Tuesday, February 5, 2008

An Unexpected Bloggie Break...



Due to the recent passing of my grandfather,
we will be traveling over the next week or so
and I will be taking a break from blogging.
The giveaway, however, will continue.

Though in this time of sorrow,
we are not without hope
and we are rejoicing that we know
we will see this loved one in Heaven one day.


"But I would not have you
to be ignorant, brethren,
concerning them which are asleep {deceased},
that ye sorrow not,
even as others which have no hope.
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again,
even so them also which sleep in Jesus
will God bring with him.
For this we say unto you
by the word of the Lord,
that we which are alive and remain
unto the coming of the Lord
shall not prevent them which are asleep.
{prevent: or, come before, or, anticipate, or, precede}
For the Lord himself shall descend
from heaven with a shout,
with the voice of the archangel,
and with the trump of God:
and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Then we which are alive and remain
shall be caught up together with them
in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air:
and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words."
~ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

23 comments:

Pam--in America said...

I am so sorry for your temporary loss....as you said, you will see him again, AMEN!
I will pray for your comfort, and for safe travel. I'm glad your husband is back to give you that extra support.

Aiming Our Arrows said...

My sympathy to you and your family. Praise God for that blessed hope.
Love and prayers,
Jill

Unknown said...

I'm sorry. But, thank God for the hope that is in Christ! :-D

Tracy said...

I pray that the Lord gives each of you peace as you look forward to the day that you will be reunited.

Sharon said...

I'm so sorry about your grandfather. Take care,
Love,
Sharon

MamaBugs said...

Oh I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad you dh is home again to give yu extra support and comfort during this time. Will be praying for your safe travel and comfort.
Blessings,
Trish

Jodi said...

Christina and family ~ I am so sorry for your loss. Praying the Lord wraps you in His peace and blesses you all with safe travel.

debhmom3 said...

So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to your family. Isn't it wonderful to rest in the assurance of seeing our loved ones in Christ again. Prayers for a safe trip and for comfort.

The Hunsakers

Mrs. Taft said...

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless and comfort you and your family.

Karen said...

Christina and Family, I'm so sorry for the passing of your grandfather. I know you are comforted knowing where he is now, but it's still hard to lose a loved one. Like the other comments before, I'm glad that your beloved is there.
Praying for strength and peace, and safe travel for you.

Unknown said...

My deepedt sympathy is extended to you and your family.May God Bless and keep you safe as you travel.

Paula said...

Praying for you all.

((hugs))

kim said...

I'm so sorry for you and your family...I'll be praying for you.

Anonymous said...

Dear Christina and Family,
I so sorry to hear of your loss and pray comfort for you all and travel mercies. I am so glad God gave us I Thes. 4:13-18, such a comforting scripture and what hope. I am so glad that in Christ there are no good-byes.
(((Hugs))) & Love,
Jane

Kristi said...

I'm sorry to hear of your Granfather's passing. I'm glad you have peace in knowing he is with his Saviour.

~Kristi

Anonymous said...

So sorry. :o(
Safe travel prayers for your family.
TamaraP.

Just Melody said...

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your grandfather. Praying for a safe trip and peace for your family.

Blessings

Anonymous said...

Oh I'm so sorry about the loss of your grandfather. Take care of yourself!

Hugs,
Malina

Michelle-ozark crafter said...

I pray his home going will be full of warm memories and few tears for you will see him again!

Madeleine said...

Oh dear, I am so sorry. If your granddaddy was as precious to you as mine was to me, I will be in prayer for your heartache. Yes there is the hope of things to come, and we are eternally grateful for that hope, but it kind of doesn't stop the heartache here on earth.

I pray for a safe journey, and am thankful your beloved is with you during this time.

Sallie said...

So sorry for your loss!

God bless,
Sallie

Anonymous said...

Hey Christina,

I do hope the family is doing well despite the passing of your loved one. Have a safe trip back.

Sis. Julie said...

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your grandfather. I pray you have safety on the roads as you travel and grace during this sorrowful time.

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