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I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth... 3 John 1:4
May. 21, 2007
Going home...
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. I Thess. 4:13
This really has nothing to do with homeschooling, but I had to put it on here...
There was a homecoming celebration in Heaven today. At 12:30 a.m., Sunday, May 20, 2007, my step-father closed his eyes, and took his last breath. I can honestly say he is at rest now. His soul rests safely in Christ's arms. Jim knew the Lord in a personal way, and he brought me up in the way I should go. For this, I will be forever grateful.
I am sad today. No more will I be able to call him... to share a laugh, ask for prayer, seek advise, shed some tears... I am sad that I will not hear his voice each morning as was our routine. See, he lived 700 miles away, but we spoke every morning on the phone... some days it was for 2 hours at a time. I will miss those calls. But, I do not sorrow like those who have no hope. This was not a good-bye... this was, "until we meet again".
I can honestly say I understand how Christ must have felt in the Garden before his death. I have felt so abandoned by friends and family. Seems like most everyone has been so caught up in their own situations, they have not been able to see beyond to the hurt going on around them. I cling to Christ for my comfort, and I pray HE helps me to forgive those who just don't seem to be there. I know Christ understands, even when others don't.
Please pray for me. My children and I will be heading down to North Carolina to help Jim's wife (my parents were divorced and re-married). My husband will stay home so he can work. Pray for safety for all of us, and that we can accomplish what needs to be accomplished. I do appreciate it.
May God bless you today and always.
In Christ,
Tammy
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May. 24, 2007 - Going Home
What a wonderful relationship you have had with your step-father. A lot of us do not even have that kind of kinship with our own flesh and blood. It is a blessing that your dear one is now in the arms of our Savior. May you and the children have safety and peace as you travel. Praying for you.
~Pam