Prayer of homecoming thanksgiving

falfa | 11/17/01 | falfa

[falfa]

I previously posted a prayer request for my mother who was suffering from cancer. The last two days were very difficult. She told my father and I, "I'll miss you guys, but I need to go home now." Last evening, returning from their home, I fervently prayed that God would take her on to his side and he honored that prayer. She died in the wee hours of this morning.

My family is celebrating the life of a dear, wonderful, joyful lady. She often said that how she wanted to be remembered was for people to tell stories of the funny things she said and did, so I will honor that by sharing something she said a couple of weeks ago. She had been unable to eat anything other than a few spoonsful of Jello. She told a friend that as soon as she arrived in heaven, they were going to have a chili cookoff.

Mom and the angels are having a good bowl of chili tonight and I just know the angels are laughing a little louder than they were 24 hours ago.

[garycooper]

My prayers are with you.

[Rowdee]

Your Mother has been welcomed most heartily by my dear friend, who died a year ago next month.....Zelma was a chili-lover from wayyyyyyyyy back!

My condolences and at the same time my congratulations on your Mom's going toa higher plane to be with her Maker.

[Pegita]

Prayers of comfort and strength surround you and your Dad at this time ... "Because He lives, I can face tomorrow ..."

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Heaven has a new Angel, and she watches over all of the World's chili and laughter. Godspeed to you and your Mom.

[firewalk]

Praying for comfort for you and your family.

[JOHN ADAMS]

I lost my mom to lung cancer 10 years ago; she was sick and undergoing experimental doses of chemo for months before that. I can tell you that while you never completely recover from the loss of a parent (at least one you loved) the hole in your heart gets smaller over time.

[Nitro]

My mom, pancreatic four years ago. So I know how you feel, stay strong and remember the life you had together, that will always there with you!

[Walkin Man]

My Mom went to Heaven six years ago after a brain tumor took her life. I miss her terribly but I know she is safe in the arms of Jesus and I will see her again as you will see your Mom someday. May God bless and comfort you and your family.

[SmartBlonde]

Prayers to you and your family. You will find much loving support from fellow Freepers - they will be a blessing to you in this difficult time. I'll give my Mom and Dad an extra hug in remembrance of your mother.

[LadyDoc]

our prayers are with you

BUMP

[LeeMcCoy]

My deepest sympathies for this temporary separation, falfa...but I will also celebrate your mother's life and her entrance to Heaven.

Heavenly Father, please fill falfa's family with Your peace and the complete assurance that they will all be together again very soon. Thank You that they had time together before You called her home, and that they were able to exchange loving words which will sustain them through the days, weeks, and months ahead. Please provide for every continuing need within this family, Father. In Jesus' name...Amen!

[billbears]

Prayers for you and your father as our Heavenly Father continues to comfort you.

I Corinthians
51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

May God bless you and keep you both

[Ff--150]

Father,

In Jesus name bless this Freeper and annoint Your joy with abundance. We know this mother is knowing the joy of the Lord due to Your Precious gift toward us. Thank You for Your Word, in Jesus name,
Amen and Amen

[pubmom]

Prayers being said for you.

Hold on to the wonderful memories you have of your time with her.
God Bless!

[freekitty]

Your Mom never leaves you. Mine died young. It has been thirty years. She was wonderful and I will always love and miss her. You always remember those funny things like chili and you will always smile when you do.

[JohnHuang2]

Prayer bump..

[kayak]

falfa ~~~ We join you in rejoicing that your Mother is now healed and shares her laughter with the Angels but we know that you and your family will miss her mightily. May God grant you peace, strength, comfort, and love in the coming days! <><

[Victoria Delsoul]

Safely Home

I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.

Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.

And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on
Could I have one doubt or dread?

Then you must not grieve so sorely
For I love you dearly still:
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's Will.

There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth---
You shall rest in Jesus' land.

When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!

[Alamo-Girl]

I join in Praising God!!! for the life of your mother! May He always bless and watch over the ones she cared for in this life!