RememberingRob9
Hello again...
It feels so strange that this is March. In 16 days, Rob got out
of the hospital in Almere, just a year ago.
You all remember the pain & heartache, abuse & neglect,
etc. that he endured there. We sure had a few angels (who were not hospital
staff), with us at that time, to assist in his care, in that hospital.
We never thought he would make it out of there alive, but, with the prayers
of all of you, us, & all the prayers we/you requested of others (almost
8 MILLION people praying), he made it! We were so thankful that day! I am
still thankful of course, that the Dear Lord saw fit for him to come home
& to be able to make it to Canada for a few of the happiest months of
our lives. As you can see, I am still working on these memory pages &
have now only 200+ emails to go. A LOT of cards were expired, so you don't
see your message here of course, sorry about that, but appreciate each thought
anyway. There has been so much awesome support & love, that even though
I hurt every day, I also feel a little good on the days I feel up to doing
this project. I hope & pray that when it's YOUR day to be in need, that
you send us your prayer request & that you will then come & visit
these pages of wonderful advice & words of encouragement, so you can
feel them for yourselves. The grieving process is very personal. We're all
different & we all need support. Just remember that when you think someone
is, or in your opinion, should be, ok now? Often they are not. A lot of love
& understanding are needed in order to get through this kind of intense
grief.
I offer you my love, in return for all you have sent to me. Your prayers
are coveted more than gold.
Love always, Patsy
Patsy & Rob, Queen Beatrix Park, Netherlands
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Trust God's all-wise wisdom
And doubt our Father never,
For in the kingdom of our Lord
There is nothing lost forever.
Helen Steiner Rice
He who walks with wise men becomes wise.
Proverbs 13:20
Increase your trust and eliminate your doubt.
Elizabeth E
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Hi Patsy,
Its so good to hear from you. How have you been? We all miss
you very
much. If there is anything I can do for you, or if you just need
a friend, I
am here for you. (((HUGS))) Zena
http://zenasfreebies.com
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Patsy,
I have subscribed to your freebies newsletter for a while (using
one of my other email addys). I got the news from Haunted House O'Freebies's
Carmen about your husband, Rob. Having finally met and married my soul
mate, the One True Love of My Life, I cannot imagine life without him.
I hurt for you, knowing how it would devastate me to lose the man I am married
to. I am praying for you, for comfort, and solace. I know, and understand
completely when you say you wish you were with him. Hang in there, you
are not done here. In time, you will be with him again, with God. It seems
like forever, but will be but an instant. I know from your letters you loved
him well, and he loved you. You made his life a joy.
I know you have much to do, and would rather curl into the
fetal position and stay there. Our prayers are with you, and God will
help you through this. I wish I could take away your pain. But, truly,
it is a sign that Rob was an amazing person. Hang in there. You will see
him again.
I know you are busy and inundated with letters and cards and things
to deal with. Do not feel the need to answer. I understand. Much love,
Karen S
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May the love of God bring you peace in this
trying time, draw faith and
courage from yourself and those who love you and your husband.
Those that
we love would not want us to grieve long for them, but to remember
the joy
that they brought into our lives and the love that will never die.
Always remember your husband is with you in your heart and in the
hearts of
the many others that love him also. If or when you feel like
talking
please feel free to e-mail me at my address my shoulder is here.
God bless
and keep you and yours. Sandra M
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Patsy,
I just wanted to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I
had yet to discover your site but was informed by your loss by Carmen
from Haunted House Webby. Just wanted you to know that you have the prayers
of those that were fortunate enough to know you and your husband and those
of us that wish we would have been blessed with that honor Hold on to the
thoughts of how many people love you and know that there are many here for
you if you need us.
Deb G
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May God bless you, Patsy and guide you through
this trying time. My thoughts and love to you.
cynnamon-gyrl
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Dear Patsy,
It is with my deepest sympathy that I say how very sorry I am for
your loss.
Please know you are loved, respected and admired by so many people.
I'll keep you in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
Much love, Julie
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My thoughts and prayers are with you, in
this hard time.
This won't be an easy time, but you will make it through. You
are strong! Love and prayers,
Doreen W
Seattle, WA
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My dear Patsy,
I am not a subscriber to your newsletter but I heard about your husband
through Carmen and HHOF. My deepest sympathies are with you and your
family. It is at times like these that our faith is tested the most,
but from reading your letter I can see your faith is strong. Cling
to that faith and to those around you and with time you will find peace.
You said you were honoured to have him for a husband, and I am sure he
was honorned to have you for a wife. I hope that you can find comfort
in the words of those that will seek you out. My prayers are with
you.
Lora L
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I am so sorry to read of your loss...
I will light a candle for you and your family
and have others do the same for you
You are a strong women ..
YOU were meant to be with him or you would not have met
YOU made his last years very pleasurable patsy...
YOU stand proud.... and God will guide you through the rest
of your journey
in Jesus name .... amen
Cher & kids
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oh Patsy I'm so sorry!
I've been receiving your newsletters for a long time and have been
keeping you both in my thoughts since Rob was in the hospital before
you came to Canada.
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I'm thinking about you in this
difficult time, please take care of yourself.
*big hugs, thoughts and prayers*
Christie
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Patsy,
Having a hard time finding you.
I understand how you feel. I lost my husband in 2001. We were together
24/7 for 10 years. I was with him when he died. But I have not been sad.
His is in my future. He will be waiting at the gate for me.
The father gave me a beautiful falling star for the peace I feel.
I miss him every day. But God had a reason that I am still here. God has
a reason you are still here. Other wise he would have taken you both at
the same time. It may be that you are needed with your prayers and the help
you give people. They all need you. You are a life line for so many people.
Just as I am here to help my parents. The world needs you. So many people
are shut in and you are the only link they have with the out side world.
The pain will never go. I know this. But it slowly gets better. Gods knows
you are strong enough to go on. Even though you just want to crawl in a hole
and die. You can not. He gave you a love that will not end. Rob will be
standing at the gate waiting for you. My prayers are with you and hope
the lord with give you peace. If you ask him he will even take some of
the awful pain you are in right now. Marcelle L
God bless
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Sorry for your lost. I regret that I
don't know you. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
Chalese A
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so sorry to hear about your loss my prayers
and thoughts are with you all
the time you need anything email me im here for you i lost my step
dad
almost two years ago dont seem like that long seems like yesterday
and my
husband just lost his grandma two days before my birthday she died
decemeber
12th and my birthday was the 14th of december so not a fun birthday
but if
you need anything you can email me anytime i am here for you
hugs heather
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Patsy-
(((hugs)) I am so very sorry sweetie that you are hurting so deeply
right now. I will be praying for you in the days to come- asking our Father
to hold you close to Him and to give you his peace that only He can give.
At least you know and have the assurance of being with Rob when it
is your time and God calls you home. Thankfully - as a christian you know
you will see him once again- until then you know that Rob would want you
to pick up and go on with life.
I cant imagine what you are feeling right now and wont pretend I
can- but I can pray for you and will do so.
A friend from Kentucky-
June
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Dear Patsy,
I'm so sorry to about your Rob. I will indeed keep you in my
prayers and
pray that the Lord will guide you, comfort you and give you that
peace that
passes all understanding. If I were there I would just hold
you and let you
cry, talk about him and just be still with you. I know Rob's
with Jesus
right now. He's standing beside His Lord and will be looking
over you. I
do understand when you say you wish you were with him. Be not
concerned
about those of us who've come to know you both through your newsletter.
We'll be with you in spirit and in prayer while you have to do those
things
you don't want to and beyond. We'll touch base with notes,
cards and
emails. Respond if you want or not. Just know you are
loved.....
God's comfort to you,
Sincerely, Colleen P
La Mesa California USA
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I am so sorry for you Patsy. I know
Rob is in a better place, but I feel for you and your loss.
I will keep you in my prayers! my deepest condolences to you and
your family,
Teresa H
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Patsy I am so sorry to hear that the love
of your life has went to be with
our heavenly father. But I promise you are being prayed for
cause I will be
one that is praying for you. God will keep his arms around you in
this time.
I am so sad that you had to lose Rob But God knows what he is doing
he
needed him up there with him or he would not have taken him home.
I know
what you mean by wanting to be with him if I ever lost my love of
my life I
would feel that same way. but you donot know me from adam but if
you want to
talk i am here. Love you in the lord and my prayers are with you
Julia
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Dear Patsy,
I know that words can not help you right now,but I just wanted
to let you
know that I will keep you in my prayers each & every day.You
were blessed to
have a man like Rob & I do know that he will be watching over
you from
above.Remember that there are alot of people who care about you &
will be
waiting for your return.A Friend,Linda S
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You are in my thoughts and prayers.......Shari
E
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Oh sweetie. I am so sorry....You are so in
my prayers...
Be strong! My Robb is the love of my life so I can't even imagine
the
pain that you must be going through. Please let me know if you need
anything. IF I can help in some small way.
God is with you! So is Rob! I truly believe that!
Love and hugs and my deepest sympathy,
Carmen E HHOF
http://www.hauntedhouseofreebies.com/
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Dear Patsy, I am so sorry to hear about Rob.
You will be in my thoughts throughout your hard & trying times.
But I am sure Rob is alot happier now, that he is w/ his Lord.Think of
it this a way; at least he isn't in pain anymore, nor does he have to take
anymore medicines.
I know he is a great lost to you, as you two have spent together
as husband and wife, best freinds, lovers, and as companions. But as
the days go by they will get easier to deal with.
Just take time for yourself right now. We (all your readers) will
be here when you feel like letting it all out.
And don't forget to lean on others that are there for you.
As we are your readers. I will be thinking & saying a prayer
for you through this hard time for you.
Sincerely, Shannon S in SC
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Dearest Patsy,
I cried too, am so saddened by this, he is with the Lord, there's
not much I can say to
you except my love and prayers are with you, Please know Your
friends
will always be here for you..I didn't` know Rob well, I just started
getting his recipes... But he was a fine person.. My thoughts and
prayers will be with you always, Doris Angelique P
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I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Remember the good times. Jesus is with you and Rob.
Love,. Gene
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Dear Patsy,
My heart and prayers go out to you at this time, and
I felt Rob was
"family" with his wonderful articles. Having lost my husband
two years ago,
no one knows the pain until they go thru it. God bless you
and give you
strength. Jan G
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Patsy,
Words cannot express my saddness in hearing of your
dear husband's passing. Please know you are not alone. You
have brightened the lives of so many on a daily basis, let them now give
you some peace and comfort. I lost my Mom to breast cancer in '99
and my world stopped turning. It took almost four years to truly
know in my heart that she is in Heaven, a better place. Know that
Rob is with you, you'll feel him in the night air, hear him in the voices
of the birds singing and you'll see him every time you look at the love
you share. Don't let it take years to start seeing the signs.
God will keep him safe until you are reunited again.
Here is a quote that I held onto throughout my Mother's illness and
passing. "Those things that cannot be remedied, must be endured."
I don't know why God takes such good people but he is truly free now and
in that we all can rejoice.
I'm here if you need absolutely anything, even just a shoulder to
cry on. God bless you with the strength to get through this.
Kelly Aka LuckyLady
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I don't usually know what to say when I hear
stuff like this...
I have been reading your columns for awhile now... My thoughts are
with you all...
Sorry to hear about this...Love Always a friend, Colleen C and family
. Marathon, Ontario, Canada...
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OMG I am praying for all of you, God Bless
You, I will never understand
how this can happen to such an amazing family
Stephane
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I certainly will be praying that God holds
you all within his wings.
Charity
"You could wait for your dreams to come true... But time has no mercy...
Time won't stand still for you." - Bryan Adams
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Patsy,
This is Nancy (formerly of Freebies & FunLinks)...I know it has
been a very long time since I have emailed you, and I'm sorry it
is under these circumstances, but I just wanted to let you know my
heart goes out to you.
When I read your email, I totally related to the feeling you are
talking about. When I lost my baby (would have been my 4th
son)
at 7-1/2 months along in my pregnancy (in Oct 2000), it came as
a complete shock. Normally I loved talking to people and was
very
outgoing. Then I just created a "shell" to hide in for a while.
I didn't want to talk to anybody, see anybody, deal with everyday
tasks such as bills, etc. I was in shock and I was numb.
All I
could think about is what was most important to me in my life, my
family. This was my way of dealing with it. I just wanted
to let
you know that even though you are hurting right now, it does get
easier with time. Nobody will ever replace Rob, but you know
you
have the support of all your many friends, and that is what will
get you through. I am so sorry for your loss, and I will be
praying
for God to watch over you and help you heal. Take care of yourself,
and if you ever need to talk, I'm here.
Love ya! *HUGS*
Nancy :)
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Dear Patsy
My prayers go out to you and your family I know the feeling of starting
a
new year without a loved one. I lost my mother who was my closest
and
dearest friend.
Just before Thanksgiving , I had my children and my grandmother but
most of
all I had God.
Everyone has a purpose in this live and once that purpose has been
forefilled God calls them back
home. I know that you are so very greatful for your first and last
Thanksgiving with Rob, your first and last Christmas with Rob. I
know like
many couples there are good and bad times. In all of this God
strenghtens us so that we can continue to do His will ,according
to his
purpose not ours. I'm strongly praying your faith will not be moved
by the
homecoming of your husband into the kingdom of our Lord and Savior
Jesus
Christ. God has so many plans for your life. Trust everything He
is doing in
your life.My heart is kinda heavy. Trust God.
God bless Angela M
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I am so sorry to hear about Rob. Please accept
my condolences as well as my prayers.
He is with God now, but I know you will miss him tremendously.
Love, Georgia
More than that we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering
produces endurance,
and endurance produces character, and character produces hope. And
hope does not disappoint,
because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the holy
spirit which has been given us.
Romans 5:4-5
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HI Patsy. I just opened the email about
Rob going to heaven. I am sorry for your loss.
I will be praying for you and yours. Take care of yourself.
I hope that 2004 is a better year for you and your family.
Love, Gerri H
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Dear Patsy, Our prayers are with you and
your family. We are terribly sorry
for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that he is safe with God.
Davey S
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Dear Patsy;
I am so sorry for your loss. I know exactly what you're going through
because I went through it eleven years ago.You & Kay are in my prayers....Love;
Dorothy S
Encourage...
http://www.angel9oh7.com/encourage3.html
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I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers
are with you.
Susan ( Blue Springs, Missouri)
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i'm so sorry to hear about your loss, Patsy.
you and your wonderful husband will be in my thoughts and prayers...
sharon in co
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DEAR MS. PATSY:
I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND. I CAN'T SAY THAT
I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL BECAUSE I AM NOT MARRIED BUT I HAVE WALKED IN YOUR
SHOES NOT ONCE BUT TWICE IN THE YEAR 2003. I LOST MY FATHER ON
JANUARY 25 AND MY 14 YEAR OLD NEPHEW IN MAY. IT WAS THE HARDEST
THING THAT I HAVE HAD TO GO THROUGH IN A LONG TIME BUT GOD GAVE ME STRENGTH
TO BE ABLE TO CARRY ON. I MISS THEM SO MUCH BUT I KNOW THAT THEY
ARE IN A BETTER PLACE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND AND YOUR FAMILY
AND IF YOU NEED TO SHARE SOME THOUGHTS JUST SEND AN E-MAIL.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE!
AGNES G
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so sorry to hear of your loss.now he is free
of pain & suffering & is with Jesus in a happy place.i know how
hard it is for you,prayer does alot, will keep you in my prayers,patsy.
love marian w, minnesota
http://www.regards.com/getgreeting.cfm/572-4014551-0104
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Keeping you and your family in my thoughts
and prayers...
Jesus will bring you through this too...
'He loves you and if He brings you to it He will bring you through
it'
God Bless you
Helena
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No one will ever replace your husband Rob.
May you have comfort in knowing that he now walks with our heavenly father
and may you take joy in the fact that he blessed your life while you
were together. Not many people know the true value of being in
love and being loved these days. And I know how I would feel if
I lost my husband Ed. May the good lord bless you and keep you through
out this time of grieving, Patsy!!!
Sincerely Yours, Peggy L. S.
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Hi.........Know that my thoughts and
prayers are with you, as I SIT HERE CRYING TOO. MY HUSBAND IS 75
with alzheimers and dread the day he doesn't remember me, we also are
together 24/7. Love and prayers Shirley
M
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I just wanted to write you to tell
you how sorry I am. I cant exactly relate, but I can sympathize.
Just keep your chin up, there's a rainbow at the end of the clouds.Good
Luck and God Bless.
May God be with you.
Matter
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I was so saddened as I read about your husband.
My heartfelt prayers go up for you and your family.
May God bless and comfort you during this sad time.
Hugs, Rita R
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Patsy
Sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
SUSANNE W
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Dear Patsy - I receive your emails all the
time and thank you. I turned 50
in December. I have 16 year old twins - William and Veronica - that
are
juniors in high school. I also teach special education
in our local small
town middle school. This past August - the day before school
started - I
woke for inservice and found my husband of 17 years dead in the bathroom
-
of a massive cardiac arrest. He, too, like Rob, never responded
to my
attempts or paramedics attempts to revive him. I still can
not talk (or
write) about it at length, but I wanted to let you know how very
sorry I am
for your loss and know exactly how you feel. I do hope you
have been
blessed with many memories of your life with him. I am here
if you need
someone to write - even though you have no idea who I am, I
do know what
you are going through. Carrie from Springtown, Texas - my thoughts
are with
you..........
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Words cants say how sorry i am for your loss.
You and your family are warm loving people and i know God will be with
you. >From one of your many online friends. Kathy B of MIchigan
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Patsy
I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. You have
by deepest sympathy
Mary Ann
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I know you do not know me, but I am so sorry
to hear about the loss of your husband.
Although I am going thru some rough times with my husband right now,
to lose him would be such a horrible thing.
Please know that I will be praying for you in the up coming weeks.
I am so glad to know that your husband, Rob, is up there rejoicing with
all the saints and my MOM & DAD!!
I'm not someone who is full of wise words, but I do know that if
you lean on Jesus, and let him carry you through this, He will be your
strength, comforter and guide.
My prayers are with you and your family. Just remember...lean
on Jesus. :)
With love in Jesus name, Lori H
New Buffalo Michigan
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Patsy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.I was widowed at 34.I so know how
your feeling.
You have said the most important words of all.He is with the Father.
No pain only joy at being in the presence of God. Your good memories
will be the
salve that heals the heart. Tho we have never met, we are sisters
in Christ.
Let God Hold you and heal you.
A friend in Christ.Cathy
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Patsy, i 'm so sorry to hear about your rob,
my heart goes out to u xx
i feel shure he did go to heaven, i will pray for u ,that god will
comfort u now......
U will be in my prayers. Dee in indy
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Dear Patsy,
Please know that my prayers are with you... Losing someone that you
love, more than life itself, almost seems unbearable ... but God says
He never gives us more than we can handle... (I've had to tell Him more
than once, that I had reached my 'limit' about what I could handle, and
losing my mother was definitely one of those times.
My father died of pancreatic cancer a week after his 42nd birthday,
back in 1972, when I was 18. My mother died in 1987, at age 54... both,
so young. I cried an ocean, too...
And I still miss BOTH of them, to this day, and I just turned 50!
But I also know deep in my heart that I WILL be reunited with them again,
someday, in Heaven, just like you will be, with Rob. As hard as it is
for us that are left behind, I've been told that once our loved ones do
enter through the heavenly gates, they would not want to come back to this
earth, even if they could.
My heart goes out to you. May God hold you in His arms and comfort
you, as only He can do...! Remember, He keeps every single one of our tears
in a bottle; that's how much He does care for each one of us.
God Bless You Patsy.
I will miss Rob and his wonderful stories...
"Come unto me, all who are heaven-laden and I shall give you rest"...
"Cast all your cares upon the Lord, for He careth for you."
Love and hugs, Debbie H. South Carolina
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My most sincere condolences.I am so sorry
to hear about your loss.I do understand what you are going through, I lost
the love of my life 18 years ago.Please believe you can get through this
hard time and will be together again one day.Let the love of your family
and friends help you get through this heartache.Remember, if you feel like
crying then cry, it does help.But always remember the good times you shared.Those
memories will keep you going.
I will keep you all in my Prayers.....Brenda S
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Dear Patsy,
I just want you to know that your in this Aussie's thoughts,prayers
and heart -
you will get through this as I know that's what Rob would want - I
look at this
background picture and try to think of only good thoughts of a man
I know was
and always will be, so much loved. Please take care Patsy.Your Aussie
friend,
Karen.A
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Hello!!!!!!
I am So Sorry about your loss and like I told you
I have prayed for him
and now he is with the lord .He will take care
of him till you get there to be with him. Again I am so sorry.
I do know what you must of gone thru, I am going to be looking
at the same thing unless my Hubby of 43 years gets his New heart
soon .Please pray for Jim Stevens of Indiana.
Thank you and you now are in My Prayers
It will be lonely, but you sound like a strong person and I just know
that
he would not want you to stop living your life to the fullest.
Take care Pat
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Patsy,
My heart goes out to you.....I will deeply pray for you that God in
His great wisdom will quickly
replace the pain you feel...Cherish all those memories of your time
with your beloved, Rob.....
God needed a perfect flower for His garden and Rob fit the bill.....May
God forever bless and keep you.
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My dear yes its very very hard
but God will get you threw it all you have
to do is ask him hes there and will guide you
Betty T
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Patsy,
I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I have enjoyed reading
your
daily news and other sites that you post. My love and prayers
are with
you at the most difficult time in your life. Lean on the Lord
and He will
give you the strength you need to get through it all. Let your
friends and
relatives help you. The Lord bless you.
Sincerely, Irene
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Sorry to hear about Rob. My heart goes out
to you! It is a blessing
that he is in the arms of Jesus and that one day you will join him!
Remember that you will be together again. Take whatever
time you
need for yourself, but remember that we all will be with you in
spirit and want to wish the best for you!
Thanks for sharing your life with all of us. I feel like I know
you, not just someone that I looked foreward to hearing from over
the internet, but a real friend! Let the arms of Jesus comfort
you and keep you safe!
Your sister in Christ,
Theresa L
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I am so very sorry for your loss. Having
lost my father this year and my 27 year old son last year,
I know somewhat what you are feeling right now. The emptiness and
feeling of loss is something
one can not describe. Please know that others are praying for
you and your strength and faith
will help you through this terrible time.
Sincerely, John J
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I am so sorry. To lose the love of
your life must be awful. I haven't had to deal with that
but did lose my dad at a young age. It does get better at times.
Try to be grateful that you
found that kind of love. Some people live their whole lives
and never know that.
If you ever need to talk please feel free to contact me. My
thought and prayers are with you.
Cindy
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God bless you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Rob seems to have been a wonderful and very special man.
Much love, Susy
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God bless and keep you in his care.
china
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HI PATSY,
I KNOW YOU DONT KNOW ME BUT YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS
I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL I LOST MY MOM AND DAD BUT I KNOW
THEY ARE IN HEAVEN TO, LOOK TO GOD AND HE WILL GET YOU THUR
IT ALL, MY MOTHER DIED WITH A SMILE ON HER FACE THAT
TOLD ME SHE WAS AT PEACE WITH THE LORD, THEY ARE IN A BETTER
PLACE THEN WE ARE BUT WE WILL BE WITH THEM ONE OF THESE DAYS
MY GOD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND JOY IN YOUR HEART.
YOUR FRIEND: DONNA (((IM HERE FOR YOU))
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I am so very sorry to hear about Rob.
There is nothing one person can say to
alleviate your loss but I hope with the love of you family and friends
you will find
some comfort. Deb from Sask, Canada.
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Patsy,
May the lord be with you and keep you safe in his arms in your time
of need.
May he comfort you and help you through your sorrow. My heart goes
out to you and yours.
God Bless and keep you. Sincerely Linda E
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Hi Patsy,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and yours
on this sad day.
Dianna
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Dear Patsy
I received your e-mail today, I opened it, that is, on Jan 1st.
I have gotten e-mails from you but never knew from the name what it was
so I guess I kind of ignored it, I am SORRY, I guess I did not know what
I was missing, probably a LOT!! I will now know to open your e-mails.
At any rate, I guess I was just meant to open this tonite. I've
seen it on the screen and just decided to ck in on it. I don't know
how we ever got hooked up but so much of that happens in the Net.
I want you to know that I am truly sorry for your loss; I would feel
the same way as my husband and I do everything together and there are no
children so we totally lean on each other. I have had my scares with
my husband over the past 14 months too and this counted him being in the
hospital 3 times in that amount of time and each time something traumatic
happened than I nearly lost him. He had never been in the hospital
in his entire life until 3/02 and then again in 10/02 and this time his
heart stopped twice. Then again 4/03 and I saw him turn as grey as all
get out when the dr. put a pressure gage on him too tightly to stop bleeding
from his heart cath and walk out of the room, he was hyper ventillating
and shaking the bed from head to toe and then the Dr. had the nerve to
tell me I had nothing to worry about when he was getting no oxygen or blood
to the brain!! I know how scary it is to see your loved one on the
"edge". I know you feel at a total loss right now and will
until you are willing to pick the pieces up and move on, altho it will
never be the same. I lost a husband once and I told myself that I
had two choices, pick the pieces up and move on or stay in a rut. I
chose against the rut. WITH GOD, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! tHIS
IS A MESSAGE I MAY HAVE TO LEAN ON MORE AND MORE AS MY HUSBAND IS NOT WELL.
We never know what to expect, just make the most of each day with each other.
I do not know you nor your late dear husband but the greatest gift he ever
gave you was the knowledge that he was a child of the King and had a Heavenly
home to retire to, one he can help prepare for you. We just have to
bide our time until God is ready.
Did I see you live in Canada? I think it would be great to get
to come and see your great country. I would love to travel but my
husband is not one to do so , so I am stuck!
I went to the funeral home tonite for a very sad viewing. A 20 yr
old young man from our town was drowned in Iraq while trying to save one
of his fellow service men, he jumped over to rescue him and they both drowned.
He was not found for 2 weeks and of course we had to view a draped coffin.
Just breaks my heart to see this. His funeral will be Saturday.
He was a young man who was raised by his grandmother and never had very
much but always was putting other people first, always wanted to make a
difference, now he has died a hero. His name was Todd Bates raised
by his grandma Shirley. Maybe it will help you to pray for his family.
Thank you.
I have rattled on so long, hope you don't mind. I will pray
for you too. God Bless
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I'm so sorry for your lost, but think of
him, doing what he does best in
heaven, and helping everybody with care and kindness.
It will take abit of time to get back into the swing of things, but
dont
worry about anything at the moment but yourself, you will be fine.
You will have a great year and a very happy time will come soon, especially
to those who you and Rob have help others with joy and happiness throught
their lives with the kind words of wisdom.
I hope you will continue with the work you both have set up and keeping
going in this new year with wisdom and kindness. God bless you.
Regards Roi S
from Auckland New Zealand
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Thank you for keeping us informed.
God be with you tomorrow and each day following to help you cope.
Thank you for sharing this very intimate time/tragedy/triumph with
us. We love all of you all the more for
what you have done for us in sharing and caring. We wish we
could be with you. Love to all your family from ours.
Penny and Robyn
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Bless your heart..
I've read your emails, recipes, etc for as long as I can remember
having a
computer.. I dont 'know' you, but my heart goes out to you and your
family
and you will be in my prayers tonight as well.. May His spirit comfort
you
and be with your family..God Bless,
Pam N Asheville, NC
--
-Where there is pain,
I wish you peace and mercy.
-Where there is self-doubting,
I wish you a renewed confidence in your ability to work through
it.
-Where there is tiredness, or exhaustion,
I wish you understanding, patience, and renewed strength.
-Where there is fear,
I wish you love, and courage
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Patsy,
I'm so sorry. I only prayed for Rob once when I got your daughter's
email saying the ambulance had taken him. But I have now added you to
my permanent prayer list and will be interested in prayer updates as you
are able.
I know you have a lot of decisions to make right now and a lot to
do for the services, and everyone wants to hug you. Try to think of the
love, try to think about the good times, it sounds like there were many.
My daughter is a pianist and we keep lists of songs she may need for
special events; following is her list of funeral songs. They are meant
to be an encouragement and perhaps will help you planning Rob's funeral.
That is my hope.
Near the Cross--- "Jesus, keep me near the cross"
Near to the Heart of God – "There is a place of quiet rest…"
Nearer, my God, to Thee
Nearer Still Nearer
The Haven of Rest – "My soul, in sad exile was out on life’s sea…"
It is Well with my Soul – "When peace, like a river attendeth my way…"
Beulah Land—"I’m looking now, across the river."
Does Jesus Care – "Does Jesus care, when my heart is pained?"
All Your Anxiety – "Is there a heart, ere’ bound by sorrow?"
Sweet By and By – "There’s a land that is fairer than day…"
Oh Thou in Who’s Presence
Just a Closer Walk With Thee
In the Garden
I Will Never Walk Alone
And this is still the Christmas season, you could readily include
some of your favorite Christmas songs. Winston Churchill instructed for
his funeral he wanted 'Taps' played to signify his death, but then immediately
"Reveile" was to be played to signify he was waking up in Heaven! Isn't
that a good message?
Patsy, I hope these song ideas help you when you have so much to do.
It's hard to have so much to do when you're are feeling so dreadful.
Please also try to remember God has a plan for you and He loves you
very much. I am praying you are feeling God's arm around you right now.
Love, prayers and blessings,
Susan H M
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Patsy You and Your Family are in our thoughts
and prayers.
I hope you find enough strength to get threw this. We will
be thinking of you. Sandra
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Hi Patsy,
I am one of your many fans. I read your newsletter
all the time. I hadn't checked my email for a couple
of days, so I just read about Rob.
I'm not very good with words. It's a very sad time
for everyone. I read every letter when he was in the
hospital and prayed that he would get out of there,
and he did. And now to find out that he is in heaven.
He will be missed very much. He sounded like a
wonderful man. But know that he is in a better place
and is watching over you until you meet again.
My best wishes and prayers go out to you and Kay.
Take care, Tammy R. From Ohio
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I am one of your readers. I am so sorry for
your loss and have already begun to pray for
God to provide you with the strength you will need to go on. You are
right, he is in the
arms of Jesus and our feeble little minds cannot even begin to understand
how glorious
that must be. "In the blink of an eye" you will see him again. I will
continue to pray for
you and will understand as you take all the time it takes to get your
life back to where
you feel God needs you to be.
In His love, Charlotte
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So So Sorry! Thanks for including all of
us in your lives and for taking the time to let us
know what is happening at such a personal time in your lives.
Debby B- Fort Worth ,Texas(newsletter subscriber) May God be with
all of you!
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I'm so sorry for your loss. i love your site!!!!
I LOVE YA'LL !!!!!!!!!!! JAN
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
HUGS Steelers
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I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers
are with you.
Barbara
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Hello there I'm so sorry for your loss I
don't know what I would do without my wife.
Just take care of yourself and remember he"s in a better place!
My deepest sympathy KENN
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Dear Patsy,
I receive your newsletter and love it.
I greatly admire your courage and strength to continue keeping up
with it through this time in your life.
I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family for your
loss. I know God is with all
of you and is comforting you at this time.
Rebecca
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Patsy;
I dont know you personally; but let me give you my sincerest condolences.
I lost my mother in May
to Cancer she had battled with for several years. Put your Trust
and Faith in God and He with
get you through this most trying and difficult time you are facing.
Stay strong and courageous
you have all of your wonderful memories of your Rob that you will
always cherish. This is my
daughters favorite Bible Verse I would like to share it with you.
I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME.
Hang in there. In Christians Love,
Lou D- Centerville,Tn. God Bless
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Patsy,
you are in my thoughts, as is Rob... I feel blessed to have
had the chance to meet you,
dear Patsy, & that most remarkable man.,Rob. I am sending
warm hugs and my friendship.
if i can help make your sorrow easier to bear please let me know .
sincerely, tina r
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Patsy,
I am sorry to hear the passing of your husband. I hope that things
will take a turn
for the better for you and your family. We send our condolences.
God Bless you and your family. Maja M C
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Mrs Rideout
Accept my condolence on ROB's passing, you are in my prayers.
George E
Knoxville Tennessee
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Hi Patsy! Sorry to hear about your
loss. You are in my prayers. I wish the best for you and your
family and his family as well. I get your emails everyday and
just love them. The one good thing is
he went with a smile. My prayers are with you. Hope you
have a better year!
Nikki S
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Dear Patsy & Family,
I am deeply sorry to hear about Rob's passing. You and your family
are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Sheila C
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Dear Patsy and Family,
My love and payers are with you.
Ann K
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Patsy, I just learned of your loss. I feel
like I have lost a member of the family.
I lost my husband of 22 years. Now 12 years ago. Time does make living
easier and
allow you to move on but you will miss him for the rest of your life.
You will be in my prayers.
Hilda
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I am so sorry. Our Daughter came home
from work on Nov. 1, 2003 and found
her 41 year old husband dead of a massive coronary, no symptoms, no
warning,
no illness. What a shock to lose someone you love. My
prayers are with
you. Love, Nancy
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Dearest Patsy & family,
how sorry i am to hear of the death of your loved one, when i read
your email,,i sobbed as tho i know you,
and i feel as tho i do,,,i look so forward to your letters,hints,etc.
you have had many times of joy with Rob,,,
now God has a plan for him,,he is without pain now,,he can walk with
the Lord now,,,it is hard,but be happy
for him.he is in a much better place now. he will always watch over
you as your own special angel.
God bless you and your loved ones.
in Christs love,
jeanette
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I know you don't know me, but I receive your
freebies newsletters every day, and have been for, heck,
I don't even know how long. Today I read the email about your
husband, and I wanted to express my
deepest sympathy for your loss. I thought immediately of my own
husband, serving in Iraq, and how
torn apart I would be if I lost him. I couldn't begin to imagine.
I will keep you in my prayers, and may
your husband rest in peace in God's arms. Thank you for giving
me something to do during this deployment,
and I hope you find the strength to get through this tough time.
My deepest condolenses, Stephaney L
Ft Carson, Colorado
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Love in The Lord................
Dear Patsy,
My name is Cat and I am a member of HHOF.
I want to express my sincerest sympathy to you in your loss.
I know this is the hardest thing you have ever faced, we lost my Brother
the same way last year
and I also lost my Mom and Dad to heart disease.
I want you to know that people are praying for you. You are so blessed
to have the peace of
knowing that Rob is with Jesus, many people cannot say that of a lost
loved one, so along with
your precious memories, the knowledge that we will again be with them
and they are at this moment
rejoicing at being united with our wonderful savior Jesus Christ, can
be your greatest comfort even in
the darkest hours We cry for our loss though which is natural, but
we find peace and healing in
Gods love and in His presence, He promises us the oil of Joy for mourning!
I pray that you will feel Gods loving arms embracing you and carrying
you every day!
Your sister in Christ Cat
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PATSY,
I USE YOUR SERVICE ALL THE TIME AND I FEEL LIKE I AM A PART OF
YOUR FAMILY ALSO. MY SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. TAKE CARE AND
REMEMBER GOD LOVES ALL OF HIS CHILREN WHEN YOU FEEL ALONE REMEMBER
ROB AND
SMILE AND PRAY. SOON GOD WILL HAVE US ALL AND IT WILL BE A DAY OF
REJOICING!!!! Kimberly
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Dear Patsy,
I am so very sorry to hear of this horrible
tradgedy. I know
that words cannot really help much at a time like this.Only time
will heal the hurt and even then it never completely goes away.
Please take care and God bless you and yours always.
Barbara
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I'm so sorry for your pain. I have
been a subcriber to your list for a
couple of years. There is no words to make it better for you
and your
family. Except he is in heaven with GOD. I have been through
two heart
valve replacements in the last 3 yrs. I feel very lucky to be
here with my
family. I am going to keep you in my prayers and also my son
(13 yrs) said
you will be in his prayers to!!!
Lori B
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Dear Patsy;
You have my deepest, most heartfelt sympathy at this time. I
have
prayed for you and Rob often this past year. The love and happiness
you shared was evident in the way you wrote about him. My heart
breaks for you. I read the news on a quick break at work, and
sat
at my desk and wept for you. It was almost as though I lost a
friend.
I cannot even begin to imagine what you are feeling right now.
All I know is that you will see him again someday. He is
safe
in Heaven with God - he feels no pain, he can run and leap and not
have chest pain or be short of breath. He is whole again.
He got
to start the New Year with his Heavenly Father. You will join
him
when God is ready for you. Hang on to your friends and family
right
now. Let them hold you up on the days when you don't have the
strength
to even get out of bed. Lean on them, that's why we have friends,
to love and help each other, not just in the good times, but in
the dark, lonely, bad times. Stay close to the Lord, He will
help
you so much more than anyone on this earth. I'm sure you've read
the poem "Footprints in the Sand"? This is one of those times
when
you will only see one set of footprints if you look behind you,
Jesus is carrying you, He knows the heartbreak you feel at your
loss. He will sustain you, bring you through this, and help you
establish a life with meaning, even without Rob. Remember that
Rob loved you and would want you to survive this, and someday
even to thrive and be happy again.
Don't worry about the newsletters. Write when you feel like it.
Kay can keep us updated about how you're doing. Your love
for
this newsletter shines through your writing, I don't think you will
give it up. But take all the time you need. If anyone doesn't
understand that, well, you didn't need them anyway. Your faithful
friends will be waiting for you when you're ready to come back.
I will keep you in my prayers. I have my Master's degree in Professional
Counseling. If you ever want to email me just to talk, please
feel
free, it might be best if you sent any personal email to: AuntieKim.
Remember that you are loved. I am so sorry for your loss.
Love in Christ, Kim P N
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You are certainly in my prayers. You will
be ok.------Donna S. G.
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PATSY AND KAY,
YOU DON'T KNOW ME PERSONALLY, BUT I GET BOTH OF YOUR NEWLETTERS AND
ALSO RECEIVED YOUR HUSBAND/DADS NEWSLETTER. I KNOW BOTH OF YOU REALIZE
THAT HE IS NOW WITH THE LORD AND NO LONGER HAS ANY HEALTH CONCERNS.
JUST THINK WHAT A JOY IT IS FOR HIM TO BE ABLE TO WALK OR RUN OR PRETTY
MUCH DO ANYTHING HE WISHS, NOW, WITH NO PAIN, AND TO DO SO FREELY.
IT MUST BE WONDERFUL FOR HIM. YOU WILL BOTH BE WITH HIM AGAIN SOMETIME
IN THE FUTURE, BUT MY SYMPATHY IS FOR BOTH OF YOU NOW. IT WILL BE
LONELY AND IT IS HARD TO REJOICE FOR HIM, BUT YOU MUST REMEMBER HE IS ALWAYS
WITH BOTH OF YOU NOW IN SPIRIT. MAY GOD BLESS YOU BOTH. I WILL
KEEP ALL OF YOU IN MY PRAYERS. I FEEL AS IF I KNOW YOU PERSONALLY.
HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL, EVEN THOSE OF US WHO JUST CORRESPONDED WITH
HIM BY E-MAIL.. SHARON P
TOLEDO, OH
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Hi Patsy....You do not know me but I have
been receiving your newsletter for sometime now.
I have always enjoyed reading about you and Rob. When he has been so
sick I have been
praying for you guys. Today when I opened my e-mails. I felt sick like
I had lost a friend.
I am so sorry. I am thinking about you and praying God will guide you
through this tough time. love, Emily
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IT IS A SHAME IT HAD TO END BUT HIS ANGEL
CAME TO TAKE CARE OF
HIM NOW HE WILL LOOK OVER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. HE IS IN GODS HANDS
NOW
HARRY J M. JR.
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Dear Patsy,
I thank you for letting us be a part of your internet family.I feel
as
though we have known each other for a lifetime.I love reading your
e-mails
and when Rob was ill my wife and I put both of your names up on our
prayer
wall.I cried when I found out that Rob is with our LORD and Saviour.We
are
praying for your strength and that GOD will lift you up and comfort
you in
your time of need.Thank you again for the privalige of letting us be
a part
of your family.We will continue to keep you in our prayers and if there
is
anything that we can do for you please write to us.We live in Florida
and
would be glad to help in any way.Take care and remember that GOD IS
IN
CONTROL of all things. GOD Bless You, Patsy.
Your internet family from Fl.
Jeffrey and Debbie S
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My heart breaks for you as you have lost
your best friend and your soul mate
but remember to face towards the sun and the shadows will fall behind
you.
May God bless and keep you and may the angels comfort you during this
time. God Bless
Diane J
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so sorry to hear of loss !
mysticmeg
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Dear Patsy,
I read what happened a few days ago... I'm really sorry, and I thought
about
some things I could do for you, but none of those were to realise...
Instead of this, I'll try to comfort you with this thought:
half a year ago, I lost someone too, but there was something really
terrible: a day before he died in a car accident, I had a fight with
him.
Now that he's gone, I can't bare the thought of this, knowing that
the
reason why we fought, was really stupid, and then, I realised that
he was
right and I was wrong! I've never had the chance to say 'I'm sorry',
and
'You were right'. Even now, I'm thinking of it, and I can't get over
it.
I've got friends that say that he'll know if I'm really sorry, but
what if
he doesn't?
What I'm trying to say here is, that you can become happy again while
thinking of the good times, thinking of all the good things you did
with
him, he did with you, and keep him alive in your heart. If you do that,
he
will NEVER die, but instead of this, he will stay alive and he will
always
be with you. Don't think of the days after his dead, but, please, think
of
the days you had fun with him... And I know that those days were uncountable
:) You can also be glad about the fact that he loved you still and
you loved
him still, and that there was no fight going on, that he died with
the smile
on his face, because he knew that you were there for him, and you always
will be!
I hope you can get over it, and I hope that you won't forget the great
times... Maybe you can write them down, every time you think about
one, so
you can read them later, maybe then years after or something, and I'm
sure
he'll live up again, and live in your mind and soul like before...
Don't forget, he still lives!
Big hug and caring smile from Flanders,
Siggy xXx
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We are thinking of all of you. We love
you and are here for you if you need to talk.
Love Penny B
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As I read the HHOF newsletter today, I cried
for your pain. I know you don't know me,
but I hope for you the knowledge that people are praying right along
with you. I am so
sorry for your loss and I hope you feel better soon. I know that sounds
strange right now,
but I hope you can go on with life, knowing you will again, ONE DAY
be with him.
God Bless You!
Angela A
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Dearest Patsy and family,
I have just seen my e-mails and am very sorry to see that dear Rob
has died. Please accept my condolences and you are in my prayers.
Rob was a lovely husband and father. I have arranged for
our Parish
Priest (Fr. Weston) to say a special Holy Mass for the repose of
his soul sometime today 2/04 and I will be praying for Rob at home
as at the moment I am recovering from a road traffic accident which
happened on the 27th September at a village in Sussex called Rotingdean.
The woman driver stopped to let me and a few other people cross
the road and as I crossed with them she decided to start up and
unfortnuately hit me thus causing me to hit the ground banging my
left side of my head on the road and hence needing 8 stitches resulting
me being hopitalised for 48 hours. A very badly bruised shoulder
and neck plus I lost my hearing for a few months. It only returned
back to normal on Christmas Day DV - a wonderful christmas present
from our Holy Father and Our Lady. I am claiming compensation
from her insurance company.
Please pray for me on Monday 5th January as I am due to have my
varicose veins stripped. My operation is between 11.30 and 12.30pm
our time.
I am thinking of you all every day especially today. I have a
wonderful
prayer of which I will send a copy to you.
I hope you have a happy new year and keep up your courage and keep
yourself busy.
I have to light some candles when I go to Mass after I recover from
my operation and I will light some for you and your family also for
Rob.
Love and God Bless
Patricia D
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I am so very sorry for your loss.... I don't
have the words, but I am also
one of the few who know what it is to have your soulmate love and laugh
and
be with you all of the time. I can't imagine, and again, I am
very sorry
and just try to be strong, even when you don't want to.
My love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jessica
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Dear Patsy,
I have been out of town and just received the news of your beloved
husband's passing.
I can personally understand what you are going through because I, too,
lost the love of
my life almost 2 years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
It will help to
remember that every time the wind blows Rob is kissing your cheek.
When a star twinkles
in the night sky he is winking at his wonderful wife. Although you
physically lost your husband,
which is an almost unbearable experience, you must remember that you
gained your very own
guardian angel to love, lead, guide, and protect you until someday
when you meet again.
God bless you and Kay.
Love, Sarah
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patsy,i am deeply saddened by ur loss of
ur beloved husband rob...i thought he was doing better..
i have has lost someone in the last year,my grandmother.She was always
there to help me along..
and since she passed in june..things have gone to pot.There is multiple
probs with money, her estate,
possessions,etc..Planning the funeral was hard as heck to deal with..but
i know she is with my grandpa
who died 10 yrs earlier..she never was the same after he passed.So
i guess she is happier this way..
but i miss her terribly.So i will keep u in my prayers Patsy..and i
hope u will be able to cope with all the
stuff i know u will have to deal with his final arrangements,etc.I
know my words can't heal the pain..
but knowing u r not alone..is soothing to the soul.
Sending hugs and best wishes, Pandora
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Dearest Sweet Patsy....My heart is so sad
for you right now....the world is surely dimmer with
Rob's passing but the heavens are brighter with his presence and he
is in a place so different from this,
where he is free from all pain, all infirmities and he is with you
always...May you have beautiful memories
to sustain you through this very difficult time....All my Love...Julia
Love and Light...Julia
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hello, i'm not very good at the computer
but would like to send my condolelences.also to add that your
love is never very far away from you in your sorrow.every time you feel
the wind it is his breath you feel,
everytime there is rain, it is his tears, letting you know he misses
you too, and the sunshine and warmth of
the days to come are his arms around you so know that he will comfort
you, as our Lord comforts you also.
with deepest smpathy, Ruth P
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Dear patsy and Kay to tell you how
sorry I am about you losing your loved one I am sending you
2 crocheted angels one for you and one for your mom from carol s
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Patsy and families,
Our Sympathy...My thoughts are with you in this time of sadness. May
you find comfort in the
enduring beauty of God's world, and in the warmth of happy memories.
With the passing of time,
may the spirit of acceptance and inner peace enfold you.
Rob will be missed by us.
Hugs, Glenda H, your favorite reader
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My heart goes out to you...I am so sorry
about your loss ...
My prayers and thoughts go out to you.and always will.
May God Be With You..
Hugs Yonnie
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Hi Patsy,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband, I know you will always cherish
the times you
had to spend with your husband. I will keep you in my prayers. You and
your family has
been so giving to everyone else and now its time for all of us to give
in someway to your family.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all !
Diane & Leonard T
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I am very sorry for your loss and my prays
are with you and yours I know that
your loved one is sitting at the right hand of God now because of the
kind and
wonderful person he was. God bless u and May the angels keep your heart
safe
and warm at your time of need Kathy H
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God bless you Patsy in your LOSS!! God be
with you!!
May my prayers shower your thoughts!!
PEACE & LOVE Daniel & Dolores G
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Hi there,
Just returned to work today after a couple of days off for the new year,
and
found out when I checked my email about your loss. Words cannot
describe
how sorry I am for Rob's passing, and how my family and I are keeping
you
all in our prayers.
I know that your dear Rob is an angel now, and that he will always watch
over you. Always be comforted knowing that you have someone in
Heaven
watching out for you, and that someday you will once again be reunited.
I have to close now-I am crying.
Take care and God Bless to you all.
Love, Elizabeth D and Family
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my thoughts and prayers are with you at this
very sad time........ God bless.....
marybeth h
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Dear Patsy,
I have enjoyed your email deals and news for the past few years.
My husband passed away July 29, 2002. He was disabled the last
year of his life.
We were married December 8, 1981. I will miss him forever, as
I know you will miss Rob.
I will always wonder what if...But I know he is still with me, I can
feel him. I can feel his smile,
and his strength. I know that in heaven he isn't disabled any
longer.
I know you will have to find your own way with your faith and love for
your husband.
Please know you will remain in my prayers. I hope you will find
strength to go on.
Therese S
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Patsy,
I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss.
Jennifer P
Subscriber to Pakedeva's Freebies and Rob's Cooking Pot
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Hi Patsy, I'm a regular reader of Carmen's
HHOF newsletter and I read about your
loss.. Attached is a smile created in response to an invitation
to an exhibition of
" : ) " created by a culture official in Poland raise $ for and cheer
up kids in Polish
childrens' hospitals. I hope it gives you a smile as well through these
difficult times.
You're in my thoughts and prayers as well. If you're okay with being
put on my church's
Prayers of the People list, let me know. Take Care, Karen W
http://www.artwanted.com/ronaldocmx
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I am so very sorry. I will keep you
in my prayers
Critterden
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Patsy,
I know that all your readers and Robs are deeply saddened by this news.
We
thank you for taking the time to tell us about this. I am sitting here
with
tears running down my face and I never met Rob but I have enjoyed reading
about your lives over the past few months. I don't write you often but
love
you and Rob and Kay so much. I am so very sorry about your loss. I am
praying for you. It will be hard but I can tell you are a strong person
and
it will get easier as time goes on. You have many people who love you,
even
people like me that haven't met you. There is so little one can say
at a
time like this. Don't worry about the column or answering emails, etc.
We
will be here when you get ready to come back to us. But if you just
want to
talk, whether it is to all of us or just to one, you have some real
good
friends here. And remember God loves you too. Please don't do anything
to
try to join Rob just yet. That isn't Gods will. He will take you when
the
time is right. Again, I am so sorry; I just don't have the words. God
bless
you and help you. Pat B
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My deepest condolences. I will keep you both
in my prayers.
Richard N
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Patsy, I do not know you but I am very sorry
for your loss. He is in God's
arms as we read this message. May God be with you.
Grandpa Mincks
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OH PATSY AND KAY, I AM SOO SORRY FOR YOUR
LOSS, SUCH A GOOD MAN!!!!
HELPED SOO MANY PEOPLE, BUT HE'S NOT SUFFERING ANYMORE, AND HE IS AT
THE FEET OF
JESUS NOW WHOLE AND COMPLETE....
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
GOD BLESS PATTY K
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Nothing i could say would help ease the pain
and I don't know how you feel but I do know that only the righteous shall
walk with God and with this in mind there is no need to worry or fear for
just as you two loved and followed God on earth you will once again be
together to love and continue to follow God in Heaven.
Peace be with you as it is with Rob. There is no more pain, suffering
or heartaches of any kind in heaven. Thank God for the time that he allowed
you to borrow him, for followers of Jesus Christ are like flowers that he
has planted in his Garden and since it is he that has planted these beautiful
flowers - he has every right to pick one from his garden to add to his vase.
God chose to add Rob to his flower vase so that he no longer suffered.
For this we are joyous and comforted in the fact that one day we too will
be called and join him and others that we have lost in the vase of flowers
that God admires and reveres as beautiful. This is our reward for a job well
done.
Stay encouraged and stay prayerful.
Michelle H
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Patsy,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I know this must be
a hard time
for you. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Emily B
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Patsy,
You are in my prayers. I will pray for God's ever presence with
you and yours.
I am happy to know that Rob is with the Lord and Savior now. I
pray that that will comfort you in the days ahead.
God Bless you all, Tracy E
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rob and your family are in my deepest prayers...keep
your heads high and
smiles strong for rob's sake. he will benefit from it.
kerry r
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I am so sorry for your loss. I will
keep you in my prayers. May God bless
and strengthen you durring your time of sorrow. Remember that
one day you
and Rob will be reunited in our Father's house.
Praying for you always. Lynn
Montgomery, AL
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Patsy,
I don't know if you'll get this letter, but I'm so sorry for your lose!!!!
God Bless You Honey!!!
All I know to say to you is God's Grace is Sufficient!!!!
I lost my Mom,
it was horrible. But I know the Lord can take our Hearts &
give us
strength, courage,, Yea even Laugh again. But in the mean time,
he will
walk with you in all your steps of greiving.
God Bless You, I'll be praying for you!
You are Loved, Linda O'L
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Dearest Patsy & Family,
Oh! how shocked and heartbroken I was to read of Rob's going Home to
be with His Lord!
May God comfort you and fill the vacancy left in your heart, life, and
home with His Love,
Comfort, and Peace. In times likes this, we have to remember that
He is in control and that
He never makes a mistake.
I have had just about enough tragedies for the beginning of a new year.
Within 4 days I lost
3 dearest friends. One from Leukemia (only found out a little
over a month ago), another,
his wife found him sitting in his recliner dead, and the other was killed
in a horrible fiery crash
when he didn't see an 18-wheeler coming and started across at a bypass,
almost in his own
front door, about a mile or so it. While it is was happening I
was in the office talking to his wife
( they owned, operated, and published our little weekly hometown paper)
and did not know it
until I got home!! One thing for sure, all three of these are
celebrating with Rob now!
Won't it be wonderful when we can all join them?!
May you have strength to continue on and remember there are many of
us out in cyberspace
who love you and are praying for you!
With Love & Sympathy, Pat C
Oxford, Mississippi
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I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Bryan
asked me to pray and I did.
The Lord always knows what he is doing, so I feel prayers are
answered even if it takes awhile for us mortals to figure out how.
Bryan is very special to me. My daughter Lisa is his dad's (Paul)
fiance.
Bryan is always in my heart and my prayers. I am glad your family
has touched his heart.
Sincerely, Joanie G
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Sorry to hear about Rob's passing. I loved both
his newsletters and will miss him and them.
Love your newsletter also. Beatrice L
Guardian Angels
http://www.00fun.com/4009.html
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Hi patsy,
donna suggested that you visit the following:
please dont skip me you have to read.
((IN FATHER HANDS))
http://www.fathershands.com/letter/index.html
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Dear Kay,
For what ever reason, I have not received your site in a
while. I am so very sorry to hear about your dad.
My father passed away 11-02-01 and it still hurts. Please accept my condolences
and know that I know the
pain and hurt you are feeling. Tell Patsy we love her and ya'll are in
my PRAYERS.
Sincerely With Love
Debi W
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Patsy,
I wanted to wait till I have found the right words to say but none
will be the right ones in the time of your loss. We admire you
for being such a brave and couragous woman with Rob and your children
and thinking of others always. You have given us all a daily laugh,
tears, and so much to share that I can't mention. Rob was
greatly
blessed by having such a lady beside him on this earth. I think
sometimes that God gives our spouses time to go before us to prepare
a special spot for the people who do so much good on this earth.
The Bible says for us not to grieve but be rejoicing that day when
our loved ones are gone but it is so hard to do when you love someone
as you have Rob. Your love will get you through this as so many
people stand beside you and support you. Your daughter is so brave
to do the work to help you also. Just remember the words that you
have put at the end of your ezines. What God brings you to, he
will bring you through. He never left you Patsy. He is with
you
in your heart and your memories and not a soul can take that away
from you. You have my deepest sympathy and my prayers are that
each and every day will be a recovery period for you to do what
the Lord has put you on this earth to do. Remember, your crown
is waiting for you next to Robs. With all my heart and love,
Glenda J
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Dear Patsy,
I arrived home from the hospital
Thursday and was not able to get to your
newsletter until quite late at night. When I read the news, I was stunned.
I
sobbed loudly for hours. I found it so terribly difficult to accept.
I do not know
at which stage of mourning you are at now, but I do know that they are
all painful.
I know how much you loved each other. I know that you took wonderful
care of
each other. Rob was so happy to be living in Newfoundland. You did a
great
thing by bringing him home with you. Patsy, I am here for you if you
ever need to talk.
I know you will miss the constant companionship of Rob. I know
he will be your
Guardian Angel. It is a happy thought to think of him in Heaven,
without the wheelchair.
I surely will miss the installments of his life story. Know that you
did the very best for
him. He truly was a happy man when you brought him here. I could feel
it in the way
he told the stories. You were the best wife to him. You spoke so highly
of him in your
newsletters. God is lucky to have him now. I send you my deepest condolences
at
this time , Patsy. And to all of your family on this tremendous loss.
You have all the love
and sympathy from Don and I. With warmest regards, Mar Devine.
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Healed and Whole
One day I dug a little hole
and put my hurt inside
I thought that I could just forget
I'd put it there to hide.
But that little hurt began to grow
I covered it every day
I couldn't leave it and go on
It seemed the price I had to pay.
My joy was gone, my heart was sad
Pain was all I knew.
My wounded soul enveloped me
Loving seemed too hard to do.
One day, while standing by my hole
I cried to God above
And said, "If You are really there --
They say, You're a God of love!"
And just like that -- He was right there
And just put His arms around me
He wiped my tears, His hurting child
There was no safer place to be.
I told Him all about my hurt
I opened up my heart
He listened to each and every word
To every sordid part.
I dug down deep and got my hurt
I brushed the dirt away
And placed it in the Master's hand
And healing came that day.
He took the blackness of my soul
And set my spirit FREE!
Something beautiful began to grow
Where the hurt used to be
And when I look at what has grown
Out of my tears and pain
I remember every day to give my hurts to Him
And never bury them again.
Gary A
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Hi Patsy
My name is Elisa and I have been praying about your situation.
I was just wondering how everyone is doing?
Hope you all are well.
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I am so sorry to hear about Rob's passing.
He is surely with God.
My prayers are with you all.
Lisa P
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Dearest Patsy,
You and Rob were like two well-known friends and I looked forward to
getting your freebie and
cooking pot newsletters every day. Rob has left a space in our
lives that no one else can fill. I send
you my love and condolences dear Patsy. I hadn't emailed before
because I know you have been
overwhelmed with emails.. Give yourself time to heal and remember you
were blessed to have him
as a husband no matter how long it was. Give thanks for that.
You have good memories to look
back on. Many women don't have that. God Bless you Patsy.
And your dear daughter who
I notice has sent a newsletter today. Thank you so much
Jenny S
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Dear Patsy,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Please accept my deepest
sympathy. However he is in a better place now. Where there
is not sorrow,
no pain, no death. Just happiness and contentment. A place
I myself hope
for someday. God Bless You and I will be praying for you.
Carolyn J
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hi u dont know me, but stay strong. My husband
was in a bad car crash a week ago so I think
I know some of the horrible cant breathe emotions u r maybe feelin. Take
happiness in the fact
that ur hubby knew he was loved....that is the best give of all. Nothing
I can say will lessen ur loss
but my prayers r with you and ur family . God bless u and ur loved ones
.
Be safe and love one another. my prayers are with you.. Debbi
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I want you to know how very, very sorry I
am. God bless you.
You have always been a source of joy and inspiration through your newsletters.
I hope that everyone you have touched and your husband has touched can
be a source of comfort for you.
If there is anything at all you need, please let us, your readers, know.
We will all pray for you. Especially me. God bless you.
Sincerely, Athena G
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Patsy,
I just came home and read your e-mail. I am so sorry to hear about
your loss.
I know you are right when you say that Rob is in a better place with
Jesus by his side. I truly believe this.
You and Rob have been in my prayers since I learned of his illness.
Keep strong and know that, even
though you will be apart for a little time, together, you will have eternity
in a much better, and beautiful place.
I will keep both of you in my prayers and thoughts.
Sincerely, Michelle V
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Dear Patsy ,
I am so very sorry about your
great loss. I've been married a year
and an half and
I could just imagine the pain your
going through .Whenever I lose a loved
one these
scripture brings me some comfort :
Revelation chapter 21 verse 4
And he will wipe out every tear from
their eyes , and death will be no more
, neither
will mourning nor outcry nor pain
be any more. The former things have
passed away.
John chapter 5 verse 28 & 29 :
Do not marvel at this , because the
hour is coming in which all those
in the memorial
tombs will hear his voice and come
out those who did good things to
a resurrection
of life , those who practiced vile things
to a resurrection of judgment.
John chapter 11 verse 25 & 26 :
Jesus said to her :"I am the resurrection
and the life . He that exercises faith
in me even
though he dies will come to life
; and everyone that is living and exercises
faith in me
will never die at all . Do you believe
this ? "
Jennifer B
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i am so sorry for ur lost patsy, just remember
to stay happy, in the sad day to come ahead.
god be with, i that u need to be closer to the lord. you i am about to
go and be a nun maybe
u could do that to. you the lord rememine you their no point feeling
sorry for yourself , and thats
what you are doing, i understand how you feel you see i have had
the same thing kinda to me so
this is why i am going to be a nun...........................i really
do think this is what you need may for
a few year or so if you can not do life in the name of the lord all mightly
god well give it a go for
5 or 10 year it well help your be a new woman young to the world
all over agin. please think hard
this is no joke my sister is a nun you see this is why i am going to
do it to well one reason there aare
too many to say it so good and holyi know it were you and i have to do.
how old are you patsy between 35 and 45 maybe well i am around there
also thats why.
let the lord be with u u send you love so sorry for your lost dear
Toilene H
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Patsy:
Just a note to tell you that you are in my prayers and in my mind in
this time of Sorrow.
Please take care of yourself.
Patsy, sending flowers your way, with a sorry to say....
Jackie S
For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ for
it is the power of God unto salvation
to every one that believeth, to the Jew first and also to the Greek
Romans 1:16
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I'm a little late,but i just was informed
of your lost.Your in our prayer's.
mattie w God bless
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My prayers are with you Patsy!
Cathy M
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Deepest Sympathy to you and your family.
You are in my prayers, so sorry to hear of this sad news.
Hugs to you!! Robin B
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Dear Patsy,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I lost my mother
in much the
same way. To this day, I cry for her. She lets me know in
unexplainable
ways that she is still with me. So, in the days to come, if things
should
happen, (i.e., you smell Rob near you, you hear his voice but you do
not see
him, or "your favorite songs" come on the radio randomly) just smile
and
know he's trying to comfort you. I was told I would never have
children. I
lost my mom in April of 1998 and my son was born July 2000. My
mom plays
with my 3-yr-old son, although he's never met her. When he sees
pictures of
my mother, he lights up, gets all silly and goofy, and seems to interact
with her photo as if she were physically there. I don't question
it, I just
smile and know that she's watching over him. If you can manage,
listen to a
song by Diamond Rio (C&W band) called, "I Believe". It is the
song I hear a
lot that lets me know my mom is with me. No need to reply, I just
wanted to
give you a few words of comfort, though I know that right now it won't
seem
like comfort. Just remember that you are right, Rob is with the
Lord, and
they are both looking down in awe of what a strong and loving woman you
really are. You are not alone, just close you eyes and you will
see. May
the Lord bless and keep you in his tender care.
Kindest regards,
Carmen & son, Mathieu.
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WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
NADINE H
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GOD IS IN CONTROL.
You and your family are in our prayers. God will bring you through
this time of sorrow and
life will continue, it will be hard, but you will make it. God
is in control.
In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, Jane R
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Thank You So Much for sending me this..I
had missed his recipes and opened this and smiled.
I wish you a Nice day Too..Rob Loved You So..A Lady At Work Last Night
Told Me Something
That Really Set Me To Thinking..She Said..Real Love Stories Never Have
Endings..as she too lost
her spouse last year..How true are those words..Thinking Of You Often
And Constantly Keeping
You And Your Family In My Prayers..God Bless Patsy..PJ Dunn
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Hi Patsy
This was a nice "touch", to send one of Rob's recipes. I missed receiving
them. And one of my favorite restaurants at that! Hope you are healing
day
by day. Roberta M
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Ohh Patsy....I feel your pain and hurt..I
lost my husband...June
'99..nothing can prepare you for it
Much love Brenda F
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Oh Patsy, this must be a difficult day for
you. Rob was a lucky man, to
have you in his life. Thank you for thinking of us.
Natalie
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I am way behind on my mail, I just found
out about your loss I am so sorry
please accept my sympathy a little late but my heart goes out to you.
Dawn S
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Hi Patsy,
I don't know you personally but I've been a subscriber of your newsletter
for some time and I've had you and your family in prayer. I just read
some of the emails you received and my, what a man Rob was. He's left
a legacy only few can achieve in this life. I'm sure he's walking and
talking with the Lord and not hurting and breathing well and all that now.
I do hope that you're doing ok and know how much you all are loved by so
many. Love via the internet you say? Yes, as we share our lives
with wit and tears, wisdom and those crazy goofs we do, we come to know each
other in a close way. I've come to look forward to your special little
notes that open your newsletters, sharing about the weather, the people you've
spent time with and how you and Rob spent your days. It has been a
pleasure to know you. I hope that you can have a good week, let God
carry you in His arms this week and let those "angels with skin on" (friends)
help you through the days ahead.
God be with you, Colleen P
La Mesa California
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Patsy,
As my mother always use to say "Time heals all" and it
will feel better someday. It just takes time and if
you were together for a long time you will learn to
deal with life by yourself. Just remember you are not
alone. I lost a husband many years ago and have
remarried since. I still think of James, but I have
moved on and you will too.
Love and Hugs,
Jeannine D
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Dear Patsy,
I am praying for you. It hurts to know how bad your husband suffered.
Because of aol, I was not getting n/l's from your daughter and was taken
by shock when I heard what happened from another freebie source.
I knew nothing of Holland or what happened, so this is a first for me.
So I pray that whatever it is you need done that God hears all of our
prayers and helps you with this fight.
If I can do anything, please let me know.
God Bless You,
Adrienne
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Hi Patsy
It was so nice to get a wee note from you Patsy..I understand you have
been swamped with emails etc...it can be most overwhelming to say the least.....all
the feelings one goes thru, denial, shock, fear, anger....they are all real
and they will happen to you.....some may take awhile....while others hit
you right away.
With me it happened suddenly also..he was killed in an accident at 37.
We had just moved here in London from B.C. where I lived my whole life. So
I had no family and no friends here. We had only been here 5 monthes.
Norm grew up here so he knew all his friends from here, and his family is
here. I had only met his parents a couple times, so I was pretty much
on my own with three little kids....but I survived all of that, and my kids
are doing awesome, and I am getting remarried next year.
People wonder how one can survive the loss of someone they love so much...how
can you laugh again, or go on about your days doing things you normally would
have if that had been there........how can you ever go out for dinner, or
watch a movie. Some people think that once you do pull yourself out of your
grief to share a joke with a friend or a movie you love you no longer love
or care for that person. What people don't understand is that my husband
has been with me and our children for the last 11 years. Watching
us laugh and love and play and work hard. There is not one single
day that has gone by that he is not in my thought's. Not one.....
But he is not here, and I had to learn to live without him in my life
beside me. He is in my life in my heart always. We don't get
over our loved ones, or forget them Patsy....we learn how to live
without them because we simply have no choice.
I am fortunate to be still very close to his mother and siblings.
His father passed away four years ago. I am happy where I am, and
moving here was the right decision for my family.
Enough out of me. I did not mean to ramble.
Take comfort in the people that love you and care about you, you don't
think so right now but you are going to be OK...you will never be the same
Patsy, but you will be OK. Once you are feeling up to it get back on
a horse you love and keep going....
Take good care of yourself
Kindest regards
Kathleen
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Dear Patsy...
I've been praying that you have been able to get through your days.
It must be very difficult.
Are you going to continue living there? It seems you really liked
it. As always, you are in my
thoughts and prayers. And I thank you for all of your support through
the years. I do appreciate it.
Much love to you...~mary~
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I Cannot Do This Alone
O God, early in the morning I cry to you.
Help me to pray
And to concentrate my thoughts on you:
I cannot do this alone.
In me there is darkness,
But with you there is light;
I am lonely, but you do not leave me;
I am feeble in heart, but with you there is help;
I am restless, but with you there is peace.
In me there is bitterness, but with you there is patience;
I do not understand your ways,
But you know the way for me…
Restore me to liberty,
And enable me to live now
That I may answer before you and before me.
Lord, whatever this day may bring,
Your name be praised.
Nancy R
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I am so sorry for your loss. I will say a
prayer
paulsgerl
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I am so sorry to hear of Rob's death. You
& your family are in my prayers.
Abigail L
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I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS
YOU AND KEEP YOU IN HIS LOVING CARE.THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING US IN YOUR LIFE.
ROB WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU IN YOUR HEART AND MEMORIES. I KNOW THAT IS NO
COMFORT RIGHT NOW. I WISH I HAD THE RIGHT WORDS TO SAY TO COMFORT YOU. I
KNOW YOU FEEL LIKE PART OF YOU DIED TOO. I CANN'T SAY THAT TIME WILL MAKE
IT BETTER. BUT IT WILL SOFTEN AFTER A FEW YEARS. TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF RIGHT
NOW AND BE WITH LOVE ONES. AGAIN I AM SO SORRY. TAKE TIME IN MAKING DECISIONS.
DO IT AT YOUR PACE AND NO ONE ELSE. YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID IN THE LONG RUN.
I KNOW , IT HURTS I HAVE BEEN THERE WITH MY PARRENTS DEATH. PLEASE WRITE AND
I WILL BE GLAD TO LISTEN AND BE THERE FOR YOU . I KNOW YOU DON'T KNOW ME.
AND SOMTIMES THAT IS BETTER, CAUSE YOU CAN REALLY OPEN UP AND NOT HAVE THAT
FEELING OF I SHOULD NOT HAVE SAID THAT OR THEY WON'T UNDERSTAND. ROB WILL
BE MISSED AND I KNOW HE IS WITH YOU.AGAIN I AM SO SORRY. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS
ARE WITH YOU
GRAMSBUNNY
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Hi Patsy, I just read your message about
your husband, I am so sorry for you loss. I will keep you in my prayers
that God will give you strength to endure. The greatest relief you have
is that your husband was a Christian and that is the most important thing
in death. You can be sure you will be with him in Heaven and I think it
will be soon that God will end this cruel and violent earth. God Bless
Valerie
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My Dear Patsy,
I feel like I've lost one of my own family members with your news today.
Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers at this time of loss.
I'm not
surprised Rob passed with a smile on his face, he had the greatest wife
a man
could have and enjoyed a wonderful, full life with you. Remember
all the good
times you both had and maybe that will help get you through all the rough
times to come.
God Bless, Debbie in Ohio
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I'm so sorry for your loss and so happy for
God's new joy in heaven. The Lord will see you through this.
He never puts you in a situation he does not think you would be able to
handle. He will always be there
for you and I know you know that and that will get you through all your
sad times.
May God Bless you at this time.
Cindy D
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Patsy,
I know No words can express our sorrow for your loss.
God blessed you with him and now he is in Heaven with Jesus...
NO MORE PAIN AND SUFFERING!!!! You will be forever
in our thoughts and prayers.... djgilley
Winston-Salem, NC
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Dear Friend;
I am so saddened at your news. I wish I could be there to comfort
you and tell that Jesus has it all his hands.
My prayers are with you and my heart goes to you and your children.
I am so sorry for your loss but remember this...
He has not gone he is just away for awhile. You will soon see him
again in that beautiful place called Heaven!!!!
May God bless you with peace and comfort!!!!
Love in Christ
Mrs. Sherry C
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GOD BLESS YOU. He will help you find
a way. He will never give you more than you can bear.
YOU WILL GO ON AND LIFE WILL BE KIND TO YOU.
THE DUKE
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OH PATSY,
I AM SO SORRY, MY PRAYERS AND MY HEART GO OUT TO YOU, A FEW YEARS
AGO, ALMOST THE SAME SITUATION WITH MYSELF, MY ROB, GETTING READY TO PASS
AWAY FROM CANCER, WE GOT TO BE TOGETHER ONE MORE TIME BEFORE HE WENT INTO
A COMA, I THANK GOD EVERY DAY FOR GIVING ME THAT ONE LAST CHANCE FOR US
TO SAY WHAT WE NEEDED TO SAY TO ONE ANOTHER, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TELLING
US ALL ABOUT YOUR LOST LOVE HERE, BUT REMEMBER THIS, HE IS NOT FAR AWAY,
HE IS SO CLOSE TO YOU, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS THINK ROB AND HE IS THERE TO
HOLD YOUR HAND OR KISS YOUR CHEEK OR LISTEN TO YOU. I DO , TO MY ROB,
WHEN I NEED, ITS GREAT COMFORT TO KNOW HE IS STILL HERE WITH ME. GOD
BLESS YOU SWEETY.
YOUR FRIEND, PATSY B
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I am so sorry for your loss. I know
you are in a lot of pain, but i'm glad to see you being thankful for having
such a wonderful man for a husband. My dad past away a couple of years
ago this december and instead of being bitter I try to fucus on how lucky
I was to have had him. Just remember, he will always be with you.
Maricel A
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I AM SORRY AND MY GOD BLESS AND BE WITH YOU.
BBV
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My deepest heartfelt sympathy- Yvonnne W L (England)
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Words cannot say how sorry I am to hear of
Rob's passing. I feel like you are family after all this time of the newsletter.
Just know you are loved and everyone is praying for you. You are also
on several prayer lists now too..
One who knows too well the pain of losing a loved one,
Stephanie.
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Hello
I don't belong to your site but to Mom And Dads Daily Goodies where we
were
informed about the loss of your husband. My family and I are very, very
sorry
to hear of your loss. You are your husband are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Kim, Kevin, Christopher C
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god bless u and your family for your loss-prayers
are with u
love in christ
jim g
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Dear Patsy, You are so much in my prayers
right know, I am so sorry for the
loss of your dear husband , Rob. You both have been through so much.
I have
always been soory for you two having to go through that ordeal in that
hospital.
But I believe God has you in is loving hands know and will be with you
through
all that lyes ahead of you. These coming days will be hard I know
for you but
please remember that so many people are and will be praying for you and
asking
God to comfort you and protect and guide you. God bless you
and we love you.
Diana, Kentucky
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Sorry for your loss. I feel deeply for you.
Prayers for you.
Jay
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Dear Patsy,
As a subscriber to both your and Rob's newsletter, I am so sorry for your
loss and I do know how you are feeling. I lost my husband September
11, 2003. I found he had passed during the wee hours of the morning.
I'm still in shock. I had to move and all. Patsy, if you need
anything, someone who knows what is like, I'll be here for you. I enjoyed
Rob's newsletter and yours too. You can call me if you need, or I'll call
you. My husband death was due to heart problems also.
They are in heaven now and maybe they will meet and be friends.
My Mark is now another one of my guardian angels.
With sorrow and love ((((((Patsy))))),
Kathy C
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Dear Patsy...
I'm so very sorry for your loss...
There are no words to say...
~Donna P~
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I am sorry for your loss! Please take
care of yourself and try not to be too sad.
Your friend*****Cindy M
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Ooooooooh, I am so sorry! No words
can help, I am sure, especially from a stranger.
But the tears in my eyes must mean that you and he have found a place
in my heart.
Thank you so much for all your hard work, and mostly for the love in your
heart.
I wish you much strength in the next period of your life. We love
you and yours.
Kacey
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Gasp...I don't have the words to say, but
(((((((Patsy & family)))))))
Joanne
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IM SO SORRY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. GOD
BLESS.
DEE
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Dear Patsy,
I just read of your loss. I am so very sorry. I myself am a widow
and I know there are a lot of things you're going to have to do that you
don't want to do. At the time, a very dear friend gave me some excellent
advice which I am going to pass on to you. I hope it help. Each
day, only do the things you must do. Put the rest off for the following
day. And don't be afraid to lean on someone. I will keep you
in my thoughts and my prayers. Dédré
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Dear Patsy,
I know you are feeling the pain. I know because you prayed for mom
earlier this year before she passed in May.
I just want to pray for you and let you know that if God brings us to
it, he will bring us through it.
May all the prayers that you receive be heard and felt by you.
May God love you and keep you safe.
With sincere love,
Barb W. Amarillo ,Texas
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Hey Patsy,
I know what you are feeling right now because I also lost a loved one
this week and it has been really hard.
My fiance died on Sunday night and I was holding his hand when he passed
away from me so suddenly.
Im trying like you to make it through the day but its hard and I find
myself crying an ocean full of tears.
I loved him so much and I understand how are right now. He was 29 years
old and had muscular dystrophy
and he died from an infection in the lungs after having surgury a week
ago.
Keep in touch if you need someone to talk to im here.
Tasha
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Patsy,
My email would not send so I used this one.
I understand how you feel. I lost my husband in 2001. We were together
24/7 for 10 years.
I was with him when he died. But I have not been sad. His is in my future.
He will be waiting at the gate for me.
The father gave me a beautiful falling star for the peace I feel. I miss
him every day. But God had a reason that I am still here. God has a reason
you are still here. Other wise he would have taken you both at the same time.
It may be that you are needed with your prayers and the help you give people.
They all need you. You are a life line for so many people. Just as I am
here to help my parents. The world needs you. So many people are shut in
and you are the only link they have with the out side world. The pain will
never go. I know this. But it slowly gets better. Gods knows you are strong
enough to go on. Even though you just want to crawl in a hole and die. You
can not. He gave you a love that will not end. Rob will be standing at the
gate waiting for you. My prayers are with you and hope the lord with give
you peace. If you ask him he will even take some of the awful pain you are
in right now. May God bless and keep you. God loves you. Marcelle L
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Dear Patsy,
I'm sorry to hear about the death of your husband Rob. It is one
of the hardest things the Lord puts us through. I lost the love of my life
in October 1996. We'd only been married 7 and a half years. part of it was
due to situations in life. Finally in 1988, I decided to see about marrying
him, even though I was married. We were soul mates and when he died I took
it very hard. He went in for laprocopic surgery and something didn't get
fixed right. He was losing blood, then went into cardic arrest once, then
he did again and didn't survive the 2nd one. Please, make everything easy
on yourself. don't let anyone push you around. don't make any change of life
style for a year or two. It's much easier when you know someone is going
to die. you can get your self ready for it. God bless you and if you want
to talk on the e-mail,let me know,
Susie R
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You have my sympathy, dear Patsy. I
know what it is to lose someone close.
No need to tell you to stay strong. Your head is up.
God bless you.
Nathaniel F Jr.
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Patsy, my thoughts and prayers are with you
and your family as you go through this lonely, confusing time.
Keep your thoughts on the good times and the memories you and Rob created
together. He will always be with you.
God's peace to you. Love, Diane P
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hi patsy i`m very sorry.
antoinette
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Take comfort in the good memories and knowing
that the man you
loved was loved by many for big and small reasons and of a lifetime
that is all we can ask...that when we are gone people will miss us.
je
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Many condolences, Patsy. You're in our thoughts.
Jim S
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Patsy,
Rob was doubly blessed; he knew Jesus as his Savior and we can all be
sure where Rob is tonight,
secondly, he was blessed to have such a loving, caring person as you for
his wife.
God Bless, Walter in Louisiana
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My thoughts and deepest sympathy is with
you at this trying time, sincerely, Dianne
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Hi Patsy
Im so sorry for the lost of your beloved husband. Yes, he
is safe and once
again healthy in heaven with The Lord almighty. It will be hard but you
will
go on with life. Life can be very unfair at times but you just have to
soldier on no matter what. And have faith in The Lord
God Bless
Peter T
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But know,
this is wat the Lord says,
"Fear not,
for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by name;
you are mine.
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
And when you pass through
the rivers,
they will not be swept over you"
Isaiah 43:1,2
Love your sister in Christ,
Take care of yourself Patsy.....
Shelia W
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Dear Patsy,
I am SOOOO sorry for you! What a horrible thing. I am sorry
for your loss and I know by him
going to heaven it will give you some comfort. I wrote to you last
year and told you my boyfriend
in Helmond Holland had also passed away so I know what pain you feel.
May God watch over and
guide you in your time of sorrow. You're in my prayers.
Judy W
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I am praying Patsy......
Patsy...December 5th we lost my father in
Law, and it is still hard. My mother in law is still beside herself and now
that the calls, visitors and things are over it is so much harder for her
now. Please know I am praying for you and for all whom was touched by Rob...I
am here for anything you need. I cant do much but I want you to know that
I care and I am here, and I am praying. And I want you to know if anytime
you need a friend email me I will be in touch with you......
Take care and take it easy, you will need your stregnth.
God Bless You.
Love your sister in Christ, Sheila
If One Day...
If one day you feel like crying...
Call me.
I don't promise that I will make you laugh,
But I can cry with you.
If one day you want to run away--
Don't be afraid to call me.
I don't promise to ask you to stop...
But I can run with you.
If one day you don't want to listen to anyone...
Call me.
I promise to be there for you.
And I promise to be very quiet.
But if one day you call...
And there is no answer...
Come fast to see me.
Perhaps I need you.
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I am so sorry for your loss... my husband
and I seperated this past July, it felt close to deathly..
Your pain is understandable. I hope you know that I am sorry for your
loss!
Alice
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God knows best He's just sleeping!
lasoniacody
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God bless, dear lady---you are much loved
and appreciated, as was your wonderful husband. My family will pray
for you for strength, comfort, and guidance as you go through this very difficult
time. Nothing anyone can say will totally ease the pain you feel at
such a time as this, but God can touch your heart with peace if we all ask
Him. Just know that you and your husband have been an instrument of
His peace, love and compassion to others. A life well lived will be
a life well rewarded....
In Christ's Love, Sherry S. H.
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Pat...so sorry for your major lose....There
are no words to write to you on this day...
And sorry never seems to be enough...May his spirit light guide you in
love...
He will always be alive inside you...God Bless you, and help you through
this troubled time.
A fan, Beth D
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Thank you for letting me know. I'd
like to pass on something that I figured out when my father-in-law died.
He has been gone for 10 years and I still really miss him. First off;
crying is good. If you keep it bottled up inside of you; you will get
a king sized headache so it's better to cry. But, the best stuff I
learned was that if you remember all the times you spent together; he'll always
be with you. If you imagine yourself talking to him; you will remember
what his voice sounded like. Gib was such an important part of my life
and I will always miss him but I remember all of the good and bad times and
even the smells of his cologne makes me think that he is still around. Anyway,
take all the time you need and I will be here when you get back.
Merilee
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Hello Patsy, I always get your messages but
your subject got my attention.
I am so sorry for your loss. The older I get the more I have been
worrying about what lies ahead.
I know that I don't even know you but for you to spread your sorrow with
everyone and to let us
know what has happened has really touched my heart.
I live in Grand Prairie, TX & I am a Native American from Okla.
My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your Family.
Cindi
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You are in my prayers......Judi
C. RN..Miami , Fl
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I have been following Robs problems and I
am married to a wonderful man like him.
I will be saying prayers for you and I hope that you can find peace in
the knowledge that
one day you will be togeather again.God Bless You and take you in his
loving arms in comfort.
Frances
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Hello..
I am so sorry to hear ofyour loss. I have had a lot of loss recently
myself and
I know there are so many things going through the mind at a time like
this. You and he are both in my prayers.
Take care, Janet L
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my dear patsy,
I dont know if you remember this old missouri mule,
but she still offers her condolences.
There is an empty spot that will heal but never go away. I was where you
are a mere 7 years ago.
God be with you and strength be yours my dear.
Doni S
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I am very sorry. I will keep you in my prayers
still that God will give you the strength to get through this.
Tara S
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Dear Patsy and Kay:
I have just now read of the passing of your dear husband and father.
I have not been on the computer much due to illness myself.
Please know that my prayers and best wishes for both of you at this time
of sorrow.
May God bless and keep you always.
Sincerly Yours
Jackie S
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Hi Kay and Patsy,
Patsy , you have been on my mind and in my heart every
day, I really miss you, I wish I could take away your pain as you have
gotten me through some very bad times, every time I look at the angel
you sent along with my prize, I think of you, I hope you are doing
better, I know it is so very hard but I also know Rob would want you to
go on not only for him but for you, he wants you to enjoy your new life,
because it will be a new life, he knows you will both be together one
day but until then you must go on bringing light, love and happiness to
all of your readers, we need our angel on earth, and thats what you are
my dear friend, you have no idea how any lives you have touched, mine
included, I wish i could come see you but i dont think that will ever
happen, are you staying with Kay? I hope so, she is a sweetheart like
you, I miss Rob too. I am praying for you all, Love Stephanie H
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Patsy, this was pretty that I thought of you, as I do often during
the long days.
I didn't write this, but I wish I had, because it is a beautiful poem.
God Bless Patsy, and I hope you are doing a little better. You are forever
in my thoughts.
A true net friend and I send my love and Hugs. Pat
http://321greetings.com/anangelkiss.htm
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Hi Patsy and Kay. I wanted you to know I had
added you to the prayer section in my newsletter.
We will all miss Rob and we all love you all. Please take care and know
that you are all being prayed for.
Please scroll to the prayer request section in the newsletter.
Hugs! Linda
Recipe-Lovers
http://www.recipe-lovers.com/
*Prayer Request*
Please Keep Rob and Patsy from Pakadevas Freebees in your prayers. Rob
passed away yesterday.
I believe Patsy says it all when it comes to Rob “Whenever you want to
tell a story, of a brave, courageous man, remember the name Rob Derksema.”
Rob a bravest, courageous man. He showed many that illness can
be beat and life can be lived to the fullest. Patsy, our hearts and
prayers are with you all. May God watch over Rob now and guide him
to the peace he deserves. We pray that God will be with you as you
go through this time in your life and may he comfort you and guide you to
the strength and understanding that you need. May God Bless Rob, Patsy
and their family and comfort them all. If you have time today please
stop by their sites and let them know they are in your prayers.
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Dear Patsy & Kay I am so
sorry to hear about Rob. He will be so missed.
It leaves a hole in your heart that is so hard to fill. My condolences
&
prayers are with all of your family, but especially for you,Patsy. Take
care
Lots of hugs & kisses
Ruth L
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kay and Patsy I pray for Patsy daily... This
is from
Cathy from Wv the one who knew the 3 children who died
in a tragic home fire Sat Dec 27th one of the last
things Patsys prayer site before precious Rob went to
be with Jesus.... Pray for me to get the money to be
able to continue my computer use... Blessings Cathy
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Dear Kay:
You are a wonderful daughter to help your mother so much. Sometimes
it is best to get back to work or our usual activities. I lost my husband
in l967 to leukemia and had 4 small children. I thought I could never
do anything again, but because I had 4 children I realized I had to get
on with my life for their sakes. I also had to work because I had
to support us and that was probably the best thing I could have done.I do
know how hard it is to even get up in the morning.
Pat is strong and will be ok again. She will never forget Rob, but
day by day and after 7 years have gone by, you find you can survive.
I tried to be happy that I had four of his children and that I had at least
had some time that was wonderful with him. I was 32 and my children
ranged from ll to l-l/2 years old.
She has a lot of love and support and will come through it.
Sincerely, Carma W
P.S. you are in my prayers.
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I emailed you earlier today, and then I thought
of the words to one of my
choir's songs that consistently makes me cry.
I need you
You need me
We're all a part of God's body
Stand with me
Agree with me
I love you
I need you to survive
It is His will that every need be supplied
I love you
I need you to survive
I pray for you
You pray for me
I love you
I need you to survive
I won't harm you
With words from my mouth
I love you
I need you to survive
It is His will that every need be supplied
I love you
I need you to survive
I love you, I need you to survive.
(I'm crying now, just typing it.) Hang in there.
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
**many hugs to you**
May God bless you richly.
May He watch over you and guide you all the days of your life.
Prayer works!
Amy Jo S
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Hi Patsy,
It's Lilly! Thank you for the email. I know my life stopped
when you lost Rob. It stopped completely for Mike and I both.
We've evaluated our own lives and are making some major changes. Outside
things and material things that used to mean so much don't anymore.
We do have our disagreements but nothing like before. We decided this
year we are going to be making some major changes for the better in many
different aspects of our lives.
I know I do miss you online and hearing from you. I can only imagine
how difficult it has to be and you know if I lived close I would be there
for you. You and Rob made alot of friends and we are all here if you
need us. Just wish there would be something we could do to help ease
the pain but knowing from my own experiences of other losses it will take
time. You grieve and heal at your own pace and what's best for you.
You take care.
Love and hugs.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Lilly/Mike
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i'm so very sorry for you and your mother.
death is such a hard thing for
all of us left behind. i too lost my mother in 2001 and then my dad
last
year. i find myself in tears at many of the mosts inappropriate times.
thank goodness for the kind and supportive people who cross our paths
in
life if not for them most of us would probably not make
thru the next
day. my prayers for both of you last but not least i really
like your
site so keep up the good work. janice s
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RememberingRob10
http://www.pakadevasfreebees.com/RememberingRob10.html
Patsy rpkdv@nf.aibn.com