Folks I think I need to take a break from the blog - maybe til the Lord takes Joyce home. My mind is mush and I'm really tired - still, we covet your continued prayer.
Thanks for all you've given already!
In His Arm's,
Pat
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Right now you just spend time with your wife and your family. Thank you so much for sharing yourself through this blog. We love you and are continuing to hold you up in prayer.
ReplyDeleteAll our love in Him,
Tom, Leslie and Trevor
"I can only imagine what it will be like, when I walk by Your side...
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine, what my eyes will see, when Your Face is before me!
I can only imagine. I can only imagine.
Surrounded by Your Glory, what will my heart feel?
Will I dance for you, Jesus? Or in awe of You, be still?
Will I stand in Your presence, or to my knees will I fall?
Will I sing 'Hallelujah!'? Will I be able to speak at all?
I can only imagine! I can only imagine!
I can only imagine, when that day comes, when I find myself standing in the Son!
I can only imagine, when all I will do, is forever, forever worship You!
I can only imagine! I can only imagine!
Surrounded by Your Glory, what will my heart feel?
Will I dance for you, Jesus? Or in awe of You, be still?
Will I stand in Your presence, or to my knees will I fall?
Will I sing 'Hallelujah!'? Will I be able to speak at all?
I can only imagine! Yeah! I can only imagine!
Surrounded by Your Glory, what will my heart feel?
Will I dance for you, Jesus? Or in awe of You, be still?
Will I stand in Your presence, or to my knees will I fall?
Will I sing 'Hallelujah!'? Will I be able to speak at all?
I can only imagine! Yeah! I can only imagine!
I can only imagine! Yeah! I can only imagine!! Only imagine!!!
I can only imagine.
I can only imagine, when all I do is forever, forever worship You!
I can only imagine."
Copyright: ©1999 MercyMe
Pat,
ReplyDeleteThe embers are stirring at EPD and a blaze is forthcoming. Day by day, interest and expectation grows out of your circumstances. Spiritual conversations abound from unlikely candidates. We are praying for ya'll through this...thanks for your transparancy.
Love, hugs, tears,
John Johnson
Press on, warrior
PASTOR PAT I DO PRAY THAT YOU DO CONTINUE TO JOURNAL EVEN IF ITS NOT THROUGH THIS BLOG!! GOS IS DOING A WORK AND TO LOOK BAK AND SEE HIM IN EVERY WORD YOU HAVE WRITTEN WILL GET YOU THROUGH THE UP COMMING WEEKS AND MONTHS! GOD IS ON THE THRONE AND WE ARE LIFTING YOU EVERY SINGLE DAY!! WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND OUR HEARTS BREAK WITH YOU IN EVERY WORD YOU WRITE!
ReplyDeleteLORD PLEASE GIVE THIS FAMILY REST AND PEACE! FATHER WE LIFT THIS WHOLE FAMILY TO YOU WE LOVE THEM YOU LOVE THEM PLEASE MAKE YOUR PREASENCE EVER KNOWN TO THEM AT THIS MOMENT!!
IN JESUS NAME
AMEN!!
Thank you for sharing. We hold you up in prayer. Please let us know if you need anything.
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This is an awesome song that makes me think of your sweet Joyce. Pastor Pat our thoughts are prayers are with you all.
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Song: Tough
Album: A Little Bit Of Life Track 3
She's in the kitchen at the crack of dawn
Bacon's on, coffee's strong
Kids running wild, taking off their clothes
If she's a nervous wreck, well it never shows
Takes one to football and one to dance
Hits the Y for aerobics class
Drops by the bank, stops at the store
Has on a smile when I walk through the door
The last to go to bed, she’ll be the first one up
And I thought I was tough
Chorus
She's strong, pushes on, can't slow her down
She can take anything life dishes out
There was a time
Back before she was mine
When I thought I was tough
We sat there five years ago
The doctors let us know, the test showed
She?d have to fight to live, I broke down and cried
She held me and said it's gonna be alright
She wore that wig to church
Pink ribbon pinned there on her shirt
No room for fear, full of faith
Hands held high singing Amazing Grace
Never once complained, refusing to give up
And I thought I was tough
Chorus
She's strong, pushes on, can't slow her down
She can take anything life dishes out
There was a time
Back before she was mine
When I thought I was tough
She's a gentle word, the sweetest kiss
A velvet touch against my skin
I've seen her cry, I've seen her break
But in my eyes, she?ll always be strong
There was a time
Back before she was mine
When I thought I was tough
I am reading my Psalms for today reading through the bible with the women's bible study and we read today Psalm 84 "How Amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts! My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord; my heart and flesh crieth out for the living God." And Augustine said, "Our hearts are RESTLESS until they find their rest in Thee." Face to face with the living God we find perfect peace. "For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand elsewhere." Joyce, as you long restlessly for your Savior, we thank you for the foundation that you laid for the ladies bible study and ministry. "We are blessed women whose strength is in Thee, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage."
ReplyDeleteAMEN DIANE, AMEN!! THANK YOU JESUS!!
ReplyDeletepastor pat and joyce:
ReplyDeletewe love you both and the family
we will continue to pray
for you all. yes, spend time
with your bride.
Love you all,
the wade family
You do only what the Lord tells you moment by Moment step by step rest in him, Praying, Interceding, Kiss Joyce for me Please, Dina
ReplyDeleteDearest Pastor Pat,
ReplyDeleteI have only been a part of your congregation for about 10 months, and I never was blessed to meet Joyce but I want you to know that I am so overwhelmed by your blog, and I consider it such a privilage to read such heart felt thoughts and feelings from someone who continues to give himself to others while you are going through such unimaginable grief. I will continue to pray that the LORD will take Joyce home to Glory and her reward. I also pray for you and your family that the LORD will abundantly overwhelm you and your family with his lovingkindness, peace, comfort and strength.
JOB 19:26-27
Pastor Pat and Joyce,
ReplyDeleteI went to your church 5yrs ago.My mother-in-law visited the church last Sunday and informed me of your situation. I have been praying for you and your family as the Lord continues to put you on my mind.
Love,
Amy (Romig)Boteler
Pastor Pat,
ReplyDeleteTotally understand you taking a break from the blog. You can only do it as the Lord leads and if you can otherwise it becomes drudgery. Know we are all continueing to pray the Lord gives rest to Joyce and that he will be merciful in taking her very soon, that he gives you and your family the sleep and rest emotionally that you need and that all your needs will be met in Him.
God Bless you and thank you for shareing thus far-it has done more than you will ever imagine in you and in us.
There is such comfort in the shortest verse in the Bible, "Jesus wept." Sure we all like to make our jokes about using that for our memory verse, but when it comes down to it...it does not say "Jesus got watery eyes." It does not say, "Jesus took it like a man!" What it does say is that Jesus more than just cried and He knew Lazarus would be resurrected, yet...when He saw the weeping from Mary, Martha, and the jews...He was deeply moved in spirit! Jesus WEPT!
ReplyDeleteKnowing our Redeemer has such compassion for us, His sheep, is so comforting. May it bring comfort to you and your family during this time as we your extended family through Christ continue to pray with you!
We love you, but understand right now that our love cannot soothe the pain at this moment. So may the Comforter come to you and give you exactly what you need, the grace for each moment.
This is a poem the Holy Spirit gave to me when I was waiting for the Lord to take my mom home from her suffering..."Comfort those by which you have been comforted"...may this bring you all some kind of comfort...
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My Jesus, how must I die?
Must I suffer, must You hear me cry?
Must I be reduced to a humble state
Where others must care for me? I this my predestined fate?
My Child, when this life's suffering is through,
you know what I have planned for you;
a place where there is no more suffering,and tears are wiped away, no longer is it hard,a palace and a kingdom where there is great reward.
You've taught me much of suffering,
the tears, the joy, the fears.
When I asked You to deliver me You spoke your gentle wisdom in my ear....
"My child, have you suffered in this garden of Gethesamene, great drops of blood?
I think you will never have to suffer this much with Me"
"Little one, this depth of suffering you will never see"
When I said,"Oh Lord My God, why do we love so much when it hurts and leads to loss?
You spoke again so lovingly and told me "that YOU loved and suffered on the cross".
Oh Jesus, you presence comforts me
I know Your always near, when lifes
suffering pains my soul, my cry You'll always hear.
"My child, you know my truth,
you know no matter what suffering you will see,
It's in this cross of suffering, that more like Me you'll be".
1Peter2:21 "Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in His steps."
We love you, our continued prayer, Al and Shirley
For I know the plans I have for you saith the Lord.To give you a future and a hope.
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In Jesus name amen.
Pastor Pat;
ReplyDeleteWe all share in your sorrow and grief. Our hearts are heavy along with yours.
We all ask the same question Joyce does, Why,why,why?
I am lost for words. I only know that through your suffering I see a man strong in his faith,still praising God through it all. You are my modern day Job.
Praying that today 'is the day' that Joyce will accend to her Home in Glory and that you all will find the peace and comfort that you seek and deserve.
God Bless you and your family.
Hello Pat,
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with you and the children in this time. We know your precious Joyce will be in the awaiting arms of her Savior soon. "I Can Only Imagine".
May He strengthen each of you for your journey ahead.
For I know the plans I have for you saith the Lord.To give you a future and a hope.
Jer 29.11
Love in Christ
Nestor & Geri Valenzuela
We pray that Joyce may slip away peacefully to be with the Lord and that you still continue to feel the love and prayers of all around you. We are thinking of you and your family With love from Charmian & David Berry
ReplyDeletePastor Pat,
ReplyDeleteWe Love You and are praying for you and Joyce. We pray that Victory in Jesus will come soon for Joyce and that her spirit will be set free from the pain. We ask the Lord to lift you up and carry you through the rest of this battle. Love is Forever. The Lord Reigns Forever. He is the King and surly you and Joyce will prevail until the end. Thank you for sharing this journey to Glory with us. Take care and rest in Christ now my beloved Pastor!!
Love,
Kathy Shetrone
We daily lift you, Joyce, Noelle and Jordan up in prayer. We also continue to pray for all your/our dear friends that have been so wonderful in helping your family during this time. Rest dear friend and rest in Him.
ReplyDeleteLove,
John, Jen, Chris and Charlie Cleveland
Dearest Pat & Joyce-
ReplyDeleteWe cannot tell you enough how much your faith and love in this trial of pain have impacted so many more than you know...This past Sunday at our home bible study we told all who were there about you and beloved Joyce, the church that sent us out here, and how the Lord conforms you even more to His image through this difficult experience. A houseful of people who you have never met wept together for the love you share, and the courage and strength the Father has given you both to endure this all. We read in Acts that night about Stephen, and how when he looked into heaven, he saw God, and Jesus standing at His right hand.
Not sitting this time..standing.
To welcome him home.
This is not goodbye, darling Joyce. We will see you soon in the promised land.
All our love,
The Trunzos
Missouri
Joyce was the leader of the first Bible Study I ever went to and she was the speaker at the first women's retreat I went to. She really impacted my life. I pray that she will let go of any fear she may have or worry over her family being taken care of and fall into the arms of love. My prayer for you and your children is peace and that God will wrap his arms around you and hold you up during this difficult time. God Bless you
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