Man.. this is tough. We had the private viewing this afternoon and I gave every ounce of my energy to supporting my two younger sisters, hilliary and vivi. I broke shortly after we had left when my mother pressed in. Right now, as I lay in our king size bed, my mother has fallen asleep holding my right hand while I’m typing with my left. Priceless.
I want to give a warm thank you to all of those who extended an extra hand to bless me through all of this. Just to name a few… Mom, Rex, Patsy, Holly, Eric, Barbara, Josh, Jodi… there are countless others. I’ve also received quite a few voice mails. Your voices alone are a great support for me. I just feel the Lord continually telling me… “Erik… let them bless you.“ It’s a big lesson. Thank you all for your support.
I’m praying for you a lot and so is my mom and Steven. Steven and I pray for you every night together. Keep clinging on to Jesus. Peace be with you.
I’m praying…and I am so sorry…
Erik, I don’t know what to say. I’m so glad you have people that can be there for you. Just remember that your old friend from Panama City is thinking about you with lots of love. You are in my prayers.
-Lydia
Erik,
I wish I could offer some appropriate concolences that I learned from reading any of the hundreds of books that I have on men who have gone this way before…But they each found it as difficult as I.
Allow me to say this then; Erik, sincerely, if you need anything from my side of the woods, please, please let me know. As a Brother in Christ Jesus and as a friend and fellow alumnus I am ready and willing to offer whatever I can.
You and your family are in my prayers, Erik. God bless.
Jeffrey Olver
“Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand… as for me it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge.” Ps. 73:23,28
May peace in the presence of God comfort you…
I wish I knew more of what I could do.
That’s so beautiful Erik. I love your love for your family. They are truly blessed to have a man like you in their lives, especially right now. Lord please strengthen Erik and give him your solid rock to stand on, the words to support his family, and joy knowing that you are still in control. Bless every step that He takes and guide Him in your will. Comfort his Mom and sisters and draw them nearer to you and your goodness. In Jesus Name.
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Priceless, indeed.
You’re really strong, Erik. Sometimes I am simply amazed.
Tough…but good in the long run-
Mommom went home on September 11th, it wasnt easy, but we know that they are better now…much more than us- but indeed this mourning period is needed and normal- I am sorry K-
I pray you are strengthened…you and the girls and mom-
Rest knowing He has all of this in His mighty grip-
Hey there Erik, You know, it’s kind of funny that people talk about how stroung you are. It’s not that you are stroung. It’s just that you do what you gotta do. You are the man of the family now. . I could say more but you know……..
remember to pray ALL ways..
Erik…i’m thankful i had the opportunity to know you. i’m praying for you.
procrastinating this morning…searched for my name in google and it came up a couple times with yours! (about the ha handbook both times…)
be encouraged my friend. there is always hope.
mmmm. the Lord will bring you rest.
of mind.
of body.
of spirit.
of thought.
accept it.
Erik, I only wish there is more I could do. I often find myself thinking about your family, they are so precious. I agree with Rex, it isn’t necessairly how strong we are it is if we are willing to be faithful with hard circumstances when they come our way. From these experiences we grow and we become strong to help others. That is my opinion at least, not necessarily the right one
. I think it would also be nice if maybe you told us what your family needs prayer for. I know there are things we can all think of that are valid, obvious needs but it would also be nice to have some individual focus as well. I’m glad you were able to make it down to support your family, I know it has to be very comforting right now. Have a safe trip home!
blessed is the men who fears God!!!
I MISS YOU SO MUCH!
your sister *raquel
i love you bro.
gabe
*remember all of those words of strength and encouragement that you shared with me…*
if i could id translate them and make them gender applicable for you 🙂
i know that God gives people strength beyond what they belive humanly possible…
and thats because we can only go so far and for so long…
erik – you have the spiritual connection to go for the long haul.
you got it brother!
and priceless yes… that image seems so precious so right
i just wish others could experience it too
you are in prayers and in Gods arms – rest in the peace beyond all understanding
and in your words to another (i just saw on another site)
SMILE 🙂
hey there Erik, sorry to say but it’s early. I just had to get up to pray . He has me do that sometimes. Just wanted to let you know . I’m talking to him for you and the family. rex
remember to pray ALL ways..
Ohh Erik, Im so sorry …. thanks to you because uhave helped me in so many leavels…
I cant wait till the 9th its going to be the best
Love, PEace out
Tara