Comments on: “Beautiful life, full of grieving…”

By: The Brotherhood of Man « Lanier's Books

The Brotherhood of Man « Lanier's Books — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:38:09 +0000

[...] the sorrow of May was our loss, then the joy of it was a retreat to the seaside in our 1962 [...]

By: Martina

Martina — Thu, 27 May 2010 18:13:48 +0000

I am very sorry, dear Lanier. But, as Rita said, your animals will always have a place in your heart, and it is good to have spent time with them at all – much better than living without animals.

By: Rita

Rita — Thu, 27 May 2010 01:37:00 +0000

I am so so sorry. You’re loss is great and your grieving real. There are scriptures that lead us to believe that all living things are made by God and will be with us in heaven.

My dear animals the ones still here and the ones gone on to heaven will be in my heart always.

They have been and are my delight and bring us great joy. Will pray for peace as you move through this difficult time.

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:46:45 +0000

Dear Lanier,

So sorry – I know exactly how you feel. I just lost my own “old man” – my beloved 18-year-old Siamese. Hugs to you!

“A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast.” Proverbs 12:10

By: Kindness of Strangers « Lanier's Books

Kindness of Strangers « Lanier's Books — Wed, 26 May 2010 18:46:15 +0000

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By: Heather Ivester

Heather Ivester — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:52:49 +0000

We’ve wept with you over this and are still so, so sorry.

By: Lanier Ivester

Lanier Ivester — Wed, 26 May 2010 16:05:09 +0000

You are most welcome to use my story–thank you for asking. I’m so glad that it ministered to you.

By: hopeinbrazil

hopeinbrazil — Wed, 26 May 2010 11:49:57 +0000

Thank you so much for these words. I feel like I’ve been like the chick this past year and God finally had to “sit” on my to keep my still. Thanks for reminding me that it was HIS GRACE that brought me to a complete halt. He has a perfect plan although I can’t see it.

I’m speaking at a women’s retreat this fall and I am wondering if you will give me permission to share your story (just the part about Gertie and Butterfly).

By: Joanna Rogers

Joanna Rogers — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:39:39 +0000

I never know what to say at times like these. There really is nothing I can say, except that I pray the Lord will comfort you and Philip. I know that you will treasure your memories of those beautiful, faithful, loving creatures. I don’t wish to throw platitudes at you so I will close. Love to you, Philip, and all your animals.

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 25 May 2010 20:46:09 +0000

I’m so very sorry for your loss, Lanier. Y’all and your farm will be in my prayers.