Please pray that the Lord take him in peace.
-The Versteeg Family
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Saturday
This last night for Dad was very rough. His medications were not handling his pain and he was suffering. Our palliative care team recommended that Dad be given Ativan, a sedative drug. This drug should take Dad away from his pain, but it also will take him away from us. This morning he was given Ativan, and we are told that it is unlikely that he will be responsive anymore. We ask at this time that visiting with him be reserved for family only.
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My heart is full of sorrow. I'll be praying for pastor Bill that his final journey to his HOME, in God's care will be without pain. And for you as a family as you say your goodbyes, may God give you whatever it is you need.
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with all of you.
ReplyDeleteThe only words we can find:
Cherish the little time you have left with Bill.
Tell hims that its okay that he goes.
Walk with him till his last breath.
You'll be blessed because you did.
Love John & Greta
Your family is on my heart constantly before our Great God. May He give each of you peace, through this last difficult journey.We have been blest to have had Bill as our Pastor and Friend. much love, Grace
ReplyDeleteThinking and praying for you guys. Maria
ReplyDeleteYour whole family is constantly in my thoughts. Praying for peace for you all.
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Sherrie, Josh & Madison
Still praying for all of you. May God wrap his arms of love around you and hold you close as you walk threw these last difficult days.
ReplyDeleteLove from Niesje and Joe Bouma
We are praying for you all.Know that you are loved.
ReplyDeletethe Roersmas
We have been blessed by these words weekly for years...may they continue to bless you all ~ Steve & Linda, Matthew, Emily & Nicole Rook
ReplyDelete"The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn His face toward you and treat you as His favourite children and give you peace." Amen
We hold you all in our hearts, and we know God is holding you all in the palm of His hand. May His peace and love surround you all.
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Ed and Raili Paulusma.
Our hearts continue to go out to all of you as you go through this difficult journey.
ReplyDeleteWe pray that the end of the journey may be peaceful and without pain, and that it may see Bill at Home with his God, and all of you continue to be surrounded by His Love, Grace and Peace.
Andy and Rika Emmens
We are holding you and your family up in prayer during this difficult time. It is with a heavy heart to know that our brother is going through so much pain but we also have a wonderful peace knowing that he will be with our Lord and Savior. As we look to our Father in heaven, may He grant you his everlasting peace and surround you with His loving arms. Love in Christ our Saviour, Eric and Ruby Rayment , Edmonton, Alberta
ReplyDeletePsalm 23
ReplyDeleteThe LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
May you feel the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ wrapped around you, holding you tight during this time.
In Christ,
Jody Kornelius
I'd like to share something I came across when my Dad went home to be with the Lord. I remember his tears and this song says it so well:
ReplyDeleteGrandpa's Song - adapted from Psalm 56
Chorus:
Each tear that falls is precious
God counts them one by one
And stores them in a bottle
To give comfort, peace and love.
Verse 1:
In God I put my trust
I shall not be afraid
Your promises surround me
My thanks I give to You.
Verse 2:
You've kept my soul from death
It has no hold on me
You are God of my life
I pledge it all to You.
Verse 3:
You've kept my feet from stumbling
You've lit a path for me
That I may walk before You
And ever praise Your name.
Thanks Bill, for all you've been to us, our Pastor, our good friend, our brother in Christ.
Joanne and Willy
Judy and Kids, our thoughts and prayers are with you and with Bill as you journey through this time of sorrow, pain and farewells, mixed with hope and faith. Bill is teaching us a lot, still and again. Roy and Grace
ReplyDeleteGrace and peace from our ever-present God.
ReplyDeleteJack and Jane Van de Hoef
Dear Bill,Judy and family,
ReplyDeleteWe join with our whole community as we watch and pray with you in these difficult days and hours. We often end our day with reading from the Divine Hours. In the Evening Prayers, there is a petition that we find especially poignant in these days as we remember all of you.
"Watch O Lord with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give Your angels and saints charge over those who sleep. Tend Your sick ones, O Lord Christ. Rest Your weary ones. Bless Your dying ones. Soothe Your suffering ones. Shield Your joyous ones, and all for Your Love's sake. Amen."
May God continue to hold you close in his arms of love as you walk these last days together with Him.
Martin and Sue Contant
Bill, Judy & Family,
ReplyDeleteOur heart continues to go out to all of you during this difficult time.
Being in pain is very hard to deal with and we pray that the doctors can keep this under control.
James and I continually pray that the Lord take you in peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Love James & Nelly
Bill, Judy and family,
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are heavy at the thought of losing you Bill, our pastor and friend- and yet we know He holds you in His arms. The song Closing Prayer has been in my head tonight and I thought I'd add the words here. May you all be surrounded with His love and peace in these last days.
With much love,
Rob and Mona
A Closing Prayer
The time has come, O Lord, for us to leave this place;
Guide us and protect us and lead us in thy grace;
Wherever life may take us as we go our separate ways;
help us share with others the things we’ve shared today;
May the peace of God the Father and the love of Christ his Son
Guide us in the days ahead and strengthen us each one;
May the blessing of the Spirit fill us from within;
God bless us and return us to this fellowship once again. Amen.
Judy,Peter, Naomi, Ben and Michael
ReplyDeletePraying for you as a family and Bill during this difficult time.
Katy