Comments on: Funeral Done…Hearts Hurt…Difficult Transition Begins

By: Kenny & Glinda Avey

Kenny & Glinda Avey — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 17:44:03 +0000

We are so sorry for this loss of your dad. I’m sure he was so proud of you and your family. There are no words for the pain you feel, we know and understand. Know that God will hold you in His arms and encourage you! The memories you have with your dad are now extremely precious, those memories are one of the things that will help you cope with the hole in your life now. Share those memories with your family. We are praying for your entire family, especially your mother. We love you!

By: Jill Langham

Jill Langham — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 14:54:04 +0000

Pastor,
As I read this entry, I just cried. I see you, a rock, each week boldy bringing God’s message to the people. Then, I can just envision you sitting there, doing such an every day, ordinary thing such as putting on shoes, beginning to cry, and as I read that, I felt your vulnerability.
For someone who is always so strong for others, it just broke my heart to think of you hurting. I loved this post because it is so very real and I thank you for being so transparent. You, Jeana, and your entire family are in our prayers. We love you all.

Mike & Jill Langham

By: Allen & Rachel Kitterman

Allen & Rachel Kitterman — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 05:06:46 +0000

Pastor, you are in our prayers. A few years ago upon your return from a trip to the Holy Land, you brought a message that the grave where Jesus had been put was empty. I remember the certainty that the knowledge of that empty grave gave to you about the truth of the message of the resurrection in Christ that you were telling us. I pray that you are able to stand in the certainty of what you saw then over the coming days and know that your father’s grave will be as empty as the grave in Israel on the day of the Rapture.

Your pain is obvious and so is the strength of your faith. May God bless and comfort you and your family.