Posted on 08/14/2016 2:21:39 PM PDT by mkjessup
14 August 2016
To: Jim Robinson and all of my treasured FR family ...
I regret to say that the number of my posts and messages will be taking an abrupt downward turn in the next little while, I can't say in what measure or how soon, but like many of our fellow patriots, health issues have reared their ugly heads in my life, and I see only a limited number of exits approaching, all of them ending with my journey ceasing long before I had originally hoped.
I won't go into the details of what's wrong with me, everyone has issues they're dealing with and all I would say is that I will be praying for each and every FReeper who has asked me to remember them in prayer. I know that I do not come across as a Godly man, nor is my prose or expressions that which I would recommend for anyone, to paraphrase Popeye "I am what I am, that's all that I am, I'm Mark Jessup the American man."
Am I flawed? Oh you bet. However I continue as I have encouraged others to do each day "do your best, and trust Jesus for the rest." My eternity is secure. I have no worries about where I'm going to end up because I have placed my full faith and trust in the Hands of the King of kings and Lord of lords, and I will not be moved from that position, it is non-negotiable.
I don't know if I'll be around for the election in November, I'd like to think the Lord would grant me enough time to see a rousing Trump victory and the defeat of the Communist-Muslim fascists that have subverted and taken over our government, and if I soon can't continue the fight from this side, I'll be trying to fight 'from the other side' if possible.
I won't do any 'shout outs' to my FRiends because anyone who knows me also knows the FReepers who are closest to me, they all know who they are, I just regret that I won't be able to personally meet you all in this lifetime, perhaps we can make up for that in the next.
I'd like to emphasize that if anyone had the idea of offering any sort of monetary help to me, please do NOT - I know some FReepers might like very much to do that (at least I hope they would, lol) but if that is the case with you, then kick up your donations to Free Republic, help Jim Rob in every way you can, pray for that man, lift him up each and every day to the Lord Jesus, Jim is a God fearing, Jesus loving Christian who is washed in the Blood of our Lord and he needs all the help we can give him. I have made arrangements for my own modest monthly donation to continue on after my demise, whenever that might be, I just wish it could be more.
And speaking of our 'Esteemed Founder' as I like to call him, Jim?
My apologies to you Sir, for all of the times I probably caused you some indigestion and grief with my somewhat 'overly rambunctious' style of posting, what you have done with the creation and continuation of Free Republic will be remembered in history as an integral part of the fight for America, you and our family of FReepers made it all happen, may it continue long after we're all gone.
I could go on for a while here as most people know, but this seems like a good place to end this goodbye to you all. I may not be disappearing immediately, however I'm going to need to start curtailing the amount of time I spend online, and sadly FR cannot be immune from that.
With my deepest love and respect ...
Mark Jessup.
(Note to mods, I have taken the liberty of posting this in 'News & Activism' in hopes of reaching as many of my FRiends as possible, naturally I'll understand if you need to shift to 'blogs & personal', 'general chat' and all that.
Praying for you on your journey, wherever it may lead. God is good.
Backatcha, you’re one of our best.
All the best in this difficult time!
I am required to take Nitro Glycerin pills every day...I know one day, sooner than later the pills will no longer work...My doctor tells me he can’t believe I’m still here...
With God’s grace all things are possible...We will be talking to God on your behalf...But better things are coming, for all of us who trust in Jesus Christ...
Prayers for you, Mr. Jessup, may the Lord continue to bless you and your family.
Gone From My Sight
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side,
spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts
for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength.
I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck
of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
Then, someone at my side says, “There, she is gone.”
Gone where?
Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast,
hull and spar as she was when she left my side.
And, she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in me — not in her.
And, just at the moment when someone says, “There, she is gone,”
there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices
ready to take up the glad shout, “Here she comes!”
And that is dying...
On Election Day, when I vote for Donald Trump, I will do it with the memory of your spirit.
I will pray for you during this journey.
I will miss your posts...thank you my FRiend!
You may know a limited time...the rest of us just do not know.....
Your financial support and kind words about Jim are greatly appreciated!
Prayers that things go better than you have been told they will.......
May God bless you.
Proud to call you FRiend. And thanks for being a true patriotic American.
Dear Mark,
I’m praying for the miracle of renewed health to keep you here for many more years. We all want to see a rousing Trump victory and would like you to see it with us.
God bless you and bring you back here to us quickly.
I am sorry to hear this. If we are blessed to have FR for a long time, all of us will one day have to leave. I will pray for your miracle. All the best to you always.
That was a nice suggestion. The second great thing about seeing Trump is being in that crowd of like mindeds. It really delivers hope.
Thanks for all that you have done, Mark. God bless you sir. (prayer)
love
Oh Mark. My heart breaks at this news. I rejoiced as I read of your security, but our loss of a comrade will be great. I look forward to the day when we will meet.
The Lord will bless and keep you in the palm of his hand...and you will feel Great Again!
Abba Father, amen!
Leni/MinuteGal
I’ll be praying for you, FRiend.
Praying for you and God’s grace upon you
Prayers up for you and yours. Peace be unto you. Live well.
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