Thanks to everyone for your blog responses and your emails. I read them every day when I come home for dinner. We are told that Theresa's time is now measured in days, but each one affords some precious moments for which we are grateful.
I am missing Theresa very much. When you said you were broken you broke me. I have so enjoyed spending time with the two of you and many laughing moments. We are very blessed to be allowed the knowledge that we have a Sovereign Lord who knows all that we are going through. He knows the number of the hairs on our head and he will give you strength to perserve, this our family is praying for. "I will lift up mine eys unto the hills, from whence cometh my help" WE love you, Theresa, Si, Katie and Alex. Sue
We pray for you each day. Today Maggie thanked Jesus for being a good friend for Andy and helping him when he is sad. Please always know you are loved and thought of. The Butlers
We are to be thankful in all things, I am thankful Theresa is relatively pain free, and lucid and you are able to talk and pray together. May you feel the love of your church family always. Gloria
The love for Theresa and you family is felt everywhere. We pray for your family everday and thank the Lord for the testament of faith that Theresa has been. Our church family also regularly prays for you all. Although we have not been close, her journey has taught me many lessons as a woman of faith.
Please tell Tee we are praying for all of you. Like Sue said, it broke me also and Mack, our hearts ache for you all and what you are going through. We are so impressed with your willingness to allow God to guide you through all of this, as tough as it is. When I can't sleep, you are on my mind and I talk to our Father about it alot. Give Tee our love. My brother Al and his wife Jeannie are praying for you all in Winnipeg. They call regularly for updates. I love the size of God's family! Mack and Darla
Dear Andy, Theresa and family We continue our vigilant prayers. We love all of you so very much. May God hold you close at this very difficulty time. love Frank and Cathy
"now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1
Andy, Today in church we sang the song At the Cross. "You go before me, You shield my way, Your hand upholds me, I know You love me." How wonderful that we have a Heavenly Father who cares for us and loves us always; who has strength when ours fails. May you feel it now, more than ever.
Andy,Theresa and family, Like countless others we are praying daily for each one of you through this time.I have dreamt of Theresa 3 nights this week and each time her body is healthy and she has been smiling. I can only imagine what her life with our Heavenly Father will be like, but I know her body will be changed one day and she will only know immeasurable joy forever. Gary and I cherish the good memories and friendship that we have had and pray God will bring you all comfort and peace as only He can. In His love Gary and Barb
We as a family continue to pray for you, Theresa, Josiah, Katy, And Alex. You are very special to us and if there is anything you need or want let us know. Love Carol, Keith, Emily & Nathan
Hi Andy: I have just been told about this blog. Please note that my family continues to pray for yours every day. We pray that He who is able, will give you peace and comfort. From the deVries family, Chris, Deb, Ashleigh, Ellysia and Jacob
Andy, We are praying for you daily and there is not a moment that goes by in the day that we are not thinking of you. Please let Katy know that Olivia is thinking of her so much and misses her. She prays for her every night. She told me the other day that at appreciation circle at school she told her class that she appreciates Katy because she is so brave. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you. We love you, Rob, Lynda, Olivia and Naomi
Your circumstances, openly shared thru this blog and the pulpit, have brought new perspective in our home and drawn us closer. There is daily prayer for you and your family; for strength, peace and a knowledge that God will truly sustain all of you. Thinking of you often... The Trepaniers
It is so difficult to put into words the love,appreciation,and heartache I feel for your entire family. Theresa is a gift from God and an inspiration of how a Christian servant lives accepting whatever the Lord asks of her. Andy you have been an inspiration sharing all with us in your blog and in your sermons. Even though you are broken now the Lord will heal you in ways you can never imagine. I am a testament to this. He will use every ounce of pain we have all endured for his Glory! I send my love to you all and continue to put you in prayer constantly. Patty
Last nite in our small group we prayed and wept for your family.So many lives touched by your sorrow.We thank God for allowing us to feel your pain because if we could not feel pain we would be unable to feel joy.We rejoice as our precious humble servant Theresa approaches the glory of Heaven. God Bless Sandy and Bruce McBride
Andy, Theresa, Josiah, Katie, Alex our hearts are truly hurting with you guys. We love you and will pray that God send a legion of angels to surround you. May the Holy Spirit speak words of lasting comfort into your soul. You are pleasing your Father by submitting to Him completly. Father in Jesus Name, we pray that your will be done, we commit this family to you in every way. Thank you for their faithfullness and their love for you. Amen Love Ed, Barbara and girls
Jim Antoinette Cassandra and Nathan Friesen We are so sorry to hear of Theresa Andy our hearts go out to you and your children. May God give you the stength and peace needed during this difficult time in your life. Theresa is a very special person and was always a blessing to us as a family. We were honoured to have known her she touched so many lives in so many ways. Andy we are thinking of you and your family and hold you up in our prayers.The Friesen Family
A song came to mind today - "Hold My Heart" by Tenth Avenue North. You can listen to it on youtube.
Here are some lyrics:
How long must I pray, must I pray to You? How long must I wait, must I wait for You? How long 'til I see Your face, see You shining through?
I'm on my knees, begging You to notice me. I'm on my knees, Father will You turn to me?
One tear in the driving rain, One voice in a sea of pain Could the maker of the stars Hear the sound of my breaking heart? One life, that's all I am Right now I can barely stand If You're everything You say You are Would You come close and hold my heart
I've been so afraid, afraid to close my eyes So much can slip away before I say goodbye. But if there's no other way, I'm done asking why. I'm on my knees, begging You to turn to me I'm on my knees, Father will You run to me?
So many questions without answers, Your promises remain I can't see but I'll take my chances to hear You call my name To hear You call my name
24 comments:
We are praying for you Andy and your family.
Love Mark and Kelly Gadsby
I am missing Theresa very much. When you said you were broken you broke me. I have so enjoyed spending time with the two of you and many laughing moments. We are very blessed to be allowed the knowledge that we have a Sovereign Lord who knows all that we are going through. He knows the number of the hairs on our head and he will give you strength to perserve, this our family is praying for. "I will lift up mine eys unto the hills, from whence cometh my help" WE love you, Theresa, Si, Katie and Alex. Sue
We pray for you each day. Today Maggie thanked Jesus for being a good friend for Andy and helping him when he is sad.
Please always know you are loved and thought of.
The Butlers
We are to be thankful in all things, I am thankful Theresa is relatively pain free, and lucid and you are able to talk and pray together. May you feel the love of your church family always. Gloria
The love for Theresa and you family is felt everywhere. We pray for your family everday and thank the Lord for the testament of faith that Theresa has been. Our church family also regularly prays for you all.
Although we have not been close, her journey has taught me many lessons as a woman of faith.
Please tell Tee we are praying for all of you. Like Sue said, it broke me also and Mack, our hearts ache for you all and what you are going through. We are so impressed with your willingness to allow God to guide you through all of this, as tough as it is. When I can't sleep, you are on my mind and I talk to our Father about it alot. Give Tee our love. My brother Al and his wife Jeannie are praying for you all in Winnipeg. They call regularly for updates. I love the size of God's family!
Mack and Darla
dear Andy..Lots of prayers for you and your family..love Sean and Dana
we love you and continue to hold you in our prayer's. "Nothing can separate us from His love through Christ" love Rick and Reina Bishop
Dear Andy, Theresa and family
We continue our vigilant prayers. We love all of you so very much. May God hold you close at this very difficulty time.
love Frank and Cathy
"now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."
Hebrews 11:1
Andy,
Today in church we sang the song At the Cross. "You go before me, You shield my way, Your hand upholds me, I know You love me." How wonderful that we have a Heavenly Father who cares for us and loves us always; who has strength when ours fails. May you feel it now, more than ever.
Love and prayers,
Becca and Jerrod
Andy, although miles separate us. Our thoughts are with you all. We as a family pray for your family every morning. Dan and Kathy, Megan and Alexander
Andy,Theresa and family,
Like countless others we are praying daily for each one of you through this time.I have dreamt of Theresa 3 nights this week and each time her body is healthy and she has been smiling. I can only imagine what her life with our Heavenly Father will be like, but I know her body will be changed one day and she will only know immeasurable joy forever. Gary and I cherish the good memories and friendship that we have had and pray God will bring you all comfort and peace as only He can.
In His love
Gary and Barb
We as a family continue to pray for you, Theresa, Josiah, Katy, And Alex. You are very special to us and if there is anything you need or want let us know.
Love Carol, Keith, Emily & Nathan
Hi Andy:
I have just been told about this blog. Please note that my family continues to pray for yours every day. We pray that He who is able, will give you peace and comfort.
From the deVries family, Chris, Deb, Ashleigh, Ellysia and Jacob
praying for strength and comfort
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.Psalm147:3
Love and prayers,
Tara Mori
Andy,
We are praying for you daily and there is not a moment that goes by in the day that we are not thinking of you. Please let Katy know that Olivia is thinking of her so much and misses her. She prays for her every night. She told me the other day that at appreciation circle at school she told her class that she appreciates Katy because she is so brave. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you. We love you, Rob, Lynda, Olivia and Naomi
Your circumstances, openly shared thru this blog and the pulpit, have brought new perspective in our home and drawn us closer. There is daily prayer for you and your family; for strength, peace and a knowledge that God will truly sustain all of you.
Thinking of you often...
The Trepaniers
It is so difficult to put into words the love,appreciation,and heartache I feel for your entire family. Theresa is a gift from God and an inspiration of how a Christian servant lives accepting whatever the Lord asks of her. Andy you have been an inspiration sharing all with us in your blog and in your sermons. Even though you are broken now the Lord will heal you in ways you can never imagine. I am a testament to this. He will use every ounce of pain we have all endured for his Glory! I send my love to you all and continue to put you in prayer constantly.
Patty
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Theresa and the kids each and every day. May God give you the strength and courage to face the coming days.
Last nite in our small group we prayed and wept for your family.So many lives touched by your sorrow.We thank God for allowing us to feel your pain because if we could not feel pain we would be unable to feel joy.We rejoice as our precious humble servant Theresa approaches the glory of Heaven. God Bless Sandy and Bruce McBride
Hello Andy-
You and family are in our every prayer...Wayne, Grace and Chanatlle Williams
Andy, Theresa, Josiah, Katie, Alex our hearts are truly hurting with you guys. We love you and will pray that God send a legion of angels to surround you. May the Holy Spirit speak words of lasting comfort into your soul. You are pleasing your Father by submitting to Him completly. Father in Jesus Name, we pray that your will be done, we commit this family to you in every way. Thank you for their faithfullness and their love for you. Amen Love Ed, Barbara and girls
Jim Antoinette Cassandra and Nathan Friesen
We are so sorry to hear of Theresa Andy our hearts go out to you and your children. May God give you the stength and peace needed during this difficult time in your life. Theresa is a very special person and was always a blessing to us as a family. We were honoured to have known her she touched so many lives in so many ways. Andy we are thinking of you and your family and hold you up in our prayers.The Friesen Family
A song came to mind today - "Hold My Heart" by Tenth Avenue North. You can listen to it on youtube.
Here are some lyrics:
How long must I pray, must I pray to You?
How long must I wait, must I wait for You?
How long 'til I see Your face, see You shining through?
I'm on my knees, begging You to notice me.
I'm on my knees, Father will You turn to me?
One tear in the driving rain,
One voice in a sea of pain
Could the maker of the stars
Hear the sound of my breaking heart?
One life, that's all I am
Right now I can barely stand
If You're everything You say You are
Would You come close and hold my heart
I've been so afraid, afraid to close my eyes
So much can slip away before I say goodbye.
But if there's no other way, I'm done asking why.
I'm on my knees, begging You to turn to me
I'm on my knees, Father will You run to me?
So many questions without answers, Your promises remain
I can't see but I'll take my chances to hear You call my name
To hear You call my name
Much love,
Rachel & Bram Van den Heuvel
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