Monday, April 13, 2009

In Sure and Certain Hope of the Resurrection to Eternal Life


1922 - 2009


My father-in-law died tonight.

Here he is about four years ago with our (then) puppy.

Thank you for your prayers

43 comments:

Unknown said...

So sorry for your loss, Diane.

Marsha said...

Thinking of your family tonight.

Song in my Heart said...

I wish you and the rest of his family and community every comfort and solace.

Ivy said...

Diane, I'm sorry for your loss and your family is in our prayers.

Fran said...

Prayers for you all. I send prayers of healing, hope, peace and consolation.

Choralgrrl said...

Praying for all of you...

Di said...

You really are in my prayers. I'm so sorry, Diane.

June Butler said...

Diane, I am so sorry. I extend my sympathy to you and your husband.

May your father-in-law rest in peace and rise in glory.

I pray for comfort, consolation, and the peace that passes understanding for family and friends and for all who love him.

Elaine (aka...Purple) said...

Diane, I am so sorry. Prayers for all.

Pastor Joelle said...

I'm sorry for your family's loss.

episcopalifem said...

Prayers ascending. May he rest and peace and rise in glory, and may God hold those of you missing him in the warmth of his healing embrace.

Mary Beth said...

Awwww. I'm so very sorry. This is a great picture.

Praying for your comfort and for sure and certain hope.

Annie's Mom said...

Thinking about you, Diane, and so sorry for your loss.

Paul said...

I am sorry for your loss and hold you and your family in my prayers today.

ROBERTA said...

your title for this post says it all diane...peace be with you.

mid-life rookie said...

Prayers for comfort for all of you. I hope you'll have many memories like the one in the great picture as you celebrate his life and mourn your loss.

Rev Honey said...

Diane,
May he rest in peace and rise in glory+ May God hold your family and their friends in His compassionate and life-giving hands.

RevDrKate said...

May he rest in God's peace. Please convey my best to your family. So very sorry you will not be with us, we will truly miss you.

DogBlogger said...

Praying for you as you walk through this season of grief.

(((Diane)))

Gannet Girl said...

Prayers with all of you, Diane.

Jan said...

I'm sorry. Prayers for you all.

zorra said...

Diane, I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

That's a wonderful picture.

revkjarla said...

Prayers of comfort and support and love....may peace be within your walls as your grieve and celebrate his life....

Kathryn said...

May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Love & prayers for all

Iris said...

(((Diane))) Prayers of peace and comfort. We will miss you this weekend.

Lauralew said...

Oh, (((Diane))). May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Sue said...

Blessings to you and yours Diane. I am so sorry for your loss.

Diane Vogel Ferri said...

That picture looks like a very lovable guy. Sorry for your loss.

Anonymous said...

Yes, he does look like he was a total sweetie. Please accept my condolences. I'm sure the family is heartbroken. :hugs:

Kay & Sarah said...

Sending up prayers for you and your family.

Terri said...

Diane....and family...deep hugs and prayers.

God_Guurrlll said...

(((Diane)))

So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family. May God shower you with love and strength in the days to come and comfort you as you grieve your loss.

Peace and love,

GreenishLady said...

My sympathies to you, your husband and family. My prayers will join those of so many others for the progress of his soul. Blessings to you.

caasen said...

I am so sorry to hear. May the Lord surround you and uphold you...

Crimson Rambler said...

oh Diane. May you find comfort as you have comforted others in their turn. Prayers for you and all the family (and what a wonderful picture to have!)

Lindy said...

Diane, I am so sorry for your loss.

I love the photo in your post. He seems to have so much life around him.

You will be in my prayers. You are anyway, but especially now. Peace my friend, and strength for the coming days.

Lindy

And Rowan wants to send you a cuddle.

Rev SS said...

Nice Picture. Holding you and all who love him in my prayers.

Lori said...

God bless you and your family in this time of loss.

Love that picture.

Barbara B. said...

I'm sorry for your loss. Continued prayers...

CJWille said...

I am sorry for the loss of your father-in-law. I will include in this a prayer for the hope in the resurrection. May these early signs of spring bring you the reminders of God's promise of renewal and new life.

Anonymous said...

You and your family are in our prayers as well.

Sarah S-D said...

i didn't see this until now. i'm so sorry, diane. may peace be with you all.

Ruth Hull Chatlien said...

I'm sorry I'm so late to this. Saying a prayer for you all.