Trying Less, Trusting More

In Memoriam, Continued

Tammi — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:02:53 +0000

One of the things I miss the most is that Danette was the only aunt or uncle living close-by my kids. She babysat them, and read to them and helped build things when they were small. For more than a decade, she cut their hair, took them on outings, came over for dinner and games and watched movies with them.

She told the kids not to talk back to their mother, told them to always seek God’s will and helped in general in our efforts to develop character in their lives. Even after she moved a distance away and we saw less of her, she never forgot birthdays, and she was always their favorite person to see when she could come and visit.

At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

I think everyone in this room knows she is saved, so she isn’t really gone, she is here with us now! Even though we can’t see her it doesn’t mean we can’t believe in her presence. And we can believe God’s presence too. My favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:28: For all things work together for good to them that love God.

I think that what this means here is that it stopped her suffering. And now she is with God. And we will join her one day if we all believe in Christ Jesus our Savior. “If you love something, set it free” — she’s praising Jesus Christ and loving every second of it! And she’s waiting for our arrival.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

In Memoriam: Danette Mossman-Tucker

Tammi — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:43:52 +0000

One of the things I miss the most is that Danette was the only aunt or uncle living close-by my kids. She babysat them, and read to them and helped build things when they were small. For more than a decade, she cut their hair, took them on outings, came over for dinner and games and watched movies with them.

She told the kids not to talk back to their mother, told them to always seek God’s will and helped in general in our efforts to develop character in their lives. Even after she moved a distance away and we saw less of her, she never forgot birthdays, and she was always their favorite person to see when she could come and visit.

At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

I think everyone in this room knows she is saved, so she isn’t really gone, she is here with us now! Even though we can’t see her it doesn’t mean we can’t believe in her presence. And we can believe God’s presence too. My favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:28: For all things work together for good to them that love God.

I think that what this means here is that it stopped her suffering. And now she is with God. And we will join her one day if we all believe in Christ Jesus our Savior. “If you love something, set it free” — she’s praising Jesus Christ and loving every second of it! And she’s waiting for our arrival.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

A Grumpy Post — Church Signs

Tammi — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:55:51 +0000

One of the things I miss the most is that Danette was the only aunt or uncle living close-by my kids. She babysat them, and read to them and helped build things when they were small. For more than a decade, she cut their hair, took them on outings, came over for dinner and games and watched movies with them.

She told the kids not to talk back to their mother, told them to always seek God’s will and helped in general in our efforts to develop character in their lives. Even after she moved a distance away and we saw less of her, she never forgot birthdays, and she was always their favorite person to see when she could come and visit.

At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

I think everyone in this room knows she is saved, so she isn’t really gone, she is here with us now! Even though we can’t see her it doesn’t mean we can’t believe in her presence. And we can believe God’s presence too. My favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:28: For all things work together for good to them that love God.

I think that what this means here is that it stopped her suffering. And now she is with God. And we will join her one day if we all believe in Christ Jesus our Savior. “If you love something, set it free” — she’s praising Jesus Christ and loving every second of it! And she’s waiting for our arrival.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

2 Corinthians 12:9

Tammi — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:15:48 +0000

One of the things I miss the most is that Danette was the only aunt or uncle living close-by my kids. She babysat them, and read to them and helped build things when they were small. For more than a decade, she cut their hair, took them on outings, came over for dinner and games and watched movies with them.

She told the kids not to talk back to their mother, told them to always seek God’s will and helped in general in our efforts to develop character in their lives. Even after she moved a distance away and we saw less of her, she never forgot birthdays, and she was always their favorite person to see when she could come and visit.

At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

I think everyone in this room knows she is saved, so she isn’t really gone, she is here with us now! Even though we can’t see her it doesn’t mean we can’t believe in her presence. And we can believe God’s presence too. My favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:28: For all things work together for good to them that love God.

I think that what this means here is that it stopped her suffering. And now she is with God. And we will join her one day if we all believe in Christ Jesus our Savior. “If you love something, set it free” — she’s praising Jesus Christ and loving every second of it! And she’s waiting for our arrival.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

I cannot “do” this day

Tammi — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:32:33 +0000

One of the things I miss the most is that Danette was the only aunt or uncle living close-by my kids. She babysat them, and read to them and helped build things when they were small. For more than a decade, she cut their hair, took them on outings, came over for dinner and games and watched movies with them.

She told the kids not to talk back to their mother, told them to always seek God’s will and helped in general in our efforts to develop character in their lives. Even after she moved a distance away and we saw less of her, she never forgot birthdays, and she was always their favorite person to see when she could come and visit.

At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

I think everyone in this room knows she is saved, so she isn’t really gone, she is here with us now! Even though we can’t see her it doesn’t mean we can’t believe in her presence. And we can believe God’s presence too. My favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:28: For all things work together for good to them that love God.

I think that what this means here is that it stopped her suffering. And now she is with God. And we will join her one day if we all believe in Christ Jesus our Savior. “If you love something, set it free” — she’s praising Jesus Christ and loving every second of it! And she’s waiting for our arrival.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

Now I’m the mother of two teenagers…

Tammi — Tue, 04 May 2010 15:16:34 +0000

One of the things I miss the most is that Danette was the only aunt or uncle living close-by my kids. She babysat them, and read to them and helped build things when they were small. For more than a decade, she cut their hair, took them on outings, came over for dinner and games and watched movies with them.

She told the kids not to talk back to their mother, told them to always seek God’s will and helped in general in our efforts to develop character in their lives. Even after she moved a distance away and we saw less of her, she never forgot birthdays, and she was always their favorite person to see when she could come and visit.

At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

I think everyone in this room knows she is saved, so she isn’t really gone, she is here with us now! Even though we can’t see her it doesn’t mean we can’t believe in her presence. And we can believe God’s presence too. My favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:28: For all things work together for good to them that love God.

I think that what this means here is that it stopped her suffering. And now she is with God. And we will join her one day if we all believe in Christ Jesus our Savior. “If you love something, set it free” — she’s praising Jesus Christ and loving every second of it! And she’s waiting for our arrival.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

Some smiles I’ll share

Tammi — Tue, 04 May 2010 05:53:10 +0000

One of the things I miss the most is that Danette was the only aunt or uncle living close-by my kids. She babysat them, and read to them and helped build things when they were small. For more than a decade, she cut their hair, took them on outings, came over for dinner and games and watched movies with them.

She told the kids not to talk back to their mother, told them to always seek God’s will and helped in general in our efforts to develop character in their lives. Even after she moved a distance away and we saw less of her, she never forgot birthdays, and she was always their favorite person to see when she could come and visit.

At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

I think everyone in this room knows she is saved, so she isn’t really gone, she is here with us now! Even though we can’t see her it doesn’t mean we can’t believe in her presence. And we can believe God’s presence too. My favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:28: For all things work together for good to them that love God.

I think that what this means here is that it stopped her suffering. And now she is with God. And we will join her one day if we all believe in Christ Jesus our Savior. “If you love something, set it free” — she’s praising Jesus Christ and loving every second of it! And she’s waiting for our arrival.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

Where we’re standing right now

Tammi — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:05:12 +0000

One of the things I miss the most is that Danette was the only aunt or uncle living close-by my kids. She babysat them, and read to them and helped build things when they were small. For more than a decade, she cut their hair, took them on outings, came over for dinner and games and watched movies with them.

She told the kids not to talk back to their mother, told them to always seek God’s will and helped in general in our efforts to develop character in their lives. Even after she moved a distance away and we saw less of her, she never forgot birthdays, and she was always their favorite person to see when she could come and visit.

At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

I think everyone in this room knows she is saved, so she isn’t really gone, she is here with us now! Even though we can’t see her it doesn’t mean we can’t believe in her presence. And we can believe God’s presence too. My favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:28: For all things work together for good to them that love God.

I think that what this means here is that it stopped her suffering. And now she is with God. And we will join her one day if we all believe in Christ Jesus our Savior. “If you love something, set it free” — she’s praising Jesus Christ and loving every second of it! And she’s waiting for our arrival.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

A response to “supporting Healthcare Bill/preventing abortions”

Tammi — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:21:24 +0000

One of the things I miss the most is that Danette was the only aunt or uncle living close-by my kids. She babysat them, and read to them and helped build things when they were small. For more than a decade, she cut their hair, took them on outings, came over for dinner and games and watched movies with them.

She told the kids not to talk back to their mother, told them to always seek God’s will and helped in general in our efforts to develop character in their lives. Even after she moved a distance away and we saw less of her, she never forgot birthdays, and she was always their favorite person to see when she could come and visit.

At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

I think everyone in this room knows she is saved, so she isn’t really gone, she is here with us now! Even though we can’t see her it doesn’t mean we can’t believe in her presence. And we can believe God’s presence too. My favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:28: For all things work together for good to them that love God.

I think that what this means here is that it stopped her suffering. And now she is with God. And we will join her one day if we all believe in Christ Jesus our Savior. “If you love something, set it free” — she’s praising Jesus Christ and loving every second of it! And she’s waiting for our arrival.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

Good news for the week

Tammi — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:30:52 +0000

One of the things I miss the most is that Danette was the only aunt or uncle living close-by my kids. She babysat them, and read to them and helped build things when they were small. For more than a decade, she cut their hair, took them on outings, came over for dinner and games and watched movies with them.

She told the kids not to talk back to their mother, told them to always seek God’s will and helped in general in our efforts to develop character in their lives. Even after she moved a distance away and we saw less of her, she never forgot birthdays, and she was always their favorite person to see when she could come and visit.

At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

I think everyone in this room knows she is saved, so she isn’t really gone, she is here with us now! Even though we can’t see her it doesn’t mean we can’t believe in her presence. And we can believe God’s presence too. My favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:28: For all things work together for good to them that love God.

I think that what this means here is that it stopped her suffering. And now she is with God. And we will join her one day if we all believe in Christ Jesus our Savior. “If you love something, set it free” — she’s praising Jesus Christ and loving every second of it! And she’s waiting for our arrival.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

Trying Less, Trusting More

In Memoriam, Continued

At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

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In Memoriam: Danette Mossman-Tucker

At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

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At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

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2 Corinthians 12:9

At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

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I cannot “do” this day

At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

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At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

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Some smiles I’ll share

At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

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Where we’re standing right now

At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

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At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

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At Danette’s memorial service in June, only one member of the family felt like speaking to the attendees. Here is what my ten-year-old daughter wrote down to say about her aunt (and then, she stood up and read it all even though she had been crying):

Hello, I’m here to speak for my Aunt. She was a nice, kind-hearted soul. She was always the closest relative my family had. She was always helping us. She was my closest Aunt.

My Mom used to say it helps you stop crying if you wipe your eyes. This is something that might not help. But what’s important is that she is happy — Family, Friends, to my Aunt Danette, I say Amen, God be with You.

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