Advanced Member Covenanter 774 Posted August 22, 2015 Advanced Member Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 David is in hospital after several strokes - & expected to die in a day or so.He is in Southampton 70 miles away, he's never trusted Christ & had a mocking attitude to me - often quoting the school RE teacher who questioned all the basic Bible teaching from a modernist position. Genevanpreacher and trapperhoney 2 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Independent Fundamental Baptist Alan 3,494 Posted August 22, 2015 Independent Fundamental Baptist Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 I will remember David, for salvation, in prayer. Rosie and Covenanter 2 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Advanced Member Rosie 545 Posted August 22, 2015 Advanced Member Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Dear God in Heaven, this man will spend eternity away from You if You don't rebuke satan and open his understand and show him his need for You and save his soul before eternity claims him.. So Lord please do what only for can do for him.. In Jesus name amen Miss Daisy, EKSmith and Covenanter 3 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Independent Fundamental Baptist John81 7,400 Posted August 22, 2015 Independent Fundamental Baptist Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Praying... Covenanter 1 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Members hermanj04 7 Posted August 22, 2015 Members Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Praying for your brother's health and salvation, and for you and your family. Covenanter 1 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Independent Fundamental Baptist EKSmith 471 Posted August 22, 2015 Independent Fundamental Baptist Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) my heart weeps with yours I have a younger brother whom may go at any moment, my tears in prayer have not ceased for his salvation my heart is weak in pain yet I know when I cry out to my Lord and savior my only hope is may His will be done.Praying for you brothers salvation, and may the Lord comfort you brother with His wonderful peace.God bless Edited August 22, 2015 by EKSmith Rosie and Covenanter 2 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Advanced Member Covenanter 774 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Advanced Member Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Thanks for prayer - we saw him this afternoon - he looks stable, his left hand was functioning, but the right looked useless. I was able to read & remind him of the Gospel, & pray with him. I don't know what to expect in the way of recovery - pray that he will be at peace with God. His wife, grandson & our sister were at the hospital. We don't meet very often - a 150 mile round trip is a lot for me. I think most of us have families we are concerned about. We were scheduled to look after our grandson Michael (2 1/2) today - they've move 120 miles away.They came & we played with him, I cuddled Alexandra (1 month) & quietened her by singing "There's a friend for little children." My son's RC wife Jola is open to such low key witnessing.May we have a blessed & encouraging Lord's Day. Miss Daisy, Rosie and MountainChristian 3 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Independent Fundamental Baptist Genevanpreacher 650 Posted August 22, 2015 Independent Fundamental Baptist Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 My friend Ian, know I will be praying for the wonderful news of David's salvation. May the Lord speak in that still small voice to his heart, and let him know the Savior quickly. Rosie and Covenanter 2 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Independent Fundamental Baptist Miss Daisy 599 Posted August 23, 2015 Independent Fundamental Baptist Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Covenanter 1 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators Jim_Alaska 2,365 Posted August 23, 2015 Administrators Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Ian, I will certainly be in prayer about this situation and ask for church prayer tomorrow, both for your brother's health and especially for his salvation. I am sure that he has had adequate witness in the form of his brother. Let's all just pray that that witness will have sown the seed that will lead him into our Saviors loving arms. Edited August 23, 2015 by Jim_Alaska spelling Rosie and Covenanter 2 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Independent Fundamental Baptist MountainChristian 689 Posted August 23, 2015 Independent Fundamental Baptist Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Covenanter, I'm very sorry and I'll be praying too Covenanter and Rosie 2 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Advanced Member Rosie 545 Posted August 23, 2015 Advanced Member Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 praying, any news Link to post Share on other sites
Independent Fundamental Baptist EKSmith 471 Posted August 23, 2015 Independent Fundamental Baptist Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Ian thank for the update on your brother that I may continue to pray for his salvation and full recovery, I'll also be in prayer for JolaMay the Lord comfort the hearts of you and your family with His wonderful peace.God bless brother Covenanter and Rosie 2 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Advanced Member Covenanter 774 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Advanced Member Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 David's son reported a slight improvement in his basic condition - breathing easier & both eyes opening, but now the hospital considers that there is no hope of any normal life. At best he will be bed-ridden & totally dependent for everything. They expect his heart to give out, so will give basic care but not medical treatment.Please continue to pray for his salvation, as presumably his mind is active. Dying is still living. Link to post Share on other sites
Advanced Member Rosie 545 Posted August 31, 2015 Advanced Member Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 still praying for him, thanks for the update Link to post Share on other sites
Independent Fundamental Baptist John81 7,400 Posted August 31, 2015 Independent Fundamental Baptist Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 I pray he will be born again in Christ before death arrives. Link to post Share on other sites
Independent Fundamental Baptist trapperhoney 207 Posted August 31, 2015 Independent Fundamental Baptist Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 praying Link to post Share on other sites
Advanced Member Covenanter 774 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Advanced Member Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 David sadly died 3 hours ago. Thank you for your prayers - I trust the time he had as he lay ill allowed him to trust his Saviour. Link to post Share on other sites
Advanced Member Rosie 545 Posted August 31, 2015 Advanced Member Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 so sorry to hear this.. May God comfort you Covenanter 1 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Independent Fundamental Baptist Alan 3,494 Posted August 31, 2015 Independent Fundamental Baptist Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Thank you for letting us know about David. May God give you comfort in the days ahead and wisdom on how to deal with family matters. Covenanter 1 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Independent Fundamental Baptist John81 7,400 Posted September 1, 2015 Independent Fundamental Baptist Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'm sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you and your family. Hold on to the hope he may be with the Lord. Covenanter 1 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Independent Fundamental Baptist Genevanpreacher 650 Posted September 1, 2015 Independent Fundamental Baptist Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Ian,I will be praying for you and the family as you have suffered this great loss friend. God be with you and strengthen you mightily.As John encouraged in his post above, hold on to the hope, and as you posted above, God can do wonderful things in a mans mind at the end, when a man sits in silence.Your life with David might not be over, except maybe here.Remember, His word will not return void,Russ Edited September 1, 2015 by Genevanpreacher Covenanter 1 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Independent Fundamental Baptist Miss Daisy 599 Posted September 1, 2015 Independent Fundamental Baptist Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 my condolences. sorry for you and your family's loss. Covenanter 1 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Independent Fundamental Baptist trapperhoney 207 Posted September 2, 2015 Independent Fundamental Baptist Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss. praying for the grace, comfort and peace that passes understanding for you and the family. *hugs* Covenanter 1 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Advanced Member Covenanter 774 Posted September 2, 2015 Author Advanced Member Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thank you for all your prayers & expressions of love & concern.His widow, Trixie, will be lost without him after 54 years of marriage. Their sons, Richard & Andrew, are very supportive. They live nearby. trapperhoney 1 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Advanced Member Rosie 545 Posted September 2, 2015 Advanced Member Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 may the peace of God comfort them and praise God for her supportive sons Link to post Share on other sites
Independent Fundamental Baptist MountainChristian 689 Posted September 2, 2015 Independent Fundamental Baptist Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 I'm very sorry for your family's loss. Covenanter 1 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Jeny 54 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Condolence to your family. May God comfort you all... It is really hard when it's family. Covenanter 1 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Advanced Member Covenanter 774 Posted September 8, 2015 Author Advanced Member Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 The funeral will be on Monday, Sept 14 at 2:30 local time, in Southampton. Link to post Share on other sites
Advanced Member Rosie 545 Posted September 8, 2015 Advanced Member Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 praying for comfort Covenanter 1 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Independent Fundamental Baptist Ronda 537 Posted September 8, 2015 Independent Fundamental Baptist Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I'm sorry for you/your family's loss. Sincere prayer sent that God will comfort you. Covenanter 1 Report Link to post Share on other sites
Advanced Member Covenanter 774 Posted September 14, 2015 Author Advanced Member Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Funeral today. Thank you for prayers. Link to post Share on other sites
Advanced Member Covenanter 774 Posted September 15, 2015 Author Advanced Member Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) About 100 at the funeral - no Gospel - time for remembering loved ones. Began & ended with prayer, & included Psalm 23 & "All things bright & beautiful." Our elderly Aunts weren't able to be there. Lily - 90ish - is in hospital & could be next. We stayed at the guest room of Aunt Mary's retirement flat & prayed with her & Uncle Ray before coming home. While my mother was alive we were very close, but after she died we didn't have occasions to come together. Thanks for prayers. Sept 20thNow we have heard Aunt Lily has cancer - lumps in stomach & neck. She is mentally alert, & they will treat her with chemo. Please add her to your prayers. When we have spoken of the Gospel, her attitude was typical CofE - Christian by infant baptism & church attendance. @BroMatt Edited September 20, 2015 by Covenanter Add Aunt Lily to prayer request. I can't post new Link to post Share on other sites
Members Ian Day 0 Posted March 2, 2016 Members Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Update: David's widow, Trixie, had a stroke a few days before Christmas, but recovered enough in a few days to return home. She's OK at home but needs lots of help as she can't get out. Aunt Lily is now in a hospice. My wife Ann suffered severe bleeding early December & was diagnosed with womb cancer. We were at the hospital several times a week through December & January, until hysterectomy at the end of January. She has made a good recovery & they think there is a low chance of recurrence, so she is having 4 sessions of radiotherapy. Started yesterday & will end next Thursday. Thank you for your prayers. Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators Jim_Alaska 2,365 Posted March 2, 2016 Administrators Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Thank you for this update Ian, my prayers go out to and for Ann, as well as comfort for you. I have a good resource that deals with coping with the side effects of chemo and radiation if you or Ann would like to have it. My late wife wrote this resource and placed it online and it has been a help to many. Ian Day 1 Report Link to post Share on other sites
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