In Loving Memory
April 29, 1947 - September 5, 2020
Update: On Saturday, September 5th, 2020, the founder, administrator, and head moderator of this forum, Valerie S., went Home to be with the Lord. Her obituary can be found on https://memorials.demarcofuneralhomes.com/valerie-skrzyniak/4321619/index.php.
1 Thessalonians 4:15-18
For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing .
Thanks for that post TxSue!
I too am surprised we are not home yet, but . . . .
And I am waiting for that strength to arise within me. I am tired and weary and the enemy is still in full swing against us!
Praying with all here that our wait is short and we are home very, very soon.
HOLD ON FOR THE CROWN, Sisters and Brothers!!!
Thank you for posting this, Sue. My heart is greatly encouraged by it. I have to admit, I took it very hard this time. I am so lovesick for my LORD. One of the callings many have here are of watchman, so let not the watchman come down from their posts!! We are to watch and wait and sound the alarm, which is what we have been faithfully doing and our lives are a living testimony of Who He is. Well, that's just how I feel... let the scoffer's scoff...
Love ya's- He will come, just as He said He would. He is faithful Who promised. 
I'm with ya'll!
Kathy & Shirley, yes! Let's keep our wedding things ready and listen for the shout. I know it must be soon. 
Just got in from work. 
Texas Sue, I am soooo glad that video was a blessing for you. 
I was in need of an up-lift this morning and was listening to praise music and thought it would be a good reply to your thread.
God has been so good to me and gracious. Even though the enemy is relentless, my hope is in The Lord. He is faithful, loving and I thank Him that his mercies are new each morning.
And you know, Texas Sue, there was a video you posted some time ago that I saved, and have gone back to time and time again, so I am glad that Holy Spirit led me to that video to bless you back! 
Remember this one?
Cesca I do remember that one. Selah is my favorite Christian singing group. That song is certainly right for this time. Our only hope is to press on till we are home. Bless you Cesca!
Oh what a happy day when we behold our Groom!!!
And then, find each other!
What a real blessing this site has been and all the Sisters and Brothers here that have been so encouraging and loving.
Oops, I am almost in tears (I am also listening to "I Can Only Imagine," as I am typing this).
Lord, we are all here waiting expectantly and (I'm guessing) impatiently for your trumpet blast to call us home.
God bless and Maranatha!!!
I thought this was interesting.....are these the first watchers???
Luke 23
48 When all the people who had gathered to witness this sight saw what took place, they beat their breasts and went away. 49 But all those who knew him, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, WATCHING these things.
I find it interesting that everyone left except those who knew him, and they stayed and watched it ALL. They must have been cold, hungry, tired, anxious, sad, mad, angry and everything else, but they watched despite it all.
And then, who was it that got to see him first after he rose from the dead? Those who perservered with him, who stayed with him and watched despite thier own suffering and any adversity surrounding them at the time of his death. These folks were in my opinion the first of the watchers.....they set a good example for us. We should continue to watch despite adversity, scoffers, anger or any other emotion, or anything else that gets thrown at us! They knew he would return to them, and he certainly did! We know he will return again, he has said so and he will do it!!
Keep watching!
