JoniRobertWilson Posted July 19, 2004 Posted July 19, 2004 We are having Robert's funeral today. I think it will be beautiful. His boy scout troop is bringing in the flags - all of the boys parents allowed them to be a part of the service which really amazed me. All of those little boys who enjoyed nothing better than running around an pinching each other butts saying "chunkie chunkie" are going to pay their respects to a a gentle giant who was their leader. My sister made a beautiful DVD filled with pictures of Robert and his family, set to music entiteld "Who am I". The words are something like this - Who Am I, that the Lord of all the Earth, would care to know my name, would care to know my hurt? Who Am I that the bright and shinning star would choose to light my way...it is beautiful. A quartet of men are singing I Can Only Imagine. I don't know why I'm writing all this except that I so desperately want his funeral to be a beautiful expression of love from me to him. Do you think he'll konw, do you thynk he'll know that alex and I miss him so much, and that we're ready for him to come home to us now. Do you think he'll know that the phone hasn't stopped ringing and that the house has been filled with people missing him? I love him. Miss him. Quote
gail Posted July 19, 2004 Posted July 19, 2004 I will be thinking of you throughout the day, praying that the service fill you and Alex with comfort in knowing howmuch your beloved Robert was loved. gail Quote
pecola Posted July 19, 2004 Posted July 19, 2004 Joni, it sounds like a wonderful tribute to a wonderful and much loved man. I'll be thinking and praying for you and Alex today. Quote
kimblanchard Posted July 19, 2004 Posted July 19, 2004 You are in my prayers this especially difficult day. I think the DVD is a great idea. Curtis Quote
shelliemacs Posted July 19, 2004 Posted July 19, 2004 maybe you could post the tribute here for all of us to enjoy when you find a minute or two. I would love to see it as well. Quote
sharyn Posted July 19, 2004 Posted July 19, 2004 oh, he definetely knows and I am sure he is smiling as he watches you put such great love into this celebration of his life.... I am thinking of you today. Love, Sharon Quote
kimblanchard Posted July 19, 2004 Posted July 19, 2004 That sounds so beautiful. A fitting tribute to a gentle giant. I can only imagine your pain. I'm sure he is so proud of you all. I just hope at the end of my life so many people would have loved me. That's what it is all about, no matter if you live to 40 or 100. Quote
Fall54 Posted July 20, 2004 Posted July 20, 2004 What a wonderful celebration of his life. Yes, He will know and like Katie said he already knew. My prayers of strength for you and Alex today and always. God Bless You both, Jane Quote
norme Posted July 21, 2004 Posted July 21, 2004 I hope yesterday went well for you dear. I know today is a very hard day for you as it was for me the day after and many months later, it is still hard and will be for some time yet. Just take in a deep breath or two off and on each day.... Quote
Terry Posted July 21, 2004 Posted July 21, 2004 Wow, Joni, Your poignant post about Robert's funeral is an incredible tribute to the man and your love for him. I can't imagine what is what like to have actually been there. You have done him proud! We know it, those surrounding you know it, and most importantly, Robert knows it. Terry Quote
-Cheryl- Posted July 30, 2004 Posted July 30, 2004 Joni, the services sound so beautiful. Robert would be so proud of you. I am so sorry about your loss. May God hold you and your son safe during this difficult time. Cheryl Quote
Nushka Posted July 30, 2004 Posted July 30, 2004 Joni, I am sure he knew. I feel he is now your guardian angle watching over you. Nina Quote
BeckyCW Posted July 30, 2004 Posted July 30, 2004 Joni, I agree -- I think he already knew, and knows now, how much you all love him. This sounds just beautiful. I love the "Who am I" verses and would love to see or hear the whole thing sometime. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad, sad time. BeckyCW Quote
paddy Posted July 30, 2004 Posted July 30, 2004 It sounds like a wonderful tribute to a very loved husband Joni. God Bless you and Alex you will be in my thoughts and prayers often. Paddy Quote
Remembering Dave Posted August 2, 2004 Posted August 2, 2004 Joni, I just saw this post. The funeral sounds lovely. I know that Robert saw it and loved it and appreciated it. and I bet his misses you as much as you miss him. but you will be together again one day, in God's Kingdom of Heaven. Karen C. Quote
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