tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post2856766951372313726..comments2024-03-28T08:05:40.149-08:00Comments on Courageous Joy: Farewell to a BrotherDeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-42478951277543726792015-01-06T12:03:46.099-09:002015-01-06T12:03:46.099-09:00Hello DeEtta,
We've not met, but this is Joan...Hello DeEtta,<br /><br />We've not met, but this is Joanna. Mike the elder's eldest daughter (always eldest, never oldest - ha).<br /><br />I had the opportunity of meeting Mike the younger at my dad's vigil. The first time I knew of Mike was at his father's funeral. Growing up we had heard about daddy Earl, but there was no mention of his kids. (sad)<br /><br />My father's passing brought joy and sadness. It was obvious to me that God was with my dad during these last month's of his life. My dad's health brought many of us together. Relationships were introduced, strengthened, and also realizing what has been lost in these past years by not staying in touch or knowing each other.<br /><br />The day of my dad's burial, I was there when the Navy chaplain asked Mike to speak and do the closing prayer. What a blessing he was to the family speaking to us and my dad.<br /><br />Farewell to a Brother is beautifully written and will be cherished for years to come.<br /><br />Since we have lost so much time in the previous years, I want to start this new year by remaining in touch with family members. God brought so many of us together through my father in these last months. I don't want us to lose what has been started.<br /><br />If you are ever in Texas and are near us, our door is open. Our address: Bob and Joanna Sanchez, 29634 Post Oak Run, Magnolia, TX 77355. If you don't mind, could you send me your address?<br /><br />Since returning to Texas, I have thanked God every day for the blessings that my dad has brought to our family. His passing is a start of something good, if only we are to grab hold and not let go. <br /><br />Thank Mike for his farewell to my dad and the pictures he included. Again, I will cherish this writing for days/weeks/years to come.<br /><br />God's grace be with you and your family - Joanna<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00323659505589852049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-91782479190537723042015-01-05T08:10:09.807-09:002015-01-05T08:10:09.807-09:00Thank you for your prayers, Cheri.
Thank you for your prayers, Cheri. <br />DeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-49340127407824478702015-01-04T18:49:24.455-09:002015-01-04T18:49:24.455-09:00Prayers for you and your family. I'm glad you ...Prayers for you and your family. I'm glad you were able to attend the service (I remember how moving the service for my Father was) and am also praying for the medical issues ahead. Prayers following you!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13450507472221928384noreply@blogger.com