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.
My heart just aches so badly for you & your family. I can not even come up with words to fully express my condolences but "Homesick" by MercyMe has been playing over & over in my head all day & I believe the lyrics say it best:
ReplyDelete"You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand times & at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you, but the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry is how long must I wait to be with you....
In Christ, there are no goodbyes & in Christ, there is no end. So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have to see you again"
I rejoice with you for your mothers AMAZING life, she really was the most wonderful woman I have ever met. She truly lived her life as a testimony & her knowledge of the scriptures always inspired me.
I love how she would almost literally illuminate when she talked about her grandbabies! She was one of those people that with out a doubt made her make on this world & everyone she came into contact with. She will be greatly, greatly missed.
Just as we rejoice for her, we know that this is an unbelievably heart breaking loss for you & your family. We are holding all of you up in prayer.
May God bless & keep you-
Dyanna Graham-Beem
Susan Mauck was a person for whom words do not adequately describe. To be sure, compassionate, passionate, loving, loved, giving, and blessed are among them; however, they do not fully capture her being. In short, she transcended mere words and her life was a testimony to the power and beauty of Christ. She truly lived as He calls us to live - thinking always of other first before self. I was fortunate enough to know her as an adolescent when my parents began taking our pets to the veterinary clinic she and Jack so skillfully, lovingly and thoughtfully built. My blessings multiplied when I began working at that same clinic in April 2003. My life would never be the same. No matter what type of day I was having, no matter what type of situation I was working my way through - Susan had a loving word or scripture to share to ease my mind and release the challenge. How do you thank such a beautiful, meaningful person? How do you resolve that the person no longer walks the face of this Earth? Perhaps it is in knowing that she flew to Jesus with the same grace she approached her worldly life, and in knowing that she is never far away. The loss of Susan is great for our community, but even greater for your family. Ongoing prayers and support will continue to hold you up during this time. With love and gratitude ~ Shirlene Hess
ReplyDeleteMy heart is broken for Jack, Joseph and Jackie and selfishly, for myself. It is true, no words exist to adequately describe who Susan was and how she touched all of our lives. God bless you and keep you our sister, we know you are living THE ultimate victorious and jubilant life now. Truly well done good and faithful servant.
ReplyDeleteWords cannot express how sad Mike and I are at this news. . We loved Susan and everything she stood for and for just being a great person and friend. We are grateful she is no longer in pain and now able to take care of our furkids that have passed before us. God needed her more than we did. Dr. Mauck, I just want to reach out and give you a big hug and tell you how sorry we are for your loss. You and your kids and grandkids and your furkids too are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Lori and Mike Wyatt
The world is a better place because of Susan. She let the Lord's light shine through her... and she radiated love. My thoughts and prayers are with Jack, her kids, and grandkids at this time. We know you all meant the world to her. She will be sorely missed. Until we meet again, my friend...
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Michelle Copeland & Joanne LeJeune
Susan had the ability to make us better people when we were with her. Her joy,her hope in Christ, permeated every aspect of her life. She was my dearest friend. Tomorrow I will teach the Sunday school class without her. I know by the Grace of God that our children will continue to learn and understand the pure unwavering love of Christ. That they will know and understand (as she always said) that He is our all in all, our rock, our deliverer, our best and truest friend.
ReplyDeleteI am so grateful for the time that I had on this earth with Susan, and I am grateful that God has seen fit to fill the empty place in my heart with his perfect love.
I promise that I will do my very best to take on the mantle of teaching that has been passed to me.
I know that we will walk together again in the kingdom of our Lord.