Many of you have heard by now, but yesterday afternoon, my brother went to be with the Lord. After a very difficult, struggle-filled 36 hours, we were more than ready to release him. My brother, Richard, and Jeffrey's wife, Dawnn, were at his side when he breathed his final breath. He was very much at peace.
Thank you all for your prayers and encouragement throughout the last 8 months. We have known the Lord's presence and strength in this trial and even in the midst of our current sorrow, we are experiencing his peace.
Of course, we continue to covet your prayers as we move forward and experience life without Jeffrey. Especially remember my mom this Sunday on her first Mother's Day without The Apple of her Eye.
3 comments:
Oh Lori, what a difficult time as life is lived without a loved one. Our hope is in Jesus. Dawnn and kids, you and your family will be surrounded with our prayers. Joanie
Children of the heav’nly Father
Safely in His bosom gather;
Nestling bird nor star in Heaven
Such a refuge e’er was given.
God His own doth tend and nourish;
In His holy courts they flourish;
From all evil things He spares them;
In His mighty arms He bears them.
Neither life nor death shall ever
From the Lord His children sever;
Unto them His grace He showeth,
And their sorrows all He knoweth.
Though He giveth or He taketh,
God His children ne’er forsaketh;
His the loving purpose solely
To preserve them pure and holy.
Lo, their very hairs He numbers,
And no daily care encumbers
Them that share His ev’ry blessing
And His help in woes distressing.
Praise the Lord in joyful numbers:
Your Protector never slumbers.
At the will of your Defender
Ev’ry foeman must surrender
Lori, I am so sorry for you and your family, and it breaks my heart to think of what Dawnn must be feeling and experiencing right now! May God grant you all unfathomable peace, rest when you need it, and strength to get through the coming days!
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