Leo's sister died unexpectantly yesterday, July 9th ...
it was massive heart failure ... she was 59 ...
we have yet to hear about the funeral arrangements ... she lived a good 3 days drive from here.
my verse for times like these is:
"weeping may endure for the night, but joy cometh in the morning" ...
23 comments:
My condolences to you and Leo, Saija. It must be extra hard for both of you, living so far away from where Leo's sister lived. You'll both be in my prayers today.
What a tough situation, Saija. You're in my prayers as well. I think you've chosen just the right verse for a time like this.
Oh Saija... I was so sorry to hear this... Both you and Leo are in my prayers today and I send you both my sincerest condolences at this difficult time. May God comfort you both... Debra
I will be thinking of Leo and you Saija, God is the only help in times like this. Be Blessed both of you.
Sympathy and empathy to you both!! May God carry you through these dark days ahead!! Will be thinking of you and praying you both will be consoled in ways only God can do!
I want to express my sympathy to you both Saija and Leo on this sudden unexpected death of Leo's sister. I pray that you may receive a special measure of God's comfort during this difficult time. I know it is difficult for Leo to travel to the funeral and want to let him know that he is in my thoughts and prayers.
Nellie
I am so sorry...
Take Care
Michael
Goodness. I am very sorry for your loss. Sandy
I am so sorry Saija...may the Lord comfort you and Leo as only he can. You will both be in my prayers. *hugs*
My thoughts are with you and yours during this time of loss.
Remember to pay more attention to the few flowers that are viewable through the fog.
Oh, no! I'm so sorry to hear this news. 59 is so young! My sincere condolences to Leo and you. Such an unexpected loss can be difficult to bear. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
sabine ... yes the distance makes it difficult ... we have decided not to go ... leo would be so wiped out by the time we got there ... thank you for your support!
ginger ... the Word gives so much comfort doesn't it? tonight i'm too tired to do anything but the basics, but i found that during the day i was remembering verses that lifted my spirits ... thank you for your words ...
debra ... thank you ... your prayer is really appreciated! especially for the family that lucille leaves behind ... she really was the heart of their home ...
osray ... amen - God is indeed the only help ... thank you!
elizabeth ... i appreciate that, thank you...
Nellie ... all prayer is really appreciated, thank you ... and yes, it would have indeed been extremely difficult for leo to go to the funeral ... there would be no resting there, so we have decided not to go ... we still feel badly about that ...
michael ... thank you ... our consolation was that she felt no pain and just slept away ... isn't that the sweetest way to pass on?
sandy ... we appreciate that, thank you ... it is always sad to say goodbye ...
maggie ann ... (hugs) back ... thank you for your prayer support!
rick ... thank you for that reminder ... leo is really feeling the loss of his big sis ...
catherine ... you just went through this with your uncle, and he was young too ... it was so unexpected for us - totally out of the blue - she was there one day and the next, gone ... thank you for your support ...
Saija and Leo: I'm saddened to read about Leo's sister's passing. It happened on my 61st birthday. I'll always be able to remember the day. Be assured of my prayers during this difficult time. I'm sorry that it's too long a drive to make. May you know God's wonderful peace during these days.
Thanks for being such good friends,
David
David ... thank you for the prayer support and kind words ... even though we have known other sudden and tragic deaths, each one hits home in a different way ... and this is the first time either one of us has lost a sibling ... very odd, mixed emotions ... blessings to you and belated b-day wishes too!
i'm so sorry. :(
Dear Saija..I was going to make other comments on your blog but when I read this it makes me feel so sad so "other comments" can wait for another time.
I am sorry that I really don't know a lot about the situation but I am going to read your blog more completly so that I will have the privelige of knowing Leo's siser a little through your writings.
My heart is with you both... Love Terry
I'm so sorry for your loss...hugs.
jeanette ... thank you, me too ...
terry ... i haven't blogged much about leo's family ... they are "good" folk, yet whether they know the Lord or not is something that they haven't shared with us ... and in the past, spiritual talk has become more of an argument, and that shouldn't be ... so we have tried to share our faith without antagonizing them ... at the time of her death, lucille and leo were the closest, so it has been doubly sad for leo ...
tina ... thank you ... your care is appreciated!
I am so sorry for your loss. (hug)
Saija, I'm so sorru for your loss! It's so hard to lose people who have walked with us in this valley of life. May lord bless you and leo and the rest of the family. May He give the best consolation!
mrsd ... thank you ... (backatcha)
maiju ... thank you ... the suddenness of it makes it harder ... the Lord is our comfort though ........... hope all is well in your world!
Oh Saija,
I'm so sorry to hear this news. Please accept my condolences for this sudden loss in your family. I will be praying for you, Leo and the entire family at this time.
He is your refuge and fortress...for you Rest in the Shadow of the ALmighty.
Blessings of peace and comfort...
mindy ... thank you ... i know the prayers of friends do a lot to ease the sadness ... blessings backatcha ...
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