Thursday, 8 March 2012

Surrounded By Love

The last few days have been very difficult as we have watched Dad's health rapidly decline.  We are patiently waiting to have Dad moved to hospice and we covet your prayers that it may happen soon for the sake of Dad's comfort as well as Mom's.

I titled today's post "Surrounded By Love" because we know with certainty that Dad knows with certainty that he is surrounded by love.  The love of his wife, his children (and grandchildren as we share with him their messages for beloved Grandpa/Papa), and his siblings and close friends.  And by God's grace Michelle will be at Dad's bedside Thursday morning to shower him with more love.  Extended family as well as his church family also wish to show love to him -- we just ask you at this time that if you plan to visit, please stay only for 5 minutes. 

Most importantly, Dad knows that God's love encompasses all and he rests firm in the knowledge that his life is held securely in God's Hand.  "Going home" has a much greater meaning now.

“Let the beloved of the LORD rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the LORD loves rests between his shoulders.”  - Deuteronomy 33:12

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7 comments:

  1. Elaine8 March 2012 at 07:51

    What a blessing that Uncle Bill is "surrounded by so much love". Our many thoughts and prayers are with you all. May our Heavenly Father surround you with His love and peace.
    Love, Marcel and Elaine and Family (sending our love from Calgary)

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  2. Rita deBoer8 March 2012 at 12:19

    I have been thinking and praying for you alot lately. It brings back many many difficult moments.I want to wish you and your family all the best in these difficult days. Pete's last days were in the hospice and we were all very happy with the way he was taken care off.The staff were fabulous. All the best. And as Pete lways ended his blog: Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

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  3. Anonymous8 March 2012 at 17:01

    We love you Uncle Bill....xoxo Leona and Dave

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  4. KLV9 March 2012 at 06:29

    We're lifting you up in prayer. May you all know and feel surrounded by the love and peace of the Lord as you walk through this valley.
    Doug and Karen and family

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  5. rachel9 March 2012 at 18:58

    Praying for all of you during this difficult time. May you feel God's love, peace and strength surround you as you walk through this valley.

    "now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you all." 2 Thess. 3:16

    Tim and Rachel Ludwig

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  6. Anonymous10 March 2012 at 08:12

    "As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people, both now and forevermore". Ps. 125:2.
    Feel surrounded by the nearness of God and by the love and prayers of family, friends and the family of faith. Henk and Ginny VanderHorst

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  7. Anonymous10 March 2012 at 08:27

    I cannot help but remember and appreciate the many conversations and discussions between Bill and myself over the years. Fritz and I continue to remember you all in our prayers.

    Fritz and Corrie Dewit

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