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Message from David and Ruth Sherman
December 5, 2017 5:15 PM
We want to express our deepest condolences to you - at the loss of your father - for just a while - until you will see and join with him once again when you are together again in Heaven, and with Jesus.
Your father was a very special brother in Christ to us in our lives - at a time when we had a very urgent financial need.
The Lord had made a way for us to purchase a Mobil Home. And we had an acre of land that was given to us by David's parents before they passed away. So, we could put the Mobil Home on that acre, but we did not have the finances to set it up -with the foundation of cement and chains and all that is involved with such an undertaking. It was then your father stepped in with a financial gift - that totally enabled us to have the work of setting it up, done. We couldn't thank him (and your mother) enough for how he came through for us! To us he was a WONDERFUL MAN!
And even in his last days at Rosewood - he attended my Bible Class, there - even though he was very weak - but HE WAS THERE - HUMMING with the songs that were sung. Yes, he will be a lasting memory in our lives and we are sure he will receive the words: "Well done - thou good and faithful servant". David and Ruth Sherman
Your father was a very special brother in Christ to us in our lives - at a time when we had a very urgent financial need.
The Lord had made a way for us to purchase a Mobil Home. And we had an acre of land that was given to us by David's parents before they passed away. So, we could put the Mobil Home on that acre, but we did not have the finances to set it up -with the foundation of cement and chains and all that is involved with such an undertaking. It was then your father stepped in with a financial gift - that totally enabled us to have the work of setting it up, done. We couldn't thank him (and your mother) enough for how he came through for us! To us he was a WONDERFUL MAN!
And even in his last days at Rosewood - he attended my Bible Class, there - even though he was very weak - but HE WAS THERE - HUMMING with the songs that were sung. Yes, he will be a lasting memory in our lives and we are sure he will receive the words: "Well done - thou good and faithful servant". David and Ruth Sherman
Message from Joyce (Rose Garden aide)
November 28, 2017 7:55 PM
Oh, how I miss Jim! He was so kind and always so appreciative of any little thing I would do for him. His humming was precious, and his confidence in Jesus Christ was very evident. I am so thankful that he is now in glory where there is no sadness or pain, and he is face to face with his Lord.
With prayers for your comfort,
Joyce
With prayers for your comfort,
Joyce
Message from Dave and Darlene Fidler
November 28, 2017 2:30 PM
Dear Jim and Marcia Prayers for you both during this time of grief an adjustment, It takes time , Darlene and Dave
Message from Shari watson, granddaughter
November 25, 2017 6:22 PM
What a Thanksgiving ! I was feeling very sad that I couldn't be home with my family for Thanksgiving. I decided to take two children with me and drive back to Michigan for a short weekend. On the trip I started to get conflicting reports about my grampa and his health. having worked in nursing homes I had a pretty good idea that because of the morphine that they were giving that we were in the end-of-life care. he was understandably sleepy but he did open his eyes, much like Grandma did, and try to hum a greeting when I told him that I was there. mom and dad took the girls Out for a walk so I could have a few minutes alone. I sat down on the bed next to him And held his hand. He had a very strong grip and did not want to let me go. I told him about our travels and his eyes remain closed the whole time. but when I held his hand and told him that I didn't want to see him in pain and that we were going to be okay that we loved him but that we wanted him to be able to go home he opened his eyes completely wide and he held my gaze the entire time I talk to him about it. This happened on two different occasions. So I know that he completely understood what I was saying. after that I asked him if he would like me to sing And he tried to say something. So I sat next to him and sang all the old hymns that I could remember and some that i didnt! :-) he tried to hum along to some of the songs. This is the point that he got still and quiet. this month my challenge was to come up with 31 spiritual blessings to be thankful for. today's thankful point was Godly role models. I am so thankful for all the prayers that he offered up for each of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. and I am even more thankful that now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror but then we shall see Face to face. Now we know in part but then we shall know fully. and for Grandpa right now he is now in his home because Our citizenship is in heaven. He held unswervingly to the hope he professed he looked to Jesus the author and the finisher of his faith. He fought the good fight And he finished the race. His reward was a get-out-of-jail-free card. He ended up on the Golden Shores where he is strong and healthy and able to walk and talk and joke and laugh. And I am sure that as he is taking a walk for the first time with Jesus and Grandma by his side, he is also whistling a tune...broadcasting his arrival loud and clear!
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