timcsaw
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My father has Parkinson's and is now in "end stage"... I suspect that we only have a few weeks left with him.
I pray that the good Lord will take him quickly rather than have him linger. Though we would selfishly and understandably wish to have him with us for as long as possible, and though we will deeply grieve our personal loss at his leaving us in this life, we will rejoice in his going to God. He is a saved man of Christian faith and he, and we know where he is going so we are at peace with that understanding.
Please pray for God's grace for him, and for those of us who will grieve his passing.
My father "Tom", served 24 years as an Officer in the US Navy and retired in '72. He spent a good portion of his life serving us, primarily on submarines, Destroyers, and Destroyer Escorts. He is the finest man I have ever known.
I thank you in advance for your thoughts and prayers for him in the difficult weeks or days ahead.
God bless you for your thoughts and prayers,
Tim
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UPDATED:
The Lord took my dad home on Thursday the 9th. It was a clear, sunny, spring-like day and he went very peacefully, with the family gathered around. Though my heart cries for my own loss, my spirit rejoices that he is made new and in the presence of God.
Thank you all for your prayers and comforting words.
Tim
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I pray that the good Lord will take him quickly rather than have him linger. Though we would selfishly and understandably wish to have him with us for as long as possible, and though we will deeply grieve our personal loss at his leaving us in this life, we will rejoice in his going to God. He is a saved man of Christian faith and he, and we know where he is going so we are at peace with that understanding.
Please pray for God's grace for him, and for those of us who will grieve his passing.
My father "Tom", served 24 years as an Officer in the US Navy and retired in '72. He spent a good portion of his life serving us, primarily on submarines, Destroyers, and Destroyer Escorts. He is the finest man I have ever known.
I thank you in advance for your thoughts and prayers for him in the difficult weeks or days ahead.
God bless you for your thoughts and prayers,
Tim
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UPDATED:
The Lord took my dad home on Thursday the 9th. It was a clear, sunny, spring-like day and he went very peacefully, with the family gathered around. Though my heart cries for my own loss, my spirit rejoices that he is made new and in the presence of God.
Thank you all for your prayers and comforting words.
Tim
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