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One of our crew around here, the Gardner family(Ward & Nancy) have lost three patriarcs of their family in the past five months. His grandfather, his father, and her father. This is trying at best, and our hearts are broken for them and their families. Our hope is their faith in God, and our prayers are answered with healing and great memories of those gone before us to prepare our places in the hosts of angels before our savior. These times are an important part of living, and growing in our faith. May God bless them in their journey. Today my mother joined them, and all our loved ones in what we call heaven. A place where they will dwell in the house of the lord, and shall live forever. Hopefully looking over us, smiling, with full hearts. While ours may be broken in selfish loss, we know their suffering has ended and they are in a much better place. The past few years have been very difficult for many in our(BCB) family, and today I have thought of you all, and continue to include you all in my prayers. Sorry for the ramble, but I know so many of you and ask for your prayers for all our group as a family of friends who sometimes share all in hopes of seeing the bigger picture. We are facing more challenging losses I cant elude to just yet, but many of us are in deep reflection and appreciation for blessings of friendships weve been privileged to enjoy. We have only the guarantee of salvation afforded us by our maker, not time, wealth, or other worldly pleasures. Family and friendship are second only to faith. Enjoy it every day, all of them. Thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts. I cant express the value I place in you except here in type,,,,,
I think the world of both of you and pray for you and your families during this difficult time. Sorry for your losses words cannot describe losing a parent.
We went through something similar in 2001. My wife lost her grandfather on her moms side, her grandmother on her fathers side, then her father lost a nasty battle with flesh eating bacteria. Then we went through the 9/11 nightmare. If it wasnt for our faith in the Almighty, we would have lost our minds. Im sorry for your loss. Well keep you in our prayers.
I have not had the pleasure of meeting very many of you yet, but I feel like I know many of you already through the help you have offered me and others. My thoughts & prayers go out to all of you that have experienced losses!Dan
Im not real good with words and I get pretty emotional so Ill just post a few pics….Jim EbarbMany, LA (Toledo Bend Lake)2004 Cougar/ 225 OptimaxHumminbird Helix 12 Chirp SI on BalzOut Mount at bowLowrance HDS 7 at bowHumminbird Helix 12 Mega SI on Ram Mount at ConsoleLowrance HDS 8 in dash at console
Prayers are with those who have experienced the grief of losing a loved one or a close friend. Ive been one of those people. Its tough, but faith in our Lord and Savior provides comfort and grace if one allows it. The BBC is truly a family. My heart aches for those whose hearts are aching due to a loss and a prayer goes out to ask for Gods comfort.
Its tough to lose people who mean so much to your life. All of you are in my prayers. All we can do is have faith in Gods promise.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Doug. We will all reunite one day.
I know the feeling, having lost my Father in law unexpectedly last April, and my Mother 5 years ago now.We can all take solace in that we had some great times with these people.To my Bass Cat Brothers and Sisters, I will be praying for you all in time of despair.We will all meet in the afterlife.
Doug. Sorry to hear about your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Your Signature …
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