Dear faithful friends and bloggers . . .
It is with a heavy heart that I put these words together
My 39-year-old son committed suicide early this morning.
He leaves behind his wife and four children ages 18,16,5 and 3.
I pray that you will keep them in your hearts and prayers.
Our God is a good and gracious God full of tender mercy and grace
His loving kindness never ceases and His peace is unimaginable.
He is my strength and my might. I trust Him with all my heart
and feel His presence in my life as He takes me through this journey.
I will return with more poetry soon,
I am sure He will use this time to give me more words
to bring Him glory and praise.
deborah ann
Deborah Ann
May 24th, 2014 at 1:45 PM
My prayers are surely with you deborah ann. God knows you . . . and understands what you need now. You bring joy to me and many through your poetry. Be strong. Greg S.
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June 7th, 2014 at 2:29 PM
Thank you Greg for your powers. I have felt each of them during these past three weeks and know God will continue to surround me with His peace! ~ Blessings ~
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May 23rd, 2014 at 1:49 AM
I am so sorry Deborah. May God comfort you in this time of grief. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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May 21st, 2014 at 2:43 PM
You have my deepest sympathy. May God help you endure even such a grievous loss as this.
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May 20th, 2014 at 4:49 PM
I’m praying for you and your family. May God’s comforting hand hold you close.
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May 20th, 2014 at 9:09 AM
Prayers for God’s everlasting arms to uphold you and all of your family and loved ones. In Jesus, Sue
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May 20th, 2014 at 4:40 PM
Deborah you have really been on our minds here, praying for you dear sister. My daughter committed suicide in 2010, it is never easy but God provides the comfort and grace to get through it all sister much love Gail
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May 20th, 2014 at 12:50 AM
Dear Deborah, I’m praying you will hold fast to the Truth that right now Jesus is holding you very close and your family too, below is some Scripture He gave me when a very violent Storm of suffering shattered my life, right now it all seems unreal to you I know but never let go of the Hope you have in God’s Love, He cries with you and He will always be there for you, I know because He was there for me and still is, how great is His Love, just as you shared in your beautiful poetry.
I’m also here if you need me, just e-mail if you want to talk, I really do care and Love you as my Sister in the Lord.
Isaiah 43:1-3 – Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour.”
Jeremiah 29 :11-12 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Lamentations 3: 33 For God doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.
Christian Love Always from us both – Anne
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May 19th, 2014 at 6:46 PM
Truly God will take care of His people. My prayers are that God will strenghten you and your family, during this very difficult time. Just as your poetry help and inspire my church family and me, I know my prayers will bless you and your family.
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May 19th, 2014 at 2:33 PM
Prayers and thoughts for you and family. So sorry this has happened.
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May 19th, 2014 at 1:22 PM
😦
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May 19th, 2014 at 11:22 AM
Deborah,
I’m praying for your family – may our great God comfort and surround you all.
Jennifer – I Give God All The Glory
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May 19th, 2014 at 7:43 AM
My prayers are with you and your family. May God give you and your family the strength you need to get through this difficult time.
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May 19th, 2014 at 7:34 AM
I’m so sorry, Deborah Ann, and will be praying for your family during this most difficult time. What a testimony you are of leaning on the Lord, no matter the circumstance!
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May 19th, 2014 at 7:26 AM
OMG….I am so very sorry to hear this!! You are the second blogger’s whose son has passed away in the last two weeks, that I know of. I will say a prayer for you and for your son that God is graceful and that he is with God now. HUGS
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May 19th, 2014 at 7:17 AM
I am so very saddened to hear this. Our prayers and thoughts are for you and family.
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May 19th, 2014 at 5:22 AM
My sympathies, I’m so sorry. Praying for you all.
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May 19th, 2014 at 5:21 AM
Please know that I (and my family) are covering you and your loved ones in prayer right now as I read this. May the God of comfort be your strength and shield during this time and the days going forward. Peace unto you.
Psalm 121:1-2 “I will lift up mine eyes until the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.”
In Prayer…
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May 19th, 2014 at 4:38 AM
Oh Deborah, precious sister, I am so sorry. I am praying for you and for all of your family, and will keep you all in my prayers during this awful time. Praise God that he is indeed full of tender mercy and grace, and I too trust that he will be present with you during this time of sorrow. I pray that during this time, those around you will be a blessing to you and your family, the way that you are a blessing to so many. In Christ’s love, and together looking forward to his glorious return, Sherryn
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May 19th, 2014 at 1:22 AM
Hi,
I am so sorry and my condolences go out to you as well as my prayers for you and your son’s family. This is a hard pill for all of you to swallow. Yet we know that God is still there and you are not alone. You will be in prayers.
But first take time to heal. Take the time you need to find your peace in God and take time to feel his comforting arms around you.
Shalom,
Patricia
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May 18th, 2014 at 11:53 PM
I pray that the Lord will grant you and your entire family the grace and the strength to bear this great loss. He alone can heal, let us look up to Him
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May 18th, 2014 at 7:49 PM
Dear Deborah Ann, I will pray for you and your daughter-in-law and family. Ellen
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May 18th, 2014 at 7:10 PM
No words. Prayers are going up for your family.
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May 18th, 2014 at 6:18 PM
So sorry to hear such tragic news. God bless you. You and your family will be in our prayers.
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May 18th, 2014 at 5:49 PM
Deborahann, I am so sorry that you have to walk this journey. I am praying for you and your family as you start this journey with more questions than answers, and a lot of confusion and hurt. My friend, I am here for you even though the miles separate us, you are welcome to contact me any time. You do not have to face this journey alone. Here is the link to a page which may offer some assistance to you and your family somewhere down the road. http://prayercommunicationwithgod.com/grief-you-are-not-alone/ Again, my prayers are with you. ((((((((HUGS))))) Regina ❤
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May 18th, 2014 at 5:45 PM
You are in my thoughts and prayers!
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May 18th, 2014 at 5:30 PM
Deborah, I am so sorry. You and your family are in my prayers. May God continue to uphold and comfort you with His presence and peace.
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May 18th, 2014 at 5:20 PM
Hello Deborah Ann, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. A good and mutual friend from WordPress asked me to pray for you. I, too, have lost a son to suicide. I know the heartbreaking path you are on and will be on for the rest of your life as you try to understand and accept your son’s death. Please know I have said my prayer and will continue to pray for you and the family. I am here and have dedicated my blog for the sole purpose of trying to understand what causes suicide. There is so much to consider. I have also used it as a memorial to my son.
There are the natural questions about our faith and God. I hope that my blog will be of some comfort to you and that you will feel free to contact me if there is anything I can do for you at all. Our God is a loving, heavenly Father who holds our hearts and souls closely…as He is holding our sons. God bless you.
Dale
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May 18th, 2014 at 4:39 PM
May the Lord wrap you and your loved ones in His infinite, comforting care Deborah Ann. I am so sorry. Your witness is amazing … to be even able to write this post amidst the circumstance. My heart cries for you.
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May 18th, 2014 at 4:35 PM
My deepest sympathy goes to you and his immediate family. Bring mother who lost my 26 year old child and her husband left within weeks leaving behind a our 1 year old only days after mom passed aeay3 year old who only wants daddy now hr was home to5 year old who wise beyond her years understood it all. He left them with his adoptive parents we are there only biological grandparents and biological fsmily who love them more than life. We rarely and never alone are allowed to See our beautiful grandchilderin. I started writtimg just poured out of me after her death a soothing healthy way to handle fears frustration and anger! My Heart aches for you but God will find you a way and answered you need in time Never loose sight of God its very destructive and scary till you find you way back. Gods healing loving grief be with you he to lost his only son that your son may have everlasting lie! God Bless so sorry in our prayers!
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May 18th, 2014 at 3:58 PM
My prayers are for you and your precious family as you grieve. May you see beauty from these agonizing ashes…💜
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May 18th, 2014 at 3:54 PM
I am so sorry to hear this Deborah!! May Jesus comfort you and give you peace. I will pray for his family.
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May 18th, 2014 at 3:47 PM
Dear sweet lady, minister in Godly poems. My heart and SPIRIT REACHES OUT TO YOU Across the miles and webspace to share your grief, and the love you had got your son. It is my hope that sometime in his life he had chosen to ask that all important thing. Lord Jesus come into my heart and be my lord and savior. If he did he is with God tonight. Jesus tells us in His Word that God places belivers in JESUS HANDS, AND NO ONE CAN TAKE THEM FROM ME. So we ask that you do not let grief be in you heart and life for a long time. It is from the enemy and not the Lord. It can steal your peace and you life. There is a season for everything, according to everything, but grief is not your friend. We lift you and your sons family in prayer. Receive the peace of God that passes all understanding. God bless you all.
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May 18th, 2014 at 2:24 PM
My heart and prayers are with you Deborah Ann and with your son’s family. May the God of all comfort, comfort and hold you all close to his heart during this time.
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May 18th, 2014 at 2:14 PM
My sister, I am very sorry for your loss of your son. Please know that my prayers will stay with you, and with all of your family.
Senior Pastor/Equipping the Saints
Philip 3:10, “That I May Know Him”
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May 18th, 2014 at 1:55 PM
Thinking of you and yours, with love and prayers, asking for His deep comfort, compassion, peace and love to be poured over you.
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May 18th, 2014 at 1:50 PM
Dear Deborah, So sorry to hear of the loss of your son, and so tragically. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God strengthen and comfort you all. Hugs, Christine
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May 18th, 2014 at 1:28 PM
I am so sorry my friend, I am praying for you all!
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May 18th, 2014 at 1:23 PM
Praying sister. So sorry to hear this.
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May 18th, 2014 at 12:53 PM
Deborah Ann, I am today adding you and your family to my weekly prayer list. My heart and prayers are with you even now.
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May 18th, 2014 at 12:47 PM
Deborah, I am deeply sorry to hear about your son. I will keep you and his precious family in many prayers. May the God of peace bring you peace, love, comfort and strength for the days ahead.
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May 18th, 2014 at 12:27 PM
You and your family are in my prayers.
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May 18th, 2014 at 12:22 PM
Praying for you and the family he left behind. May God’s love and strength wash over all of you during this difficult time.
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May 18th, 2014 at 12:06 PM
Deb, my heart is so saddened to hear this for you and the entire family. My our Comforter do His work during this time. My Jesus be glorified through this. I’m so sorry and feel for you. My prayers are with you all.
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May 18th, 2014 at 11:57 AM
Dearest Deborah Ann, I am in tears reading … you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My words fail me, but I know He hears.
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May 18th, 2014 at 11:50 AM
I am sorry for your family’s loss Deborah Ann. My prayers are with you and your family. {{hugs}}
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May 18th, 2014 at 11:49 AM
I pray that the Holy Spirit will surround you and the family with Hus loving comfort and that you experience His peace that surpasses all understanding.
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May 18th, 2014 at 11:48 AM
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your son. May his soul R.I.P. Amen. I also pray for the bereaved family, his wife and children that God may give them the strength to bear this loss.
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May 18th, 2014 at 11:47 AM
I pray that the Holy Spirit will surround you and the family with His loving comfort and you experience His peace that surpasses all understanding.
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May 18th, 2014 at 11:43 AM
Dear Deborah ann, I am so sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you and your family. I pray that God will grant you peace, love and assurance even as you go through this difficult time.
In His love
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May 18th, 2014 at 11:40 AM
Dear Deborah Ann and Family, No words can I give to ease your heartache so I give you my prayers that He will be with your son and with you and your family as you work through this tragedy.
May the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit help you as you grieve and give you comfort when you mourn.
In a sermon I once heard the story of a mother who had a son that committed suicide ask a pastor what God would do with her son when he came before Jesus in heaven. The pastor answered, what would you do if you could see him again? She answered, “I would rush to him and hold him.” The pastor said, “God doesn’t love him any less than you…He will rush and hold too!”
May God bless you in all the days ahead. -Teri Pizza, Gatlinburg, TN
In God We Trust
On Sun, May 18, 2014 at 2:25 PM, CHRISTian ~ poetry by deborah ann wrote:
theywhoseek posted: “Dear faithful friends and bloggers . . . It is with a heavy heart that I put these words together My 39-year-old son committed suicide early this morning. He leaves behind his wife and four children ages 18,16,5 and 3. I pray that you will keep them in y”
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May 18th, 2014 at 11:32 AM
standing in prayer with you and your family that God will comfort you during this time and walk with you through this valley!
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May 18th, 2014 at 11:29 AM
You are loved and prayed for along with your son’s family.
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May 18th, 2014 at 11:28 AM
My family lost someone to suicide so I know what you are going through.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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May 18th, 2014 at 11:28 AM
God take you in His arms during this painful moment in your life. Only He can comfort you truly and absolutely. I pray for all of you Deborah Ann.
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