we miss you, Mom

This has been a difficult week. My mother passed away Tuesday morning. The evening before, one of my dearest friends from college also passed away. Today is visitation for my mother and tomorrow the funeral. We appreciate your prayers for our family and for the family of my friend, Lynn.

I wish I had more pictures to share, but my computer is down and I’m posting this from DH’s computer, so only have access to photos from my flickr pages.

My mother’s family. My mom is the one on the right.

Harold and Nellie family photo

My parents in high school.

Alan and Georgia

Dad and Mom’s wedding day, 1951.

Alan and Georgia's wedding

My family. Mom and Dad. Jonathan, Genny, me, Mary, Paula, Margaret, Andy.

family portrait

We thank God for His promises.

When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” 1 Corinthians 15:54

~~Rhonda

22 Comments

  1. Posted December 22, 2011 at 9:57 am | Permalink

    God bless your family in this difficult time.

  2. Vickie
    Posted December 22, 2011 at 9:58 am | Permalink

    I’m so sorry for your losses. It’s hard to have people we love go away for a while.

  3. Peg
    Posted December 22, 2011 at 10:02 am | Permalink

    Rhonda,
    So sorry for your loss and I hope that you will be able to find comfort in your memories of both your Mom and Lynn. Take gentle care of yourself during the coming days and months.

  4. Liz
    Posted December 22, 2011 at 10:30 am | Permalink

    Our thoughts are with you guy and we really wish we were there to say goodbye.

    Much love and prayers from Germany.

  5. Kathy Blake
    Posted December 22, 2011 at 10:46 am | Permalink

    {{{Rhonda & Family}}}

    I am so sorry for your loss! You are all in our thoughts & prayers!

  6. Lauren Crews
    Posted December 22, 2011 at 10:47 am | Permalink

    I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  7. Diane Bayer
    Posted December 22, 2011 at 12:04 pm | Permalink

    So sorry for your loss. It is hard to let loved ones go.

  8. Carolyn
    Posted December 22, 2011 at 12:21 pm | Permalink

    The pictures are wonderful Rhonda! Your Mom was a beautiful girl and lady! It is so nice to see your whole family together. My prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss.

  9. Barbara R Sletmoe
    Posted December 22, 2011 at 12:34 pm | Permalink

    What great photos. God bless you all with peace and comfort at this difficult time.

    Hugs, Barb

  10. Bernice
    Posted December 22, 2011 at 12:59 pm | Permalink

    So Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family.

  11. Bob and Barb King
    Posted December 22, 2011 at 1:12 pm | Permalink

    Our prayers are with you, Rhonda, and all of the family & your friend’s family. May God comfort you as He alone can truly do best.
    In Christ’s love,
    Bob & Barb

  12. Mary
    Posted December 22, 2011 at 1:40 pm | Permalink

    Hugs Rhonda! I can see Anna in your mom’s face in the first photo. A nice tribute to your mom.

  13. Martha Edwards
    Posted December 22, 2011 at 4:42 pm | Permalink

    My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time – I am so sorry for your loss.

  14. Kelly Roehrkasse
    Posted December 22, 2011 at 5:40 pm | Permalink

    Dear Rhonda,
    I am so very sorry to here of the passing of your mother. I lost my mom on August 8 this year so I know what you’re going through. You are in my prayers.

  15. Mary Jane
    Posted December 22, 2011 at 6:54 pm | Permalink

    Hi Rhonda. I am very sorry to hear about your mom and your friend. I lost my husband in August of this year. It has been a sad holiday this year but you have to carry on somehow. I will be thinking of you.

  16. Gwen Lorenz
    Posted December 22, 2011 at 7:53 pm | Permalink

    Rhonda and Russell, my sympathy to you. This time of year it is especially hard. I will share a lovely poem with you when I send your Christmaas card.

  17. Sarah
    Posted December 23, 2011 at 7:42 am | Permalink

    I am so sorry for your loss. we will be praying for your family.

  18. Barb & Jim
    Posted December 23, 2011 at 2:47 pm | Permalink

    Our hearts ache for you with this loss coming just at Christmastime. May the Lord’s presence be especially felt by all of you throughout this time.

  19. Barb & Jim
    Posted December 23, 2011 at 2:49 pm | Permalink

    Our prayers are with you today. May the presence of the Lord Jesus be felt by all the family while your hearts are heavy with grief.

  20. Posted December 23, 2011 at 2:51 pm | Permalink

    I’m so sorry for your loss.I lost my grandmother a couple weeks before Christmas in 07 and it seems like its harder when you loose someone so close to the holidays.

    I hope the spirit of the holidays comforts you and your family in this difficult time.

  21. annie h
    Posted December 23, 2011 at 9:40 pm | Permalink

    Courage, Rhonda! Thanks be to God that He so loved the world to send us His Beloved Son that we can experience this hope in the Resurrection. Let this thought comfort you always.

  22. Brenda
    Posted December 28, 2011 at 12:33 pm | Permalink

    I just read this blog post today. Rhonda, I’m so sorry for your loss…I lost my dad a year ago this month and my 20 y/o son this past spring. It’s been awful. : – (

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