Deb

I'm so sorry to hear this news - it's horrible. I know it's hard to even fathom, but God is taking Jim home to be with him, and he will no longer suffer. We've all been praying for you, Kath and Jim and will continue to do so. Please call me (201-256-5357) or email me (mary@godolphins.us) if you need to talk. She just needs time alone with Jim and family right now and to sort through this shocking news, and plan for the future. I know this from what my mom went through.

 

Of course, my friend.

Anytime, Deb, please.

Absolutely, will do.

:kiss2:

Now let me share something with you that I'd love for you to share with Kath. It's the poem from the prayer card from my dad's funeral. It may give her some solace in her grief.

Safely Home

I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in heaven at last.

Did you wonder why I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.

And he came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?

Then you must not grieve so sorely
For I love you dearly still;
Try to look beyond earths shadows,
Pray to trust our Fathers' will.

There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth-
You shall rest in Jesus' land.

When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh the joy to see you come!

(I hope I haven't offended anyone with this poem)

 

Ah, so sorry Deb, I offer my thoughts and prayers in this dark time, and hope that Jim and his family both find peace.

 

Deb - whenever you feel she's ready. It truly helped me after my dad died - helped with the grieving process. I had to have my mom send me some more because the one I had was so dog eared and tear stained. I cry every time I read it, but only because I know he's where he belongs. My mom would tell you differently since they were married for almost 52 years when he passed. It took her a long time to get over losing him, as I'm sure it will take Kath, but I promise you, as much as she loves him, she'll be happy to know he's not suffering anymore. My dad died of Alzheimer's and it was horrible to see him suffer every day.

Love

me

 

So sorry to hear this news Mrs. Debby. :sad:. Everything will be alright, just stay strong.

Alen

 

Very sorry to hear this, prayers sent. :sad:

 

Mrs. Debbie My prayers have been sent. I believe I have missed a few prayer requests for this family because I am not sure who he is to you and what illness he has, but it is very apparent he is very close to you.

I had a conversation with a close family friend when my father died. He told me that God had a job for my father to do and his work was done. What that job was nobody but God knows, and I should take comfort in knowing that Dad has completed his work and was now in the arms of God watching over us. For a 19 yo boy that was pretty hard to accept and understand, but it did bring me comfort. It has also stuck with me and brought me peace when my Mother passed from cancer a few years ago. So I hope that it will also bring you peace.

 

Really sorry to hear it, much of what you told us primed us for it, but it's always hard to actually hear what is coming.

God Bless Jim and his Family, and as Ducken so eloquently put it, Jim's job here on earth is complete, and now he is going home to rest.

God Bless you as well Miss Debbie for exerting the positive energy you are in regards to your friends. The world needs more friends like you..

Kenny

 

I'm sorry that I've missed this. If there is still hope, I'd like to know Jim's mother's name and if his actually name is James. That will help me to pray.

 

Even if his mother has passed we still pray in her name. If you could find out, it would be helpful. If not, then this isn't the first time I've had to pray with only a first name, but it's better with the mother.

 

G-d knows Micheal, bless you for the love.

 

:sad: At least you know he is in a better place and his pain is finally over. Still very hard for those left behind.

 

I'm so sorry Deb. We'll be praying for Kath and her family.

 

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Really sorry to hear this. He's in a better place now.

 

I'm so sorry to hear that. I know it's very hard to lose someone but it's comforting to know he was among loved ones. Kathy and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

I`m sorry Deb. Somehow we find the strength to overcome these sad times,trust me. My prayers and thoughts are always with you and your dear friends and family.

 

I didn't catch this until today. My condolences for the loss of your friend, and my prayers are with his family. :sad:

 

I am sorry to hear of the loss, but his suffering has ended and has gone home. I will keep you and his family in my prayers.


And I am sorry for this being a little behind, I have not been around very much the past few days.