tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post2545050827041253741..comments2023-09-03T05:07:05.984-05:00Comments on G R A C E ' S J O U R N A L :: With Our SaviorGrace Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14267571028870160287noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-22472387870325178032009-02-11T20:28:00.000-06:002009-02-11T20:28:00.000-06:00Grace, I have been praying for you and thinking ab...Grace, <BR/><BR/>I have been praying for you and thinking about you all the time. I so wish I could have been at the service today - and I would have come, if it weren't for the nine months pregnant situation. I am praying that God will shelter you under His wings, hold you up, be your refuge and comfort. A few weeks ago as I was praying for you and Andrew, I was telling God about how unfair it seems that He would take Andrew home - and all of a sudden I just had this picture in my mind of Andrew, free of pain and suffering, entering heaven into the arms of Jesus, who still bears the scars of suffering, who understood all of Andrew's pain, there to receive him and give him his reward. I know that God loves you tremendously and it is so clear that His hand is on you. much love,<BR/><BR/>RebeccaRebecca Tseitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07609069462478094141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-10921924587029596852009-02-11T08:44:00.000-06:002009-02-11T08:44:00.000-06:00I'm sorry for your loss. I came across Andrew's st...I'm sorry for your loss. I came across Andrew's story after noticing that a friend had joined a prayer group for him and his family. After reading much of Andrew's story, I found it horrifying what he and his family had to go through. When I saw all of his prayers that went unanswered it made me think that this man had every reason to be mad at God, but he didn't seem to be. Talk about being humble, talk about being tested. In many ways, I see Andrew as one who was forced to sacrifice himself much the way Jesus did. The graphic photograph of the sore on his neck towards the end of his life were hard to take in as it was so degrading; no human being should have to die the way this man did.<BR/><BR/>I admire the way Andrew he held himself, maintained his faith and his perspective on his life; I'm not so sure I could have done that. My heart goes out to Andrew, his family and all of his friends.<BR/><BR/>Very truly<BR/><BR/>Mike R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-29354822997597349532009-02-10T07:47:00.000-06:002009-02-10T07:47:00.000-06:00I'm hoping that this comment will be a comfort to ...I'm hoping that this comment will be a comfort to you. Before Andrew's death, I read about his situation on someone else's blog, and clicked on the link to your blog. I read the latest news about him, and then I noticed the link to Solid Food. I went to the Solid Food website, listened to the first two sermons in the "What is a Biblical Christian" series, and finally (after years of being a false convert) came to a right understanding of repentance and faith. I can now, for the first time ever say, "I am truly saved."<BR/><BR/>Your husband's illness and subsequent death were used by God to save me. I hope that knowledge can bring a tiny bit of comfort to you today. I look forward to meeting Andrew in heaven someday. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-18190131199078440122009-02-09T22:19:00.000-06:002009-02-09T22:19:00.000-06:00Grace,Praise God for sharing your lives with me. I...Grace,<BR/><BR/>Praise God for sharing your lives with me. I am sorry for your loss. So thankful for you all, and I hope you all will continue to be strengthened, helped, and upheld by God.<BR/><BR/>Much love,<BR/>Joe Lee (Chicago)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-34823458863821344992009-02-09T21:26:00.000-06:002009-02-09T21:26:00.000-06:00Grace, we are praying for you, the kids and the re...Grace, we are praying for you, the kids and the rest of the family. We are glad that we could see Andrew in December as well as you and the kids. We rejoice the Andrew is now with our Lord and Savior and without pain and suffering. Tiff and I look forward to when Christ returns or when we are with Andrew, our dads and the rest of the saints in heaven who have gone on before us. May the Word, prayer and believers from the church around you be an encouragement to you. Thinking of you. Andrew, Tiffany and Ethan HoAndrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14036534627604724159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-49120769316120716172009-02-09T11:16:00.000-06:002009-02-09T11:16:00.000-06:00I was very much encouraged over the last few days ...I was very much encouraged over the last few days as I've been following the blog here. <BR/><BR/>From when I first became a believer (back in late 2004) till now, I have never seen a clearer picture nor had a better understanding of what it means to have more than I deserve. I have never seen such humility during adverse circumstances. Grace, I am so humbled by your faith during all these "momentary afflictions". All this time I have found myself wanting in the area of being content when facing adverse circumstances and often lose sight of what Christ had done. So often I become discontent and instead prideful in myself and my own self-pity. Seeing your posts has helped me immensely the last few days. <BR/><BR/>I have been praying for you and the kids; although I won't be able to fly out for the memorial service, I really hope someone could record and post a video of it somewhere so that those of us who aren't able to make it could still watch from wherever we are. While I mourn with you, yet I also rejoice that Andrew is now with the Lord, where there is never-ending joy and no more suffering. <BR/><BR/>Please let us know if anyone is able to videotape the memorial service. Thanks! <BR/><BR/>Praying for you,<BR/><BR/>JoshJosh Chenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534227230043768705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-45967885425168050212009-02-09T09:15:00.000-06:002009-02-09T09:15:00.000-06:00Dear Grace,I thank God for both you and Andrew and...Dear Grace,<BR/><BR/>I thank God for both you and Andrew and how you've shared your lives and opened up all your thoughts for us to read. For all the times of heartache and suffering, I only saw hearts that submitted themselves to God, humble, and mold-able, willing to be refined by God. It is by your examples that we are blessed and encouraged.<BR/><BR/>Commit your way to the LORD;<BR/>trust in him and he will do this:<BR/><BR/>He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. <BR/><BR/>Psalm 37:5-6 <BR/><BR/>Prayerfully,<BR/>Judy & Richard Lee (CA)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-67359613302219312202009-02-09T09:02:00.000-06:002009-02-09T09:02:00.000-06:00Our prayers are with you and your family at this t...Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. May the Lord comfort you through these times.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>Leona and the Ferguson familyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-22498279135427548352009-02-09T09:01:00.000-06:002009-02-09T09:01:00.000-06:00Grace, We love you and want you to know that Andre...Grace, <BR/>We love you and want you to know that Andrew is still with you always. It is very comforting to know that Andrew is no longer in pain; but rather rejoicing in Christ at the moment. <BR/><BR/>To quote Jim & Gail...<BR/>"Precious in the sight of the Lord<BR/>is the death of His godly ones.<BR/><BR/>Rejoicing and weeping."<BR/><BR/>(Jim and Gail)<BR/><BR/>We love you Grace and continually praying for you,<BR/><BR/>Erik & Roxanne GreeneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-61431901235197127262009-02-08T22:48:00.000-06:002009-02-08T22:48:00.000-06:00Grace,My heart is heavy for you. I'm so glad Andre...Grace,<BR/>My heart is heavy for you. I'm so glad Andrew is in the presence of the Lord. A friend told me one time"God is too good to be unkind and too wise to make a mistake" Love you Ruth KlineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-1984267310958160012009-02-08T21:41:00.000-06:002009-02-08T21:41:00.000-06:00Grace..I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even i...Grace..<BR/>I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine how you are feeling now. Thank you for allowing us to view some of your most struggling moments in life. What a testimony Andrew and you have been to so many, including me! I praise the Lord he is out of pain and with our heavenly Father. We have nothing to gain on this earth. We must look forward to seeing Him soon and reaching others for Him. I will continue to pray for you and your children as you grieve such an amazing loss. <BR/><BR/>In His loving arms,<BR/>Mindy Walker<BR/>Troy, OHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-10824820267398247202009-02-08T20:58:00.000-06:002009-02-08T20:58:00.000-06:00Dear Grace,It has been a long time since I've seen...Dear Grace,<BR/><BR/>It has been a long time since I've seen or talked to you...your story is truly heartbreaking...and your faith is truly inspiring. May God comfort you and your family. <BR/><BR/>Grace and Peace,<BR/><BR/>Young KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-42429185007511538402009-02-08T19:07:00.000-06:002009-02-08T19:07:00.000-06:00Grace, I wanted to add to those words of all thes...Grace, I wanted to add to those words of all these others to say that Alan and I are also praying for you and your 2 little precious ones. We are rejoicing that Andrew is no longer in pain, and even better, that He is worshipping the Lord in a way he never could before. We are excited at the prospect of meeting him again in the future and that this is merely a pause in a long period of knowing him and learning to love the Lord the way our Savior deserves. I wish that I could be there for the memorial service, but work is preventing me at present, but know that Alan and I will continue to be praying for you. The Lord will be proven as the greatest husband to His bride the Church.<BR/><BR/>We love you.<BR/><BR/>Alan and GretchenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-71275502346102916602009-02-08T17:38:00.000-06:002009-02-08T17:38:00.000-06:00Grace, AJ, and Gracie,I had the privilege of being...Grace, AJ, and Gracie,<BR/>I had the privilege of being one of Andrew's Sunday School teachers when his family was in Oakland, CA...back in his very young years. Deep down, I just knew that Andrew would be a man for God, and I have always thought of him and prayed for him over the years.<BR/> I have been reading your journal and blogs. Touched my heart deeply....being a loving Proverbs 31 wife to Andrew.<BR/> My love and heart prayers go out to you, AJ and Gracie at this time. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I remember Andrew visiting Oakland church a few years ago and remembered his sweet smile.<BR/> I praise God for the man Andrew has grown to be. I know that he is resting at his Heavenly Father's feet. <BR/> Thought we are miles and miles apart geographically, please know that our love and heart prayers are deep and as close as next door.<BR/> <BR/>Much love in our Lord Jesus Christ,<BR/>Kathy Gin (CIBC)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-1842032349539397962009-02-08T17:20:00.000-06:002009-02-08T17:20:00.000-06:00Grace,Thank you for opening your lives to us. We ...Grace,<BR/>Thank you for opening your lives to us. We weep with you during this time. Singing songs of worship held a new perspective this morning knowing that Andrew is with God. I know the Lord is encouraging your heart and sustaining your every need, but know that we will continue to pray that your inner man would be strengthened and that your rest would be find in the Great Comforter. Much Love, the McKittericksJustin, Juli and Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757104915108601020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-2544462139037285482009-02-08T14:52:00.000-06:002009-02-08T14:52:00.000-06:00Grace,Even though I've never met you, you and Andr...Grace,<BR/><BR/>Even though I've never met you, you and Andrew have been in my prayers every day since I found your blog via Pyromaniacs. I'm so sorry about your loss, but know Andrew is in the arms of our loving Savior. My wife went through the same experience. Her 1st husband suffered a massive heart attack and left behind my wife and 2 little boys. What's ahead will be painful and lonely but just trust the Lord and He will see you through all of it. He will provide for all your needs. We will continue to pray for you. We are also in Minnesota and have attended your church a few times.<BR/><BR/>Paul McAllisterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-21778004058557481282009-02-08T14:15:00.000-06:002009-02-08T14:15:00.000-06:00My husband and I are praying for you. We have bee...My husband and I are praying for you. We have been following your blog over the last few days. The Lord is good in ALL things...we will continue to pray for you on a daily basis as you continue your path.<BR/><BR/>-The Holty Family<BR/>(Eau Claire, WI)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-81295608487242055692009-02-08T11:23:00.000-06:002009-02-08T11:23:00.000-06:00Praise the Lord that Andrew is with the Lord now a...Praise the Lord that Andrew is with the Lord now and was such a wonderful blessing to all of us while he was here. We shed tears because we will greatly miss him, but also because we are rejoicing that he is in glory now, complete and without suffering. Our God is faithful, Grace, and He will sustain you and the kids. Thank you for your steadfast love. We will be praying much for you, AJ & Gracie. Love you.<BR/><BR/>Rick, Julie, & FamilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-11737530061731820572009-02-08T03:10:00.000-06:002009-02-08T03:10:00.000-06:00Grace,Peace be with you. Rejoice that Andrew is n...Grace,<BR/>Peace be with you. Rejoice that Andrew is no longer suffering but is now Home. Our prayers are with you.<BR/>Terrie and Michael<BR/>CIBCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-52611404337527370542009-02-08T02:38:00.000-06:002009-02-08T02:38:00.000-06:00somehow today eternity seems so much closer and ev...somehow today eternity seems so much closer and even more desirable than ever. Though I never knew Andrew, he has discipled me greatly through his example of trust in the Lord, commitment to the Gospel and great love for his family in the midst of some of the most difficult suffering. <BR/><BR/>Grace, you as well have shepherded my heart. What a godly woman and example you are! Thank you for LIVING unconditional love, self-sacrifice, gentle and kind love toward Andrew and your children. Thank you for opening your heart with your struggles and allowing Christ to be magnified in your weakness. You have truly shown what it is to walk with Him and allow Him to form you into His likeness. Through your life, Andrew's life and death, I can truly say I love Christ more. I see Him more clearly, long for eternity all the more and learn to value less the things of this world. If only the Lord would grant me the faith I saw demonstrated in the two of you that I, too, might face suffering and even death with a faith-filled love for God and selfless service toward others.<BR/><BR/>I am humbled and changed through all He has done and will continue to do through you. Praise be to God for His great love and mercy toward us. <BR/><BR/>"...and the saints below join with the saints above rejoicing in the risen Lamb...my heart is filled with a thousand songs proclaiming the glories of Calvary..."Amanda Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10705670686125307103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-77380346198861456152009-02-08T02:22:00.000-06:002009-02-08T02:22:00.000-06:00I found your blog from a friend on facebook. I sat...I found your blog from a friend on facebook. I sat here tonight at 12:19 AM and read it in full. When I got to the end, really the beginning for you, I was crying. Not for you, but with you and your family. Thank you for sharing your most personal feeling, thoughts and emotions all for the glory of God. I was so encouraged, yet feel the pain of your loss. I will hold you dear in my heart and pray for you ever so much. Please know that there are many sisters and brothers in Christ who love you and are with you in this difficult time. My God be a true encouragement to your broken heart, for He is our father. <BR/><BR/>Hugs from California,<BR/><BR/>JulieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05632484976531630582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-59469154306776605822009-02-08T01:35:00.000-06:002009-02-08T01:35:00.000-06:00i love you grace! thank you for the amazing testi...i love you grace! thank you for the amazing testimony you and andrew left behind even in the midst of pain and suffering. thankful that andrew is now without pain and sorrow in the presence of our Lord, but i know you miss him so! praying for you and yours.<BR/><BR/>blessings, <BR/>sarah [[israel]] dickinsonsarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09383521018055016942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-2558310974431324632009-02-08T01:22:00.000-06:002009-02-08T01:22:00.000-06:00It is indeed a praise that Andrew is with our Lord...It is indeed a praise that Andrew is with our Lord, but I know that you will miss his physical presence. I'll be praying for you and your family during this time, that the Lord would comfort and sustain you.<BR/><BR/>Love in Christ,<BR/>AllisonAllisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01796414057341804982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-47740164214656630972009-02-08T00:57:00.000-06:002009-02-08T00:57:00.000-06:00Dear Grace & Family, Your family has been and ...Dear Grace & Family,<BR/><BR/> Your family has been and will continue to be in our prayers. Keep your eyes on the Lord - He will sustain you, comfort you, guide you and lead you. God used his life in a BIG way. What a testimony you and Andrew have been to so many. Keep the faith and keep grounded on / in Him. <BR/><BR/>With much love and prayers to you and your family, The Hall family (GBC)Jolie Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17481088905984321128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-9920727287593876432009-02-08T00:34:00.000-06:002009-02-08T00:34:00.000-06:00dear graceMy prayers go out to u and ur familyI we...dear grace<BR/>My prayers go out to u and ur family<BR/>I went to high school with andrew and just had to write reading the blog has been very inspirational. <BR/>I'm sure he is at ease with the Lord now my thoughts and prayers will be with him <BR/>ChrisDabblingDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537900836740967575noreply@blogger.com