We are overwhelmed by your love and support.
A rose for my beautiful bride in heaven...
.... a strong and courageous woman. As her life on earth began to draw to a close people commented more and more about her physical and spiritual strength. Almost everyone she came into contact with noticed that there was something different, something special about her. One young woman texted us that, “it was amazing to see the love your family had for one another and the power and strength of your faith”. A housemate back in Kingston years ago commented that Lee Anne and I were “trapped in our belief system” “that religion was cultural”, “a crutch for weak people”. Yet the life experience I’ve shared with Lee Anne has demonstrated and continues to show the intimate presence of the God, his manifest glory in our lives. Lee Anne had a great sense of peace and readiness to go to heaven. She died only a few hours after we prayed together for God to bring her home. Now that she is gone I am full of praise to God as Isaiah 57 verses 18-19 says “I will comfort those who mourn, bringing words of praise to their lips. May they have abundant peace both near and far, says the Lord who heals them”. Though I am deeply saddened at my personal loss, I would not have wanted to keep Lee Anne from heaven for a moment longer. Perhaps the children are still in shock too but they also have peace and confidence in the new way of life that stands before us. When I asked them what they will miss most about Mommy all replied, “we’ll miss everything about her Daddy”. Yet I know that God will enable me to be both a mother and father to the children something that Lee had no doubts about. In addition to the doctors and nurses that cared for Lee Anne, God has also given so many of you to support us with with meals, child care, finances and with new friendships for which we are all so very grateful. Even for making this service such a celebration of Lee Anne’s life. Thank you all
Such a beautiful photo! It's so "Lee Anne". The service was beautiful. What wonderful words of wisdom and comfort were shared by the pastors. The support shown by your church and community is astounding. Your faith and the strength of the children continues be an inspiration. Lee Anne would be so pleased and proud. We will be thinking of you and praying. Call, we and so many others, are a phone call away. Hugs
ReplyDeleteIt was a really special service that was honest and sincere and Lee Anne's choice of video clip was something I went home and played for my children. We had a really good talk about it. I know that was the point! My heart went to your eldest and she is on my prayers most especially but I keep all of you in my thoughts and conversations with God. This will be a time of all the stages of grief happening moment to moment and I pray that you will always know you can reach out in any direction and find the hand of a friend or family member. Blessings, Heidi
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