tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15087941.post3841449231950169551..comments2007-06-22T09:42:46.312-04:00Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03669424992608265029noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15087941.post-86234369257579298912007-06-22T00:02:00.000-04:002007-06-22T00:02:00.000-04:00hey, I have been thinking of Malcom. He had one of the best smiles. He was a man of integrety. I will always love him. I want you to know that i also miss you and love you. Love Jo PettyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15087941.post-50722742329855657542007-06-13T14:52:00.000-04:002007-06-13T14:52:00.000-04:00Are you still finding time to work on that book of yours? What a comfort to know that Malcom and Susan are only just beginning to discover all the wonders of heaven!! Thank for continuing to share with all of us -- even in the midst of your own grief. You're in our thoughts and prayers here at the Mission Office. See you soon!<BR/><BR/>Carole :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15087941.post-14453736915577003962007-06-12T15:25:00.000-04:002007-06-12T15:25:00.000-04:00Susan was a great friend...making a fellow MK feel special that freshmen yr. @ BBC. It was great to meet her hubby too while we were on deputation. There must be something about June & heaven-bound. Our first baby (miscarriage) went home June 14th-5 yrs. ago. Praying for you!The Caldwellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563330772819685521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15087941.post-65406377110480423522007-06-12T12:23:00.000-04:002007-06-12T12:23:00.000-04:00Thank you Carol for continually reminding me of beauty in the midst of tragedy. Though I have not yet gone through such a loss as you and your family have, your words encourage me in my day to day struggles which at times seem overwhelming. I haven't posted to your blog since last summer but I continue to follow and marvel at the words and insights God has given you, and I'm so grateful you are willing to share them with us.<BR/>Libby S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15087941.post-85751468178889180152007-06-12T02:35:00.000-04:002007-06-12T02:35:00.000-04:00BTW, Carol, I just have to say, you have a beautiful looking blog. Very restful and what's the word I'm looking for? Elegant...Susan Kelly Skitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13871921369901815459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15087941.post-60898642590599659782007-06-12T02:19:00.000-04:002007-06-12T02:19:00.000-04:00What beautiful perspective my dear sister in the Lord. June 30th... a sunny day... the day Gerald Alan Kelly, loving husband, and father to my son, Jared, entered his home in Heaven.<BR/><BR/>I've often wondered what poor Lazurus felt like after having experienced the bliss of being home and coming back... but God had a purpose in even that. No, I wouldn't wish Gerry back either. It will be fifteen years this June. I'll always miss him, but like you said, instead of viewing June as a "dreaded month", we can chose to view it as a "blessed month". For me to live is Christ... to die is gain. Amen my sister, Amen. Thanks for sharing. BTW - 2 Cor. 5 is one of the verses I clung to, too, especially that first night... yes, to be absent from the body IS to be present with the Lord! We can be confident!<BR/><BR/>The man I eventually re-married, James Brooks Skitt? His father died when he was eight years old. His dad was forty-two. It too was in June... during the week of Vacation Bible School.<BR/><BR/>I am praying for you my dear sister. God loves you so much and so do I.Susan Kelly Skitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13871921369901815459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15087941.post-51908816380642317992007-06-12T01:28:00.000-04:002007-06-12T01:28:00.000-04:00So well written my friend. <BR/>I rejoice in this insight to your heart. Truly, your loved ones, as well as mine, are at peace. We can rejoice in this. God bless you - you have just taken a giant step. Lovingly,<BR/>MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com