Dear Jud's Gone Home. A Note From Jan. Jud's Journal Entry Thirty-six.
Thursday morning, November 20, 2014
Jud’s gone home. I never wanted to say, “’til death do us part” in our marriage ceremony. Didn’t want to speak that truth that is irrevocable on earth.
Chad, Heather and I were with Jud when he sipped his last earth-breath and his moaning ceased. Ours continues.
Heather’s gone to Boston To scoop up Matt, Luke, Lily and Basil at Logan Airport T-shirt cuddle time Lord, have mercy, once again.
Before packing up to leave Kaplan House in the wee hours of this morning, I pulled up the sheet covering Jud’s feet. I kissed them Those marriage saving size 14 feet
Somewhere in the Bible it says, “Blessed are the feet of those who bring the Gospel … good news.” YOU brought that good news to our marriage, dear Jud, and to our family. And to the challenges and responsibilities God entrusted to you.
You’ve got family who’ve been tapping their toes on that other side awaiting your arrival I imagine them running, arms reaching to scoop you from the edge of earth to an unimaginable place of beauty with music even better than Fernando’s, probably
You got your miracle. You’re home. “And when I come to die And when I come to die And when I come to die Give me Jesus.”
And I sing, “When I am afraid Give me Jesus.”
And, somehow, by faith and trust in the God we both LOVE and a t-shirted family held up by an unbelievable NET Life will go on. Different.
But life. and in the safe hands of Life itself … or Himself, really. A miracle!
I’ll LOVE you forever, Jud. You made it HOME. Still standing. On beautiful size 14 feet.
184 Comments
Dear Jan, You don't know me, but I am Meredith's cousin, Jill. She is my dearest friend and has walked many paths with me over the years. I just want you to know how much your writing means to me. So many things you say or songs referenced resonate so deeply with me. My husband, Paul, died of cancer almost 10 years ago. I still love him so very much and miss him sorely. "How Firm a Foundation" was the hymn that played over in my head on my morning walks during his long illness. And "Give Me Jesus" or Chris Rice's, "Come to Jesus" speak to me now.
Thank you for sharing so painfully and so beautifully. I, too, love to write and so appreciate another person's heartfelt words. God has given me an amazingly fulfilling life since Paul died. There is so much grace but also still loss. One important thing I learned during the cancer years was that I could hold two seemingly mutually exclusive feelings in my heart at the same time. As I wrote to a friend at the time, "Can all be well and still be miserable?"
Thank you for sharing so deeply and generously. I hope it helps you and I am praying for you.
Dear Jan, I only became aware of this Caring Bridge site after I heard the news of Jud's passing. I went back and read from the beginning and weep with you and Chad and Heather and the rest of the family for your loss. Your ability to write so eloquently even while your heart is aching is truly a gift from God. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers in the challenging days ahead. Thank you for sharing your heart so openly. Much love to you.
My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine;
For Thee all the follies of sin I resign;
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.
I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me,
And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree;
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.
I’ll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death,
And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath;
And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow,
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.
In mansions of glory and endless delight,
I’ll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright;
I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow,
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.
We weep for your loss, but cannot help but rejoice that JUD is now home with so many who have gone before him. God is faithful and will not abandon us. Thank God for the resurrection that will be ours some day. We will meet in the heavens. You are all in our prayers.
With much love,
Polly and Marv
Jan, your beautiful and touching words are such a fine tribute to Jud ,your life together and your faithfulness to God. May he rest in peace and the peace of the lord be always you.
Dear Jan,
Our prayers are with you and your family. Thank you so much for sharing Jud's brave journey in the last few months with us. The love you have for each other is so rare these days, and so inspirational. May you feel comforted knowing Jud is in a safer place where there is no pain or tears. Let's celebrate Jud's life - one that has touched and transformed so many! Love you, Ken and Alice
We're just sad, Jan, and struck again by the awfulness of death for those left to suffer the pain of the loss of a life's companion, father, grandfather, friend . . . What an unspeakable gift then for you--for all of us--to know the truth of the words of comfort and confidence expressed by your Christian sisters and brothers here, reminding us of something--Someone--greater than this loss, loving in His ways and victorious in His plans. Our God is an awesome God . . . David and Nancy
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with all of us. I hope I can remember the courage of you and Jud when my time comes.
For he shall give his angels charge over you, to keep you in all his ways.
Dearest Jan and your sweet and loving family,
Our warm, loving, comforting, consoling hugs enfold you, Jan. Oh, how sad we are and mourn with you and for you this enormous loss of your dearest Jud. Sadness overwhelms us! For you, Jan, and for Heather and Chad and their families: Most merciful God, whose wisdom is beyond our understanding; deal graciously with Jan and her children and grandchildren in their grief. Surround then with your love, that they may not be overwhelmed by their loss, but have confidence in your goodness, and strength to meet the days to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
And, for Jud: Into your hands, O Merciful Saviour, we commend your servant Jud Acknowledge, and we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of their own redeeming. Receive him into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed arms of thy mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into thy glorious company of the saints in light. Amen..
We love you, Jan, and will pray for all of you. God bless you!
When the little Caring Bridge icons kept popping on my phone, I suspected the message associated with them. Thank you for sharing the journey with us. As was true the first time you welcomed us into the CCC President's group, your heart touched our hearts. The love between you encouraged us. The honesty and transparency of your sharing awed us. Your trust in God's care encouraged us.
Jud was a leader among leaders. He was always willing to take on another assignment in addition to his heavy duties as Gordon's president. Together, you were a couple among couples - helping us to see what "better together" looked like. While we know that Jud is in a better place, the pain of missing him is real.
Our ongoing love and prayers are with you. We know that you have the comfort of great memories, the presence of loving family and friends, and the assurance of God's Spirit. We have the blessing of knowing you and having been cared for by you - and that leaves a hurt in the empty place in our hearts.
Jay & Barb
Jan, we pray for God's richest blessing of comfort for you and your family. We rejoice with Jud that he is safely home, but we grieve with you. Thanks to both of you for a long obedience in the work of God.
Dear Jan and Family,
We are so, so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers, praying especially that you all will be knitted even closer together in love during this time of loss and remembrance.
The thought of family "tapping their toes on that other side" brings me to tears. "Here he comes!" Think of their eyes meeting! Precious tears. We are blessed to know you, Jan.
Much love to you all,
Steve, for the family
thanks for your beautiful words Jan, in this time of great sadness. May God give you and your family mercy, love, and hope.
Dear Jan,
The harbinger of eternal life has said, "Well done, Jud, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your master." While we were praying for the miracle of his physical healing, how could we forget the miracle of his life? A life of faith, a life of courage in the face of terrible suffering, a life of servant leadership, a life of touching other lives - family, friends, colleagues and students. We are grateful for having known that miracle. May you, your children and grandchildren now experience a comfort and peace that cannot be fully understood, consoled by your own wonderful memories of life with Jud, by the surrounding love of family and friends, and by that unshakable faith that life is, in fact, eternal. Our love and continuing prayers.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants. (Psalm 116:15)
Oh Jan, on behalf of my family and the New Hope Tutorials community I extend deepest sympathy & prayers for peace & comfort. I didn't know you had established a presence here on CB . . . we have been using the site this past year for updates on my husband's baby brother until he passed away November 6th on the west coast. I'm grateful that our CB account let me access your announcement of Jud's going Home. It is the most beautiful, loving tribute to one's spouse I have ever read . . . a compelling illustration of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 . . . It will be shared broadly.
Much love to you,
Linda Libert
Dear Jan, all of the Carmers are aching for you and your family over the missing of Jud/Dad/Popo. We are mourning with you, praying for you, thanking God for Jud's life and faith and rejoicing with you over his homegoing and all that means that we can only imagine. Thank you for letting us share this journey with you. We love you!
Our dear friend, Jan, this was the message long expected and yet deeply dreaded. Early this morning, Sharon and I sat together in silence and wept. No more dinners in Scottsdale talking over the business of our common calling. No more rich conversation in Palm Desert over cheap Mex. Our friend Jud has left us without him.
Oh my, what a model Jud has been for me through the years: a faithful leader, courageous and bold, clear and decisive, and yet always, always, grace-filled and generous. Jud was always my go-to-guy when I wanted to know what was really going on. That was a special gift, you know. Oh my, I will miss this dear friend! And yet we claim such rich and enduring memories.
Know too, Jan, how much your love for Jud, and your love for each other, would always shine through whatever trouble or challenge. You both taught us how to do our calling together. You were models for us, models of love, models of faithfulness in work, models of deep and abiding faith in the goodness of our Lord. We will be forever grateful.
I now shift my prayers each morning to focus on you, Jan. May you be surrounded by the love of your dear family, the outpouring of love from all of us who have called you friend, and the profound mercy and love that passes understanding in this time of enormous grief.
Sharon and I send our love and our deep gratitude for your friendship.
God bless you in the days ahead, dear Jan.
Blessed quietness--after all of the pain and anguish. "The saint's everlasting rest" that old Richard Baxter, Puritan pastor from Kidderminster wrote about.
My friend is home for Thanksgiving
For dear Jud's memory: "Blessed are they who die in the Lord from now on, for they shall rest from their labors and their works shall follow them."
For dear Jan's ongoing pilgrimage: "Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted."
Our LOVE to all with hugs & tears. J & T
" For if we live,
we live for Him;
and if we die,
for Him we die;
If we may live of if we may die,
We are God's,
We are God's."
Translation of a beautiful Hymn I now in Spanish...
Dearest Dr. C is is heaven. No more pain, no more suffering. He is now completely healthy and happy...He is with God.
Oh, I can't wait to see him again in Heaven and give him a big hug!
What a comfort that is, that we shall meet again. Thank you Jesus.
I cannot keep from crying, yet I felt so at peace today...I was certain of a miracle.
Mrs. C: We are with you! We love you! We mourn, grief and cry with you! Yet, we also rejoice in the fact that we shall all meet with Dr. C again, in Heaven.
All our love also from my parents and family. May God give you strength and consolation. Love to all of you!
Dear Jan and Family,
We are so, so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers, praying especially that you all will be knitted even closer together in love during this time of loss and remembrance.
The thought of family "tapping their toes on that other side" brings me to tears. "Here he comes!" Think of their eyes meeting! Precious tears. We are blessed to know you, Jan.
Much love to you all,
Steve, for the family
thanks for your beautiful words Jan, in this time of great sadness. May God give you and your family mercy, love, and hope.
Dear Jan,
The harbinger of eternal life has said, "Well done, Jud, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your master." While we were praying for the miracle of his physical healing, how could we forget the miracle of his life? A life of faith, a life of courage in the face of terrible suffering, a life of servant leadership, a life of touching other lives - family, friends, colleagues and students. We are grateful for having known that miracle. May you, your children and grandchildren now experience a comfort and peace that cannot be fully understood, consoled by your own wonderful memories of life with Jud, by the surrounding love of family and friends, and by that unshakable faith that life is, in fact, eternal. Our love and continuing prayers.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants. (Psalm 116:15)
Oh Jan, on behalf of my family and the New Hope Tutorials community I extend deepest sympathy & prayers for peace & comfort. I didn't know you had established a presence here on CB . . . we have been using the site this past year for updates on my husband's baby brother until he passed away November 6th on the west coast. I'm grateful that our CB account let me access your announcement of Jud's going Home. It is the most beautiful, loving tribute to one's spouse I have ever read . . . a compelling illustration of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 . . . It will be shared broadly.
Much love to you,
Linda Libert
Dear Jan, all of the Carmers are aching for you and your family over the missing of Jud/Dad/Popo. We are mourning with you, praying for you, thanking God for Jud's life and faith and rejoicing with you over his homegoing and all that means that we can only imagine. Thank you for letting us share this journey with you. We love you!
Our dear friend, Jan, this was the message long expected and yet deeply dreaded. Early this morning, Sharon and I sat together in silence and wept. No more dinners in Scottsdale talking over the business of our common calling. No more rich conversation in Palm Desert over cheap Mex. Our friend Jud has left us without him.
Oh my, what a model Jud has been for me through the years: a faithful leader, courageous and bold, clear and decisive, and yet always, always, grace-filled and generous. Jud was always my go-to-guy when I wanted to know what was really going on. That was a special gift, you know. Oh my, I will miss this dear friend! And yet we claim such rich and enduring memories.
Know too, Jan, how much your love for Jud, and your love for each other, would always shine through whatever trouble or challenge. You both taught us how to do our calling together. You were models for us, models of love, models of faithfulness in work, models of deep and abiding faith in the goodness of our Lord. We will be forever grateful.
I now shift my prayers each morning to focus on you, Jan. May you be surrounded by the love of your dear family, the outpouring of love from all of us who have called you friend, and the profound mercy and love that passes understanding in this time of enormous grief.
Sharon and I send our love and our deep gratitude for your friendship.
God bless you in the days ahead, dear Jan.
Blessed quietness--after all of the pain and anguish. "The saint's everlasting rest" that old Richard Baxter, Puritan pastor from Kidderminster wrote about.
My friend is home for Thanksgiving
For dear Jud's memory: "Blessed are they who die in the Lord from now on, for they shall rest from their labors and their works shall follow them."
For dear Jan's ongoing pilgrimage: "Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted."
Our LOVE to all with hugs & tears. J & T
" For if we live,
we live for Him;
and if we die,
for Him we die;
If we may live of if we may die,
We are God's,
We are God's."
Translation of a beautiful Hymn I now in Spanish...
Dearest Dr. C is is heaven. No more pain, no more suffering. He is now completely healthy and happy...He is with God.
Oh, I can't wait to see him again in Heaven and give him a big hug!
What a comfort that is, that we shall meet again. Thank you Jesus.
I cannot keep from crying, yet I felt so at peace today...I was certain of a miracle.
Mrs. C: We are with you! We love you! We mourn, grief and cry with you! Yet, we also rejoice in the fact that we shall all meet with Dr. C again, in Heaven.
All our love also from my parents and family. May God give you strength and consolation. Love to all of you!
Jud was a very fine man and we treasure the memories of our times with him. Jan, the journal you have shared is astonishing, we have learned so much from you.
Jan, we mourn with you at the same time we celebrate the hope of the resurrection with you. God's peace and goodness to you and your family in these days.
Jan, Pat McKay just let me know about Jud's passing. I am so sorry for your loss and praying for you and your family.
May the knowledge that you are not alone in your grief and that you are loved and lifted up in prayer help to ease your sadness. Much love to you, Jan. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers.
I have wonderful fond memories of serving with Jud on the Denver Seminary Board. We often lingered after board meetings to meet and exchange our experiences at Westmont and Gordon College. I will miss a very dear friend.
Jan, We all mourn with you friend, and celebrate too Jud's true homecoming, now in the arms of Jesus, present right there in that eternal place of joy, without pain, and among the great cloud of witnesses. Thank you for these words, this loving tribute to man who for all us was larger in his love and care and wisdom than the size of his shoes. God be with all of you. We love you. Z
It was an honor to have participated even in a very small way, in the life of a very big man. Moses, our dear caregiver, sends his heartfelt sympathy, as do I. Joanne MacInnis RN, Aberdeen Home Care, Inc.
A moment of sadness and joy - may the God of all comfort be with thoseof us left behind.
I've kept a few bottles of Jud's Suds for years - for a special occasion. Stella and Steve Price will be with us on Sunday. We'll drink a root beer toast to a man whose shoes no one can fill! We will all miss Jud very much. Peace, rest and love to you, Jan.
This was one "Caring Journal "update I did not want to open.
I actually was in the car . . . at a stop light . . . checked my email . . . saw this . . . and pulled over in a quiet place. I read. I wept. We grieve.
Our hearts ache. They are heavy for you and your family.
BUT . . . this we know . . . Jerm. 29:11 HIs Mercies endure forever.
May you be comforted by the warmth and extravagant LOVE of Christ and the thousands that are huddling together to pour warmth on your souls. We are in prayer as you breathe in and breathe out. cuddle and hug those T-shirts and hold the earthly reminders close. You are dearly loved our friend.
Jud was a very fine man and we treasure the memories of our times with him. Jan, the journal you have shared is astonishing, we have learned so much from you.
Jan, we mourn with you at the same time we celebrate the hope of the resurrection with you. God's peace and goodness to you and your family in these days.
Jan, Pat McKay just let me know about Jud's passing. I am so sorry for your loss and praying for you and your family.
May the knowledge that you are not alone in your grief and that you are loved and lifted up in prayer help to ease your sadness. Much love to you, Jan. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers.
I have wonderful fond memories of serving with Jud on the Denver Seminary Board. We often lingered after board meetings to meet and exchange our experiences at Westmont and Gordon College. I will miss a very dear friend.
Jan, We all mourn with you friend, and celebrate too Jud's true homecoming, now in the arms of Jesus, present right there in that eternal place of joy, without pain, and among the great cloud of witnesses. Thank you for these words, this loving tribute to man who for all us was larger in his love and care and wisdom than the size of his shoes. God be with all of you. We love you. Z
It was an honor to have participated even in a very small way, in the life of a very big man. Moses, our dear caregiver, sends his heartfelt sympathy, as do I. Joanne MacInnis RN, Aberdeen Home Care, Inc.
A moment of sadness and joy - may the God of all comfort be with thoseof us left behind.
I've kept a few bottles of Jud's Suds for years - for a special occasion. Stella and Steve Price will be with us on Sunday. We'll drink a root beer toast to a man whose shoes no one can fill! We will all miss Jud very much. Peace, rest and love to you, Jan.
This was one "Caring Journal "update I did not want to open.
I actually was in the car . . . at a stop light . . . checked my email . . . saw this . . . and pulled over in a quiet place. I read. I wept. We grieve.
Our hearts ache. They are heavy for you and your family.
BUT . . . this we know . . . Jerm. 29:11 HIs Mercies endure forever.
May you be comforted by the warmth and extravagant LOVE of Christ and the thousands that are huddling together to pour warmth on your souls. We are in prayer as you breathe in and breathe out. cuddle and hug those T-shirts and hold the earthly reminders close. You are dearly loved our friend.
Jud with Jesus in Glory.
Jesus with Jan in the Valley!
The Lord is with you.
Nothing to say that hasn't been said; just present with you through this, Jan.
Duane and Sherri
Prayers for Jesus' loving arms to engulf you and your entire family as you all learn to continue your walk without those beloved size 14s.
Dear Jan,
So beautifully written and from such deep and profound love. Those size 14's did so much for the Kingdom of God. He will be sorely missed by all. Thanks for including all of us in the journey you've faced and walked with such faith, love and joy. Our hearts are more inclined toward the voice of Jesus as a result. Our love and prayers enfold you. In Christ, Steve and Ruthie
Dear Jan, As so many have already written, we are praying with and for you. May you know in a new way how much you are loved. Thank you for sharing this journey with us here...and for the beautiful legacy you and Jud have at Gordon and beyond. Much love!
Jan, Standing with you in prayer, weeping with you in mourning, thankful with you for a great life lived for Jesus. Jud has been an example of the wisdom, grace and kindness of Christ. His influence carries on in so many lives.
We love all you Carlbergs.
Weeping with you, Jan ... oh, God, how hard this is. Bless and comfort, strengthen and sustain this precious friend and her family today, dear Lord. Help them in the days ahead as only You can, Jesus. Grace and comfort ... more grace, mercy, wisdom and more comfort.
We love you, Jan ... and we miss Jud too.
What a legacy, Jud. While you are enjoying the indescribable joy, beauty and peace of heaven, we will remember you for your knowledge, leadership, understanding, caring, character, selflessness, boldness and so much more ... including showing us how to go Home. Thank you dear brother and friend. Jan, your generosity (and creativity) in sharing through Caringbridge was such a God-inspired gift to me. Yes, life here will go on for you, surrounded by the host of family and friends we learned to admire through this website.
Oh dear precious Jan, we are so sad and so very sorry for your deep and unfathomable loss of your best friend, soulmate, confidant, husband, father of Heather & Chad, (hug them for us) father in law and grandfather of each and everyone of your beautiful grandchildren. Please be assured of our prayers and know that we grieve with you… However, "not as those who have no hope" of heaven and of the promise that someday we will live forever with Jesus, Jud and all of our loved ones. We treasure all the more the beautiful evening that we recently had with you both at Harold and Jeanette's. You were a most amazing support for your dear husband, Jud. "Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, sayeth your God." "Surely, surely He hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows." Do listen to the glorious, triumphant strains of "The Messiah" soon for an extra measure of comfort. With our love and prayers, Sharon & Ken
Jud with Jesus in Glory.
Jesus with Jan in the Valley!
The Lord is with you.
Nothing to say that hasn't been said; just present with you through this, Jan.
Duane and Sherri
Prayers for Jesus' loving arms to engulf you and your entire family as you all learn to continue your walk without those beloved size 14s.
Dear Jan,
So beautifully written and from such deep and profound love. Those size 14's did so much for the Kingdom of God. He will be sorely missed by all. Thanks for including all of us in the journey you've faced and walked with such faith, love and joy. Our hearts are more inclined toward the voice of Jesus as a result. Our love and prayers enfold you. In Christ, Steve and Ruthie
Dear Jan, As so many have already written, we are praying with and for you. May you know in a new way how much you are loved. Thank you for sharing this journey with us here...and for the beautiful legacy you and Jud have at Gordon and beyond. Much love!
Jan, Standing with you in prayer, weeping with you in mourning, thankful with you for a great life lived for Jesus. Jud has been an example of the wisdom, grace and kindness of Christ. His influence carries on in so many lives.
We love all you Carlbergs.
Weeping with you, Jan ... oh, God, how hard this is. Bless and comfort, strengthen and sustain this precious friend and her family today, dear Lord. Help them in the days ahead as only You can, Jesus. Grace and comfort ... more grace, mercy, wisdom and more comfort.
We love you, Jan ... and we miss Jud too.
What a legacy, Jud. While you are enjoying the indescribable joy, beauty and peace of heaven, we will remember you for your knowledge, leadership, understanding, caring, character, selflessness, boldness and so much more ... including showing us how to go Home. Thank you dear brother and friend. Jan, your generosity (and creativity) in sharing through Caringbridge was such a God-inspired gift to me. Yes, life here will go on for you, surrounded by the host of family and friends we learned to admire through this website.
Oh dear precious Jan, we are so sad and so very sorry for your deep and unfathomable loss of your best friend, soulmate, confidant, husband, father of Heather & Chad, (hug them for us) father in law and grandfather of each and everyone of your beautiful grandchildren. Please be assured of our prayers and know that we grieve with you… However, "not as those who have no hope" of heaven and of the promise that someday we will live forever with Jesus, Jud and all of our loved ones. We treasure all the more the beautiful evening that we recently had with you both at Harold and Jeanette's. You were a most amazing support for your dear husband, Jud. "Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, sayeth your God." "Surely, surely He hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows." Do listen to the glorious, triumphant strains of "The Messiah" soon for an extra measure of comfort. With our love and prayers, Sharon & Ken
Thank You Jesus that Jud is ok now and SO happy and complete.thank You for your mercy.
Jan and family,, we pray for you with that huge hole in your life
love to you.
Thank You Jesus that Jud is ok now and SO happy and complete.thank You for your mercy.
Jan and family,, we pray for you with that huge hole in your life
love to you.
I weep -- and admire your strength. Glad that you are surrounded by family. Sandy
The angels are singing their welcome.
Welcome to heaven, Jud.
Jan, you are surrounded by love in this terrible grief. Miracleous love.
xxoo
So beautiful Jan. Thank you for giving us the privilege of being a part of the NET. Snuggle those kids and t-shirts up. What an incredible legacy those size 14 (wow..really?!) feet left. Love.
Oh dear Jan, Heather and Chad... indescribable sorrow will be a companion for many days to come.. And a comforting, merciful peace and numbness.
I awakened around 1 a.m. and didn't sleep again until around 6 a.m. Strange though it may seem, perhaps the fact that Jud knew Eric made losing Jud more intense. I don't know.... but many tears flowed here in Maine in the wee morning hours - and now. Comforting to think of heavenly embraces!! I cherish the big hug from Jud last time I saw him a year or so ago. And brief time and update with you, Jan, at church a couple weeks ago. Tears flowing around the world could fill a lake today. God bless you all....
Dear Jan, We continue to pray. And we wept in each others' arms. One of my oldest, dearest friends. Did I ever tell him that? Why don't we take the time, when we can, to express things, good things. You are all very much in our hearts. Love is the greatest of all, because it never ends. We will love in eternity. I wish terribly that I could get on a direct flight to Logan, and have even thought of doing it. However, I will be having very minor surgery on Monday. But we'll be there with you, in our hearts and by our prayers.
Love, David and Joyce
Dearest Jaja
I don't know what to say... except that I am so thankful for your loving family that surrounds you. Allow the Love of Him to heal your aching heart. We send our love, prayers, and tall Viking Hugs your way....
Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant Jud. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive him into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.
In my weeping, I pray your joy because of Jud and in Jesus will rise and carry you on.
Thank You Jesus that Jud is ok now and SO happy and complete.thank You for your mercy.
Jan and family,, we pray for you with that huge hole in your life
love to you.
Thank You Jesus that Jud is ok now and SO happy and complete.thank You for your mercy.
Jan and family,, we pray for you with that huge hole in your life
love to you.
I weep -- and admire your strength. Glad that you are surrounded by family. Sandy
The angels are singing their welcome.
Welcome to heaven, Jud.
Jan, you are surrounded by love in this terrible grief. Miracleous love.
xxoo
So beautiful Jan. Thank you for giving us the privilege of being a part of the NET. Snuggle those kids and t-shirts up. What an incredible legacy those size 14 (wow..really?!) feet left. Love.
Oh dear Jan, Heather and Chad... indescribable sorrow will be a companion for many days to come.. And a comforting, merciful peace and numbness.
I awakened around 1 a.m. and didn't sleep again until around 6 a.m. Strange though it may seem, perhaps the fact that Jud knew Eric made losing Jud more intense. I don't know.... but many tears flowed here in Maine in the wee morning hours - and now. Comforting to think of heavenly embraces!! I cherish the big hug from Jud last time I saw him a year or so ago. And brief time and update with you, Jan, at church a couple weeks ago. Tears flowing around the world could fill a lake today. God bless you all....
Dear Jan, We continue to pray. And we wept in each others' arms. One of my oldest, dearest friends. Did I ever tell him that? Why don't we take the time, when we can, to express things, good things. You are all very much in our hearts. Love is the greatest of all, because it never ends. We will love in eternity. I wish terribly that I could get on a direct flight to Logan, and have even thought of doing it. However, I will be having very minor surgery on Monday. But we'll be there with you, in our hearts and by our prayers.
Love, David and Joyce
Dearest Jaja
I don't know what to say... except that I am so thankful for your loving family that surrounds you. Allow the Love of Him to heal your aching heart. We send our love, prayers, and tall Viking Hugs your way....
Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant Jud. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive him into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.
In my weeping, I pray your joy because of Jud and in Jesus will rise and carry you on.
Thank You Jesus that Jud is ok now and SO happy and complete.thank You for your mercy.
Jan and family,, we pray for you with that huge hole in your life
love to you.
Thank You Jesus that Jud is ok now and SO happy and complete.thank You for your mercy.
Jan and family,, we pray for you with that huge hole in your life
love to you.
I weep -- and admire your strength. Glad that you are surrounded by family. Sandy
The angels are singing their welcome.
Welcome to heaven, Jud.
Jan, you are surrounded by love in this terrible grief. Miracleous love.
xxoo
So beautiful Jan. Thank you for giving us the privilege of being a part of the NET. Snuggle those kids and t-shirts up. What an incredible legacy those size 14 (wow..really?!) feet left. Love.
Oh dear Jan, Heather and Chad... indescribable sorrow will be a companion for many days to come.. And a comforting, merciful peace and numbness.
I awakened around 1 a.m. and didn't sleep again until around 6 a.m. Strange though it may seem, perhaps the fact that Jud knew Eric made losing Jud more intense. I don't know.... but many tears flowed here in Maine in the wee morning hours - and now. Comforting to think of heavenly embraces!! I cherish the big hug from Jud last time I saw him a year or so ago. And brief time and update with you, Jan, at church a couple weeks ago. Tears flowing around the world could fill a lake today. God bless you all....
Dear Jan, We continue to pray. And we wept in each others' arms. One of my oldest, dearest friends. Did I ever tell him that? Why don't we take the time, when we can, to express things, good things. You are all very much in our hearts. Love is the greatest of all, because it never ends. We will love in eternity. I wish terribly that I could get on a direct flight to Logan, and have even thought of doing it. However, I will be having very minor surgery on Monday. But we'll be there with you, in our hearts and by our prayers.
Love, David and Joyce
Dearest Jaja
I don't know what to say... except that I am so thankful for your loving family that surrounds you. Allow the Love of Him to heal your aching heart. We send our love, prayers, and tall Viking Hugs your way....
Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant Jud. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive him into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.
In my weeping, I pray your joy because of Jud and in Jesus will rise and carry you on.
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
- Meg
Jan,
Jesus has welcomed him with loving arms and tells His congregation in heaven: "Here is my beloved Jud, who fought the good fight throughout his life with compassion, integrity, courage, and deep faith. Well done good and faithful servant." Holding you up in prayer in this time of grieving.
beloved jan...ah...no words...just deep sighs...and tears. We will see each other I'm sure, very soon. In the meantime be assured of our love, our prayers, our willingness to do whatever you need done. Anything. I heard the music of "Give Me Jesus" while reading your loving posting, and trembled. Love you sister...from Bruce and Meg
Words don't work very well for me right now. Please feel our hearts beating in sync with your's as we grieve with you the loss of Jud.
Jan, praise be to our God for the eternal hope and sure promise we have in Him. I thank God for your life together and for your witness to the glory of God. My prayers are with you and the family.
My prayers are with all of you. Well done good and faithful servant.
Weeping will endure for more than a night, I know. My heart is broken for you. Our family is so thankful for the legacy and example you both have set for us. We will miss our Jud, the rock of the family. Oh, how we will miss him. We love you. Peace, peace, quiet peace.
Dear Jan,
We are praying for the peace of Christ for you and your family…Your words have been such a balm for so many as we all grieve Jud's illness and now, passing. You are dearly loved, and not alone...
Crying with you, for you, for myself, for missing him here on earth. Rejoicing he made it home.
LOVE to you all!
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
- Meg
Jan,
Jesus has welcomed him with loving arms and tells His congregation in heaven: "Here is my beloved Jud, who fought the good fight throughout his life with compassion, integrity, courage, and deep faith. Well done good and faithful servant." Holding you up in prayer in this time of grieving.
beloved jan...ah...no words...just deep sighs...and tears. We will see each other I'm sure, very soon. In the meantime be assured of our love, our prayers, our willingness to do whatever you need done. Anything. I heard the music of "Give Me Jesus" while reading your loving posting, and trembled. Love you sister...from Bruce and Meg
Words don't work very well for me right now. Please feel our hearts beating in sync with your's as we grieve with you the loss of Jud.
Jan, praise be to our God for the eternal hope and sure promise we have in Him. I thank God for your life together and for your witness to the glory of God. My prayers are with you and the family.
My prayers are with all of you. Well done good and faithful servant.
Weeping will endure for more than a night, I know. My heart is broken for you. Our family is so thankful for the legacy and example you both have set for us. We will miss our Jud, the rock of the family. Oh, how we will miss him. We love you. Peace, peace, quiet peace.
Dear Jan,
We are praying for the peace of Christ for you and your family…Your words have been such a balm for so many as we all grieve Jud's illness and now, passing. You are dearly loved, and not alone...
Crying with you, for you, for myself, for missing him here on earth. Rejoicing he made it home.
LOVE to you all!
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
- Meg
Jan,
Jesus has welcomed him with loving arms and tells His congregation in heaven: "Here is my beloved Jud, who fought the good fight throughout his life with compassion, integrity, courage, and deep faith. Well done good and faithful servant." Holding you up in prayer in this time of grieving.
beloved jan...ah...no words...just deep sighs...and tears. We will see each other I'm sure, very soon. In the meantime be assured of our love, our prayers, our willingness to do whatever you need done. Anything. I heard the music of "Give Me Jesus" while reading your loving posting, and trembled. Love you sister...from Bruce and Meg
Words don't work very well for me right now. Please feel our hearts beating in sync with your's as we grieve with you the loss of Jud.
Jan, praise be to our God for the eternal hope and sure promise we have in Him. I thank God for your life together and for your witness to the glory of God. My prayers are with you and the family.
My prayers are with all of you. Well done good and faithful servant.
Weeping will endure for more than a night, I know. My heart is broken for you. Our family is so thankful for the legacy and example you both have set for us. We will miss our Jud, the rock of the family. Oh, how we will miss him. We love you. Peace, peace, quiet peace.
Dear Jan,
We are praying for the peace of Christ for you and your family…Your words have been such a balm for so many as we all grieve Jud's illness and now, passing. You are dearly loved, and not alone...
Crying with you, for you, for myself, for missing him here on earth. Rejoicing he made it home.
LOVE to you all!
Dearest Jan,
We wept as we read your beautiful words. Dave prayed and cried tears of, well….we can't imagine this world without Jud. Glad for the release from pain and suffering, for all of you, but praying for that new pain of losing your beloved. Please know of our deep love and continued prayers, Jan. And I can imagine that your work of loving and supporting your family, softening the blow to the grandchildren, will continue. I am glad they have loved you well. May God give you strength and peace for the days ahead.
With all our love,
Helene and Dave
Weeping with you as well as celebrating this wonderful man's life and legacy, I wish I could be there to weep with you and give you a giant hug-size 14 or bigger! Gary and I are traveling to N C to be with Carrie and family until after Thanksgiving. Our love and prayers are with you. May the Lord embrace you with his tenderness and love.
Crying. But thanking God. Because "This world is not my (our) home. I'm (we're) just a passing through. My (our treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue . . . "
Praying for you Jan!
Peace and love to your entire family . We are holding you close in our hearts and we cherish all our memories of Jud as an amazing father to our close friends and as wise counsel to all of us. Much love, Amit, Para, Amalya and Nadia.
May the God of comfort and love comfort your hearts. We are so sorry.
So wish we could have been there. We would have said "auf weidershen" to Jud...until we see each other again. Our hearts are broken but knowing Jud is with Jesus brings comfort and peace. He meant so much to so many but special to us. We hold you in our hearts and prayers, Jan. We've learned some of those marriage 101 lessons from you in our 51 years too. Thankful for those size 14 feet!! Sending our love to all of you. We still need our Lord's mercy each day.
Oh Jan, We are weeping with you and reaching out to you along with so many others. And through our tears we smile because we know that Jud has heard those precious words, "Well done good and faithful servant." With much love
Peace and comfort. Thank you for sharing your love and faith.
I pray God will bring you and your family comfort and peace. Jud was an incredible leader and our lives are better for knowing him.
Weeping with you, but not as those who have no hope! May God in his great mercy envelop all of you in His loving arms!
Dearest Jan,
We wept as we read your beautiful words. Dave prayed and cried tears of, well….we can't imagine this world without Jud. Glad for the release from pain and suffering, for all of you, but praying for that new pain of losing your beloved. Please know of our deep love and continued prayers, Jan. And I can imagine that your work of loving and supporting your family, softening the blow to the grandchildren, will continue. I am glad they have loved you well. May God give you strength and peace for the days ahead.
With all our love,
Helene and Dave
Weeping with you as well as celebrating this wonderful man's life and legacy, I wish I could be there to weep with you and give you a giant hug-size 14 or bigger! Gary and I are traveling to N C to be with Carrie and family until after Thanksgiving. Our love and prayers are with you. May the Lord embrace you with his tenderness and love.
Crying. But thanking God. Because "This world is not my (our) home. I'm (we're) just a passing through. My (our treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue . . . "
Praying for you Jan!
Peace and love to your entire family . We are holding you close in our hearts and we cherish all our memories of Jud as an amazing father to our close friends and as wise counsel to all of us. Much love, Amit, Para, Amalya and Nadia.
May the God of comfort and love comfort your hearts. We are so sorry.
So wish we could have been there. We would have said "auf weidershen" to Jud...until we see each other again. Our hearts are broken but knowing Jud is with Jesus brings comfort and peace. He meant so much to so many but special to us. We hold you in our hearts and prayers, Jan. We've learned some of those marriage 101 lessons from you in our 51 years too. Thankful for those size 14 feet!! Sending our love to all of you. We still need our Lord's mercy each day.
Oh Jan, We are weeping with you and reaching out to you along with so many others. And through our tears we smile because we know that Jud has heard those precious words, "Well done good and faithful servant." With much love
Peace and comfort. Thank you for sharing your love and faith.
I pray God will bring you and your family comfort and peace. Jud was an incredible leader and our lives are better for knowing him.
Weeping with you, but not as those who have no hope! May God in his great mercy envelop all of you in His loving arms!
Dearest Jan,
We wept as we read your beautiful words. Dave prayed and cried tears of, well….we can't imagine this world without Jud. Glad for the release from pain and suffering, for all of you, but praying for that new pain of losing your beloved. Please know of our deep love and continued prayers, Jan. And I can imagine that your work of loving and supporting your family, softening the blow to the grandchildren, will continue. I am glad they have loved you well. May God give you strength and peace for the days ahead.
With all our love,
Helene and Dave
Weeping with you as well as celebrating this wonderful man's life and legacy, I wish I could be there to weep with you and give you a giant hug-size 14 or bigger! Gary and I are traveling to N C to be with Carrie and family until after Thanksgiving. Our love and prayers are with you. May the Lord embrace you with his tenderness and love.
Crying. But thanking God. Because "This world is not my (our) home. I'm (we're) just a passing through. My (our treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue . . . "
Praying for you Jan!
Peace and love to your entire family . We are holding you close in our hearts and we cherish all our memories of Jud as an amazing father to our close friends and as wise counsel to all of us. Much love, Amit, Para, Amalya and Nadia.
May the God of comfort and love comfort your hearts. We are so sorry.
So wish we could have been there. We would have said "auf weidershen" to Jud...until we see each other again. Our hearts are broken but knowing Jud is with Jesus brings comfort and peace. He meant so much to so many but special to us. We hold you in our hearts and prayers, Jan. We've learned some of those marriage 101 lessons from you in our 51 years too. Thankful for those size 14 feet!! Sending our love to all of you. We still need our Lord's mercy each day.
Oh Jan, We are weeping with you and reaching out to you along with so many others. And through our tears we smile because we know that Jud has heard those precious words, "Well done good and faithful servant." With much love
Peace and comfort. Thank you for sharing your love and faith.
I pray God will bring you and your family comfort and peace. Jud was an incredible leader and our lives are better for knowing him.
Weeping with you, but not as those who have no hope! May God in his great mercy envelop all of you in His loving arms!
Dearest Jan,
We wept as we read your beautiful words. Dave prayed and cried tears of, well….we can't imagine this world without Jud. Glad for the release from pain and suffering, for all of you, but praying for that new pain of losing your beloved. Please know of our deep love and continued prayers, Jan. And I can imagine that your work of loving and supporting your family, softening the blow to the grandchildren, will continue. I am glad they have loved you well. May God give you strength and peace for the days ahead.
With all our love,
Helene and Dave
Weeping with you as well as celebrating this wonderful man's life and legacy, I wish I could be there to weep with you and give you a giant hug-size 14 or bigger! Gary and I are traveling to N C to be with Carrie and family until after Thanksgiving. Our love and prayers are with you. May the Lord embrace you with his tenderness and love.
Crying. But thanking God. Because "This world is not my (our) home. I'm (we're) just a passing through. My (our treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue . . . "
Praying for you Jan!
Peace and love to your entire family . We are holding you close in our hearts and we cherish all our memories of Jud as an amazing father to our close friends and as wise counsel to all of us. Much love, Amit, Para, Amalya and Nadia.
May the God of comfort and love comfort your hearts. We are so sorry.
So wish we could have been there. We would have said "auf weidershen" to Jud...until we see each other again. Our hearts are broken but knowing Jud is with Jesus brings comfort and peace. He meant so much to so many but special to us. We hold you in our hearts and prayers, Jan. We've learned some of those marriage 101 lessons from you in our 51 years too. Thankful for those size 14 feet!! Sending our love to all of you. We still need our Lord's mercy each day.
Oh Jan, We are weeping with you and reaching out to you along with so many others. And through our tears we smile because we know that Jud has heard those precious words, "Well done good and faithful servant." With much love
Peace and comfort. Thank you for sharing your love and faith.
I pray God will bring you and your family comfort and peace. Jud was an incredible leader and our lives are better for knowing him.
Weeping with you, but not as those who have no hope! May God in his great mercy envelop all of you in His loving arms!
Dearest Jan,
We wept as we read your beautiful words. Dave prayed and cried tears of, well….we can't imagine this world without Jud. Glad for the release from pain and suffering, for all of you, but praying for that new pain of losing your beloved. Please know of our deep love and continued prayers, Jan. And I can imagine that your work of loving and supporting your family, softening the blow to the grandchildren, will continue. I am glad they have loved you well. May God give you strength and peace for the days ahead.
With all our love,
Helene and Dave
Weeping with you as well as celebrating this wonderful man's life and legacy, I wish I could be there to weep with you and give you a giant hug-size 14 or bigger! Gary and I are traveling to N C to be with Carrie and family until after Thanksgiving. Our love and prayers are with you. May the Lord embrace you with his tenderness and love.
Crying. But thanking God. Because "This world is not my (our) home. I'm (we're) just a passing through. My (our treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue . . . "
Praying for you Jan!
Peace and love to your entire family . We are holding you close in our hearts and we cherish all our memories of Jud as an amazing father to our close friends and as wise counsel to all of us. Much love, Amit, Para, Amalya and Nadia.
May the God of comfort and love comfort your hearts. We are so sorry.
So wish we could have been there. We would have said "auf weidershen" to Jud...until we see each other again. Our hearts are broken but knowing Jud is with Jesus brings comfort and peace. He meant so much to so many but special to us. We hold you in our hearts and prayers, Jan. We've learned some of those marriage 101 lessons from you in our 51 years too. Thankful for those size 14 feet!! Sending our love to all of you. We still need our Lord's mercy each day.
Oh Jan, We are weeping with you and reaching out to you along with so many others. And through our tears we smile because we know that Jud has heard those precious words, "Well done good and faithful servant." With much love
Peace and comfort. Thank you for sharing your love and faith.
I pray God will bring you and your family comfort and peace. Jud was an incredible leader and our lives are better for knowing him.
Weeping with you, but not as those who have no hope! May God in his great mercy envelop all of you in His loving arms!
Thank you for your devotion, leadership, and strength.
Our arms of love reaching out to you dear Jan. Everlasting Arms who reached out to receive Jud are also yours to lean on. Thanks be to God for this wonderful servant of the Lord.
Thank you for your devotion, leadership, and strength.
Our arms of love reaching out to you dear Jan. Everlasting Arms who reached out to receive Jud are also yours to lean on. Thanks be to God for this wonderful servant of the Lord.