[OPEN] Memorial Thread for Bevlina

[PassthePeace1]

This thread is a memorial thread for Bevlina....please post your condolences for Bevlina's family. Gwenyfur, has her family's address...and will print out the thread and mail it in a card to the family.


Peace be with you....Pam

 

[xMMKayx3]

over a year ago i went searching for a poem on the internet to show bevlina. this is what i found, and i think she liked it.

to my dearest family:
some things i'd like to say
but first of all to let you know
that i arrived okay
i'm writing this from heaven
where i dwell with god above
where there's no more tears or sadness
there is just eternal love.
please do not be unhappy
just because i'm out of sight
remember that i'm with you
every morning, noon and night
that day i had to leave you
when my life on earth was through
god picked me up and hugged me
and he said, 'i welcome you.
it's good to have you back again
you were missed while you were gone
as for your dearest family
they'll be here later on
i need you here so badly
as part of my big plan
there's so much that we have to do
to help our mortal man.'
then god gave me a list of things
he wished for me to do
and foremost on that list of mine
is to watch and care for you
and i will be beside you
every day and week and year
and when you're sad, i'm standing there
to wipe away the tear
and when you lie in bed at night
the day's chores put to flight
god and i are closest to you
in the middle of the night
when you think of my life on earth
and all those loving years
because you're only human
they're bound to bring you tears.
but do not be afraid to cry
it does relieve the pain
remember there would be no flowers
unless there was some rain.
i wish that i could tell you
of all that god has planned
but if i were to tell you
you wouldn't understand
but one thing is for certain
though my life on earth is o'er
i am closer to you now
than i ever was before
and to my very many friends
trust god knows what is best
i'm still not far away from you
i'm just beyond the crest
there are rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb
but together we can do it
taking one day at a time
it was always my philosophy
and i'd like it for you too
that as you give unto the world
so the world will give to you.
if you can help somebody
who is in sorrow or in pain
then you can say to god at night
'my day was not in vain.'
and now i am contented
that my life was worthwhile
knowing as i passed along the way
i made somebody smile
so if you meet somebody
who is down and feeling low
just lend a hand to help him up
as on your way you go
when you are walking down the street
and you've got me on your mind
i'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind
and when you feel the gentle breeze
or wind upon your face
that's me giving you a great big hug
or just a soft embrace
and when it's time for you to go
from that body to be free
remember you're not going
you're coming here to me
and i will always love you
from that land way up above
will be in touch again
p.s. god sends his love.
-anon

 

[Petunia]

She has run her race here on earth. And is now in indescribable joy with the Lord.

My prayers and condolences to her family and friends. But remember.. she is not just gone. She lives eternal.

 

[MOTHY]

My funny, unique and irrepressable friend Bevlina, who cheered me up when I was low, who epitomised this line "Kindness in another's troubles, courage in her own" I'll miss her so very much. Condolences to her family and friends.

Safe with her Lord

Chez

 

[frumanchu]

My condolences to her friends and family. May the tendermercies of Christ comfort you in this time of mourning, and may the hope the Resurrection brings give happiness in celebrating her life.

 

[PassthePeace1]

May the Angels lead you into paradise; may the martyrs greet you at your arrival and lead you into the holy city, Jerusalem
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Bevlina, you and your family are in my prayers...Pam

 

[The Princess Bride]

Bevlina, you were a wonderful illustration of Gods love and mercies working in bodily form.

Many blessings upon your family for the legacy you have left behind, and the impartation you have given them.

~Heather

 

[Tonks]

This stinks.

(Psalm 129 in Catholic numbering)

1 Out of the depths I have cried to thee, O Lord:
2 Lord, hear my voice. Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.
3 If thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities: Lord, who shall stand it.
4 For with thee there is merciful forgiveness: and by reason of thy law, I have waited for thee, O Lord. My soul hath relied on his word:
5 My soul hath hoped in the Lord. 6 From the morning watch even until night, let Israel hope in the Lord.
7 Because with the Lord there is mercy: and with him plentiful redemption.
8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

 

[goldenviolet]

Requiem Softly

in memory of bevlina, rest in peace.

It's ok to take a rose from my bed;
The roses intended for me,
I shall never know.
I am only here in your heart..
Whispering gently.
Time will nurture your sadness,
Requiem softly to memorize,
Thoughtfully to comprehend,
And lovingly to embrace and mend...
It's ok to cry,
With your eyes or deep inside...
Then tenderly claim your memories,
Because my body commited to this earth,
Simply released my spirit to rebirth.

love dee​

 

[herev]

Blessings for those who are left behind. May God bring comfort and healing.
herev
aka Tommy
Concord, NC, USA

 

[clairefish]

I did not "know" Bevlina, I simply had the pleasure and the honor of learning from some of her posts. My thoughts and prayers are for you, her loved ones.

 

[BigToe]

I'll miss Bevlina. She was always one of the first to support those who were in pain and make sure they knew they weren't alone and that someone loved them. Her big heart will be missed but because we knew it, our lives are fuller.

 

[The Princess Bride]

This thread is now [OPEN] so ALL members of CF may share how much Bev means to them

 

[TheLordIsWonderful]

In My Home Over There

____________________

When my work on earth is done..
at the setting of the sun,
I am going to my home over there.

I will walk the golden stair,
and be free from every care,
I'll be happy in my home over there.

When I reach my journey's end..
and I bid farewell to men,
I will seek eternal rest from all care.

You can look for me to go,
to that other golden shore..
and be happy in my home over there.

I'll be missed I surely know..
But my weary soul must go,
to a land with neither burdens or care.

Far beyond the stars above..
Where I'll dwell in peace and love,
I'll be happy in my home over there.

In my home over there..
that the Lord did prepare,
I will see His face so fair.
And a starry crown I'll wear,
I'll be happy in my home over there.

For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

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[jameseb]

Bev, I always enjoyed talking to you and working with you on CF staff. Your heart was always so warm and so tender, and you always opened it up to those around you in need. I'll miss you so much.

Our Father has called his angel home, but you left us all with memories to cherish.

 

[NorwayUnn]

May God bless Bevlina's family in their time of grief.

 

[ravenscape]

Bevlina,

the friendship you offered us stretched beyond these CF threads. You helped to make the NCR forum a welcoming place for new folk who wandered into CF. Your legacy of kindness and friendship lives on in the atmosphere of that forum, where pockets of fellowship flourish amidst the debates.

Thank you.

Safe Journey, friend.

Raven

 

[Shadowcat]

"We didn't know that morning,
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
You are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again."

---Author Unknown---

To the family of Bevlina, my thoughts, sympathy and prayers are with you at this time. May our Father in Heaven draw you to His side giving you the comfort and peace you need at this time. May you find strength in the support of others. When walking this path of grief, the path must seem so dark but be assured there is a light at the end of it - the light is Jesus with His Hands outstretched ready to walk with you.

Love & Blessings
Rebecca a.k.a. Shadowcat
xx

 

[Angel4Truth]

My condolances to Bevlinas family and freinds and know you will be in the thoughts and prayers of so many whose lives were touched by her. God bless and be with you all and lend His strength. In Christ ~Angel4Truth

 

[kiwimac]

For Bevlina and family:

Go forth Bevlina on your journey from this world,
In the love of God the Father who created you,
In the mercy of Jesus the Redeemer who suffered for you,
In the power of the Holy Spirit who keeps you in life eternal.

May you dwell this day in peace,
and rest in the presence of God. Amen.

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God of all consolation,
grant to those who sorrow
the spirit of faith and courage,
that they may have the strength to meet the days to come with steadfastness and patience;
not sorrowing without hope,
but trusting in your goodness;
through him who is the resurrection and the life,
Jesus Christ our saviour.
Amen.

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God be your comfort, your strength;
God be your hope and support;
God be your light and your way;
And the blessing of God,
Creator, Redeemer and Giver of Life,
remain with you now and forever,

Amen.

I bind unto myself today
The strong Name of the Trinity,
By invocation of the same
The Three in One and One in Three.

I bind this today to me forever
By power of faith, Christ’s incarnation;
His baptism in Jordan river,
His death on Cross for my salvation;
His bursting from the spicèd tomb,
His riding up the heavenly way,
His coming at the day of doom
I bind unto myself today.

I bind unto myself the power
Of the great love of cherubim;
The sweet ‘Well done’ in judgment hour,
The service of the seraphim,
Confessors’ faith, Apostles’ word,
The Patriarchs’ prayers, the prophets’ scrolls,
All good deeds done unto the Lord
And purity of virgin souls.

I bind unto myself today
The virtues of the star lit heaven,
The glorious sun’s life giving ray,
The whiteness of the moon at even,
The flashing of the lightning free,
The whirling wind’s tempestuous shocks,
The stable earth, the deep salt sea
Around the old eternal rocks.

I bind unto myself today
The power of God to hold and lead,
His eye to watch, His might to stay,
His ear to hearken to my need.
The wisdom of my God to teach,
His hand to guide, His shield to ward;
The word of God to give me speech,
His heavenly host to be my guard.

Against the demon snares of sin,
The vice that gives temptation force,
The natural lusts that war within,
The hostile men that mar my course;
Or few or many, far or nigh,
In every place and in all hours,
Against their fierce hostility
I bind to me these holy powers.

Against all Satan’s spells and wiles,
Against false words of heresy,
Against the knowledge that defiles,
Against the heart’s idolatry,
Against the wizard’s evil craft,
Against the death wound and the burning,
The choking wave, the poisoned shaft,
Protect me, Christ, till Thy returning.

Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.

I bind unto myself the Name,
The strong Name of the Trinity,
By invocation of the same,
The Three in One and One in Three.
By Whom all nature hath creation,
Eternal Father, Spirit, Word:
Praise to the Lord of my salvation,
Salvation is of Christ the Lord.

Source

Kiwimac