The day of my surgery, Feb 11th, our daughter-in-law's Father "Antonio" passed away at 8:45 am in hospital, after a long illness and having a stroke. Today, we will be attending his funeral and burial. Please pray for Gloria, Paul, and her family, especially her Mother, Marlene for strength, to endure today and every day forth, without their loved one. May God's love fill the void they will feel.

Antonio was a very kind & cheerful man, who accepted the Lord Jesus as his Lord and Savior, decades ago. We know that he truly is at rest and peace, with the light of God shining upon him. Surely, the Lord has prepared a special place for him and for all who love the Lord. May we all be reunited with Antonio one day in heaven, especially with our dearly departed loved ones.

Rest, in peace "Antonio" age 88

In Jesus' Love,

Valerie

Please, God, comfort Antonio's family. Thank You that he was saved, and so he is with You now. In Jesus' name, amen.

Praying 🙏🏼 for your daughter in laws family. So sorry for her loss.. praying we will see him soon at our rapture flight to heaven ♥️😉🌈☀️🌸

P.S. Valerie I’m glad your surgery is over! I hope your doing good and hopefully seeing better soon!

💕Amanda

Dear Valerie,

Praying for the Dear Lord Jesus to comfort and strengthen your daughter in law, her mother, your son, and all the family during this sad loss.

In Jesus Love,

Michelle.

How are you doing, since your surgery, Valerie? Still holding you up in prayer too. YSIC.

Sorry for your loss. praying for your family.

Thank You, Amanda, Michelle, & Heidi,

For your comforting comments and prayers.

Our daughter in law, is taking it one day at a time; she was very close to her Father. Her biological Mother died when she was only 6 years old, therefore, Marlene & Antonio raised Gloria, and her brothers together.

The funeral was a closure for the family, which was much needed. I had a chance to speak, and tell everyone present, that Antonio received Jesus decades ago, therefore, his journey has ended here, and his new life in heaven with Jesus had begun. It was such a honor to mention that because of Jesus in his life, we know where Gloria's Father is this very day.

When I finished speaking, The Reverend read:

I Am the Resurrection and the Life

John 11:25

“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26 And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die."

It was if Jesus had spoken these words, at Antonio's funeral, because it confirmed to me, that he is alive, because Jesus lives.

Then Reverend called Antonio a righteous man made through accepting Jesus, as his Lord and Savior. I could picture in my mind, Jesus standing before God the Father, in front of Antonio, claiming him as one of the Lord's own.

There were others who spoke as well, Paul's heartfelt speech brought tears to my eyes. His father in law was loved much by many , especially by Paul. Gloria, tried her best and spoke on her Father's behalf, and stated it was the hardest speech ever for her, which is understandable.

All went well, as well as in the graveyard, the burial, prayers, and farewells until we meet again.

Today is Paul's Birthday 47 years old, the same age I was when my Mother died. A quiet dinner out for both of them, and rest at home afterwards.

God is good, and we all know, that if we have Jesus, we know where our eternal home is, not to worry, isn't that such a awesome thought, to know, there is a place prepared for us. One day, whether by death or Rapture, whatever comes first for each one of us, we will be with our Lord Jesus forevermore.

In Jesus' Love,

Valerie