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Mandy Farmer's avatar

Beautifully written. Thank you. Your story sounded much like the story of my husband who passed away December 19th of 24. He fought well after a long ministry as a pastor. And died after 10 months of fighting pancreatic cancer. Just shy of a 11 months now but it's still all seems so unreal. Put your wording was some of the exact words that he said to me and we said to him as he crossed over to Glory. Being the one left behind is never easy but we have a great God who holds us up every step of the way. Be blessed my condolences to you.

Jen Niemann's avatar

Ahhh Mandy. Thank you for sharing your experience. What a difficult journey. I can’t imagine how much deeper your grief has been, but thankful he knew and served the Lord!! Blessings to you in this new year.

Lisa Crowder's avatar

So sorry for your loss. It’s a tender place holding the hard and hope at the same time. Thankfully we have a tender God. May you feel his presence, our Emmanuel.

Jen Niemann's avatar

Lisa, thank you for reading and for those kind words.

Heidi Viars's avatar

Thank you, Jen. Your words are comforting and so eloquently honor these beautiful women. What hope we have! Sending much love your way, dear friend.

Jen Niemann's avatar

Thank you so much Heidi. That means a lot coming from you! 💕

Cheryl Balcom's avatar

Oh, Jen. This was so beautiful. What a touching tribute of God’s beauty and steadfast provision even in the midst of grief. I’m so grateful your life was infused with hope through friendship with these two ladies, what a gift the Lord gave you. And what a gift that we as believers don’t have to fear death. We will see our loved ones again. ❤️ praying for comfort and joy for you this season.

Jen Niemann's avatar

Cheryl, thank you for those wonderful words. 🥹.

Singing Christ's Hope's avatar

Not only is this comforting in my missing someone so dear (yup, cancer) but it’s also encouraging as I write into my own serious illness. Tears….thank you.

Jen Niemann's avatar

Oh Laurie…so humbling to consider the examples of those gone before…💕

Singing Christ's Hope's avatar

Our beautiful sisters in Christ now in the cloud of witnesses! Each of us still here looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, just as they did.

Maureen Elwyn's avatar

Wonderful, Jen. Thank you

Jen Niemann's avatar

Thank you, Maureen. Coming from you, another one in the midst of it all, that means a lot!! 💕