As many of you may know by now, Tom went to be with Jesus yesterday afternoon at 4 pm. His short battle with cancer was fought hard. Many many people were praying for a miracle and that Tom's life would be spared. Although we did not get the miracle we expected ; I believe God did give us miracle, it was the miracle of Tom's life. Although not a perfect man , he was one the best men I have ever k own.
He loved all of you - his friends, family , and coworkers. His desire today would be that you celebrate with him his home going to be with Jesus who he loved so very much.
James, Cindi, Brad,Tonya and II can not express enough our thanks to all of you for your love and support during these past 8 weeks. Although there are some tough days ahead we we will be fine because we have each other, we have you , and we have the strength and grace from The Lord.
A lovely tribute to a wonderful man of God. His life has touched so many. And so has yours! You were a team in your ministry. We love you and your family. Although we wish we could be there, please know that we are praying for all of you.
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Karen (& Jason) Courtney
I heard the sad news about Tom's passing yesterday. i am terribly sorry for all his family and friends. Though i knew Tom only through business, we enjoyed a nice friendship and I enjoyed the time I worked with him and the friendship and dinners we shared. I will miss his company and kindness and the time we shared while traveling to see customers.
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Sincerely,
Jules Scheck
There are no words to express my sorrow. I know he is in a better place. Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers and he will be with you always. GOD BLESS KAREN OVERSTREET
DeleteI am so sorry for your loss. No words are really ever adequate at a time like this. I am familiar with your pain having lost my brother in an accident, my dad to a heart attack, my first wife to cancer and my second wife to a heart attack. May you feel God's presence, and may His peace permiate your pain. May you hold fondly the memories and cherish the moments. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
DeleteMike "Chumley Sommer
I see the heart of love and I feel the broken heart that will love more deeply through the journey you are about to embark upon. No one understands how you feel and words can't describe the sorrow and joy that will surround you in the days ahead. But I know that His love will sustain you and provide grace for the moment as each moment is how you will persevere. We see in this how fleeting ones life is but the lasting memories will be with you always. Praying for all if Tom's wonderful friends and family.
ReplyDeleteThere will never be another man like Tom Drake. I grieve his loss, but rejoice in his presence with Jesus. He was a friend, a Brother, a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was especially a faithful servant to his Lord. May God envelope all of you, his family, with comfort and peach that only He can understand and provide. Love and Blessings.
ReplyDeleteTim Garner
There is just nothing to say. Tom has left a powerful legacy, but he will be missed by so many. He has been healed as I and others asked, but not in the way I, for one, meant. I wonder if God is up there saying, "If you had all the information, you would understand why I brought Tom home." (A reference to Sunday's sermon. ). My heart goes out to each of you. My prayer is that God will enfold you in His arms and give you a sense of peace. Know that I love you and I am praying with you. Althea
ReplyDeleteTom was a wonderful man. Had great times with him at Manville Camp
ReplyDeletePrayers with all of u.
I don't have the words, Debbie......Tom left this world way too soon. Thinking about and praying continuosly for all of your precious family.
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Nancy Dreyer
I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. I know that the fact that Tom was such a faithful spouse, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend will make this loss even harder to bear and that his absence will be very keenly felt.
ReplyDeleteI remember loving sleepovers at your house when I was little, not only because it was fun to hang out with Cindi,but also because Tom would always tell these great bedtime stories. Like many other kids I thought he was SOOO funny and cool whether he was blaming "the communists" for something or making a wry, witty observation.
Debbie, Cindi, and James, I am praying for you many times a day, particularly as you must perform many practical duties and obligations in the coming days even as you face this seemingly unbearable grief. I pray that you will feel the Great Comforter beside you, above you, beneath you, and within you.
--Rachel Bowers