This has been a hard week for my family...I started the week on Monday, visiting and saying goodbye to my Sis In law Karen. We lost her on Wednesday. On Friday my Mom and Sis and I hurried down to Portland, as my wonderful Aunt Carol is fighting Pancreatic cancer (STAGE IV), and is rapidly declining as well.
So, guess what I have on my mind? Eternity...
Everything else pales at a time like this when people you love are coming close to, or have recently entered... their "Eternity".
The created world is but a small parenthesis in eternity.
Life, like a dome of many-colored glass, Stains the white radiance of eternity.
In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
John 14:2,3
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: and I give unto them eternal life. John 10:27, 28
The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:23
So, guess what I have on my mind? Eternity...
Everything else pales at a time like this when people you love are coming close to, or have recently entered... their "Eternity".
The created world is but a small parenthesis in eternity.
Life, like a dome of many-colored glass, Stains the white radiance of eternity.
In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
John 14:2,3
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: and I give unto them eternal life. John 10:27, 28
The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:23
I love the verses from John 14:2,3. Such comforting words!
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
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Boy, when it rains it pours. Great verses of inspiration. Will be thinking of you. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThose are absolutely perfect, Jan! So sorry for the loss of your SIL and now the issues with your Aunt Carol - I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. ((HUGZ!))
ReplyDeleteOh I;m sorry for your loss and will be praying for your aunt. *HUGS*
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you are having such a hard time, my thoughts are with you and your family.
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Jan I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear sister in law Karen. And my prayers are with your Aunt Carol as well. What a difficult week indeed.
ReplyDeleteYour quotes are perfect and comforting. My favorite is...
The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:23
These speak volumes to me. I too suffered a loss of a loved one. My best friend's husband passed away on Tuesday. These quotes are extremely soothing to me.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry for the loss of your SIL and I am praying for your Aunt Carol as well as your family.
What moving quotes. I am terribly sorry to hear of your recent loss and the struggle your Aunt is facing. I will pray for peace and comfort for you all.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your thoughts and the beautiful quotes.
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Your quotes are all beautiful and a great comfort. I am very sorry to hear about your loss and we will pray for your Aunt and your family this week.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful quotes.
ReplyDeleteHang in there :)
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Perfect quotes. I'm sorry you've had such a rough week. {{{Hugs}}}
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss, and prayers for your family and your aunt. Beautiful verses and quotes.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your family! I know it is so very hard to watch loved ones slip away, may you find much comfort in the Lord! These are such wonderful verses
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about you Aunt! You are going through a tough time right now. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers!!
ReplyDeleteoh jan, life is so hard...i despise cancer as it just picks and points at whomever despite our efforts at being healthy, etc. thoughts and prayers to you...as i get older, it seems i am always reminded of eternity. father's day is next weekend and like you, i will not be buying a card for my dad...it is just so sad what we must endure. but your verses are comforting...faith is so important!
ReplyDeleteJan~ I am so sorry to hear now about your aunt...I will definitely have you your family in my prayers
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I am so sorry to hear about your loss! That is tragic and I'm sending thoughts and prayers your way! Have a better week!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about the sad events going on. I know it's hard- we had one year where we lost like 6 or 7 family members in less than an year.
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I am so sorry to hear about your families recent pain. We had a year, (about 8 years ago) where we lost Dad, a Sister (pancreatic cancer) and Mom. I know what a painful blur your family is in. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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