REST MINISTRIES
Serving people who live with chronic illness or pain.
PO Box 502928
San Diego, CA 92150
http://www.restministries.org
888-751-REST (7378)
A Celebration Of Life I just returned from the memorial service for Diane. It was truly beautiful. The church was packed and you could see that she was loved by many. I have to say that the minister did a wonderful job of sharing the joys and the struggles that where Dianes these past years, he also didn't fail to share how strong her faith and spirit was inspite of the bodys weakness. I am thankful I had a chance to share in her memory. Her sister told me at the end that the local chapter vted to start a memorial fund in her name for the purpose of research for a cure. I know Diane would be proud. Hugs To All, Candy Father, I ask you to bless my friends reading this right now. I am asking You to minister to their spirit at this very moment. Where there is pain, give them Your peace and mercy. Where there is self doubting, release a renewed confidence in Your ability to work through them. Where there is tiredness, or exhaustion, I ask You to give them understanding, patience, and strength as they learn submission to Your leading. Where there is spiritual stagnation, I ask You to renew them by revealing Your nearness, and by drawing them into greater intimacy with You. Where there is fear, reveal Your love, and release to them Your courage. Where there is a sin blocking them, reveal it, and break its hold over my friend's life. Bless their finances, give them greater vision, and raise up leaders and friends to support and encourage them. Give each of them discernment to recognize the evil forces around them, and reveal to them the power they have in You to defeat it. I ask You to do these things in Jesus' name. In love, Your Friend ......"a friend loves at all times"...Prov. 17:17 Blessings and Joy !!! Lawanda Sending you both my deepest sympathy, thoughts and blessings during this difficult and very painful time. I am so shocked by Diane's passing. I do take comfort and I know many others do with the fact that Diane's pain is over and she is in heaven beside God. She fought a battle with lupus that is an example for many other's not only battling lupus but other chronic illnesses. We are all proud to be able to call Diane a friend and a fellow companion in the battle of a disease so vicious and unfair to so many called lupus. I know she is flying free in heaven with a body that has been restored to perfect health. She will always guide all of us during our hours of pain and frustration but more importantly during our times of happiness and joy. Hugs & Kisses, much love to everyone, much peace, prayers & blessings, Paula P. My thoughts and prayers are with you as with Diane's family at this time. It hurts like crazy to lose a special friend. I hope you will find some sort of comfort in the memories you both shared. Hugs, Summer .......i........We have another angel to watch over us and help us even more. Sorry for Beth, Lynne and her family and friends, but she will suffer no more. God Bless Louise Sr. My thoughts and prayers out to you all Beth. Her suffering is over. hugs, Trish Oh no. I'm so sorry. For her, for her friends, for her son. My heart feels their sadness. Thank you for telling us Beth. love, Billie I'm so sorry that you and your friend's family are going through this. She is now pain free, and that should be a happy thought. I'll be thinking of you. love, Jori When the sky is the darkest........ that's when we see the stars... My sincere condolences.... Lucy ..............i.............. Thank-you, Beth for your frequent news on Diane. I wish I had wisdom and compassion enough to say something, anything that would help speed the recovery of your heart and the heart's of Diane's family. I don't. I can only cry at the news of Diane leaving us and smile at the knowledge that she is at peace now. Deepest condolences and healing prayers to those who loved her so well. Dawn ................i...........Diane from N.C. is our newest Lupie Angel Beth I'm so sorry! Love and prayers to her family. A big hug to you......I know you are hurting too. Love, May So hard to hear this ........i.......... (((((((((( Beth )))))))))) So terribly sorry for you (((((((((( Lynne )))))))))) and all your family.....May she be at peace now.....I feel so sad though I took forever to be able to post. Love, Dee This is a poem that I feel perhaps Diane's family can read, understand, and know that my heartfelt condolences are coming their way. But no matter how much we hurt at Diane's passing, we were never the ones able to eliminate her pain. She has Gone to God....and for the first time in a long time she is happy and painfree, and what more could we wish for our loved ones who suffered so long. My tribute or contribution to Diane's family is: ******Go to God****** When a friend is feeling much sorrow That you wish you could share, And no words of any language Can remove the grief they bear, When the unexpected shadows Fall across the path they trod, There is no human remedy, ...We have to go to God. When a brave heart's torn asunder, And its courage seems so small, There is no solace found in pain That overtakes us all. When hot tears keep on falling 'Til they drench the very sod, To find someone to dry them, ...We have to go to God. There's a reason for each heartache Though we cannot see it now, And we grow with every sorrow, That Heaven will allow. Though we always seek the sunlight, Earth is still "a vale of tears," And only God can help us bear The burden of the years. We've simply got to trust Him, And we can't afford to doubt, Because He has created life, He knows what it's about. Because His dear feet also walked These narrow paths we trod, To heal our broken spirits, ...We have to go to God. ~Author Unknown~ Love, Pam from Ca. The Waking earth in springtime Reminds us it is true That no-one really every dies That is not born anew. So trusts God's all wise wisdom And doubt the Father never, For in his Heavenly Kingdom There is no-one lost forever. Spring is God's way of speaking to men and saying " Through Me you will live again" For death is a season That man must pass through and just like the Flowers - God awakens him too. In memory of our dear Diane xxxx From Ann from Scotland I don't have a specific poem or scripture ... I really didn't know Diane very well, except from the times she posted on the MTIO forum .... from all the wonderful words, I'm sorry I never got to know her better ...... you may pass those words on if you like, that and my most heartfelt sympathies, the loss of someone so loved is always a great one ... Love, Kay Beth, Please accept my heartfelft condolences for yours and Diane's family loss. This is hard on the people that know her through these forums and I have heard that you were quite close and hope that you will be okay. Love, Melly Please let Diane's family know that my prayers are with them, especially her son. May the peace of the Almighty comfort them, and you dear Beth. Thank-you for having the courage to post and let us know what was happening through this awful time for you m'dear. Blessings, Marryanne Oh My Friends, I am so sorry about hearing this news of yet another friend who lost their battle to lupus. Yes, we can rejoice in the fact that our friend's battles are over but it is so much pain when we think about this great loss. May her love of life and her friends, and family never be forgotten. May God in His mercy hold her loved ones close by His side until the pain of their grief for Diane starts to ease in their hearts. Clair B. I am so sorry....There are no words....I do feel the pain you are going through Beth....Prayers for you and Dianes family at this most difficult time... ((((((( Healing Hugs )))))))) Sharon Thank-you for the update Beth. This is heartbreaking news. I wish I could ease your pain and that of Diane's family. I will continue to pray that God helps everyone through this most difficult time. He knows what is best, it's just SO hard to understand. God bless you and (((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))) Love, Kris So sorry!!!!! Another ANgel in the Lupie band in heaven. BobbieMo ..........i..........{{{{{Diane}}}}} Prayers and thoughts are with the family. So, sorry to hear this. Rita To Diane's family of love..... Diane is with you always now...in your hearts. Yes her pain has ended, she's her perfect self again. You all are very blessed to have known and loved Diane....not everyone had that pleasure. I saw my first red admiral butterfly warming on a rock in my sunny flower garden Friday before knowing that Diane had passed away. I was enjoying the gift of seeing the red admiral butterfly drinking from a watermelon slice in the garden not once....but three times on Friday!!!! That's what I thought of when reading Beth's email concerning Diane's leaving this world and glorious in heaven....pain free. I have named the butterfly after Diane and look forward to seeing it again. I'll think of her but especially when the butterfly is kind enugh to visit me. My heart goes out to you as you now begin the Celebration of Diane's Life with you.....God Bless You. Hugs, Eileen Miss Me---But Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom filled room. Why cry for a soul set free Miss me a little --but not too long And not with your head bowed low Remember the love we once shared Miss me---but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take And each must go alone It is all part of the Master's plan A step on the road home When you're lonely and sick of heart Go to the friends we know And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds Miss me---but let me go. Love, Diane K. The Music That Is Playing On This Page Is " Now And Forever ".
