tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180703455444296268.post4788544566841373553..comments2023-10-20T01:26:19.816-07:00Comments on Kaleidoscope: finding beauty in the broken: Don't worry...Janet Fraserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348722010846562696noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180703455444296268.post-45468896120975115642008-05-05T12:24:00.000-07:002008-05-05T12:24:00.000-07:00j-girl, death is not natural. i don't think it was...j-girl, death is not natural. i don't think it was ever intended for us. it is horrible to watch, horrible to suffer, a horrible separation, an awful result of our sin. we don't have to somehow "make peace" with it, or resign ourselves to "its just a part of life..." its an enemy---our final enemy, says God. but because of our faith in Jesus we can look death right in the face and say, "you can't keep me. you can't keep my dad." when your moments come be courageous, sing for him, remind him, pray with him, talk to him even if you think he can't hear you, walk him out like he walked you in, knowing its not over. death just isn't powerful enough.... danAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180703455444296268.post-62130580392879209232008-05-02T08:46:00.000-07:002008-05-02T08:46:00.000-07:00Janet - I heard through the grapevine that ...Janet - <BR/> I heard through the grapevine that your Dad's liver was not functioning well, and that Don Charles had canceled his trip to Montana. On Wednesday, Dale was pouring the foundation for his new house and the whole family was together, so we though it would be a good time to go sing to your dad. He sat in his chair and smiled the whole time. The birds on the porch were singing, just like they have as long as I have known your parents. <BR/> Your dad was the one who encouraged me to play the piano in church when we were in high school. He played the introductions, because I was nervous, and we had an understanding that we would always change keys if there were 5 flats - I still don't like 5 flats :-) <BR/> As you know, when I married Paul, your dad became "Uncle Jay". He has always had a sweet spirit and a smile on his face. I've always appreciated his faithful service to the Lord in playing the organ. <BR/> You may find it quaint "that people around here still wear plaid shirts and pay for their groceries with checks" (although not really that many), but I guess they are just like your dad: always consistent, dedicated, unpretentious, and happy to just be with you. By the way, I went and bought Isaac and Luke a plaid shirt - just because of what they represent - they think they are great :-)<BR/> Please let me know if there is anything we can do to help with your dad's service - anything!<BR/>I imagine I'll see you soon - <BR/>DebbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180703455444296268.post-75387505921168034552008-05-02T08:42:00.000-07:002008-05-02T08:42:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180703455444296268.post-90745274666705563382008-04-30T21:52:00.000-07:002008-04-30T21:52:00.000-07:00i love you and am praying for you.-Josi love you and am praying for you.<BR/><BR/>-JosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180703455444296268.post-38276748377483099992008-04-30T19:25:00.000-07:002008-04-30T19:25:00.000-07:00Janet, I would say since you just spent some time ...Janet, I would say since you just spent some time down there with your folks, I'd wait until later. I know the tendency is to rush down there now, but my guess is your mom will need you more after the fact...when everyone else has gone about their business.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry that you're having to go through this pain, and there really aren't any words that can make it ok. Know though that your friends and family are praying for you, and because of your shared faith, you will see him again :-)<BR/>k~Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06862600705935179289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180703455444296268.post-71290973204463074632008-04-30T12:48:00.000-07:002008-04-30T12:48:00.000-07:00Janet,I lost my dad to the big c 9 years ago and i...Janet,<BR/><BR/>I lost my dad to the big c 9 years ago and it still sucks. It's not fair, it's a ripoff & there are a lot of whys. Phil 4:6 is a great verse to stick with. Your right, how can you go do this without faith?<BR/><BR/>Call him. Speak to him and listen to him.<BR/><BR/>I know he's proud of you because of unwavering faith your parents modeled for you and he knows that you are doing the same for your children.<BR/><BR/>M HallAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180703455444296268.post-13284447801074936062008-04-30T12:09:00.000-07:002008-04-30T12:09:00.000-07:00Praying for you, friend. I can't imagine how hard ...Praying for you, friend. I can't imagine how hard this must be. Know that you are loved! <BR/><BR/>XOStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00945001257599721801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180703455444296268.post-32048157460814186302008-04-30T08:38:00.000-07:002008-04-30T08:38:00.000-07:00This is a good record of the meandering thoughts a...This is a good record of the meandering thoughts and vistas you are journeying through. Poignant. Honest. <BR/>Hugs to you!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16038530278329350671noreply@blogger.com