Yesterday
4:15pm
Dave crossed the finish line
I'd like to share some words
our son Daniel penned this morning.
"I really felt like we lived
in that "thin place'
for the last week.
Heaven was almost tangible
as dad straddled two worlds
especially as he slept the final two days.
Those days were amazingly serene
for how busy my dad's life was.
Being there at the last moment
was like
watching a small step
not a giant leap.
Like a door opened
and gently closed.
No struggle.
God held him between here and there.
God has been so faithful
through this sad
and glorious journey."
Thank you all for walking this journey
with us.
We will write again
when we have a time planned
to remember and celebrate his life.
Thank you for allowing us to walk this journey with Dave, Cindy and the entire family. Dave was truly a man after God’s own heart. Much love to you all. 💕 Julie Judy ( I’m on my boat headed past Bremerton this morning.)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for including us in Dave's journey. All the ups and downs and amazing blessings inbetween ..we are sending heartfilled prayer for peace and also celebrating his glorious arrival to Jesus.
ReplyDeleteHeart. Hugs. Hope.
ReplyDeleteWe will continue to pray for you all. Thanks for sharing the journey.
ReplyDeleteBlessings of rest, peace and comfort, Cindy, with joy soon to follow. You are a woman after God's own heart and showed His Love and compassion without limit. Dave was a uniquely wonderful man who will be greatly missed. His legacy of kindness, selflessness and unwavering trust in the goodness of our Father will remain.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs and love
When we got word yesterday evening it was a combination of grief and gratitude. The grief that we won’t hear his gentle words and chuckle for a while, and the gratitude that we got to know him and that he is with his Lord and Savior and surrounded by joy complete. We are praying for you all to by graced by God’s rest, comfort and peace.
ReplyDeleteLove, Ru and Steve
Peace be with you all. Thank you for sharing Dave with our community and the world.
ReplyDeleteI'm so thankful we made memories with him and y'all while here in the midst of God's beautiful creation. He's such an encouraging example of how to serve and live a life centered on the generosity of Christ's love. His ministries have touched so many lives with love and light. We love you all. -Steiners
ReplyDeleteFrom the dark days of cancer to the bright morning star. You've touched so many lives. Blessings from Jesus and me.
ReplyDeleteEarth's loss and heavens gain.. Dave is safe in the arms of God.. Complete healing from cancer achieve at last. Thank you Jesus.
ReplyDeletePeace for you and joy for his reward. He did so many things here to glorify God. Thank you for sharing his journey with us.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing Dave’s, Cindy’s and the entire families journey with us. I am blessed to have known him. May God bless you, and keep you. Make his face shine upon you, be gracious to you. Lord bless you and give you peace!! Amen!! 💜🙏🏻🕊
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers for you all,
Colleen