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Post by stephenpatrick on Feb 12, 2010 23:59:37 GMT -5
Good evening.
Around an hour ago we received a call from my wife's brother and heard that Auntie Hazel, my wife's great aunt (and mine for 30 years) died in her reading chair at home. She was 101 years old on January 28. She was the first of the many aunts that I met while dating Cheryl many years ago. Cheryl made comments to me back then that Hazel liked me. Amazing. Her husband Marvin past away around 10 years ago. Both Christian. All of you would have enjoyed her. Sharp as tack, yet since I've known her she would trip over the same steps at everybody's house. And she could never quite figure out who that guy was that kept answering the phone whenever she called to talk to Cheryl. 90% of the time she would hang up on me. She was great and so special. Last year we had a glorious time with all of the relatives celebrating her 100th birthday.
When we heard I was saddened, but then smiled. Cheryl and I couldn't help but think that in the twinkling of an eye, she was translated from her earthly body, to an immortal one. And it really struck home.
John 11:26...And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?
I really do.
I love you Auntie Hazel.
Blessings to you.
Steve
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Post by Allyn on Feb 13, 2010 8:11:48 GMT -5
Good evening. Around an hour ago we received a call from my wife's brother and heard that Auntie Hazel, my wife's great aunt (and mine for 30 years) died in her reading chair at home. She was 101 years old on January 28. She was the first of the many aunts that I met while dating Cheryl many years ago. Cheryl made comments to me back then that Hazel liked me. Amazing. Her husband Marvin past away around 10 years ago. Both Christian. All of you would have enjoyed her. Sharp as tack, yet since I've known her she would trip over the same steps at everybody's house. And she could never quite figure out who that guy was that kept answering the phone whenever she called to talk to Cheryl. 90% of the time she would hang up on me. She was great and so special. Last year we had a glorious time with all of the relatives celebrating her 100th birthday. When we heard I was saddened, but then smiled. Cheryl and I couldn't help but think that in the twinkling of an eye, she was translated from her earthly body, to an immortal one. And it really struck home. John 11:26...And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this? I really do. I love you Auntie Hazel. Blessings to you. Steve Wonderful thoughts of victory in Christ, Steve. Your auntie is presently experiencing the fullness of Christ once inhibited by our earthly shell. |
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Post by Sower on Feb 13, 2010 9:47:12 GMT -5
Wonderful thoughts of victory in Christ, Steve. Your auntie is presently experiencing the fullness of Christ once inhibited by our earthly shell. Amen! Paul was confident, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord! Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Cheryl, and the family! The Sower~ |
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Post by Once4all on Feb 13, 2010 21:01:38 GMT -5
Steve, thanks for sharing that about Auntie Hazel. Wow, 101 and sharp as a tack. May we all be so blessed.
Bev
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Post by stephenpatrick on Feb 14, 2010 9:31:57 GMT -5
Steve, thanks for sharing that about Auntie Hazel. Wow, 101 and sharp as a tack. May we all be so blessed. Bev Hi Bev. Her ability to recall events when she was around 10 years old was was excellent. The technological advancements in her lifetime were so numerous. Yes, she sometimes had a problem with recognizing my voice and associating me with my wife, but I think her hearing going bad and just getting older had something to do with that. She was a pretty neat lady. |
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Post by stephenpatrick on Feb 18, 2010 18:03:17 GMT -5
Hi everyone.
Today was Hazel's funeral.
Beautiful old hymns. My wife Cheryl sang two of them, along with one of her uncles. Sarah, our niece played piano, and another nephew played beautiful acoustic guitar.
I found out today that Hazel had little cards on the table where she read her bible at night with all of her nieces and nephews, wives, husbands, their kids and kids kids names on them and she prayed for all of us regularly. She had 7 great, great, great nieces and nephews. By the way, I married into a huge family many years ago.
Cheryl's brother, and the pastor of her church related to us that she needed assurance on occasion of her position in Christ. She felt somewhat guilty for some reason that she was the last of that generation of family. It was hard on her being the last one. I didn't know that. But she always said that she couldn't wait for when the time comes to go home and be with the Lord. And to see those who went before her.
I came way from the funeral with a few heart-felt resolutions for myself. I'm going to try and be more attentive to those around me and be an even better listener so that when the times comes I may be of service, either with words of encouragement and advice, or action to those of my family, and friends. I am also going to write down the names of those I am close to and regularly include them in my quiet time with the Lord. It helps to keep those things on paper for recall.
Anyways, I just wanted to let you all know how it went today.
Thanks.
Steve
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Post by Allyn on Feb 18, 2010 18:20:07 GMT -5
Hi everyone. Today was Hazel's funeral. Beautiful old hymns. My wife Cheryl sang two of them, along with one of her uncles. Sarah, our niece played piano, and another nephew played beautiful acoustic guitar. I found out today that Hazel had little cards on the table where she read her bible at night with all of her nieces and nephews, wives, husbands, their kids and kids kids names on them and she prayed for all of us regularly. She had 7 great, great, great nieces and nephews. By the way, I married into a huge family many years ago. Cheryl's brother, and the pastor of her church related to us that she needed assurance on occasion of her position in Christ. She felt somewhat guilty for some reason that she was the last of that generation of family. It was hard on her being the last one. I didn't know that. But she always said that she couldn't wait for when the time comes to go home and be with the Lord. And to see those who went before her. I came way from the funeral with a few heart-felt resolutions for myself. I'm going to try and be more attentive to those around me and be an even better listener so that when the times comes I may be of service, either with words of encouragement and advice, or action to those of my family, and friends. I am also going to write down the names of those I am close to and regularly include them in my quiet time with the Lord. It helps to keep those things on paper for recall. Anyways, I just wanted to let you all know how it went today. Thanks. Steve May God continue to bless your family, brother. |
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Post by mellontes on Feb 19, 2010 1:17:38 GMT -5
Hi everyone. Today was Hazel's funeral. Beautiful old hymns. My wife Cheryl sang two of them, along with one of her uncles. Sarah, our niece played piano, and another nephew played beautiful acoustic guitar. I found out today that Hazel had little cards on the table where she read her bible at night with all of her nieces and nephews, wives, husbands, their kids and kids kids names on them and she prayed for all of us regularly. She had 7 great, great, great nieces and nephews. By the way, I married into a huge family many years ago. Cheryl's brother, and the pastor of her church related to us that she needed assurance on occasion of her position in Christ. She felt somewhat guilty for some reason that she was the last of that generation of family. It was hard on her being the last one. I didn't know that. But she always said that she couldn't wait for when the time comes to go home and be with the Lord. And to see those who went before her. I came way from the funeral with a few heart-felt resolutions for myself. I'm going to try and be more attentive to those around me and be an even better listener so that when the times comes I may be of service, either with words of encouragement and advice, or action to those of my family, and friends. I am also going to write down the names of those I am close to and regularly include them in my quiet time with the Lord. It helps to keep those things on paper for recall. Anyways, I just wanted to let you all know how it went today. Thanks. Steve Thanks for that heart-felt message, my friend. Not to detract from what you said, but my wife's name is Cheryl too. |
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Post by didymus on May 5, 2010 4:59:38 GMT -5
Forgive me for a little introspection. In reading through this thread, the thought occurred to me that I can't point to a family member that has left this earthly realm that I can say for certainty, as Stephen can, that is with the Lord. It must be a blessing to be able to do that.
I modify. Just as I posted this, I thought of one. Brian. He died of luekemia at the age of 6 in 1976. I am certain he is with the Lord. But, of those that have lived a long life, there is no one.
May God be with your family Stephen.
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