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
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43 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 13, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    So sorry for your loss, Diane.

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  2. MarshaApril 13, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    Thinking of your family tonight.

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  3. Song in my HeartApril 14, 2009 at 4:04 AM

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

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  4. IvyApril 14, 2009 at 5:32 AM

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

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  5. FranApril 14, 2009 at 5:59 AM

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

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  6. ChoralgrrlApril 14, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Praying for all of you...

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  7. DiApril 14, 2009 at 7:45 AM

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

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  8. June ButlerApril 14, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    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.

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  9. Elaine (aka...Purple) April 14, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    Diane, I am so sorry. Prayers for all.

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  10. Pastor JoelleApril 14, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    I'm sorry for your family's loss.

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  11. episcopalifemApril 14, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    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.

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  12. Mary BethApril 14, 2009 at 8:46 AM

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

    Praying for your comfort and for sure and certain hope.

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  13. Annie's MomApril 14, 2009 at 9:17 AM

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

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  14. PaulApril 14, 2009 at 9:29 AM

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

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  15. ROBERTAApril 14, 2009 at 9:29 AM

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

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  16. mid-life rookieApril 14, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    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.

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  17. Rev HoneyApril 14, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    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.

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  18. RevDrKateApril 14, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    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.

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  19. DogBloggerApril 14, 2009 at 12:02 PM

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

    (((Diane)))

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  20. Gannet GirlApril 14, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    Prayers with all of you, Diane.

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  21. JanApril 14, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    I'm sorry. Prayers for you all.

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  22. zorraApril 14, 2009 at 1:29 PM

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

    That's a wonderful picture.

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  23. revkjarlaApril 14, 2009 at 1:37 PM

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

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  24. KathrynApril 14, 2009 at 1:42 PM

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

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  25. IrisApril 14, 2009 at 1:45 PM

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

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  26. LauralewApril 14, 2009 at 2:56 PM

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

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  27. SueApril 14, 2009 at 4:05 PM

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

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  28. Diane Vogel FerriApril 14, 2009 at 5:30 PM

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

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  29. AnonymousApril 14, 2009 at 6:16 PM

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

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  30. Kay & SarahApril 14, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    Sending up prayers for you and your family.

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  31. TerriApril 14, 2009 at 6:22 PM

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

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  32. God_GuurrlllApril 14, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    (((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,

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  33. GreenishLadyApril 14, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    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.

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  34. caasenApril 14, 2009 at 7:56 PM

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

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  35. Crimson RamblerApril 14, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    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!)

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  36. LindyApril 14, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    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.

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  37. Rev SSApril 14, 2009 at 9:26 PM

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

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  38. LoriApril 14, 2009 at 10:02 PM

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

    Love that picture.

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  39. Barbara B.April 15, 2009 at 12:55 AM

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

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  40. CJWilleApril 15, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    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.

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  41. AnonymousApril 15, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    You and your family are in our prayers as well.

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  42. Sarah S-DApril 16, 2009 at 1:18 PM

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

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  43. Ruth Hull ChatlienApril 17, 2009 at 9:11 PM

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

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