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Waiting on the Lord
Posted On 10/20/2014 00:21:29 by butgrandma



As I sit here in this hospital room, watching my wonderful husband wait for Jesus to come take him home, I am amazed at the peace God has given me.  I look at him and wonder what he sees.  Does he smell the sweetness of Jesus in the room? Can he see the streets of gold and the crystal sea? Can he see the angels around bed waiting for him?? Can he see those who have gone ahead of him waiting to welcome him home?


Our sons talk about what a great dad he has been. What an example he has set for each of them. He was a mentor, an advisor, an example of what a husband should be, how to handle circumstances that aren’t always the best. How to live by example, showing others respect even under the toughest times. He showed gentle love, trying always to see good in every one. Work ethic was something he did, not trying to explain.


Loving the Lord with his whole heart, trying always to be the hands of God extended. His heart is as big as all outdoors. No one was too big or too small for him.  Always a good word, a smile and if needed a hug, just because.


When working, everyone else needed to be taken care of first. As a janitor, he did many different kinds of things to help each department. Played Lincoln logs with day care, sometimes dolls, whatever the kids asked, he took time with them.  They loved him and called him the gentle giant!


This man has been the love of my life for almost 37 yrs. We have had an incredible life together. We have traveled, learned to play golf; not good, but we had fun, raised kids, grandkids, and strays that needed a place to stay for a season.  We have shared joys and sorrows together, sometimes wondering if God was close and putting these “opportunities” in our path for a reason we needed to learn something.  We have lost parents and siblings to the Lord. Yes, it hurt and it was hard, but we are stronger for each lesson learned.


God, please be gentle with this child of yours. I don’t want to let him go, but I know our ways are not your ways. You have a better plan for each of us. Use his life to bring  others into a loving relationship with you.


I love you Lord, and I can now release him into Your care and loving arms.





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10/21/2014 00:10:39

Your posting has touched me, a faith that is not just words when life is smooth, but faith in action. We are promised peace in the face of life's challenges, given from God, our Creator, who loves us without end.


Thank you for sharing the love and respect in your family. What a treasure!



10/20/2014 09:35:04

My heart goes out to you.  Thank you, Jesus, for the peace you give.  I'm sending up prayers, butgrandma, for you and your family....





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