Born Again
Dad was reborn at 6:40 this morning with all of his family around him singing you raise me up. It was the most beautiful thing we have all ever witnessed. We will see you again Daddy.
Mindy Apr 16th 2009 07:11 am Freedom, Grace, Love, Mercy, Mindy, Oneness, Peace, Rest, Thankfulness 25 Comments Trackback URI Comments RSS
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In the midst of our pain, we also have welcomed relief. We all take joy for the way events unfolded, as it was a perfect demonstration of the perfect process.
Our lives were touched deeply by Cliff and the family that surrounded him. May you all be blessed richly as you move forward. Remember the best of times, and hold on to the love that Cliff personified so deeply.
The world is a better place because of him.
Oh my, Bruce just called me. On the one hand I grieve for all of our loss and especially you, his precious family…..and on the other hand I rejoice knowing that Cliff is now in the most bliss he, or any of us, could ever imagine as he is lifted into his eternal rest. I can’t imagine any person ever hearing the words more deservingly than Cliff….”Well done thou good and faithful servant”.
But we here will miss him so much realizing that none gave us a clearer picture of the love of a perfect Father both through his writings and his life. I know Father has been showering you all with His presence and may He always do so. You are such an extra special family and we have been privileged to get to know you. We love you all.
Tears are flowing as I send these words across the miles. The news that Cliff has gone seems surreal, as I’ve been out of touch with the computer and didn’t know this was coming so soon. May you all be blessed in the coming days. Love to you all, Connie
What a beautiful sight that must have been! I rejoice with Cliff as he right now is with the Father and I also cry tears of pain and sorrow for all of you who love him. He touched so many lives in such an awesome way. To the family, please accept my sincerest sympathy. You all are such a gift from God.
I’ll miss you cuz and never ever forget you and all the love you had to give.
May God continue to bless you all in your journey
Lisa
(Doug, its still okay to scream and cuss–always let it out and don’t hold it in. Give it to Him. love you much)
Mom just called me with the news and it doesn’t seem real. I will miss him so much.
I just learned of the news. I have contacted John and Norma Hollis…even though we know Cliff is in a better place, hearts are still hurting. Our love and support continues for your family during this time.
MIndy, Cliff Jr., Nancy, (and everyone I forgot to mention…)my heart is there with you. Bruce woke early this morning, couldn’t go back to sleep,. I think he knew Cliff was slipping the bonds of Earth…Heaven bound!!
He finally fell back to sleep for a bit. He will be there in 4 1/2 hours when you need him!
All my love,J
Beautiful, thank you for sharing.
I write these words as my company prepares to layoff 1/3 of our employees, including some of my best friends. At the same time, my wife is pregnant with our third child.
Death, new life, endings, beginnings… Cliff understood this and helped many of us better understand the perfect plans miraculously unfolding in every moment.
Grace and peace to your family.
Cliff was a real inspiration, caused me to think about things in different ways, I am thankful to have communed with him here, his heart was the beat of this site, and the beat of many lives I can only imagine, I am greatly saddened by this news and extend my heart to you all who knew him and love him,
Marco
I am better for having met Cliff and you Mindy. Thank you for sharing your journey. It is a testament for how we can live. Best wishes for your family during this time.
John and Denise
This is where the internet lets me down. I would like to put my arms around you and say nothing.
But if I was to say something it would be THANK YOU. THANK YOU CLIFF and THANK YOU TO ALL YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY. Thank you for helping me to overcome some of my fear. Thank you for teaching me about love. Thank you for showing me what it means to trust God. You have had an unique and amazing impact on my life.
With a heart full of thanks and love
Julia
We are all better spirits for having know Cliff, whether in person or on this blog. God is good!
Cliff, thank you for daring to embrace the Gospel. Thank you for including us in your beautiful journey of perfection! Much love to all of Cliff’s family.
Toby & Trisha
I so appreciate Cliff’s writings. I look forward to personally thanking him one day. I wish God’s peace to all of his loved ones during this season.
May the Lord comfort you all in your loss, even as He welcomes Cliff to the wedding feast that has no end.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cliff was such a dynamic man, and I know that he live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Please tell your mom that if she needs anything to please feel free to give me a call. As your father was, she is a woman of amazing strength!
Elvis Has Left the Building! I love you bro! Tell my dad and my mother in law we love them. We will see you in a little while.
Peace
Geo
Oh God, I love you all so much!! I always have you all in my heart. I love you uncle Cliff, it was an honor having you as an uncle. I would have never allowed anyone else to marry my husband and I. Im thinking of you all. Love Tina
Thank you dear family, for keeping your internet readers informed so beautifully over these weeks. We care, were blessed, and agree with all that has been said.
Pastor Don in AZ
Then there were two………..
I didn’t hear the news until this morning. Hugs. Cliff was such an inspiration and I know his spirit live on and won’t be forgotten. Cliff, thank you for sharing the wonderful hope you have. I know we’ll meet in person on the other side of this life someday.
I worked with Cliff at Galileo Charter School….He was such a special man and had a heart of gold for all of the children who he brought to and from school! He always had a kind word and smile for me each day! I know that he woke up in the most beautiful place…. I love you Cliff!
Cliff was my minister at Straughn when I was a child. You may remember me as part of the James Gang (Cindy, Mike, Julie and Amanda) Mike is getting married next Saturday in Cincinnati so we won’t be able to come th services. I remember your Dad teaching us songs, playing games, and always in a good mood. He gave me the foundation of my faith and helped start us on the right path. God bless you all and give you peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cliff was an amazing husband, father, friend, brother, son and Man of God. My heart goes out to Tammy, Cliffy, Mindy, Amy, and Nancy….One of the most wonderful things that Cliff taught you is that stick together as a family and you can get through anything! He was a person that touched your heart as soon as you met him! Cliff and Nancy have always been an inspiration to me and my husband….They stuck it out through thick and thin and it means a lot to know that they made it 39 years!
Everyone knows that I love this family and I will always be here for any of them! Tammy has always been a dear friend and I cherish the time that I spent with this family! May Cliff look down from Heaven and be all our guardian angel. Love and prayers go out to the family!
Buddhist story: In a certain village, a woman lost her beloved son and was inconsolable for months. The rest of the village finally turned to a wise man for help in somehow consoling the woman. The wise man visited the woman and told her that he would make a healing potion for her. She just needed to bring him one object (any object) from a house that had not been touched by death.
The woman enthusiastically embarked on her journey and traveled a long, long time. She finally returned to the wise man in a state of deep calm. “There are no houses that have not been touched by death. I am not alone in my grief.” The wise man nodded, and she left in peace.
Your story was strikingly similar to the last moments of my mother-in-law’s life (to the point that it reawakened old tears) and I am reminded of the Buddhist story’s conclusion: there are no houses that have not been touched by death. We are all in this together!
Peace to you and your family.