Memorial Wall for January 2016

Please make a resolution to pray for the following women and children listed here during the first days of each month. We could all pray for at least one family per day, can't we? To see other months or to learn how to add your own memorial please click the Memorial Wall tab at the top of this blog. Thank you very much and God bless you,

♥ ferree

 

The Day Life Changed Forever

JANUARY
1/1/2015 * Laurie * Bill * It's been a year since my beloved husband Bill died suddenly due to heart issues. He was 69. On New Year's Eve one year ago, he died shortly before midnight while walking on the beach towards the bonfire we were having to celebrate the New Year. He never appeared for the bonfire and approximately at 3 AM I found his body on the beach. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, and "Papa" to our grandchildren. He loved God and his family. I am so grateful to have had 43 wonderful years married to him.
1/1/2009 * Gerel * Enkhsaikhan, at age 24 - tumor * Tushig (boy) 2years old * He received Jesus Christ 7 days before when he passed away. And I also become Christian and my son too. I am a follower of Jesus by all my heart and mind. * Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

1/2/2012 * Karen * Spouse - Don Age 67 - Hypertensive and Diabetic Cardiomyopathy * Daughter Andrea - 44; Son Kurt; - 41; 4 Grandchldren (15, 8, 6, 3) * My husband and best friend passed unexpectably in his sleep 1/2/12. We were not aware of any impending problems that would cause something like this so waking up to find him "gone" was a real shock! We had just celebrated our 48th wedding anniversary 3 days before. I am not able to stay alone due to some health issues of my own so I had to leave our home in TN and move in with our daughter in FL. We were together 24/7 and I depended on him for everything so in just a few seconds my life was turned "upside down"! I thank the Lord for helping me get through this first year in some very amazing ways. In Jeremiah 29:11 the Lord says "For I know the plans I have for you"..... I still do not know what all of those plans for me hold, but am trusting the Lord for direction each day. With all of that said, I still feel as though I have a huge hole in my heart and part of me went with him the day God called him home.

1/2/2011 * Sharon Vander Waal * Wayne, passed away after a 4 ½ year struggle with a rare neurological disease called Multiple systems atrophy type c * Three sons all married: Derrick, Troy, and Brian * Wayne was the love of my life, and we were married for over 39 years. * Wisconsin
1/03/2012 * Carol * Larry - Bladder Cancer * Sons: Edward (50) and Allan (46) * Larry moved to heaven the day before his 73rd birthday. Without my best friend and husband of 51 years, life continues on around me but I know my life has changed forever. I'm trying with God's help to adjust to the loneliness, cherish the memories and live my life as he would have wanted. But, it is so very hard to continue on without him. * Florida
1/03/2011 * Kaye * Ken Boyd, multiple organ failure * Kelly, 52 * Ky, 49 * Dated for 31/2 years, married for nearly 55 years. We grew up together. Was very out-going, loved sports, loved his children and grandchildren. Served in the Army for 3 years, was a car salesman, and worked with the Texas Youth Commission, a juvenile detention center. He worked with the student work program. Was a baseball coach for many years, coaching son and grandson. I miss my guy. He always made me fill he was the luckiest guy in the world to be married to me.

1/4/2011 * Carrie * Darryl, age 48 - Sepsis Pneumonia * one daughter, Brittany, age 19 *

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and I believe that is true even when God calls a loved one home. When Darryl would tell me he loved me, or had a promise to make to me he would end it by saying, “hard fast promise.” Darryl I want you to know I will love you forever and always, Hard Fast Promise. Love your wife, Carrie

1/6/2013 * Billie * Alvin* Went to heaven from complications of cirrohsis of the liver. Al had not been really well for 2-3 years as the disease progressed. The last 5 months he was still with me, we shared our hearts, forgave each other from past offenses and shared time together visiting our families. I'm so thankful to the Lord He gave us those last few months together to become closer than we had in years. He was able to reconnect with his three sons who came to visit 4 times those last months. He loved the Lord. Our first date was going to his church 33 years ago. We would have been married 32 years April 11th. I miss him so much. I love him more than I thought possible. I yearn for the day when we will be reunited in heaven. I love you, Alvin. Wait for me my love, I'll be there soon.
1/8/2014 * Sandie * My husband Kenny, went home one year ago on Thursday, January 8. My love had pancreatic cancer. We have a daughter Mary, 35, and through her our awesome grandson Thomas, who is 3 1/2. For some time he asked about his poppy, its so unfair. Kenny loved life. He was a hunter, fisherman, biker, Christian, and he was so looking toward to teaching Thomas all the man stuff. * I thank God for all the Christian care that He has surrounded me with in these past not even 2 years. Kenny was diagnosed January 10, 2013 and he passed January 8, 2014. * I'm so glad you're home Mr. Honey, I love you and miss you. And so does Mary and Thomas. I can't wait to be with you and to be praising God together once again.
1/9/2014 * Brenda * Mark went to Heaven at the age of 54 from a heart attack * Sheena 30, Kayla 27, Ashley 23 * He was the light of my life and was such a great husband, father, friend, brother and uncle. We miss him so very much and feel lost without him. We cling to God's Word, Love and Promises and wait for the day He brings us together again. Mark, thank you for 30 great years together here on earth, I can't wait to be with you for eternity in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You are always in my heart and on my mind, I miss you every minute and will love you forever. Always yours, Brenda
1/9/2005 * Barbara * Jim died of Hypertensive and Diabetic Cardiomyopathy * son Kris 27, daughter Kim 25. * Jim died 7 days after he was placed in Hospice. I will love you forever and can’t wait to see you again.

1/10/2011 * Jean * Glenn, age 59. * Went into the hospital for a simple hernia repair. Due to the hospital not knowing how serious his prior heart condition was. Glenn passed away on January 10, 2011. I do not blame the medical staff, as each and every one of us has just a certain amount of time on earth. I do thank them for admitting it was human error - though in reality it wasn't, but I do thank them for taking what they have learned and using it in other cases. He had dedicated his life to the Lord when he was in his twenties, but did not fully embrace his walk until about three years before his death. He had a great respect and love for his aunt who used each and every day and each and every hour to speak of her Lord. Glenn emulated this in the last years, and it was a great blessing to hear of how his love for the Lord had affected others lives at and after his funeral. * He leaves two sons Geoff age 36 and Gregg age 30 and one daughter Gabrielle age 32. * God was merciful to us in that for a few months before the surgery we knew that his time was limited. Over these few months God gave us blessings in our relationship that still amaze me. Yes, I am lonely and miss him terribly but God is Good --All the time.

1/13/2009 * Wendy * Chris - Glioblastoma Mulitforme * Ian (17 months) and Claire (10 days old) * We miss you every day.
1/15/2011 * Lucy Anne * husband age 51 - from end-stage MS * sons Luke 23, Jake 20.
1/17/2014 * Lori * Allen Frank Johnson January 17, 2014. * Son Misha, 21. * Died of cardiac arrest. The love of my life and the best father I ever knew. I'll see you soon!
1/17/2013 * Chris * Ron, age 68, diagnosed with desquamative interstitial pneumonitis in 1994 and told he had 3-6 months to live. Many people came to believe in the power of prayer, not simply because of his survival, but because of his humor and kindness in the face of much suffering over the years. We were friends for 30 years, married for 26 of those. Shortly after Christmas he developed pneumonia, but treatment wasn't working. He elected to go on a ventilator in the hopes of regaining strength. It was not to be--after two weeks sepsis set in, then organ failure. I made the agonizing decision to let him go. * He had three children (my stepchildren) - Ron 39, Christopher 37, and Jessica 32 * I'm trying to follow his example and favorite prayer: "Thank you Lord, for another day."
1/19/2011 * Jennifer * Alan, my husband of 24 years on due to multiple myeloma. * We have 3 children, Daniel 15yo, Amanda 12yo, and Adam 6yo. * We miss him.
1/20/2011 * Louise * Alan - Cardiac Arrest * My Love I Miss You. You Are With Jesus Now and i Want To Tell You So Much That If I Had to Do It All Over Again, i Would be A Better Wife & Friend. I Love You & I Always Will. You Loved Me Like No Other Man Could & Will Again. You Made Me See That We Are Able to Love Because Jesus Loved Us First.
1/21/2013 * Teboho * Victor , car accident * Mellissa 13, Nesbert 9 * I will always miss the years we spent together, they were great years. I miss you Victor. * Africa
1/21/09 * Stacy * Stan - Sarcoma metastasized to lungs and brain * Deacon, nearly 3 and Mathias, 1.5 * Stan was diagnosed when I was 8 mos pregnant with our second boy and passed away 15 months later. His progression was mercifully quick - it was a very painful journey for him. We miss him. * MA

1/22/13 * Marjorie * Wayne - Lung cancer. Married to the love of my life for almost 55 years. We were blessed with our wonderful family * Randy, Cindie, and Mike, their spouses, 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grands. * Wayne loved the LORD with all of his heart. His favorite scripture for life was Proverbs 3:5,6. We are in awe of the LORD'S love and faithfulness as we continue life's journey until we meet the LORD and our precious loved ones in heaven. We still miss him terribly. * Idaho.

1/22/2013 * Lisa * Michael, age 59, cancer * We were married for 20 years and spent those years 24/7 working together with abused and neglected children, loving every minute we had together. I miss you everyday.
1/27/2015 * Grace * Michael ( 34 ) cause of death: Motorcycle Accident * Iana Mikaela ( 2 years and 4 months old) * Michael was the greatest love of my life. Family oriented. Most selfless man I've ever known. A proud husband and father to our daughter. Believes that our daughter is the luck of our lives. My BF for almost 8yrs. Married for 3 years. Shy type, my partner in all aspects in life. Jack of all trades, loved 80's music. He has untimely death we never expected to be this soon, still coping up until today and we will be first time celebrating Christmas without HIM. * Manila, Philippines

1/27/13 * Margaret * Nathan * kidney cancer * Heather, Matthew, Nicole & Matthew and 4 Grandchildren. * My life changed the day I lost the Love of my Life. I know Nathan watches over us and that gives me the strength to create a new normal. I miss him so much. * Lancaster, PA

1/28/2011 * Colleen Millard * husband Bob, age 50, suddenly from pulmonary embolism. * Children Matt 25, Ryan 23, Paul 18, Tim 15. * We miss you everyday and are trying our best to move forward. Thanks for taking such good care of us and loving us well.
1/29/2014 * Cathy Rose * Vernon, aneurysm/tear in stomach * Andrew 24; Michael 20 * He was a humble and godly man, and well-loved. I love you, Sweetheart... to the moon and back. * East Tennessee
1/31/2011 * Cindy * Barry - melanoma * Jeffrey (27), and Ryan (17) * In my Father’s House are many mansions ----until we join you----we carry your love in our hearts. * SC