-in-law called yesterday morning and Charlotte passed away at 4:30 that morning.
She met the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law at the trailer today to take them Char's purse and check on the dogs and birds. We will be there just a phone call away, to respond at a moment's notice.
It has been a season of great loss in separation, and if only one could pass-on faith and assurance enough for the journey of trial. It can be overwhelming and hopeless for those who lack armor. But the grieving is an individual trial and we can only keep those who suffer in our hearts and prayers and be there as needed.
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Post by Murph on Jan 15, 2008 17:38:19 GMT -6
seems a season of sadness doesn't it...
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Post by Keith on Jan 16, 2008 9:01:01 GMT -6
The Mother-in-law called yesterday morning and Charlotte passed away at 4:30 that morning. Much sadness on one hand, much rejoicing on the other. Father wanted them both with Him. They're now worshipping at the feet of the Lord... |
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Post by Caretaker on Jan 16, 2008 13:39:07 GMT -6
God bless each of you so much for your hearts and prayers.
No written word nor spoken thought can truly ease the pain of separation, or carry us through the valley of trial and hurt. It is the Holy Spirit of Almighty God Who moves in the hearts and lives of His children who comforts the hurting, who balms the wounds of the suffering, who gives strength to the weary, who grants His peace which passes all human understanding to those passing through life's storms and tribulations, Who grants courage to those facing overwhelming obstacles, and Who leads according to His perfect will and eternal love for His precious children.
If in our frailties and imperfections we can reach out to another with the love of Christ, and we have the courage to do so, then we follow the Shepherd who leads us on.
It is ONLY through Christ that we have any righteousness, and ONLY through Him that we have any justification in the eyes of God. May His will be done on earth as it is in Heaven in Jesus' name.
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