John 21: 15-17
15) So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
16) He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
17) He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
One of Susan's favorite charities was Lunch Partners, an organization that provides food and clothing to people in Independence. No matter how slow business was, she donated to them monthly.
If you feel so led, make a donation to Lunch Partners in her honor. She'd be proud.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Arrangements
Please join us in celebrating Susan's life.
Visitation: Wednesday, July 20th 6:00-8:00 pm
Speaks Suburban Chapel
18020 E 39th St. Independence, MO
Funeral Services: Thursday, July 21st 10:00 am
South Crysler Restoration Branch
16101 E Salisbury Rd. Independence, MO.
Visitation: Wednesday, July 20th 6:00-8:00 pm
Speaks Suburban Chapel
18020 E 39th St. Independence, MO
Funeral Services: Thursday, July 21st 10:00 am
South Crysler Restoration Branch
16101 E Salisbury Rd. Independence, MO.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Goodbye
Psalm 23:1 & 4
1) The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want...
4) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
After a week-long battle, Mom walked home to her Saviour at 5:40 this evening. Dad, Joseph and I gave her our blessing promising to take care of each other. We were able to hold her hands as she took her last breath.
I sang God Be With You Till We Meet Again, and Dad and Joseph prayed. We all cried - even Mom let a single tear fall from her left eye. Her face looked so peaceful and beautiful in spite of everything.
The words of her Patriarchal Blessing given by Douglas Wright on August 20, 1978 brought us comfort:
I realize Suzie that you do love me and that you are going to serve me and I will be with you throughout every day of your life, and I shall encourage and strengthen you and lift you up at the last day, and when you leave this life I will send mine angels to usher you into my kingdom, and you shall be with me, even with my saints, throughout eternity.
1) The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want...
4) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
After a week-long battle, Mom walked home to her Saviour at 5:40 this evening. Dad, Joseph and I gave her our blessing promising to take care of each other. We were able to hold her hands as she took her last breath.
I sang God Be With You Till We Meet Again, and Dad and Joseph prayed. We all cried - even Mom let a single tear fall from her left eye. Her face looked so peaceful and beautiful in spite of everything.
The words of her Patriarchal Blessing given by Douglas Wright on August 20, 1978 brought us comfort:
I realize Suzie that you do love me and that you are going to serve me and I will be with you throughout every day of your life, and I shall encourage and strengthen you and lift you up at the last day, and when you leave this life I will send mine angels to usher you into my kingdom, and you shall be with me, even with my saints, throughout eternity.
30 Years Today…
I know that July 15, 1981 was one of the happiest days in Susan’s life. On this day she gave birth to her beautiful daughter Jaclyn and never stopped smiling.
Jackie, Susan, and Susanna
While I didn’t know Susan in 1981, I have been with her on the days her grandson and granddaughter were born. The happiness and elation from those two life events spills from her every being and is contagious. You can’t help but smile when you see her dancing with Ben or rocking Susanna.
Susan is the center of her family. Please keep Jack, Joseph, Jackie, Chuck, Ben and Susanna in your thoughts and prayers today and always while we respect their wishes to say goodbye privately.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
A Final Prognosis
Mom's stroke broke her entire body (at this point she can only blink) and she will probably go home to Jesus within the next day or so. At this time, we would like to say our goodbyes privately.
We are sincerely grateful for your love, support and prayers - and I know Mom is too. Shortly she will be whole again, worshiping her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Alma 19:57-58
57) Yea, this bringeth about the restoration of those things of which have been spoken by the mouths of the prophets.
58) The soul shall be restored to the body, and the body to the soul; yea, and every limb and joint shall be restored to its body; yea, even a hair of the head shall not be lost, but all things shall be restored to their proper and perfect frame.
Mom, I love you with my whole heart. I will miss you every single day until I see you again, but I know you will be standing with Jesus soon. So in words of Chris Rice:
With your final heartbeat, kiss the world goodbye
Go in peace and laugh on glory's side
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus and live
We are sincerely grateful for your love, support and prayers - and I know Mom is too. Shortly she will be whole again, worshiping her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Alma 19:57-58
57) Yea, this bringeth about the restoration of those things of which have been spoken by the mouths of the prophets.
58) The soul shall be restored to the body, and the body to the soul; yea, and every limb and joint shall be restored to its body; yea, even a hair of the head shall not be lost, but all things shall be restored to their proper and perfect frame.
Mom, I love you with my whole heart. I will miss you every single day until I see you again, but I know you will be standing with Jesus soon. So in words of Chris Rice:
With your final heartbeat, kiss the world goodbye
Go in peace and laugh on glory's side
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus and live
Bearing her Burdens
Jackie has asked that I provide an update, even though there is little to share.
Susan is still in critical condition. There has been no improvement in her status.
And even though she can't say it, I know that Susan has so much love in her heart for everyone who has come to visit, called, sent an email, or asked for an update. She loves everyone so much and is so grateful for all of you.
Please continue to visit at the hospital. Tell her how much she's impacted your life, and let her know that you are there for her. She wants to hear your voice in song and prayer. Tell her stories. Share a memory about times you spent together. Help lift her spirits and fight through this illness.
Susan would also want you to know that she is so grateful that you all are taking care of Jack, Joseph, Jackie, Chuck, Ben, and Susanna. She can focus on taking care of herself because you all are taking care of her family.
To borrow from Laura Handy: A week ago, Susan was walking in the forefront proclaiming the promises of God to her peers. Today, we are lifting her up in prayer and are willing to bear her burdens for her.
Please bear her burdens. Susan needs us now more than ever.
Susan is still in critical condition. There has been no improvement in her status.
And even though she can't say it, I know that Susan has so much love in her heart for everyone who has come to visit, called, sent an email, or asked for an update. She loves everyone so much and is so grateful for all of you.
Please continue to visit at the hospital. Tell her how much she's impacted your life, and let her know that you are there for her. She wants to hear your voice in song and prayer. Tell her stories. Share a memory about times you spent together. Help lift her spirits and fight through this illness.
Susan would also want you to know that she is so grateful that you all are taking care of Jack, Joseph, Jackie, Chuck, Ben, and Susanna. She can focus on taking care of herself because you all are taking care of her family.
To borrow from Laura Handy: A week ago, Susan was walking in the forefront proclaiming the promises of God to her peers. Today, we are lifting her up in prayer and are willing to bear her burdens for her.
Please bear her burdens. Susan needs us now more than ever.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Thank You
Matthew 26:36-41
36) For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in; naked, and ye clothed me;
37) I was sick, and ye visited me; I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
38) Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, and fed thee; or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
39) When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in; or naked, and clothed thee?
40) Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
41) And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethern, ye have done it unto me.
Thank you for holding up our family right now. We are sincerely grateful.
God is holding my mom right now. We are waiting out the acute phase of this stroke to see how much damage it will actually do. Her condition is critical and she seems to be less responsive.
But it still seems like she can hear us. So, please come and visit. Tell her you love her. Pray with her. Sing to her. When you do, you will actually be serving Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
36) For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in; naked, and ye clothed me;
37) I was sick, and ye visited me; I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
38) Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, and fed thee; or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
39) When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in; or naked, and clothed thee?
40) Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
41) And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethern, ye have done it unto me.
Thank you for holding up our family right now. We are sincerely grateful.
God is holding my mom right now. We are waiting out the acute phase of this stroke to see how much damage it will actually do. Her condition is critical and she seems to be less responsive.
But it still seems like she can hear us. So, please come and visit. Tell her you love her. Pray with her. Sing to her. When you do, you will actually be serving Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
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