tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post901654944452609855..comments2024-03-28T23:41:06.686-04:00Comments on Thinking About Home: Home FreeCheryl http://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-20137279713034328792011-12-16T08:03:50.377-05:002011-12-16T08:03:50.377-05:00Many years ago, Phil and Ann and Gary and I went t...Many years ago, Phil and Ann and Gary and I went to Dover to hear Wayne Watson in concert. It was about the time he wrote this song, I believe. His story behind it was so moving. <br /><br />I read a book by Joyce Landorf when I first came to the Lord, in which she described the process of watching both her mother and her grandfather pass away. Her mother told her from the beginning of her cancer diagnosis: "Joyce, I have always tried to teach you how a Christian woman should live. Now I want to show you how one dies." I've always remembered that. And I've now witnessed it with my own eyes through the life and death of our dear sister Ann. Such a humbling thing to witness. <br /><br />Thanks so much for all you did to help Ann through her illness. It was a longtime commitment but such an honor. <br /><br />Home Free ... what wondrous words!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455519720849154423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-68809472709794131912011-12-12T09:08:57.633-05:002011-12-12T09:08:57.633-05:00What a testimony of someone who was living her lif...What a testimony of someone who was living her life as an offering to her King, and one who knows what it truly means to "know" and "walk" with God.<br /><br /><br />The song ministered to me, as well! Haven't heard Wayne Watson in a while!<br /><br />Praying for Ann's family, as well as your loss too,Cheryl!<br /><br />p.s.<br />I usually comment in one post on previous posts when I miss visiting, but didn't today,but went to the specific posts.<br />Love,<br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843762646877115013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-50119779709563365972011-12-11T23:03:49.708-05:002011-12-11T23:03:49.708-05:00Praise the Lord for a testimony worthy!! I know i...Praise the Lord for a testimony worthy!! I know it's painful to lose someone you love... but her faith (and yours) shines through your eulogy. I always admire the strength of your witness Cheryl.<br /><br />And the song... took me back to a time before I knew the Lord. I remember loving the song but now it has real meaning! I sang at the top of my lungs with him and my girls had to come down to see what was going on. I was smiling through tears... a somewhat usual occurrence in this home from this saved by grace, sanctified, loved, lover of Him who gave His everything so that I can experience unspeakable joy even in tribulation... <br /><br />My prayers are with you and everyone who will miss her!<br /><br />Blessings, Debbieno spring chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15772761727295689298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-52590443860203524562011-12-11T08:46:09.964-05:002011-12-11T08:46:09.964-05:00Such a recent sorrow that takes up much of your &q...Such a recent sorrow that takes up much of your "head and heart" right now. Thinking of you and praying that Ann's life will continue to glorify the Father as the celebrations and ceremonies that surround death are attended. How wonderful to know that she is safely home.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-19929455796369637842011-12-11T07:51:11.049-05:002011-12-11T07:51:11.049-05:00We have a friend right now who is in the hospital....We have a friend right now who is in the hospital...she has ALS too, and may die this time around. Thankfully, she too, knows the Savior. Praying.<br /><br />Sorry for your loss....<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.com