For those who have religion

New Hope · February 23, 2005

Greg and Kathy, I'm so sorry for both of your losses. I know that they are free from pain now. Hope you have many wonderful memories. (((Hugs)))

alice · February 24, 2005

Thank you for posting such an uplifting and encouraging post. Well done brother!

Corgi · February 24, 2005

Greg,

It's amazing how the Lord works, your post is so inspirational to me, I have it in my favorites so I can share with other friends. To God Be The Glory. I am also sad to hear about your cousin, when you are battling Cancer (that ugly demon) it can be so hard to keep fighting, I know that the Lord was their to receive him home.

Kathy,

I am also sorry to hear about Nana, I had a Nana once, will never have another one again.

"Greater is he that is in me, then he that is in the World"

tammymaybeband · February 24, 2005

I feel privalaged to hear all of your stories, thoughts and prayers, I wish all of you the best. I just thought of a "Madeline" ( the childrens book) prayer...."We love our bread and we love our butter but most of all we love each other"

Tammy

the best me · February 26, 2005

I have returned from our trip to Virginia and my Nana's funeral. It was a lovely service, and she looked beautiful there...she would have been happy to see her hair set so pretty. It hadn't looked that good in years, Nana being pretty well bed-ridden. And so the family were all together and it went nicely and Nana would have been very happy to be among us (and not just in spirit) as we laughed and told stories and as her great grandchildren played together.

I often wondered what the day would be like when "it" happened and we had to take the trip, I never dreamed that I would have the opportunity to share about my Nana with cyber-friends! It has been very healing for me, and I appreciate all of your prayers and good wishes for me. Thank You.

Greg, how was your cousin's service on Saturday? I hope it was uplifting and brought peace and closure to your family, as I'm sure your cousin would have wanted that. God Bless You.

Iluvharleys · February 26, 2005

Kathy - I am happy for you that such a sad day can turn into something so positve with all the good memories.

blossom · February 26, 2005

Kathy, thank you for letting us be a part of your family. I'm glad the day went well for you and I am sure your Nana would have been very pleased.

lapbander081004 · February 26, 2005

Kathy,

I just got in from the church services and the luncheon. Cousin Dick would have loved the services. Held at a very old Catholic Church and no mater what religion you are this Church is gorgious. Services were very touching and right on the mark. This life is only a journey to the beginning aof a greater existance.

I'm glad your nana's services were good ofr you too. Thats what funerals are about. For the living. Chance to reflect on ones own life.

A thought for you Kathy, When your Nana was born she came into this world crying as her family around her was smiling. When she left this world the family was crying but Nana was smiling as she returned the the care of the Lord.

God bless

Infaith · February 27, 2005

Greg & Kathy-May God's peace surround you and His love flood through you.

lapbander081004 · February 27, 2005

Thank you Darcey

the best me · February 28, 2005

Thanks everyone, and you, Greg. I'm happy the service was beautiful. These customs and ceremonies are so important for the living. Your cousin and my Nana are not looking back, are they?

The preacher at my Nana's funeral said something that made us all crack up at the service, he said, "She might have been a Baptist, but she's dancing now!"

The grief is lifting, I hope it is for you as well.