Hi Vicki,
I understand something like what Phils family must be feeling, and I
will be praying for abundant grace to deal with the grief monster.
I thought I might share a bit of a praise report in the hope that
spirits might like a small lift.
I have four grandsons  and three of them have been recently diagnosed
with muscular distrophe. There is a new treatment which haults the
detireation caused by the disease in thirteen percent of people who
get it.  All three boys and their uncle who has had the stuff for
years are among that thirteen percent.
Thanks for being there and being so faithful.
If you wish to remove the bit about the boys for later, that's fine.
Blessings Donna

On 7/13/19, VICKI <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Thank you so much Donna. That was beautiful. I will do my best to pass
> everyone’s comments on to Phil‘s wife Sandy.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jul 13, 2019, at 1:54 AM, Donna Bell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>> Hello Brothers and sisters,
>> I'm glad for the love and sharing on this list.  I'm glad Phil is
>> happy but I know this will be a hard time for his dear family and for
>> the rest of us who have been taught by our brother's example and his
>> wisdom.  One thing that impressed me about Phil over the years is the
>> way he never got hung up in one little truth.  He knew how to separate
>> a sinner in need from their sin.
>> A couple of songs that might ad  some comfort are
>> "Hello After Goodbye"  , and "God Stopped To Pick the Rose."
>> I'd like to see the list continue.
>> Praying for everyone,
>> Donna Bell
>>
>>
>>> On 7/12/19, VICKI <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>> This was preciousJen  thanks for your letter. And thanks for sharing.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Jul 12, 2019, at 7:10 PM, Jenifer Barr <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Dear Phil.
>>>> I know you won't read this... I know you're home now. I just wanted to
>>>> thank you for being such a Godly man. You took the Gospel and truely
>>>> lived
>>>> it.
>>>> I know you are having a blast flying with Jesus. You can see again now.
>>>> Thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening to His voice. For
>>>> obeying His word.
>>>> We will miss you but I know we will meet again soon.
>>>> Love, Your little Sister in Christ.
>>>> Jen
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>>> On Jul 12, 2019, at 7:44 PM, Vicki <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi echurch family.
>>>>>
>>>>> It’s with deep sadness that I let you know that Phil is no longer with
>>>>> us
>>>>> on this earth. He changed his address to his heavenly home late this
>>>>> afternoon. Sandy and all three of his kids were by his bed side; his
>>>>> sister too. His other sister was with them in heart I’m sure.  What a
>>>>> celebration must have occurred when those heavenly gates swung wide.
>>>>>
>>>>> Please you all, let’s not loose touch.
>>>>>
>>>>> Love In Christ, Vicki
>>>
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