Mr. Sewell left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior the morning of Friday, November 28.
He leaves behind his dear sweet wife, Mrs. Blanche, 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.
I have known Mr. LeRoy my entire life. Mrs. Blanche and my Grandmother Link are best friends. In 1949, they had a double wedding, Mrs. Blanche married Mr. LeRoy, my grandmother married my grandfather.
After fighting his failing heart for years, Mr. Sewell is now at peace, no longer struggling and in pain.
As hard as it is to let him go, it is a blessing.
I can't help but smile when I think of the reunion that must have occurred between my grandfather and Mr. LeRoy on Friday. It warms my heart to think of him telling Grandpa stories, particularly those concerning his dear wife and family.
Please remember the Sewell's in your prayers these next few days as they prepare to put Mr. LeRoy to rest. Please also pray for my grandmother that she may continue to provide the support to Mrs. Blanche that only a best friend can. Finally, for the Saints at Kirkwood who have lost yet another faithful member.
Until we meet again, Mr. Sewell, until we meet again...
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I know this is early, but I'll be incredibly busy this short week of school! And, after it's all over, I'm road tripping it with the fam to Ohio for Thanksgiving!! :)
So...since it is a time of thanks, I thought I would write just a few things I'm thankful for...
1. God who has blessed me far more than I deserve.
2. My parents, who taught me the truth and raised me to fear the Lord.
3. My spiritual family (both in BG and Kirkwood). You all continue to lift me up and encourage me.
5. The chance to get a college degree and follow my dreams.
6. Mandy for knocking sense into me years ago, helping me get back on the right path, and giving me my life back. I will never forget what you did for me 5 years ago. I know it wasn't easy to do and say what you did, but I thank you for having the courage and strength to do what you did.
7. The amazing panel of doctors that refused to give up on me and found a way to take away my pain and allow me to live a "normal" life.
8. Last, but certainly not last, you all! Your posts and comments have inspired and encouraged me, made me laugh, smile, and sometimes cry, and have carried me through some of my toughest times.
Thank you!
Have a great Thanksgiving! If you're traveling, be safe! Enjoy the time with those you love!
AH! You don't have to thank me for anything, silly! I will always be here to help - though sometimes it may seem like I'm too busy. I care about you A LOT and I always will. :)
One year ago today, I received a phone call from my doctor with my test results.
A year ago, I was cleared of all forms of cancer despite the fact the doctors were 99% sure I had some form of it.
This time last year, I was wearing a hospital bracelet, a bandage on my arm, and I was wearing long sleeves to cover all of the bruises and needle marks on my arms from the tests.
One year ago, I had lost all hope and had given up on ever finding relief.
12 months ago to the day, I was told I was "healthy and normal" but felt FAR from that.
It's been a year since my heart stopped beating when I heard my doctor's voice on the other end of the line.
A year since I had prepared myself to hear my doctor tell me I had cancer.
One year ago, the phone fell out of my hands, I fell on my knees, tears streaming from my eyes, praying to the Lord. Praying a pray of thanks, a prayer for strength, help, encouragement, answers.
One year since I slept on the bathroom floor, curled up in a ball, crying in pain, asking the Lord to end my pain and suffering by taking me to be with Him.
I can't believe it's been a year...
You know how I'm going to celebrate this special and important day in my life??
I'm going to do something very similar to what I did a year ago.
Today, I will fall on my knees, tears streaming from my eyes, praying to the Lord. A prayer of thanks and gratitude, a prayer for strength to get through my few bad days, a prayer of appreciation for teaching me patience, a request to help me never to forget how blessed I am, a prayer for help that I may be an encouragement to others and let my light shine in this world.
On this day, I will thank you all for your many prayers you sent up for me during that dark time of my life, for being my strength, for letting me lean on your shoulder as I was too weak to stand on my own.
At this moment, I will proudly say I love the Lord my God with all of my heart, I love you sisters and brothers and thank God for you always, I have been blessed far more than I deserve.
I love this beautiful tribute to her. It describes Mrs. Sue perfectly! Thanks to Tom and Carrie for their tender words!
"Sue, we will miss you during the duration of this temporal life and look forward to seeing you again in the eternal. We, like a long list of families, consider your family our family. We have had the pleasure of setting in the pew behind your family for over two years now. Your family has been so generous to our family, not because we ever were in need but because you love so much. We will miss you Sue! Your family has been so special to so many families over the years. No politician on earth has held and kissed as many babies as you and Clint! We will cry with your family, we will also laugh with them, we promise we will always be there for them, but most of all we will always agree that you ARE a special woman and we will look forward to setting behind you once again and sing praises to our wonderful, loving God! Hopefully, for your sake, that I (Tom) will be given a better voice than the one I currently have. Love always, The Raben Family"
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Left this world to join our Lord and Father yesterday.
She is no longer in pain. She is free from the body and heart that kept her ill for so long.
Mrs. Sue was a great servant of the Lord. Together, she and her husband brought children into their home, raised them, loved them, and taught them God's Word. She raised her children to fear the Lord. She continued to care for others despite her illnesses. She truly gave all she had to the Lord.
She will be missed by all. Her love will never be forgotten. Her fear and love for the Lord will continue to shine through her devoted husband and faithful children. All who knew her have been touched by her. We are blessed to have known such a humble woman.
Will you please join me in praying for the Coleman family and the mourning saints at Kirkwood?
How I long for the day I will be reunited with her at the gates of Heaven!
