At this time we are asking for no visitors for my dad. He is fading very quickly and my family want to spend the last few moments we have together. Thank you for your love and concern for my family.
A time like this makes me think of the words from "Pilgrim's Progress" as 'Mr. Standfast' prepares to cross the river into Heaven:
"…I see myself now at the end of my journey; my toilsome days are ended. I am going to see that head which was crowned with thorns, and that face which was spit upon for me.
"I have formerly lived by hearsay and faith; but now I go where I shall live by sight, and shall be with him in whose company I delight myself.
"I have loved to hear my Lord spoken of; and wherever I have seen the print of his shoe in the earth, there I have coveted to set my foot too. His name has been to me as a civet[perfume]-box; yea, sweeter than all perfumes. His voice to me has been most sweet, and his countenance I have more desired than they that have most desired the light of the sun.
"His words I did use to gather for my food, and for antidotes against my faintings. He hath held me, and hath kept me from mine iniquities; yea, my steps hath he strengthened in his way…."
Dear Sheryl, Mike and Family, You are all in my prayers and our prayer chain at Peoples Church is praying for you as well. I have not met Chet, but, to read the posts he is a remarkable man. A verse that is helpful to me, 2 Corinthians 1:3, "...the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles...". Lean on Him and know that there are so many people who love and care for you. God bless you all. Dee
We pray for peace for you all. Sorry to read the latest update.
ReplyDeleteDear Sheryl and Mike and family,
ReplyDeleteA time like this makes me think of the words from "Pilgrim's Progress" as 'Mr. Standfast' prepares to cross the river into Heaven:
"…I see myself now at the end of my journey; my toilsome days are ended. I am going to see that head which was crowned with thorns, and that face which was spit upon for me.
"I have formerly lived by hearsay and faith; but now I go where I shall live by sight, and shall be with him in whose company I delight myself.
"I have loved to hear my Lord spoken of; and wherever I have seen the print of his shoe in the earth, there I have coveted to set my foot too. His name has been to me as a civet[perfume]-box; yea, sweeter than all perfumes. His voice to me has been most sweet, and his countenance I have more desired than they that have most desired the light of the sun.
"His words I did use to gather for my food, and for antidotes against my faintings. He hath held me, and hath kept me from mine iniquities; yea, my steps hath he strengthened in his way…."
Praying for you,
Pastor Doug and Becky
Thinking about you guys, and praying for you all!
ReplyDeleteBen
Just hold him...he needs you now as much as you need him. Prayers of strength for your Dad and your family.
ReplyDelete~Betsy
Dear Sheryl, Mike and Family,
ReplyDeleteYou are all in my prayers and our prayer chain at Peoples Church is praying for you as well.
I have not met Chet, but, to read the posts he is a remarkable man. A verse that is helpful to me, 2 Corinthians 1:3, "...the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles...".
Lean on Him and know that there are so many people who love and care for you.
God bless you all.
Dee