what a weekend...what an emotional drain. the viewing was last night, and so many of our old friends came and were so supportive. there were so many hugs, so much love just flowing right out of each heart into ours. how great our God is, sending us "angels" right when we need them!
unfortunately, his death is starting to hit home and feel so real...and it aches. it hasn't felt real for this entire time, unil yesterday evening when i had a chance to slow down a bit. the funeral is today, and the weather is cloudy/rainy. i guess God is mourning with us. but, as we say, pawpaw isn't...he wouldn't come back for anything! he's up there telling us to hurry on! :-)
there has been a mini-reunion already. you see, my mother had a miscarriage at about 6 months in 2002, it was my only brother, solomon, which would have been the baby grandchild. so, pawpaw's getting to spoil him...i'm so jealous, i wanted my brother!
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.
Revelation 21:4
posted by no_average_girl at 9:05 AM
12 Comments:
Hey Sweet one. You have it right. I enjoy reading the book of Revelation. It has so much promise and glimpse of heaven for the once still here on earth. As I mentioned to you, I know how you feel, but we will be reunited with our loved ones. The greatest thing is that you were able to tell you papaw how you felt about him.
(((hugs)))
There is an old song called, "Heaven's Sounding Sweeter All the Time". It's going to be quite a reunion when we get there isn't it?
I remember when I lost my grandfather, it hurt then and still does, but knowing where he is sure makes a difference. You and your family are being lifted up before God today.
I read through your last few days of posts this morning, and I'm crying with you now. Praise God for your supportive and loving family. Times like these have a way of truly showing us how precious they are.
God Bless
I pray that the Lord would console you and that you would see His greatness during this painful time. I am here if you need anything and I am praying for you.
There is an old song by the Gaithers, that goes,
"And then one day, I'll cross that ol' river, I'll fight life's final war with pain;
And then, as death gives way to victory, I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know, yes I'll know, He lives!"
Your pawpaw crossed that river, and is in such a place of relief and joy and glory and victory right now. He's restored to perfection the way God intended: no more pain, mo more aches, no more sorrow.
The chorus to that same song talks to those still here, and I find great comfort it in the words:
"Because He lives, I can face tomorrow, Because He lives, all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living, just because He lives!"
Hug everyone and share happy stories! That's the best way I know to remember loved ones.
May you be consoled; you have so many friends around the world who feel the sorrow, and will be here to help.
Oh my dear friend, my heart feels for you and your family but I am rejoicing with y'all too. Just to know that he is free of the pain and the discomfort that he was in and now is safe and healthy in the arms of our Father is awesome to comprehend. His body may be here on earth but it is nothing but a shell now. The part that matters is in paradise now and waiting for the day that you come up yonder and y'all can be together again.
I love Chris Rice's Come To Jesus - the last three verses are just beautiful and I always cry when I sing them:
Sometimes the way is lonely
And steep and filled with pain
So if your sky is dark and pours the rain, then
Cry to Jesus
Cry to Jesus
Cry to Jesus and live
O, and when the love spills over
And music fills the night
And when you can't contain your joy inside, then
Dance for Jesus
Dance for Jesus
Dance for Jesus and live
And with your final heartbeat
Kiss the world goodbye
Then go in peace, and laugh on Glory's side, and
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus and live
Blessings to you my sweet friend and to your family. Great big Texas-size hugs from Emily and myself to all of you. Love you much!
What else can I say. I'm speechless. Almost everyone must have said all the things that I might say to you.
Anyway, am sending my condolence to you and your family.
Papaw is now very happy where he is.
That is one of my favorite verses - such a hope that the tears will be gone someday - yet it shows too, it's ok to cry! I understand your pain. March 8th was the death date of my grandpa - over 20 years ago. He was the best part of my growing up. I was 18 when he died, and I still miss him to this day. Grandpas are special.
The comment Mike left you regarding "Because He Lives" by the Gaithers was my mom's favorite song when I was growing up. It was not sung at her funeral just two years ago. Our pastor picked it out for our son, Matthew's funeral. It's a special song - YES! BECAUSE HE LIVES WE CAN FACE TOMORROW!
My heart goes out to you, and hope you got through the day ok. I send you my hugs. Loni
Although I didn't really know your papaw, In the last few days I came to respect and admire him, through your dad and your papaw's friends. His legacy was so very evident. Most of all You and your sisters are crowning his head with glory according to Proverbs 17:6. Of course I am celebrating the privilege of being a grandfather, too. Remember your papaw with pride and honor him by your faithfulness to God, as he looks on from that great crowd of witnesses. Blessings.
Hey girl. Yes, there is truly a sweet reunion in Heaven and one day you'll be there to share and meet your dear brother. I continue to pray for you.
I'm so sorry about your papaw. But you're right he's not suffering and wanting to spend the rest of eternity with all of you in the most wonderful place of all. Praying for you. May the Lord bless you all with peace.
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