tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post5524570473538765912..comments2024-02-14T01:13:37.420-08:00Comments on Sharon Sharing God: LOVELY RITASharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-70716162327521813322011-03-02T22:12:06.103-08:002011-03-02T22:12:06.103-08:00Oh, my dearest friends. What a blessing you all a...Oh, my dearest friends. What a blessing you all are.<br /><br />It is late tonight, so I hope you don't mind if I do a response to all of you together, instead of individually. <br /><br />First of all, thank you so much for all your kind words about Rita. She is just such a very lovely person. If she is still on this earth come this Friday, I will tell her of all your heartfelt thoughts for her. And I will tell her how she has blessed us. How she has given us renewed hope. How she has shown us the love of our Father, who awaits all of us someday. If she is gone, I'll let you all know so we can celebrate together.<br /><br />And just wait until you meet her! She is very special. <br /><br />I also want to tell you how very kind your comments were. You guys just encourage me so much - more than you'll ever know. And in this particular instance, the words you said about what I'm doing right now at the assisted living facility - well, they fortified me. It's difficult to go - but the Lord keeps showing me that HE wants me there. So, when you speak your words of support, you also confirm His will for me. And you really pick me and give me new strength. Thank you for that...<br /><br />Hope you all had a wonderful day. As I said before, I'll keep you updated on Rita.<br /><br />GOD BLESS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-85380277421715297232011-03-02T12:10:42.581-08:002011-03-02T12:10:42.581-08:00Sharon, this is just beautiful. I'm not a writ...Sharon, this is just beautiful. I'm not a writer at all, but I want you to know how much this means to me. I have spent part of the last few weekends at a retirement center and old age and death are part of each day of living there as well. So glad you could be honest with your friend and have that conversation. And this is our joy as Christians...we will live happily ever after!Anita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-46796556017671273362011-03-02T03:01:44.002-08:002011-03-02T03:01:44.002-08:00After a whirlwind weekend and two whirlier windier...After a whirlwind weekend and two whirlier windier teaching days, it was wonderful to come home to blogland and read this. <br /><br />I don't have to tell you how much I "get" this one. My little group of favorite old ladies is dwindling before my eyes. My very favorite one of all went home in December. I didn't blog about it because I was at an uncharacteristic loss for words. <br /><br />These old treasures give us SO MUCH in their living. I think, though, that it's what they give us in their dying that stays with us the longest. <br /><br />Wonderful tribute to Rita. I pray that her homegoing is simply grand.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-29143172202007294782011-03-01T20:43:38.142-08:002011-03-01T20:43:38.142-08:00I keep forgetting, but maybe I said something and ...I keep forgetting, but maybe I said something and forgot I said it, I think it is awesome the work you do there at the assisted living center! I bet it is sooo appreciated especially when you take the time to spend saying goodbye to them and praying. I almost opened this with trepidation wondering if Rita had gone home already (prayed for her). It is neat to be at that place to be ready to go home (although there have been many a day I have said "Okay Jesus, today would be a good day for you to come back". <br /><br />It continues to amaze me how God does work in our lives and how he gives us words, changes our heart if we allow him to work, and moves us to be more like his son Jesus! It is so neat to see his work in your life Sharon!<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-72920151714252864462011-03-01T19:40:55.226-08:002011-03-01T19:40:55.226-08:00Sharon - wow, I don't have adequate words. Rit...Sharon - wow, I don't have adequate words. Rita's words...so encouraging that yes, someday we will all be going home...and we will see those that have gone on before us.<br /><br />Well, I just stop here. <br /><br />Beautiful post!Joan Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430939897829160498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-66262131862831837682011-03-01T18:40:04.580-08:002011-03-01T18:40:04.580-08:00Your relationship with Rita is so very rich! Than...Your relationship with Rita is so very rich! Thank you for the blessing of sharing it. God is faithful!Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-34705161242613856562011-03-01T17:49:21.957-08:002011-03-01T17:49:21.957-08:00Oh Sharon - Rita was a woman of courage and so wer...Oh Sharon - Rita was a woman of courage and so were you to talk to her about dying. I would find that so hard to do - I would be afraid. That would push me out of my comfort zone.<br /><br />So yeah to Rita for knowing and not being afraid of where she was going and to you - to let her talk about it.<br /><br />Love,<br />sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-80057505792591219272011-03-01T17:09:22.715-08:002011-03-01T17:09:22.715-08:00I really can't comment, I need to take off my ...I really can't comment, I need to take off my shoes, for I am standing on holy ground.<br />This is what it is all about! Those who know Him so personally know when He is calling them home. My mother-in-law is 95 and still going strong, so I could just hear her voice in these words.<br />Precious...hold it close, treasure the truth God showed you....His love hug to you.Janettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-28041736840491554522011-03-01T16:33:48.711-08:002011-03-01T16:33:48.711-08:00ohhh my Sharon... I read this moving, inspiration ...ohhh my Sharon... I read this moving, inspiration with huge tears swelling up in my eyes and I actually had to step away from my laptop until I could recollect my thoughts to comment a bit.<br /><br />How special and lovely Rita is! How beautiful the Lord's sweet spirit in you and her! How absolutely touching your time with the Lord together... even your honest prayer 'cuz He definitely already knew that anyways... yet He just never fails to show up in a BIG WAY! <br /><br />Such unselfish love and service! Such encouragement! Such a well directed message!<br /><br />Great choices off your book shelf! I miss being able to pull treasures like that off my shelves back home, but I have restarted a good collection here, and though some are in Spanish, Max Lucado (and even Stormie O.) just are not the same to me except in English! I only have "In the Grip of Grace" with me. But I saw both of those in Spanish at the church bookstore (they just cost way too much, no wonder not that many Mexicans buy them to read)!<br /><br />You certainly ministered and tied this "race" altogether but I know that you were also ministered to greatly! That's how it is!<br /><br />Powerful last 3 words: the 6th of Christ's last great 7 sentences spoken from the Cross:<br />"It is finished"...<br /><br />I prefer "Well done..." but yours certainly nail(s) the point home... <br /><br />Rita, Sharon...‘Well done, good and faithful servants! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your Master’s happiness!’<br />(even Marty would prefer this) that we can look forward with hope at being reunited with dear ones... Thank You Lord Jesus for this special moment in time, reflection of Your Words: <br />(1) "Father, Forgive them(US)... <br />(2) "This day U will be with Me..." Thank You (3) "Woman behold your son...<br />(4) "My God, my God, why have You forsaken me...<br />and yet You never forsake us.<br />(5) "I thirst..."<br />(6) "It is finished..."<br />(7) "Father, into Your hands..."<br />I just received this study as an option for Lent from Dr. Ralph Wilson but I did this last year and he has two others Jesus Walk.com<br /><br />With all you share...I may never need another online study! Thanks Sharon for your faithful- ness in spite of how we feel... I love all He showed you and revealed of our eternity with Him<br /><br />Yes that's a HAPPILY EVER AFTER! That's how it is when we serve that we receive more from them<br /><br />Love, peace and JOY,<br />PeggyPeggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-42702752533686550492011-03-01T12:47:01.907-08:002011-03-01T12:47:01.907-08:00My goodness, I just noticed I called you Rita. Sor...My goodness, I just noticed I called you Rita. Sorry about that, Sharon. I have a feeling you don't mind me calling you Rita though.Charlottehttp://char72.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-43510561903739655262011-03-01T12:45:08.485-08:002011-03-01T12:45:08.485-08:00Wow, Rita, what a powerful post. What a glorious h...Wow, Rita, what a powerful post. What a glorious homecoming that will be. I'm glad it will last forever because it will take a very long time to reunite with so many loved ones there. Rita sounds like such a wonderful person. I'm glad you shared this experience with us.<br />Blessings,<br />Charlotte<br />BTW No Wonder They Call Him the Savior is my favorite Max Lucado book.Charlottehttp://char72.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-24655249417523747562011-03-01T10:30:30.136-08:002011-03-01T10:30:30.136-08:00How wonderful. We need not fear death for
it is on...How wonderful. We need not fear death for<br />it is only the beginning. Our homegoing<br />is to be celebrated and it sounds like<br />Rita's truly was.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888547092318964711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-68299898106047461572011-03-01T07:29:57.535-08:002011-03-01T07:29:57.535-08:00Nothing like jerking on the heartstrings early? Gr...Nothing like jerking on the heartstrings early? Great and gracious blessing of our God! Lord bless you!Gregg Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413691313803396844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-79276048259665822432011-03-01T07:12:16.696-08:002011-03-01T07:12:16.696-08:00Hi Sharon -
Thank you for this rich warm piece. ...Hi Sharon -<br /><br />Thank you for this rich warm piece. It sure ministered!<br /><br />I love how the Holy Spirit had you to speak those words about dying to Rita and how she joyfully responded.<br /><br />Also, I love how you ended with "It is finished."<br />Praise our Lord that He uttered those words...<br />and what happened for us after his great sacrifice.<br /><br />As for Rita...<br /><br />Revelation 14:13 - KJV<br />And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.lioneaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-72240083314295871972011-03-01T05:58:59.944-08:002011-03-01T05:58:59.944-08:00Wow, Sharon! That post stirred my emotions! In fa...Wow, Sharon! That post stirred my emotions! In fact, it got me crying -- in a good way. What a beautiful time you had with Rita...and as much as she encouraged you, I know you encouraged her. Thank you for serving the Lord in this way. I know it pleases Him.<br /><br />Blessings, JoanJoan Davis (Jo)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02305888520649862063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-11391958052760303852011-03-01T04:00:00.522-08:002011-03-01T04:00:00.522-08:00Hi Sharon,
What a wonderful story and moving po...Hi Sharon, <br /><br />What a wonderful story and moving post, you have me near to tears. How great it must be to feel like that at the point of death, well of going home. I am sure you are a great blessing to these folks, hope you are able to recharge your batteries soon - God Bless - NitaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02205365191840035777noreply@blogger.com