After reading your notes of encouragement to Theresa today, she composed this note as I typed…
To my family my friends and especially my BCC family:
I have thoroughly enjoyed the last 11 years at BCC, though this past year has been one of the most difficult in my life. Your overwhelming love and prayer support I’m sure has been what’s carried me through. Watching the body of Christ serve one another has really brought His reality into my life. Any time I may have doubted His love I could see it acted out in front of me. I pray that you would continue to minister to one another as you have to me.
With all my love and gratitude,
Theresa
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Andy Maxine and I have been praying daily for you and every one. Thank you for being a part of our lives.
We love you so very much theresa. it wont be long before we are all together again in the mansions christ has prepared for us and we will look back on all our struggles from this world and laugh.
Theresa,
You are never far from our thoughts. Your unshakable faith and gentle spirit are such admirable traits. You are such an inspiration. :) You're truly a Godly woman whom we love very much!
Love, Julie and Ryan Stockdale
Theresa, Your unshakable faith & overflowing love is a testiment to all of us at BCC. You will always be a part of us.... because you have taught us so much!
With Love & continued prayers, Dawn & Clea
Thank you Andy, This blog has been wonderful for all of BCC and those who have been praying faithfully for all of you. Theresa, blessed of women...
Theresa, you are an amazing gentle and loving woman. You must have been a fantastic mother to your children because the evidence is all over them. They are so kind, caring and generous with each other and I am sure that they will continue to be a tremendous support for each other. You will never be forgotten!!!
To Theresa, Andy and family:
Faith is believing what God says in spite of the circumstances. Faith is simply taking God at His Word. This was written by Jerry Falwell, founder of Liberty University. I read this on a plaque while touring the Jerry Falwell museum. Theresa, your strong faith has been so evident through your battle with cancer. You have been such an inspiration to me.
I pray daily for your entire family. I send my love and prayers to you all. LB
Tee,
Serving one another is something that we have learned by example. You have been a beautiful example of Christ's love to so many of us! Even through this time of suffering and grief, your attitude and love is ministering to people who don't even know you (like friends at work). Thank you my friend! With love, Susan H.
Theresa,
You have done what our Lord has asked of us - you have loved. And you have done it so well. Jesus' love has shone through your eyes, your gentleness, your encouragement, your lack of judgement, and your presence. Thank you for allowing Him to use you as He has. I know that my journey has been influenced by your love, my burden has been made a little more bareable by your encoragement, and I will strive to continue in your example as a woman of God, as a wife, and as a mother.
AshleyD.
17 And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering. 18 Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later. 19 For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are. 20 Against its will, all creation was subjected to God’s curse. But with eager hope, 21 the creation looks forward to the day when it will join God’s children in glorious freedom from death and decay. 22 For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23 And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as a foretaste of future glory, for we long for our bodies to be released from sin and suffering. We, too, wait with eager hope for the day when God will give us our full rights as his adopted children,[a] including the new bodies he has promised us. ~Romans 8:17-23
Rachel & Bram
Theresa,
You have been such an inspiration to me. You are such a strong woman of faith. Thankyou for sharing yourself with me and especially Olivia. She thinks the world of you. We love you. Lynda
Tee,
I just wanted to say thank you for your friendship and your unshakable faith in God. You were always so kind to Jackson and I, and welcomed us into your home even when we felt like we didn't really belong anywhere. I am really going to miss your smile, your friendship and your "glow" that just seems to radiate from you. I will miss you more than you can know. I look forward to seeing you again in paradise with our perfected bodies--we can worship Him together (and eat however much shortbread we like without regret!). We love you and will miss you immeasureably.
Beth & Jackson
Oh Theresa....
What a precious heart you have.
Giving still to others - through encouraging and inspiring words- in your time of great need. I am sure God is both smiling and weeping over you right now. What an honour it is to know you!
Much Love and wishing you sweet peace , Lisa Lumax
Theresa, you are loved beyond measure. Thank you for being a part of my families lives.
When we all get to heaven,
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus,
We'll sing and shout the victory!
Thanks Theresa, You are certainly an inspiration and always have been to me, your amazing.....thank you I pray for you and your family!!!! Thanks for the times when u spoke to me, when i felt lonely u seemed to show up at church things n stuff....your never gonna be forgotten!!! luv chrystal cook
We love your whole family and will always be honoured to be part of your lives. Tee and Andy - you have been an inspiration to us - through this whole journey. You have shown us what true love between a husband and wife is and we thank you for that. Tee you will leave such a legacy - don't doubt the impact you've made on all of us - including little ones - Josh loves you both so much. You are constantly on our thoughts and in our prayers. Miss you guys.
Love Lana, Brad, Josh, Kelcie and Cole xoxo
Theresa
Mere words cannot express how much we love you and will miss you!!!!
Your love and faith will leave a lasting impression and a mark on our hearts that wont be forgotten.
All our love !!!
Lesley ,Paul, Claire , Paula
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while, leaving footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same. By:Flavia weedn
Theresa,you have left a footprint in my life, through your wonderful children. I will listen to your soft voice in the wind. Love Natasha
Dear Andy, Theresa, Si, Katy & Alex: Suzette & I check your blog daily to know how to pray for your family. Often this scripture passage comes to my mind. "For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD.
9(A) For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."
Isaiah 55:8,9
God's ways don't always seem to make sense to us but that is where our faith must take over.
Theresa; it has been a pure joy to participate on the praise team for all those many years. We thank God for your gentle spirit and the gifts He has given you which in turn you have used to serve our church and ultimately glorify God.
We look forward to the day when; in heaven, there will be no more tears. We will have perfect bodies which we can use to praise our God for all eternity.
Know you are never far from our thoughts and we pray for you and the family frequently.
Love: Gord, Suzette, Derek & Mark.
Theresa
Thank you for being a part of my life as a "newbie" at BCC...I wish I could wrap my arms around you and your family and take it all away....I love you soooo much!!! You have changed me in ways that you will never know and I look forward to dancing with you on the streets of GOLD!!!
well done good and faithful servant...well done.
A patient piano teacher, a genuine worship leader, and a joyful soul in the midst of trial.
Theresa, I have often thought about the last time that I saw you. It was probably a month ago. You were clearly growing weak, and you knew your days here on Earth were drawing to a close, yet you wore on your face a sincere smile. A single smile from you has made me realize how ill prepared I am to face a trial like yours, but it motivates me to grow closer to God. What I mean to say is, thank you.
E. Trepanier
dear theresa,andy & family,my heart is very heavy with sadness for what your family is going through. you truely are a inspiration to your ghurch family.i loved what gord jones said ,even though we don,t understand that is when our faith comes in.I love you theresa, we shall sing again. SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS. SAFE ON HIS GENTLE BREAST. love jeanette hines
Andy and T, we love you and are walking with you in prayer. T, your friendship has meant everything to us and we are confident that it will be eternal. Love Frank and Launa.
Dear Tee, Andy, Si, Katie and Alex
We Love You ! But God loves you more.
God Bless.
Love Cathy
Theresa and Andy ,
Thank you for your constant and consistant example of what it means to truly walk with Christ. You said you were going to live this journey 'out loud' and your doing so has blessed us all more than you can ever know.
Theresa, thank you for the music on Sunday's, the smiles you so freely give and for allowing us to share this with you. You will be missed so very much - know your life and your example have made such an impact on so many. It was a blessing to know you even a little bit. Sharing in your jouney has matured my faith and brought me closer to our Lord. Words are not enough to thank you for that.
I so look forward to the day when we all meet again and sing and shout for joy in the presence of our God. [and as Beth says we get new bodies and can eat all the shortbread we want! :)
He loves you so very much and so do all of us........
Your sister in Christ -Heather Bruce
There are times when words cannot say what is on ones mind and heart. I am so Thankful and Blessed for the short time that I have known you and Andy. Watching you two has been so inspiring, it has helped me to keep my eyes firmly focused on our Lord. Thank YOU!!!!
Steve Burchell
Your quiet, gentle spirit will not be forgotten.
Flatt Family,
Although Brian and I have only known you for a short time, we are greatful for meeting all of you. Your prayers for us as we ventured into starting our family were greatly appreciated. God blessed us with a beautiful baby boy on August 27th. We are so blessed to have him in our life.
As you have prayed for us, we continue to pray for your family. We hope that God continues to bless you with time to be together and to be with you as your lives change. Please let us know if there is anything we can do beyond praying for you. I'm home all the time and just a quick email or phone call away to help doing anything, even the mundane.
Nikki and Brian Deryck
Psalm 139
O Lord, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel
and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord. You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too great for me to understand!
I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there.
If I ride the wings of the morning,
if I dwell by the farthest oceans,
even there your hand will guide me,
and your strength will support me.
I could ask the darkness to hide me
and the light around me to become night—but even in darkness I cannot hide from you. To you the night shines as bright as day.
Darkness and light are the same to you. You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion,
as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book.
Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!
I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me!
Theresa, we love you and thank you for the blessing that you are to our family and everyone at BCC. God is using your testimony very powerfully. Our love however cannot compare to the love that God has for you! An amazing God we serve!
Jonathan, Krista, Micah, Seth
Praying for you and all the family..That God, who said "Light shall shine out of darkness," is the one who has shone in your hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
Out of Zion , the perfection of beauty, God has shone forth. Ps 50:2
Your absence here will leave a wound in the body, praying that God will not be silent but will shine forth as you leave, in HIs timing , in His will. Lynn
For Theresa:
What a day that will be
When my Jesus I shall see
When he takes me by the Hand
Leads me to the promised land
When I look upon His face
and I see his wondrous grace
What a day, glorious day that will be.
Please know that our prayers and love are with you Theresa, Andy and your children. When the time comes and we too are in heaven, remember to look for us as we will be looking for you. Theresa you truly are a loving Godly woman and a wonderful inspiration to all that know you.
Lorene and Clarence
Theresa the brief encounters I have had with you had an impact on my life. Your faith, trust & love for God truly has touched me. Despite what you have gone through I know that you love Him and have never blamed him for what you have suffered. Your sweetness has always shone through. I pray for your comfort & peace and for the pain that will be no more. Thank you for your example of what it is to live for Christ. With love, Maria
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