Posted on 05/09/2015 1:43:05 PM PDT by Justice
My wife, Tina passed on to be with Jesus in glory one week ago today. As my sister in law aptly put it "there now remains a Tina shaped hole in our souls and we mourn her loss" but I take hope and peace in knowing that she is in a far better place now. She is free from disease, pain and sorrow and I await the day when we are re-united.
After a 2 year battle with malignant melanoma she suffered a stroke about 2 months ago which robbed her of movement and most of her speech.
She loved the Lord Jesus and sought to serve Him faithfully. In the 32 years that I had the privilege of knowing her I observed her faith to be steadfast and consistent. She and I ministered for 6 years in overseas missions teaching the Bible to people in a small Bible school run by "Youth With A Missions". Laterally she was fundamentally involved in establishing and running our small business.
We would have been married for 30 years this coming August 31. She will be sorely missed as she was my life, heart and soul, business partner, confident and very best friend in this world. My future is a dark unknown. I am only 53 years old. Yet I cling to my faith in Jesus and the comfort found in God's word.
Tina was a staunch conservative with deep beliefs in conservative principles which sprang from her convictions found in God's word and our countries founding fathers and writings. She loved to dig in here at FR and talk through all the topics of the day.
I was beside her nearly constantly these last 8 weeks and watched as she declined. I sat beside her praying and holding her hand up to and at the final moment when she exhaled her last breath. I thank God for Jesus' promise that he will continue to watch over her and that I can rest easy.
Au revoir Tina, my lovely lady, my friend and constant companion, my true love. You surely shall be deeply missed.
Your devoted and loving husband.
Andrew (Justice)
Prayers to you. Losing a loved one is painful. My first love died as a result of a drunk driver, a week before our wedding. Just think of the good times you had. You knew GOD would take her, so you were prepared. It is still a shock. My dad had cancer and when he died, it was a shock. You’ll see her again
Condolences to you Andrew, and all of your family and Tina’s friends.
Thanks for posting.
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Eternal rest grant to her, O Lord, and may the Eternal Light shine upon her!
The prayers of my family and me are with you in this very, very hard time.
{{{{{Justice}}}}, so sorry for you loss.
What a beautiful testimony of faith you’ve posted. Sincere and heartfelt condolences for your loss. May our Father in Heaven grant you comfort and peace as you mourn the loss of Tina.
So sorry Andrew ((((Hugs))))
Prayers lifted for you.
The Lord must have further plans for you here on this Earth.
What a beautiful, loving tribute to your beloved wife. You were truly blessed to have been together for so long! Prayers said for her soul and your healing.
My deepest condolences, what you wrote was just beautiful.
May the Lord Jesus welcome her into heaven. I pray he sends you solace and comfort in your grief.
Praying for you and your family and loved ones during this time of such grief and sorrow.
May your tears of love and happy memories fill the hole in your heart and bring you back to that joy you shared with Tina. What lovely prayers have been sent your way today. The Holy Spirit is right there with you now. Shalom...
Prayers going up.
God is in control.
/johnny
God bless you, Andrew.
Prayers for you and your family during this very difficult time. May our Good Lord forever bless you with beautiful memories of Tina. May God grant her eternal salvation. God Bless!
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May she rest in peace. Prayers and condolences to you and yours on your loss.
Praying for you, Andrew.
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