Friday, January 22, 2010

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers



Thank you to each of you who has lifted us up in prayers this past week. My father-in-law passed away peacefully this morning, and while we're saddened to no longer have him physically with us, we're grateful for God's mercy for a blessedly short time of suffering. Our dear "Pop" (pictured at a birthday celebration for our twin grandgirl's 1st birthday and at his own 86th birthday last spring)has joined the saints and angels now celebrating his heavenly "birthday".

Ever grateful for your sweet words of encouragement and friendship,

Martha

26 comments:

  1. Martha-My prayers for strength and comfort are with all of you.

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  2. Martha I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue in prayer for you and all of your family at this sorrowful time. God Bless. Hugs, Marty

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  3. Awwww. I'm very sorry for your loss.
    We are always sad to be separated from those we love. My prayers for you and your beautiful family.

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  4. Martha, I'm so sorry about this great lost to your family...sending you many prayers...and a BIG ole cyber HUG....Love, Gl♥ria

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  5. Martha, There is nothing anyone can say, except I am so sorry and I know your loss. My Amber I am sure is making friends with him in Heaven and giving him a big hug :)
    My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    God Bless you and your family,
    Donna

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  6. So sorry for your loss! Prayers going out to your family.

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  7. Martha I am sorry for the loss of a loved one. I will keep your family in my prayers.

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  8. Hi Martha!! I'm so sorry to hear about your loved one! You'll be in my prayers.
    You're right! That dish is like your dishes! I love these, don't you?
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  9. Dear Martha,
    May God comfort you and your whole family.
    d from homehaven

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  10. Martha, so sorry to hear your FIL has passed on. May you all feel the peace and love that comes from above over these next difficult days. I shall keep you in my prayers. xxoo

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  11. So sorry Martha that you lost some one so important to your family..It is always so hard to understand these losses, God bless your family and thank you for being my blogging friend.,.,Phyllis

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  12. I am so sorry for your loss. Even when they have lived a long, good life...we aren't ready to let them go. My thoughts are with you and your family.

    Sue

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  13. Martha, I am so sorry. I must have missed the one about your your father in law. It is always such a difficult time to go through.
    Love and hugs,
    Mona

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  14. p.s. I want to thank you also for the very sweet and funny comment you left on my latest rather "cranky" post. :) I write at night usually and am always tired. Anyway...I appreciated your sweet words about my children.
    Hugs..

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  15. Martha-So sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep you and your family in my prayers...Nancy

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  16. My condolences Martha. Prayers and blessings to you all during this difficult time.
    Hugs,
    Sue

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  17. God's blessings to all. Nothing hurts like loosing a parent or child.

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  18. Martha...so sorry about the passing of your FIL...will keep you and your family in my prayers. I know he will be missed.
    XOXO
    Susan

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  19. Martha, please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your father-in-law. Prayers for you and your entire family!
    Miss Janice

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  20. Martha, My sympathies to you about the loss of your love one. I'm very sorry.

    I don't mean to be insensitive to the nature of your post by mentioning the box of chocolates you won as a runner up on guessing 'Who Are These People' over on my blog HomeHaven, but didn't see an email address to use. I have a box waiting for you that I will mail you if you send me a comment with your address. I won't publish your address.

    God bless,
    d

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  21. Martha, I do hope your family is doing alright.
    I know it has been a sad time for everyone. I just wanted to touch bases with you and let you know that I am thinking of you. Please take care.
    Mona

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  22. I am just now seeing this. I am so sorry for your family's loss.

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  23. Martha, she is doing better. Not going to blog for a while but is visiting quietly on other blogs.

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  24. Martha, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your loved ones.
    XX00

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  25. Am so sory for your loss, girl. Be strong.

    Your chinawares is to die for. Adore that.

    Have a happy week-end.

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