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| Margie, enveloped in hugs from her two granddaughters, Kristin & Jennifer a rare photo in this season of her life, taken the day of her husband's funeral ~ October 2012 ~ Lillian Margaret Stoll 1929 - 2014 In her right mind and at peace after the long dark journey through the shadows of dementia's cruel bewilderment, confusion, and fear Her body, strong and agile, completely healed That lovely smile more beautiful than ever before Freed from life's cares and burdens Her spirit, vibrant and radiant, rejoicing in Jesus' presence Welcomed into heaven's magnificent splendor by all those precious loved ones gone before We released you long ago, Mom It is a great grief that this season left you unable to know your great-grandchildren for they are your legacy and their lively exuberance and love for Jesus would have filled your soul with great delight Bittersweet tears are laced with a peace-laden gratitude for our Heavenly Father has finally welcomed His precious daughter Home Skip, run, dance, and rejoice in His majestic presence for there are no chains that bind you And thanks one more time, Mom, for shaping your son into the man who became my husband He is a godly man of great integrity and noble character and I am forever grateful for your imprint on his life I love you 
* Deep Gratitudes *
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Friday, January 10, 2014
In Memory of Lillian Margaret Stoll
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Linda,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to here of the passing of Mrs. Stoll! I am glad she is no longer fearful and bewildered but happy she is free of these. I am happy that she is with her Heavenly Father and happy and joyful. Know that you are prayed for as you celebrate her life and prayers for the void that is now there. Prayers for you and your entire family !
Love,
Dave and Sheila
Thank you so much, Dave and Sheila ... we so appreciate knowing that you are praying.
DeleteMy heart goes out to you and your family. This disease has finally released her to go home where she will be in His great care. God bless you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathy. There are just no words for who she is and where she is today! We're thanking God for delivering her from this earth. But still, we are sad ...
DeleteMay the God of peace grant peace to all who mourn. Prayers that you all feel enveloped in His love.
ReplyDeleteThe peace is palpable. I can feel it around me like a warm blanket. And I so appreciate your prayers, my friend ...
DeleteI'm sorry for your loss, but hallelujah for her freedom! (((hugs))) What a sweet tribute.
ReplyDeleteFor the hallelujah, for the hugs ... thank you so much, Beth! I so appreciate your presence here today, my friend.
DeleteSuch a beautiful tribute to your mother-in-law. I love the picture of her and your daughters. Such gorgeous hair they have, all of them! I was touched by your post. Praying for and thinking about you, Tim and the family.
ReplyDeleteAnd one of her great-granddaughters wears the same gorgeous shade of red hair that her great-grandmama had right til the end. Yet another legacy!
DeleteI love that you've dropped in tonight, Jennifer! Thank you so much for your prayers ...
I am so sorry for your loss. She is truly free now, released into His glorious presence. I am praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteTruly free, released into His glorious presence. So well penned, Barbie. Thank you for your condolances, my Sabbath friend ...
DeleteMay God wrap Himself around your family with His supernatural comfort and peace this week. What a beautiful tribute to your hubby's mom! Hugs
ReplyDeleteLyli, yes, we are feeling held by His comforting arms. And yes, He is speaking peace into the sadness. Thank you for visiting tonight. Faithful you are ...
DeleteBeautiful tribute, Linda. I am sorry for your loss here - but rejoicing that she is soaring, freed from the prison of dementia. When my grandmother who helped raise me died, I pictured her soul released, her spirit like that young girl who raced the trains on her horse in Normandy, Ky. It gives us something to rejoice about here - even though we miss them! I also love the honor you had for the MIL of yours:) Gives this mom of sons-only much hope!
ReplyDeleteThank You, Lord, for releasing Mom from the horrors of dementia. What else can I say? I wouldn't have held her here another minute, knowing with the greatest of assurance that joys unspeakable lay on the other side.
DeleteBut yes, the grief is real, the memories are sweet, even from 900 miles away. And I loved her dearly 'cause she gave me my husband, my dearest earthly treasure ...
"We released you long ago, Mom..."
ReplyDeleteHow bittersweet the tune of these words, Linda, like chapel bells. It's another gentle lesson in the never-ending song of release that plays throughout our lives.
I'm inspired by your writing -- how you choose to "remember" her as she is, rather than as she was. It reminds me of how we find Jesus: in every present, living moment.
May you and your dear ones find comfort and rest, ever-present in His Presence and in the love you have for each other...
~HBHW
mmm, yes. Release ... when all is said and done, we realize how little we had under our control. Except how we responded to all that came our way. And the big question ... did we love well?
DeleteThanks for your kind words tonight, HBHW ... you know I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Absolutely beautiful. My prayers are with the Stoll family. May God grant you His peace as you face the days ahead. Keep looking up. Annette B. (IBM)
ReplyDeleteAnnette - thanks so much for your condolences. Tim always speaks so highly of you!
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