tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post7250828760988281069..comments2023-10-30T06:11:25.102-04:00Comments on Samuel's Heart: Samuel's FuneralKatAphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16237933553147533784noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-76150779967482194602009-09-06T11:26:22.346-04:002009-09-06T11:26:22.346-04:00Hey Bryan and Kathryn,
As I woke up this morning t...Hey Bryan and Kathryn,<br />As I woke up this morning the lyrics to an Aaron Shust song came to my mind and made me think of you. They reflect the mysteries of God and yet remind us that He is our God...and that is unchanging. Here are the lyrics:<br /><br />My Savior, My God<br /><br />I am not skilled to understand<br />What God has willed, what God has planned<br />I only know at His right hand<br />Stands One who is my Savior<br /><br />I take Him at his word and deed<br />Christ died to save me this I read<br />And in my heart I find a need<br />For Him to be my Savior<br /><br />That He would leave His place on high<br />And come for sinful man to die<br />You count it strange, but once did I<br />Before I knew my Savior<br /><br />My Savior loves, my Savior lives<br />My Savior's always there for me<br />My God He was, my God He is<br />My God He's always gonna be<br /><br />Yes, living, dying; let me bring<br />My strength, my solace from this spring<br />That He who lives to be my King<br />Once died to be my Savior<br /><br />My Savior's always there for me<br />My God He was, my God He is<br />My God He's always gonna be<br /><br />You can listen to it here on youtube if you'd like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jazyUn4LMgA<br /><br />love you guys,<br />Jason and JenniferJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03266241434268321300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-73141626324757472202009-09-04T22:06:55.719-04:002009-09-04T22:06:55.719-04:00Kathryn,
I found your blog through facebook, and j...Kathryn,<br />I found your blog through facebook, and just wanted to let you know that I have been praying for you, Bryan, and your boys and will continue to do so. You posts bring tears to my eyes as I anticipate meeting the baby that is inside me right now. We had a brief scare when our son, Micah, was one week old that involved him stopping breathing, a call to 911, and a night in the PICU. It doesn't even come close to what you have experienced, but it has given me a taste of the fear and sadness when your child is not well. I will continue to pray for God's palpable presense as you walk this road.<br /><br />Erica (Kargl) GoresAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-34098434395353111872009-09-04T19:52:48.775-04:002009-09-04T19:52:48.775-04:00I continue to think and ponder all the Lord did th...I continue to think and ponder all the Lord did through the services yesterday. I too was amazed to see your Mom and Dad hug after so many years. Only God! Thinking of you today as you continue to mourn and heal through these times. We love you so much. John and Debbie.J Dubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02990256663962613891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-71952831671322791622009-09-04T11:55:03.883-04:002009-09-04T11:55:03.883-04:00We will be continuing to pray for you all as you k...We will be continuing to pray for you all as you keep going on this journey. My thoughts continue to come back to you all as I go through the day- and perhaps some day, Lord willing, I can give you and Bryan hugs in person. Till then, please know that Tommy and I are holding you up in our hearts and though you will never have all the answers, some day, there will be healing- even for this. <br /><br />love,<br />celesteskybluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01865119619395892372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-11612732463297285022009-09-04T11:29:04.763-04:002009-09-04T11:29:04.763-04:00Dear Bryan and Kathryn,
I can't even begin to ...Dear Bryan and Kathryn,<br />I can't even begin to tell you how much Samuel's service impacted Seth and I yesterday. The music, the pictures, the words, Bryan's message. My heart was broken but at the same time lifted by you both. The words to the songs were amazing, but when I caught a glimpse of you singing and the way you were praising God in one of the most difficult times I could even imagine, I was once again amazed by your faith and courage. And Bryan, well, as Seth shared with our small group last night, there are no words for such an amazing man, husband, and father. Thank you for being such an incredible example of Christ and delivering his promise of hope in the midst of your pain and grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and for days to come.<br /><br />Seth and GenaTheStangFamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075959121935087967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-17577066299611448392009-09-04T10:10:31.340-04:002009-09-04T10:10:31.340-04:00Kathryn, thanks for sharing this. Tears just strea...Kathryn, thanks for sharing this. Tears just stream down my face when you describe Samuel's service and funeral. I suppose I can't know for certain, but I can't possibly imagine anything more difficult than what you had to do yesterday. I am so thankful we have Christ to walk with us during these times. Bryan and you both have taught me so much during this past month and your words have challenged me and spurred me on. You are both pretty remarkable.<br /><br />Caleb's words warm my heart...what a sweet boy. I have had similar questions about heaven and request often for God to hug my grandfather and tell him I love him. My love, thoughts, and prayers go out to you.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16020345934385332229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-57087746332530382162009-09-04T08:28:36.556-04:002009-09-04T08:28:36.556-04:00Kathryn, I love everything you have to say, and I ...Kathryn, I love everything you have to say, and I really can't add more to that, obviously, and I feet the same way Beth does above...a more beautiful and a more painful experience than yesterday I can't imagine. And when Bryan started walking to the stage, I thought, there is NO WAY this guy is going to speak, no way, but he did, and what he had to say was amazing, and the fact that he could say ANYTHING was amazing. I know Bryan would say he was able to speak not because of his strength but because of the strength of Christ that he leans on, and I agree, but Brother Bryan, it takes courage to follow Christ the way you and Kathryn do, to lean on Him the way you and Kathryn do. We love you guys.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02454121917764460065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-67088884524890356252009-09-03T23:27:58.241-04:002009-09-03T23:27:58.241-04:00Thanks for sharing! The service was absolutely wo...Thanks for sharing! The service was absolutely wonderful in remembering your precious Samuel and it was nice to finally put my arms around both of your necks! I do agree with you, Kathryn, that you are married to an amazing Godly man who was able to speak of his hope in Christ at his own son's funeral. Truly amazing! Your journey has inspired me as of today to work harder to find the closeness and faith that you guys have in our Heavenly Father and I thank you for that! We will continue to pray for you guys as always. I am so grateful to God that we are in your small group and that He has allowed us to go along this journey with you! We love you!<br />Beth and David Tatebtatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05560747642919760407noreply@blogger.com