Family Update & Request for Prayers - The Firearms Forum

American Leader · 06-05-2012, 10:08 AM

First off, thanks to everyone of you, our friends, for all your prayers and good wishes. We have had another bump in the road and I am requesting you all pray for Brisk's and I 's father. Dad is on his death bed and will be meeting Mom proabably in a day or two. I have been spending as much time with him and other family members as they all look to me for support during times like this. That's why I haven't been commenting on any threads lately.

Regarding Brisk, he's not doing well and it's only a short time before he too meets up with Dad, Mom, and our brother Tom. I wish I had better news for all of you but in some ways this is good news as we all look forward to everlasting life with God and family.

Thanks again for all your support and thoughtfulness! Talk with you all soon!

Best,

Bob (A.L.)

carver · 06-05-2012, 01:21 PM

We pray for the very best for you, and your family. It's good to know that those that pass on will be spending eternity in Heaven with God, our Father.

Double D · 06-05-2012, 02:40 PM

AL, for the christian, to pass on is the ultimate healing. It is the day of reward and celebration. It is very difficult on us who are left behind, but, just knowing you will meet again on the other side will give you hope to cling to. Prayers from here brother.

bakerconch · 06-05-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by carver

We pray for the very best for you, and your family. It's good to know that those that pass on will be spending eternity in Heaven with God, our Father.

Amen.

Iron Eagle · 06-05-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by American Leader

First off, thanks to everyone of you, our friends, for all your prayers and good wishes. We have had another bump in the road and I am requesting you all pray for Brisk's and I 's father. Dad is on his death bed and will be meeting Mom proabably in a day or two. I have been spending as much time with him and other family members as they all look to me for support during times like this. That's why I haven't been commenting on any threads lately.

Regarding Brisk, he's not doing well and it's only a short time before he too meets up with Dad, Mom, and our brother Tom. I wish I had better news for all of you but in some ways this is good news as we all look forward to everlasting life with God and family.

Thanks again for all your support and thoughtfulness! Talk with you all soon!

Best,

Bob (A.L.)

Praying for the peace of God to be with you and the family at this time. May His mercy and grace be with you as well. John

BETH · 06-05-2012, 03:44 PM

my prayers are with u all

jlloyd73 · 06-05-2012, 03:46 PM

Bob,

Donna and I have been thinking of you guys and praying for you....and will continue to do so.

Jason

jack404 · 06-05-2012, 06:23 PM

Prayers from this side ..

RunningOnMT · 06-05-2012, 07:47 PM

A.L. Continuing prayers for you and your family. When the time comes I pray that you will be comforted knowing your loved ones are home with the LORD, where there is no pain and no sorrow, but everlasting joy.

76Highboy · 06-05-2012, 08:19 PM

A.L. Thanks for the update. Feel free to call me if you feel the need brother. You know I'm praying.

Jim

BlackEagle · 06-05-2012, 08:22 PM

American Leader, thanks for sharing. I grieve with you.
Will continue praying that you know God's comfort and presence and peace and love in this time.
I posted this on another thread, but it holds true for everyone.

Psalm 23 talks about going through the valley. It's not a place we get stuck in. There is a beginning and an end to it and we all go in and we all come out the other side. The Psalm also describes how He is our Shepherd and leads us, going through that valley with us, leading the way.

God's blessings on you and your immediate and extended family.

I know you'll keep us posted as you can.

raven818 · 06-05-2012, 08:29 PM

Gods blessings to you and yours.

ampaterry · 06-06-2012, 07:49 AM

Lord, we uphold Bob and his family today.
We ask that you would be merciful, and make the transition an easy one for those that are graduating from this earthly life.
And for those that remain behind for now, we ask that you would comfort them with the assurance that these separations are only for a little while. Let each one know with a certainty that, if they walk with you, they will once more walk with their loved ones, and there will then never again be a goodbye.

And we ask these things in the name of Jesus the Christ, the son of the living God -

Amen -

BlackEagle · 06-06-2012, 01:37 PM

sub-moa · 06-06-2012, 02:21 PM

Amen,
Bob I pass this on to you. It was told to me by my pastor @ my fathers death. To me it was a comfort.
Revelation 7:15-17
And he said, "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore, "they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them. Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat upon them, nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."

Krogen · 06-06-2012, 11:27 PM

Bob,

When my Mom passed away in 1999, I hurt very deeply. I can't recall ever being so down. Then the thought occurred to me:

"She got a promotion."

Somehow that simplistic view helped a great deal, and continues to do so when I think of her. I hope in some way it might help you while you go through this tough time.

Krogen

jedwil · 06-08-2012, 09:06 PM

A.L., our continuing prayers.

BlackEagle · 06-11-2012, 04:00 PM

Bob, your priorities are with your family. That's good. We're still praying with and for you.

rosierita · 06-12-2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ampaterry

Lord, we uphold Bob and his family today.
We ask that you would be merciful, and make the transition an easy one for those that are graduating from this earthly life.
And for those that remain behind for now, we ask that you would comfort them with the assurance that these separations are only for a little while. Let each one know with a certainty that, if they walk with you, they will once more walk with their loved ones, and there will then never again be a goodbye.

And we ask these things in the name of Jesus the Christ, the son of the living God -

Amen -

Amen

06-05-2012, 10:08 AM	#1
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Family Update & Request for Prayers First off, thanks to everyone of you, our friends, for all your prayers and good wishes. We have had another bump in the road and I am requesting you all pray for Brisk's and I 's father. Dad is on his death bed and will be meeting Mom proabably in a day or two. I have been spending as much time with him and other family members as they all look to me for support during times like this. That's why I haven't been commenting on any threads lately. Regarding Brisk, he's not doing well and it's only a short time before he too meets up with Dad, Mom, and our brother Tom. I wish I had better news for all of you but in some ways this is good news as we all look forward to everlasting life with God and family. Thanks again for all your support and thoughtfulness! Talk with you all soon! Best, Bob (A.L.) -->

06-05-2012, 01:21 PM	#2
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,301	Re: Family Update & Request for Prayers We pray for the very best for you, and your family. It's good to know that those that pass on will be spending eternity in Heaven with God, our Father. __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

06-05-2012, 02:40 PM	#3
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,089	Re: Family Update & Request for Prayers AL, for the christian, to pass on is the ultimate healing. It is the day of reward and celebration. It is very difficult on us who are left behind, but, just knowing you will meet again on the other side will give you hope to cling to. Prayers from here brother. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

06-05-2012, 03:44 PM	#6
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,676	Re: Family Update & Request for Prayers my prayers are with u all

06-05-2012, 03:46 PM	#7
jlloyd73 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,932	Re: Family Update & Request for Prayers Bob, Donna and I have been thinking of you guys and praying for you....and will continue to do so. Jason __________________ --------------------------------------------------- The only thing better than good family is good friends. J and D Lloyd Get ready...it's getting "real" and really fast!

06-05-2012, 06:23 PM	#8
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Family Update & Request for Prayers Prayers from this side ..

06-05-2012, 07:47 PM	#9
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: Family Update & Request for Prayers A.L. Continuing prayers for you and your family. When the time comes I pray that you will be comforted knowing your loved ones are home with the LORD, where there is no pain and no sorrow, but everlasting joy. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

06-05-2012, 08:19 PM	#10
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,969	Re: Family Update & Request for Prayers A.L. Thanks for the update. Feel free to call me if you feel the need brother. You know I'm praying. Jim

06-05-2012, 08:22 PM	#11
BlackEagle Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,179	Re: Family Update & Request for Prayers American Leader, thanks for sharing. I grieve with you. Will continue praying that you know God's comfort and presence and peace and love in this time. I posted this on another thread, but it holds true for everyone. Psalm 23 talks about going through the valley. It's not a place we get stuck in. There is a beginning and an end to it and we all go in and we all come out the other side. The Psalm also describes how He is our Shepherd and leads us, going through that valley with us, leading the way. God's blessings on you and your immediate and extended family. I know you'll keep us posted as you can.

06-05-2012, 08:29 PM	#12
raven818 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jax, Fl. Contributor Posts: 4,423	Re: Family Update & Request for Prayers Gods blessings to you and yours. __________________ Firearms and Salt Water Fishing Retired 42 Years LEO

06-06-2012, 07:49 AM	#13
ampaterry TFF Admin Staff Chaplain Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Tennessee Contributor Posts: 6,304	Re: Family Update & Request for Prayers Lord, we uphold Bob and his family today. We ask that you would be merciful, and make the transition an easy one for those that are graduating from this earthly life. And for those that remain behind for now, we ask that you would comfort them with the assurance that these separations are only for a little while. Let each one know with a certainty that, if they walk with you, they will once more walk with their loved ones, and there will then never again be a goodbye. And we ask these things in the name of Jesus the Christ, the son of the living God - Amen - __________________ A woman who demands further gun control legislation is like a chicken who roots for Colonel Sanders. Larry Elder

06-06-2012, 01:37 PM	#14
BlackEagle Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,179	Re: Family Update & Request for Prayers Amen

06-06-2012, 02:21 PM	#15
sub-moa V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 395	Re: Family Update & Request for Prayers Amen, Bob I pass this on to you. It was told to me by my pastor @ my fathers death. To me it was a comfort. Revelation 7:15-17 And he said, "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore, "they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them. Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat upon them, nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." __________________ "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Last edited by sub-moa; 06-06-2012 at 02:23 PM..

06-06-2012, 11:27 PM	#16
Krogen V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 52	Re: Family Update & Request for Prayers Bob, When my Mom passed away in 1999, I hurt very deeply. I can't recall ever being so down. Then the thought occurred to me: "She got a promotion." Somehow that simplistic view helped a great deal, and continues to do so when I think of her. I hope in some way it might help you while you go through this tough time. Krogen Last edited by Krogen; 06-06-2012 at 11:29 PM..

06-08-2012, 09:06 PM	#17
jedwil Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Hill Country Contributor Posts: 1,931	Re: Family Update & Request for Prayers A.L., our continuing prayers. __________________ "Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom." -- John F. Kennedy

06-11-2012, 04:00 PM	#18
BlackEagle Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,179	Re: Family Update & Request for Prayers Bob, your priorities are with your family. That's good. We're still praying with and for you.