Jerry W. Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 Early yesterday morning, our son Matthew was killed in a fire in his home. We could sure use your prayers as we work through this. We did manage to get through yesterday and, now there is today. If you do not have smoke detectors in your home, get them. If you do have them in your home and haven't changed the batteries in awhile now is a good time. Test them and make sure that they are operating properly. Your prayers are greatly appreciated, Jerry Quote
Farmall Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Quote
Glenn Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 Jerry, our condolences to you and your family. The loss of a close family member is never easy. Take things day by day, hour by hour if need be. Remember the good times. You and your family are on the list. Quote
jmeineke Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 I am so sorry to hear about your son. I will certainly pray for you and for your family. I have four sons and can't even imagine what you must be going through. My sincerest condolences. Quote
ed soule Posted December 30, 2012 Posted December 30, 2012 knee mail on the way sorry for your loss Quote
HWooldridge Posted December 30, 2012 Posted December 30, 2012 Jerry, I saw the story on the local news and am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express the emotions of a parent losing a child. May God's Peace be with you and your family...Hollis Quote
MRobb Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 So sorry for your loss. Prayers sent from Florida. Quote
Dave Parker Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Jerry, I am sorry for your loss, normally I also live in Florida but these prayers come from Djibouti Africa. We don't always know Gods plan but we have to trust that he has one. Your warning for us to check our own smoke detectors shows your heart. To think of others at a time like this. Your son was a lucky man and I'm sure that his life blessed many. May God ease your pain. Quote
ptree Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Jerry, Having lost a son, I can tell you to just take it a little at a time. I know the weight on your heart is beyond bearable, but we somehow do. I found that taking care of my remaining family, giving them free reign to grieve while I kept everything still functioning, getting food on the table, running errors etc gave me a task that actually helped a little. Still does a year later. God Bless Quote
Bentiron1946 Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Jerry, I will be praying for your wife and you, it just don't seem right sometimes for these things to happen. I will be seen a request to some others to be praying for you as well. Trust God to get you through this one moment at a time. Keep on praying for peace from the Father. Jerry Quote
Jerry W. Posted January 4, 2013 Author Posted January 4, 2013 The services were today, a really rough day. The City of San Antonio Fire Department went all out for our son and gave him a Hero sendoff. It was much more than we ever expected. Family, friends and community all came together at our time of need. It is the love, prayers, and support along with the Grace of God that will get us through this. Thank you all for your prayers. Jerry & Marsha Quote
Thomas Dean Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Jerry, my heart aches for you and your wife. Praying that Our LORD will comfort you as only HE can. TDean Quote
Woody Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 We are sorry for your loss, we have you and your family in our prayers. God bless and keep you all. Eternal rest grant unto him O'Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him may he rest in peace Amen. Woody & Jackie Quote
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