Dad
We got a huge amount of traffic, so I just need to say it now . . .
My Dad died at age 47 in the hospital yesterday morning (August 30). We came upstate as soon as we could.
At this point, we’re postponing our wedding till a later date, though we will be married privately this week with our close family around us at my parents’ house.
Please be in prayer for us, and for my mom and brother.
If you’re in the area, you can come to the funeral tomorrow, Friday, September 1. The viewing will be at 9am and the funeral service will be at 10am at Loudonville Community Church.
alisa wrote:
*big hug* your family in my thoughts and prayers girl.
Posted on 31-Aug-06 at 1:43 pm | Permalink
Kyleen wrote:
You and Tom and both your families are in my thoughts and prayers as well, and I’d also hug you if I could.
Posted on 31-Aug-06 at 1:54 pm | Permalink
Josh wrote:
Alissa, I am so sorry. My heart is with you and your family. Much love to both of you.
“I will turn their mourning into joy; I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow.” Jer 31:13
Posted on 31-Aug-06 at 2:43 pm | Permalink
Ry wrote:
Alissa,
I’m so sorry to hear the loss of your father. I will be thinking and praying for you and your family. May the God peace and comfort be with you to the end.
-Ry
Posted on 31-Aug-06 at 4:52 pm | Permalink
steve wrote:
Our prayers are with you, your bro, and mom. We’re here.
Today I was thinking that your dad is probably tracking down every Red Sox legend over the years who was saved… and telling them all about the 2004 World Series.
Heaven… we can only imagine.
Posted on 31-Aug-06 at 5:11 pm | Permalink
Roxanne Swanson wrote:
Alissa,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Our hearts ache for all of you at this time and we send our prayers that peace and strength will be with you all in the days and months ahead.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Uncle Scott, Aunt Roxanne, Colin & Evan
Posted on 31-Aug-06 at 6:14 pm | Permalink
TLC wrote:
I can’t imagine how this must hurt… we will blanket you in prayers, hoping that God will cover all the places that we can’t even know are aching…
Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted…”
Posted on 31-Aug-06 at 7:05 pm | Permalink
Naki wrote:
I’m so sorry to hear this. Prayers are being offered up on your behalf… 1/2 way around the world in PNG.
Posted on 31-Aug-06 at 8:11 pm | Permalink
Kelly M. wrote:
oh my gosh! I am so shocked…sigh
just awful……been reading your blogs for awhile…found you through relevant
i am so very very sorry:( :(
My sympathies and prayers are with you and yours….take care.
God bless you.
Posted on 01-Sep-06 at 12:09 am | Permalink
laura wrote:
My heart hurts for you, my dear. Jared’s and my prayers are with you, as are the rest of his family…we’re all hurting with you.
Posted on 01-Sep-06 at 8:53 am | Permalink
Jean wrote:
I will be praying for you and your family.
Posted on 01-Sep-06 at 8:36 pm | Permalink
Rachel Farnum wrote:
Just got back from vacation and checked your blog. Like others have mentioned I can’t imagine what you guys are going through. I am so sorry to hear about your loss, you and your family are in my prayers.
Posted on 07-Sep-06 at 12:04 pm | Permalink
Katie wrote:
Just found your new blog and saw this. Alissa, I’m so sorry. You guys will be in my prayers.
Posted on 07-Sep-06 at 3:07 pm | Permalink
Jenny’s Thoughts » Blog Archive » The end of the summer… wrote:
[...] So, that part of our trip was great. Still, it was hard because we learned enroute to the wedding that Alissa’s father went home to the Lord on Wednesday. I can hardly feel like I can say anything about the amount of sorrow this brings to her family, and now Tom’s family also. Steve was not my dad, but still I was blessed by his life. We attended his funeral on Friday, and did the best we could to be a comfort to Alissa, Tom, and her family. I kept thinking of Job’s friends in the Bible, who said nothing for seven days after Job had lost everything. Well, I don’t know if I said the right things or not (more likely I didn’t, knowing how often I manage to say the wrong thing at the wrong time), but I prayed much for this precious, precious family. And for Tom and Alissa, starting out under such circumstances. And yet, somehow God will be faithful in this, I am certain. [...]
Posted on 10-Sep-06 at 10:03 pm | Permalink
Katherine wrote:
Dear Alissa,
I hadn’t checked this because I hadn’t yet updated my site feeds. I am so sorry about your dad. I don’t even know you and I just got all choked up. I pray that you are surrounded and embraced by God’s love during this complex time of sorrow and joy.
Peace,
Katherine
Posted on 12-Sep-06 at 3:36 pm | Permalink