Well, here I am sitting and writing the final blog for Dave that I never wanted to, but he would expect nothing less. He passed away at home on Thursday, December 31, with friends and family surrounding him. I know he wanted me to thank everyone that followed along and left uplifting comments and offered so many heartfelt prayers. I will leave the blog running for a while for anyone who would still like to comment. Dave has been my life for the last 20 plus years, as we met when I had just turned 18 and he was 26. I used to joke that I had married an older man, and as the years went, that I was just married to an old man! He would laugh if he read this because he knows I said it more than once. Dave truly believed he would be healed of this cancer. Funny thing is, he was, just not the way he thought it would be here on Earth. I know he is singing and dancing now, and we can be thankful for not hearing the singing! I hope all reading this understand, the only way I can get through this is with a bit of humor, so don't mistake this as being callous. Dave and I joked many times, as the blessings kept pouring in since his diagnosis, that we should have tried this cancer thing long ago! Of course now I'd hand back every blessing to still have him here to finish the job of raising our kids together and as he always said, growing fat and happy together. But the most important thing Dave would want me to let everyone know, is that his faith in our God never waivered. What Dave wanted most was to share his faith with all. If his testimony inspires even just one person to be lead to Christ, his work and spirit will continue on. Thank you all for being such supportive friends. Dave's memorial service will be held at Neighborhood Church of Redding, 777 Loma Vista in Redding on Saturday, January 16, at 11 o'clock in the morning, reception immediately following. Please come and help celebrate his life.
Love, Donna and Boys
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Dear Donna and boys, you probably don't remember me but I just wanted to let you know that I am keeping you all in my prayers. I have been thinking and praying for all of you ever since I heard of Dave's illness from yours and mine dear friend Barbara. Lots of love
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I don't know you and you don't know me, but we are still sisters in the Lord. I attend Redding Neighborhood Church and heard about Dave's cancer at a Greeters/Ushers Meeting. I am happy Dave is pain free and with the Lord. I am soooo sad for you and your boys and family. I don't know what to say except that my heart hurts with yours. In Christ, Julie Jones
ReplyDeleteDonna, Thank you for posting again. I know that you loved Dave so much and the strength you have shown in the midst of this whole cancer journey is amazing. God be praised for His strength. Please know that I'm available if you need anything and will be keeping you and the boys in my prayers. You are loved very much.
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Thanks for posting, as we all know that is what Dave wanted. I am blessed to have gotten to know you all better during this hard time. I thank the Lord for finally making Dave cancer-free. I am sure that he is rejoicing!! God Bless you and the boys, Miranda and Marques
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