Comments on: Learning from Illness

By: On The Death of My Father

On The Death of My Father — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:02:51 +0000

[...] life.” I’ve written an earlier conversation I had with Dad about John’s Gospel here. He has given me much to think about (and more than likely, preach about) in the days and months [...]

By: Doug Worgul

Doug Worgul — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:04:06 +0000

”It’s a whole new quality of life not determined by time, physical age, or death and it’s centered in a conscious relationship with God here and now. Jesus represents the breaking-through of this reality.”

Rick,

Thank you for this wonderfully moving and intimate post. Those of us who have been blessed by the ministry of your father’s sons now have yet another glimpse into the heart of the one who set you and your brother on your paths.

Doug Worgul, parishioner
Saint Michael and All Angels
Mission, Kansas

By: Marty Fite

Marty Fite — Tue, 19 May 2009 02:12:49 +0000

The picture is so precious as is your Dad. He always imparts gems from scripture that we can hang onto and cherish. I thank God for his continued wisdom and inner strength and for sharing such with the likes of me! Your family have been a great support to me and I only wish there was something more I could give back to them. With love, Marty

By: Joyce Smith

Joyce Smith — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:08:36 +0000

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful part of your love for your Dad. He has always been so precious to me and led me to the Holy Spirit many years ago. He has changed many lives and performed many miracles he is not even aware of. May he keep on keeping on every day in his quiet wisdom and gentleness as wins the battle he is now fighting.

By: Dad

Dad — Sat, 16 May 2009 14:26:25 +0000

Thank you Rick for a beautifully written article. It brought tears to my eyes as I felt the tenderness of your love and of our relationship. Praise the Lord who has given us such new life for our families.
Love, Dad

By: Janet Bridgers

Janet Bridgers — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:17:41 +0000

I remember with gratitude your dad’s ministry at St. James. I’m sorry to hear of his physical illness.

By: Sue

Sue — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:04:43 +0000

Thanks, Rick. I keep reminding myself what the doctor wrote in my dad’s file four weeks ago, “William Davy, an absolutely delightful 86 year old male.” I’ve known that for 62 years, how lucky am I! It still hurts.

Sue

By: Mike Croghan

Mike Croghan — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:25:57 +0000

Rick, thanks so much for sharing this. I’m touched, encouraged, and challenged by your Dad’s wisdom.

Peace,
Mike