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pnggrad79

08-10-2007, 05:47 PM

I just wanted to share with ya'll that one of the members of my former church that closed, died this past week. His name was Jeff and he was diagnosed with colon cancer about two years ago, underwent surgery, chemo and radiation, went into remission and seemed to be getting better. The last we saw of him, he was still in remission and looking good. He was our Children's Minister.

We got the news last week that the cancer had not only reappeared but had spread all over his abdomen and in his lungs. He died August 10. He left a partner of 10 years or so, JD, and he was simply a wonderful man who loved children, and was in love with Jesus. He will be missed. Please lift up his partner and his family. Thanks.:pray:

A side note- We never plan for the death of a loved one, and when it happens it usually is surrounded by shock, and we don't understand the loss until the shock wears off. Point is, love your partner, wife, husband, like its the last day they will be alive, because it might be. Make everyday count, and build your memories with your lover. Don't waste time on frivolous arguments and things that don't matter. Relish the time you have with them and just enjoy the moment. Just had to throw that in...

Zerbie

08-10-2007, 05:53 PM

Condolences to you, your church community, and your friends' partner/family.

Also, thank you PNG for the important reminder! Life is short, so love, love, love!!

:pray:

wmanion

08-10-2007, 06:49 PM

I will be praying for all those who loved him and knew him. And you are right, most of the things we get uspset over are trivial...much better to dwell on love.

Bill

Daniel

08-10-2007, 07:29 PM

Thanks for you message and remembrance. Prayers to JD.

Jennifer5

08-11-2007, 02:12 AM

:pray::pray::pray::pray::pray:

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I will hold all those who loved him in my heart.

Thank you for mentioning that. Don't waste your energy on being upset. LOVE! :love:

pnggrad79

08-12-2007, 08:05 PM

Today was Jeff's funeral, and it was simple and beautiful. His partner,JD, wrote a wonderful tribute to him, thanking him for 12 wonderful years, telling him that he would miss the future they wouldn't share and that he would carry his love with him the rest of his life. It was so sweet. It began, "What do you say about the love of your life?" which I thought was just so sweet and really showed how much he loved Jeff.

Life is just too short and when you love someone, never let them leave your presence without knowing just how much. :)

elcharrom

08-12-2007, 10:23 PM

Today was Jeff's funeral, and it was simple and beautiful. His partner,JD, wrote a wonderful tribute to him, thanking him for 12 wonderful years, telling him that he would miss the future they wouldn't share and that he would carry his love with him the rest of his life. It was so sweet. It began, "What do you say about the love of your life?" which I thought was just so sweet and really showed how much he loved Jeff.

Life is just too short and when you love someone, never let them leave your presence without knowing just how much. :)

Awwww, yall in my prayers, but God heals all, and God has him his hands right now with him bein happier than you ever seen him :)

pnggrad79

08-12-2007, 11:30 PM

yea, it was kinda weird though. I was emailing some people earlier and came across his email address in my address book and it just struck me that I would have to delete it since he won't be checking his email anymore...The finality of it is just striking...He's dead, gone, no more...Wow!:'(

elcharrom

08-12-2007, 11:37 PM

yea, it was kinda weird though. I was emailing some people earlier and came across his email address in my address book and it just struck me that I would have to delete it since he won't be checking his email anymore...The finality of it is just striking...He's dead, gone, no more...Wow!:'(

Yea I know, it starts sinkin in that they realy gone, that they aint gonna be answerin the phone no matter how much you call, they aint gonna make it to the planned thing, it sucks I feel you.

Jennifer5

08-13-2007, 12:22 AM

Today was Jeff's funeral, and it was simple and beautiful. His partner,JD, wrote a wonderful tribute to him, thanking him for 12 wonderful years, telling him that he would miss the future they wouldn't share and that he would carry his love with him the rest of his life. It was so sweet. It began, "What do you say about the love of your life?" which I thought was just so sweet and really showed how much he loved Jeff.

Life is just too short and when you love someone, never let them leave your presence without knowing just how much. :)

yea, it was kinda weird though. I was emailing some people earlier and came across his email address in my address book and it just struck me that I would have to delete it since he won't be checking his email anymore...The finality of it is just striking...He's dead, gone, no more...Wow!:'(

Ugh, you're gonna make me start crying... :'(

:love: (((((Hugs))))) :love:

dsdrane

08-13-2007, 10:26 AM

It saddens me to hear about this loss, and I offer my best wishes and prayers for all affected. And thank you for reminding us again (and we can never be reminded of this enough) to always embrace the moment and the ones we love. Our time here is precious and fleeting and mustn't be wasted or taken for granted.

:love::pray: