tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post1230028081554853822..comments2023-12-06T21:52:26.397-08:00Comments on My Favorite Things: Two FuneralsDebby Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-84629727866992228442016-10-12T07:26:18.814-07:002016-10-12T07:26:18.814-07:00This is such a beautiful post, Debby. These two m...This is such a beautiful post, Debby. These two men may not have shared much in common in this life, but I'm sure they will be the best of friends in heaven.<br /><br />Warm hugs,<br />CarolAn Oasis in the Deserthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775583025686145582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-88663582805999213802016-10-11T19:55:13.758-07:002016-10-11T19:55:13.758-07:00This was a beautiful tribute....I look forward to ...This was a beautiful tribute....I look forward to meeting all these folks one day. Anita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-38548419439061004202016-10-08T18:15:25.919-07:002016-10-08T18:15:25.919-07:00What a beautiful post. Yes saddness at the loss o...What a beautiful post. Yes saddness at the loss of these two men but rejoicing that they are in Heaven with their Savior. Idahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-64715902171599733642016-10-08T17:35:56.826-07:002016-10-08T17:35:56.826-07:00Debby, so sorry to hear about Michael and Lonnie. ...Debby, so sorry to hear about Michael and Lonnie. They will be greatly missed. Your tribute is heart-warming and sweet, beautiful photos, too. Thanks for sharing their stories.<br /><br />Warm hugs to you, my friend,<br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-44904220555916016962016-10-08T16:04:29.864-07:002016-10-08T16:04:29.864-07:00This is just our temporary home and I'm so gla...This is just our temporary home and I'm so glad they both made it there. <br />Reading your post, was such a testimony of Gods Love for both of those men and all they did while here on this earth.<br />Praying for you and your family.<br />Many hugs, AmyGod's Grace Overflowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373639150472128918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-47371037272169054442016-10-08T08:11:02.451-07:002016-10-08T08:11:02.451-07:00Debby, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of you...Debby, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your two friends. A short life and then a long life but how wonderful to know they are with Jesus. That's all that matters, isn't it, my friend.<br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-31198620609354555622016-10-07T17:45:32.077-07:002016-10-07T17:45:32.077-07:00A precious story of two lives and the power of pra...A precious story of two lives and the power of prayer.<br />Wishing you many blessings this weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-72699541691503652522016-10-07T14:50:33.616-07:002016-10-07T14:50:33.616-07:00Funerals are never easy, saying goodbye is always ...Funerals are never easy, saying goodbye is always excruciating. But, when it involves a child of God, we mourn with hope, with the strong assurance that we will be joined together again in eternity. My sincere best wishes to the families who are grieving now, and I pray that God will bring supernatural peace and comfort to their hearts.<br /><br />As for Michael and Lonnie, welcome home, good and faithful servants!<br /><br />GOD BLESS.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-23490138990238032142016-10-07T10:29:31.134-07:002016-10-07T10:29:31.134-07:00So very sorry for your losses my heart goes out to...So very sorry for your losses my heart goes out to you and their families. Peace comes with knowing they are in God's loving arms now and can truly rest.<br /><br />Hugs!<br /><br />JillJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14904921240840944999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-90829477651489901352016-10-07T08:41:55.636-07:002016-10-07T08:41:55.636-07:00Somehow I stubbled upon your blog.. I was surpris...Somehow I stubbled upon your blog.. I was surprised at the heading... But said to myself let me read it and see what happened. Quite touching. I hope your son stays well and close to God and Jesus.. The quotes are all what I needed to hear.. Gave me stronger hope and faith... Sometimes it is all hard to understand.. Then God shows you what you need to see or hear.. I'm going to join your blog. Please stop by and visit me as we. Have a blessed weekend. And may the both RIP. with love Janicejanice15https://www.blogger.com/profile/12627069805196697224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-29679310560078637162016-10-07T07:20:35.699-07:002016-10-07T07:20:35.699-07:00How beautiful...grace upon grace...How beautiful...grace upon grace...Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-52820420545752826342016-10-06T17:39:30.965-07:002016-10-06T17:39:30.965-07:00What a beautiful post Debby. Such a blessing to kn...What a beautiful post Debby. Such a blessing to know they are both safe with Jesus.Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-88693920039678254342016-10-06T16:12:58.808-07:002016-10-06T16:12:58.808-07:00They had the most important thing of all in common...They had the most important thing of all in common. The passing is sad but they are rejoicing.happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-40619965645770729832016-10-06T13:42:19.075-07:002016-10-06T13:42:19.075-07:00I so enjoyed reading the stories of both Michael a...I so enjoyed reading the stories of both Michael and Lonnie, Debby, and how both were intertwined with you and your son, Aaron. Wasn't that special when Lonnie told you that he prayed for Aaron, by being awakened by God? Thank you for sharing this with us and now they are with Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. <br />Also, your post with you and your sister at the beach for your birthday was wonderful! What a blessing! kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-87317401857263693542016-10-06T12:17:36.095-07:002016-10-06T12:17:36.095-07:00Oh, dear friend! I am in tears. The part that gr...Oh, dear friend! I am in tears. The part that gripped me most was when you said that you and Aaron both thought of how it could have been him...oh, your dear mother's heart! How I thank God that you still have your son, and that He has changed his heart and life before it was too late. God is so good....just way beyond words. I am so sorry for your deep losses, and I trust God to continue to comfort you and all who mourn. You always touch my heart with your posts. Sending you much love today!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-72611379923186903902016-10-06T09:22:52.662-07:002016-10-06T09:22:52.662-07:00Well, firstly I loved the contrast and yet the end...Well, firstly I loved the contrast and yet the end results is always God's grace. I was just praying for your Aaron this morning!<br />your photos and scriptures were so lovely and moving...<br />xo Roxyliving from glory to gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123718369605106023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-21747307329995327792016-10-05T23:23:06.062-07:002016-10-05T23:23:06.062-07:00The tears are flowing but such an uplifting post. ...The tears are flowing but such an uplifting post. I was of course also thinking about my young nephew who so recently ended his life. A beautiful post for these two not so very different men, they shared a wonderful love of our Lord. It was lovely to have some news of your son and thrilled he is doing well.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-20373476473503392492016-10-05T23:17:48.190-07:002016-10-05T23:17:48.190-07:00Praise God! Oh the power of prayer! I'm so t...Praise God! Oh the power of prayer! I'm so thankful to read of these two men and their joyful homecoming with the Lord! Makes me think of the parable of the vineyard - how all come to work for the same price, and despite length of time and work, all were paid the same. I praise God that Michael's family will be able to think of him in the arms of Jesus, at rest from the throes of the addiction he fought his whole life. And what a blessing your dear friend was throughout his life. Ah yes... all because of grace! What a beautiful thought! I have been so encouraged by this post dear Debby, in the power of prayer! Will certainly be praying for the families of both as I know there is a gaping hole there where they once were. Hugs to you dear friend! Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-72461943057330883862016-10-05T20:01:37.490-07:002016-10-05T20:01:37.490-07:00I was so thankful to read that Michael, too, was i...I was so thankful to read that Michael, too, was in the arms of Jesus! Praise Him! So thankful that God's plan for Aaron is more years to serve Him here. Grateful for the work that God has done in Aaron's life, and will continue to do!Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-79079193835579030142016-10-05T18:06:03.829-07:002016-10-05T18:06:03.829-07:00What an uplifting post! To know that both these me...What an uplifting post! To know that both these men are in Heaven now is cause to rejoice.Ruth Hieberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260132564992492524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-75720064696628681142016-10-05T16:54:04.956-07:002016-10-05T16:54:04.956-07:00You've written a beautiful post for these two ...You've written a beautiful post for these two men and for us. God bless you my friend. I'll keep these families in my prayers. Hugs, Diane~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-24322939161590829512016-10-05T16:44:13.834-07:002016-10-05T16:44:13.834-07:00Safely Home...what a wonderful Savior. Safely Home...what a wonderful Savior. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-92125981407807885752016-10-05T15:37:37.241-07:002016-10-05T15:37:37.241-07:00I too, read this beautiful post with tears in my e...I too, read this beautiful post with tears in my eyes. How wonderful both men are now with Jesus with their tired and damaged bodies a distant memory. I am always blown away how the Lord's purposes come to be. It is very sad that such a young man has passed away, so hard for his family....but...how marvelous he is now at peace. Lonnie, seems to be one of God's blessed saints whom lived for his Lord every moment of his life. Thank you for this beautiful and uplifting post, Debby.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782099930159071920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-79989004286225499272016-10-05T14:48:51.181-07:002016-10-05T14:48:51.181-07:00Sad for those left behind. Life is fleeting; 39 or...Sad for those left behind. Life is fleeting; 39 or 99 years, the Bible says our days here will be over in the blink of an eye. Rejoicing with you that their eternal destiny was secure through their personal relationship with the Lord.<br />Blessings,<br />CindyCindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897883854642097143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869212964119628808.post-9671449820299722592016-10-05T14:43:57.072-07:002016-10-05T14:43:57.072-07:00No your post title didn't put me off ... but I...No your post title didn't put me off ... but I had my tissues ready!<br />A most wonderful post full of love and warmth for all, which is how it should be.<br /><br />'Only by grace.'<br /><br />Sincere condolences to all friends and family of Lonnie and Michael.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.com