Many thanks to all of you who have remembered us in your prayers during the past difficult days. I appreciate it very much, and am in awe of the power of the Holy Spirit to bring the Body of Christ together.
My mother hated standard funerals -- hated them -- and made it clear to me many times over the years that she did not intend having one. So we're not; instead we're having a memorial service at my church this Saturday at 11:00 a.m EST. Please be with me in spirit on that day. Thanks again, everyone, for all your kind notes and e-mails.
For all the saints, who from their labors rest,
Who Thee by faith before the world confessed,
Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might;
Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well fought fight;
Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
For the Apostles’ glorious company,
Who bearing forth the Cross o’er land and sea,
Shook all the mighty world, we sing to Thee:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
For the Evangelists, by whose blest word,
Like fourfold streams, the garden of the Lord,
Is fair and fruitful, be Thy Name adored.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
For Martyrs, who with rapture kindled eye,
Saw the bright crown descending from the sky,
And seeing, grasped it, Thee we glorify.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
All are one in Thee, for all are Thine.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold,
Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,
And win with them the victor’s crown of gold.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
Steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
And hearts are brave, again, and arms are strong.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
The golden evening brightens in the west;
Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest;
Sweet is the calm of paradise the blessed.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day;
The saints triumphant rise in bright array;
The King of glory passes on His way.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,
Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
And singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
LC--You have been and are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteMay her soul rest in peace, and you be given what you need in this time.
There are no platitudes I can offer to make this time less painful, so I can only say I will continue to pray for you.
ReplyDeleteMay she rest in peace and rise in glory...
ReplyDeleteThinking of you both.
Love and prayers xx
Amen. Love and prayers to you.
ReplyDeleteI didn't expect to see that post from you, as, I guess, I always expect people to get better, even though I know better. I hardly know you, but I am grieving with you. May your memories sustain you, and may your faith carry you through the times when there is nothing else to hold you. Actually, it is Christ who will carry you when you think that there is no faith to carry you.
ReplyDeleteGod grant her peace, and light perpetual shine upon her.
ReplyDeletePrayers for you.
Oh, LC--
ReplyDeleteIm sorry that you are riding this new roller-coaster...praying for you in Japan.
As a member of the Body of Christ, I sit now bearing grief at your loss. I pray for God's comforting presence to be especially upon you, within you, about you.
ReplyDeleteAlmighty God, our Father in heaven, before whom live all
ReplyDeletewho die in the Lord: Receive LC's mom into the courts of
your heavenly dwelling place. Let her heart and soul now ring out in joy to you, O Lord, the living God, and the God of those who live. This we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.
May light perpetual shine upon her, and may God's peace surround you LC.
Thoughts, prayers, peace and consolation be with you and all who cared for your mom.
ReplyDeleteOh my dear. I know what it is to lose a mother. You are going through a very particular loss, a deepness with its own unique journey. There really is nothing like the death of a parent.
ReplyDeletePlease know that nothing, not even Death, can destroy love. The love you and your mother felt and feel for eachother can never be taken from you. My prayers are with you, now and through the days ahead.
LC--I've added you to our prayers.
ReplyDeletePrayers and hugs to you and all of your family. May God bring comfort and strength, peace and consolation to you all.
ReplyDeleteWe're praying for you too.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry...
ReplyDeleteYou remain in my prayers.
Loving God, please hold my sister and friend LC in your strong and loving arms. Sit with her, be with her, let her feel your love-- and ours-- in this sad and empty time.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is grieving along with you at the loss of your mother and your friend. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.
ReplyDeleteJust praying...
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, LC, so sorry. Through gates of pearl, she streams with them.
ReplyDeleteBlessed in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His saints!
ReplyDeleteI am surprised by this, somehow, and saddened for you. I am praying for you as you go through this difficult time.
What can I say that hasn't been said? You are surely in my prayers. I'm in an online support group, and we show our care for each other with "hugs", so here's one for you.
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Evelyn
I am more sorry than I can say, LC. I will remember you in my prayers. I'm sure it meant a lot to your Mom that you stayed close to her and took such good care of her. I'm sure she was very proud of you and confident in your strength. May you feel Christ's annointing in these coming days.
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oops- I do apologize for the typo....
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Evelyn
Sorry to hear about your loss...I lost mine 3 years ago in May. May the Lord uphold and strengthen you in this time even as He welcomes her to himself.
ReplyDeleteMay your mother rest in peace and rise in glory.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry, LutheranChik. Whatever you're feeling at this time, know that you're surrounded by love and prayers from the RevGals now and in the days and weeks to come.
(((hugs)))) Bless you as you find God's peace.
ReplyDeleteDear LutheranChik,
ReplyDeleteI have only known you briefly from Beliefnet, but Mata was kind enough to let us know of your mother's passing.
I am so very, very sorry for your loss.
I pray that you find the strength and courage to face the days ahead through our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ. Please know that He is holding you in His arms.
Peace,
Kim
FROG58
Peace with you and all those who were close to your mother.
ReplyDeleteOh LC, I am so very sorry. My prayers are with you and all who knew and loved your mother.
ReplyDeleteMay you all, and especially you, LC, know God's peace and love surrounding you.
((((((((LC)))))))))
You are in my prayers. Your online communities are here to bear you up, as are your IRL ones.
ReplyDeleteI felt as though I knew your mom a little bit...from your posts.
Hugs,
My deepest sympathies are with you. I'm so sorry. There are tears in my eyes. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteRest eternal grant her, O Lord;
and let light perpetual shine upon her.
I am so sorry.
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T --
ReplyDeleteMy sympathy is with you. May your mother rest in peace, and may you and your family know the peace and comfort of Jesus.
Oh, {{{LC}}}, I'm sorry. You'll miss her so much. Do let me know if there's anything I can do - a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen.
ReplyDeleteNamaste
Bette
I am so very sorry.
ReplyDeletePlease know that you both will be in my prayers.
{{{{{{{{{{{LC}}}}}}}}}}}}}
Love,
Rachel
You continue to be in my prayers, LC. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteHugs. prayers.
ReplyDeleteBeth
LC, there are no words. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need a listening ear for whatever you want to pour into it, I am here.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and grace.
I am so sorry LC - may light perpetual shine upon your Mom.
ReplyDeleteStill praying here.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteTawonda, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am lifting you up in prayer. May perpetual light shine upon your mom.
ReplyDeleteSally, a Tawonda fan from Beliefnet
The strife is o'er . ..
ReplyDeleteMay the peace of God envelop you in eternal comfort and healing.
ReplyDeleteMay God's grace be with you at this difficult time. I will be praying for you.
ReplyDeletePraying. God keep her and comfort you. +
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My prayers and sympathy are with you.
ReplyDeleteMay God be with you in the difficult days ahead.
T--
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry to hear about this. Prayers are ascending.
Michael
Midnight oil/spookseeker
LC, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You're in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteMay she rest in peace and rise in glory.
ReplyDeleteAnd hugs to you. I'm so sorry.
LC - I am so sorry to hear this. May she dwell in God's light forever. You are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThis is pathetically late, but I am so sorry for your loss, LC. RIP.
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