Comments on: Born Again http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/ It's more wonderful than you can imagine! Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:22:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: DrDeb http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/comment-page-1/#comment-6376 DrDeb Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:17:53 +0000 http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/#comment-6376 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. 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.

]]> By: Betsy http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/comment-page-1/#comment-6313 Betsy Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:11:43 +0000 http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/#comment-6313 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! 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!

]]> By: Julie Myers (James) http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/comment-page-1/#comment-6289 Julie Myers (James) Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:32:23 +0000 http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/#comment-6289 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 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.

]]> By: Amanda http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/comment-page-1/#comment-6279 Amanda Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:28:12 +0000 http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/#comment-6279 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! 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!

]]> By: Kiara http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/comment-page-1/#comment-6271 Kiara Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:06:23 +0000 http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/#comment-6271 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 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.

]]> By: DOUG http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/comment-page-1/#comment-6263 DOUG Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:22:22 +0000 http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/#comment-6263 Then there were two........... Then there were two………..

]]> By: Don Hendricks http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/comment-page-1/#comment-6262 Don Hendricks Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:31:20 +0000 http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/#comment-6262 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 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

]]> By: Tina Byrd http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/comment-page-1/#comment-6258 Tina Byrd Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:41:26 +0000 http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/#comment-6258 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 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

]]> By: geo http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/comment-page-1/#comment-6249 geo Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:47:11 +0000 http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/#comment-6249 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 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

]]> By: Jullie Godsey http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/comment-page-1/#comment-6234 Jullie Godsey Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:30:23 +0000 http://boldgrace.com/2009/04/16/born-again/#comment-6234 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! 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!

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