Memorial Day - a very fitting day for a proud soldier to finish his battle. My precious Daddy went home this morning. I will post more later about his wonderful life, and the blessing it is to be his daughter. But, for now, I am trying to get to Arkansas to be with my Mom, and help with arrangements.
Please be in prayer for all of us, especially my mother and brother who lives with her. They had to bear the exposure to the last days, and it has been very hard for them.
I would ask for specific prayers for my two children, as they both make their ways home. Both were already scheduled to fly in on Wed. evening; Chelsea from her trip to Europe, and Jordan, for obligations he has in TN and NC. What I ask for you to pray is that their flights get in on time and safely. I am working behind the scenes here to make sure they can get to AR as soon as they land in TN, and be there for the final services for their Grandpa.
Again, more later on everything, but I wanted to pay tribute today to the most important soldier in my life.
Go in peace, Daddy, and rest
In His Grip,
Debbie
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God Bless you precious woman.
Posted by: Sara Inman | May 28, 2012 at 02:37 PM
God bless you and your precious family. I am praying for you and your family.
Posted by: Janet | May 28, 2012 at 03:30 PM
My prayers are with all of your family during this hard hard time. You are much loved. ~Shanna~
Posted by: Shanna Locker | May 28, 2012 at 04:38 PM
My sympathy, love and prayers to you, Debbie, and to your family.
Posted by: Sarah UK | May 28, 2012 at 05:22 PM
Praying for you. I lost my Dad five years ago this July and miss him more and more but know I will see him again one day.
Posted by: Carolyn | May 28, 2012 at 08:29 PM
So Sorry Debbie. Please be assured that there are people lifting you and your precious family up to the Lord. He will hold you close. Please be careful as you travel to your mom and brother. We love you
Posted by: Linda in Ohio | May 28, 2012 at 10:07 PM
I'm so sorry for your great loss Debbie and my prayers are with you and your family.
Ann
Posted by: Ann Woodward | May 28, 2012 at 11:27 PM
Sad but praising God.I know your Dad is rejoicing in heaven. No pain,keeping Roger company. My prayers are with all of you. And praying for Chesea and Jordan as they travel. Your are loved. God give you strength as you handle these days. Love and prayers.
Posted by: Geneva Speas | May 29, 2012 at 07:36 AM
What better day for your Dad to go to his Earthly Reward than on Memorial Day. So sorry for your loss, Deb. Praying for you and your family at this time. Blessings!!!
Posted by: Wilda | May 29, 2012 at 08:04 AM
Sorry for the typo, but I meant Heavenly Reward.....
Posted by: Wilda | May 29, 2012 at 08:05 AM
Debbie - I'm so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I know how hard it is as I lost my Dad several years ago. Remember this; that his last breath on earth was his first breath in Heaven and he has seen the face of Jesus! Praise God! Know that you and your precious family are in my heart and prayers.
Marcie Moss
Posted by: Marcie Moss | May 29, 2012 at 11:11 AM
Debbie,
Another soldier, both Christian and American, has made it home and
on such an appropriate day. I've watched the site often, knowing it could be any day.
Our prayers are with you, your Mom and Brother -- as well as with Jordan and Chelsea as they fly back for the service.
I love the words to the song, "Knowing you'll be there, makes it easy to go home." The more loved ones that go on before us, makes us long for heaven more and more.
We love you.
Linda and Tom Cooper
Posted by: Linda Cooper | May 29, 2012 at 12:37 PM