Your word is a lamp to my foot, and a light to my roadway. Psalms 119:105

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Hard Day

My sweetie started to become delusional again. We know that his kidneys are shutting down. He is drinking little, eating little and sleeping a lot. I don't know how much time I yet have to hold his hand but I know that I will be with him as much as I can. It is a numbing feeling....hard to describe. The four children were over today. The boys mulched our yard. Each took time holding Dad's hand and talking with him. Keep us in your prayers. Barb

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  1. Dearest Friends, my family and I think and pray for you constantly. We miss you both. It is a privilege to have you as brother and sister. We love you very much. I wish we could be there with you to give you even more support. Romans 1:8-12. I will be getting more pictures of my mischievous brother sent out soon. He is right here and says hi and sends you hugs and kisses. I love you very much, Don and Barb!
    Agape, Jenny Brosky

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  2. Hi friend....i'm sorry. You are in every prayer every moment of every day. I know Jehovah will continue to hold both of your hands through your most difficult tribulation. We hope you feel a blanket of love from all of us, because it is there. I pray for peace and strength for you both while keeping my own eyes on the joy before us....I know that very soon, we will be back together again living the real life. I can't wait to watch Don and Zach playing together and you and Ali cooking us some fabulous food!! I thank you both for you example of a real marriage and how to serve Jehovah flawlessly. We love you both.....

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  3. Br. and Sis Baty: We love you and pray that you can feel Jehovah's loving care for you and your family. Mike and Sandy Blonde

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  4. Don and Barb we think about and pray for you every day. Don and you are both an stern example of how everlasting marriage should be-forever. We are just temporary residents in the land(Heb 11:13) waiting for the real life to come- Paridise in Jehovah's new world. We love you both. Phil and Angie Borgne

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  5. Alex/Donna TavoularisJuly 25, 2010 at 7:04 AM

    Please tell him We love him and think about him every day. We are praying for all of you. We will see you all soon under much conditions.

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  6. Carol SchneidereitJuly 25, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Don and Barb you have always been such an encouragement to all in the Congregation and like spiritual parents to me. May Jehovah strengthen you through this difficult time and sustain you to awaken once again, be it now or in paradise (Psalm 3:5). Our love and prayers are with you. Carol

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  7. Barb, please give our love to Don and let him know you are both in our prayers constantly. I am strengthened by remembering all the wonderful times we have had serving Jehovah together, as I know you are - and I look forward to doing so again. Be assured that Jehovah will "have a yearning" (Job 14:15) to restore Don to his youthful vigor. Let him know I will be waiting for him with a new pair of socks!
    Mike Grauman

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  8. Dale and Peggy FinleyJuly 25, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    Barb and Don,

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Hugs and Kisses,,,

    Dale and Peggy

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  9. Hello Bro. and Sis. Baty! Every day we are all thinking of you both and always remembering how very much you mean to us. We are so grateful for all the support you both showed to us when we were new at East and for that you will both always be in our hearts. Each night we pray for comfort and peace for your whole family and that the way will made easier if that is possible. Having been through this sad situation ourselves, we ache for what you feel. We love you dearly and send kisses and hugs for both of you.We'll check with you Friday, to see if you need anything! XO Amy, Harvey, Caleb, Abbey, Maddie Rose and Oliva

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