5.12.2009

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Uncle Ben passed away a little after noon. They decided to stop his pressors (drugs used to keep blood pressure up), but kept him on the vent. Within minutes of turning those drugs off, he slipped away peacefully and in no apparent pain or distress. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. He was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his death. I am so grateful for that.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Then I saw a new Heaven and a new Earth; for the first Heaven and the first Earth had passed away; and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of Heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them; and they will be His people; and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore; for the former things have passed away." (Revelation 21:1-4)

He who testifies to these things says, "Surely, I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen. (Revelation 22:20-21)

Mom said...

Thanks, Joey.

John said...

Laura, what a beautiful testament to your uncle and to the bonds within your family. I am sorry for your loss, but I'm glad it went as peacefully and naturally as can be expected. My thoughts are with all of you.

Erica said...

Oh Laura, I am so sorry. I am thinking about you and your sweet family.

xoxo