The last 24 hours seem like a week. We had a very emotional and sad day. However there was laughter and open talk about Peggy and how she impacted us in differing ways. We rifled through photos both recent and from our childhood. We looked at the blog comments and feel blessed from all of the prayers coming our way.
Larry and the kids are doing great. They have spent time at his sister Lauri's house. Then they came over to my Mom's house in Simi Valley for dinner tonight. We all prayed and thanked God for Peggy. Watching the kids and hearing about Larry's comments about their reaction, it seems the Lord prepared them for this. He has calmed their spirits and given them comfort. They are being kids and having fun with their cousins.
Larry indicted that some have said what God is doing here is not over. I whole heartedly agree. I have been a Christian for 25 years and minus the day I accepted Christ, I have not been moved more in my faith. God's finger prints are all over the past week.
- Last Sunday night I went to bed at home in San Diego. I prayed and Peggy was heavy on my heart. I asked the Lord to wake me in the middle of the night if He wanted me to drive up to Oxnard to see Peggy. After the prayer I could not sleep. I got up, packed and was on the road to Venutra Co. I arrived in Simi at 1am. Woke at 6am and by the time I had my first sip of coffee, my sister Sandy said Larry called the paramedics. I threw my stuff in the car and went to meet Larry and Peggy at the hospital. I guess God wanted me to be there with Peg. I arrived at the hospital 5 min. after Peg arrive. They were surprised to see me. I thank God for prompting me.
-My sister, Sandy and her fiance', Keith were able to spend some focus time on Friday with Peggy. Peggy encouraged them. Keith indicated this encouragment really impacted him. Tonight with Larry, the kids and all the cousins Keith made a commitment to the Lord.
- God touched me by allowing me to spend Peggy's final hours with her. My connection with my sister is deep. I have always looked up to her, as a solid believer in Jesus. When I was away with the Marines 25 years ago and commited my life to Christ, Peggy was the first one I wanted to talk to.
While our saddness is heavy, our spirits are encouraged about the future. I am looking forward to the future with renewed strength.
Psalms 31:10 and 11 "Hear, O Lord, and be gracious to me; O Lord, be Thou my helper. Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing"
Peggy Wolf
4 comments:
Rejoicing with all of you for the new life Keith has before him. God is amazing!
The beauty of Peggy's life shined brightly as she faced these last years with huge faith and trust in our God. It becomes even more beautiful as stories unfold of how lives were changed (for eternity!) because her of inspiration, love, and heart for Her King.
We will miss her dearly and yet this is just what she would have wanted ... hearts turning to Jesus, some for the very first time.
As she said ... "In His time, for His glory!"
Dear Joe,
I know Peggy prayed for you all the time when you were in the Marines and she was at Biola. She was so concerned for you and loved you more than you know.
Celeste
God blessed us with our sister in Christ. Peggy touched so many of us with her quiet faith and her strength in her Lord.
2 Timothy 4:7-8 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which is the Lord, the righteous Judge,will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing."
What a celebration of her life.
That's is awesome about Keith committing his life to walk with Jesus every day and that is what life is really all about. What an incredible determination Peggy had to glorify God in all she did and her fight to the end was inspirational and it was a priviledge to share it with her and Larry and Joe and Jeff and Sandy and Keith and Pat and Dorothy and Bill and my sister Lauri and bro-in-law Dennis and all the others that visited and prayed during this last week, which woudl be a long list. Thank you for fighting with us. I agree with Joe as I believe everyone of us was dramatically impacted by Peggy's courage and fight and faith. We will miss her dearly and God will give us the grace to face the future without her here. Thanks Joe for all the great posts, you are really an awesome writer and you should be using your writing gift more. To my brother Larry, you have been so courageous and consistent to trust Jesus with everything and I am so proud of you.......Wally Wolf..
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