Monday, November 10, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Fall in Tennessee truly reveals God's spendor. It has and will always be my favorite time of the year. Our beloved son Zander was laid to rest this past Saturday surrounded by the cornucopia of colors that God reveals to us each year. He is surrounded by many trees upon a hillside that will always allow him to enjoy the outdoors, a place that he truly loved being during his short time with us. We will forever miss the sparkle in his eyes when we strolled with him daily, as he looked at the many shapes and colors that this time of year brings. The silence around here is deafening. I can only hear the purr of my son breathing and the images of last week will forever be etched in my mind's eye. The sufficiency of God's grace evidenced by the outpouring of love and generosity of everyone during this time is all that sustains us. I do not think that grief has set in for Christie nor I as of yet. I cannot adequately describe in words the familial and community love and support received by our family. All I can say is thank you and may God bless and keep each of you.
Please keep Ethan and Raymond in your prayers. Pray also for strength for our family as we embark on yet another journey. We know that God is with us although it is difficult to see.
Rest easy Houston...sleep tight Jackson...we love you both. Zander, we miss you and love you.
Clancy
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Clancy & Christie,
We are thinking about you & we love you.
Stephen & Tiffany
C. and C.,
Please find comfort in the way in which Zander was loved during his too short time here on this earth and find comfort in the words that were spoken on Saturday morning.
Your friends are one phone call away. Please allow others to hold you guys up for awhile.
Later,
Mo
Clancy and Christy, This has been quite a shock to both of you. It is going to take time. If you need someone to talk to I am only a phone call away. I know that you both know that the Lord is there for both of you also. Pour your heart out to him, whatever you are feeling, He loves you so much and he will see you through the days ahead. Again, I am willing to listen and it sounds like you have many good friends that will too. I will uphold you with many prayers. Love to all, cousin Cele
Clancy and Christy,
You and your family are still in our prayers. We are praying for strength for the next season in you life. God will sustain and comfort you. We pray that you know the peace that passes all understanding in the coming weeks and months. Zander was a lucky little boy, he had wonderful parents and a family that loved him dearly, if only all children were as fortunate as him. You and your family have been a beacon of strength, faithfullness, and endurance the past few months. May God continue to uphold you along your journey.
Love and Prayers Always,
Chad and Amy Seals
Zander touched so many lives in the few months he was us. I thank God for allowing me to be but a small part in Zanders life. Thank you for sharing your angel with us through this blog. I know I can say this for all of us that checked the blog daily,and still do,for the updates on Zander.You lets us feel like we were with him everyday. I still check it daily. Its a routine in my life now.So use this to share your pain, your joy, and how God gives you peace in this time.You will never know how much it will help us also.
I love you..I hurt with you...I dont understand with you...But most of all Im here with you and for you! So please help me by letting me help you.
And Huey and Jackson I was so proud of you two. I love you very much.
My prayers are still going up for you its just now God and Zander hears us!
Aunt Christy
Clancy & Christy,
You have been in my thoughts constantly this past week, and I said a prayer when you popped into my mind. I can't immagine what your going through.
I just keep thinking, as I do about all the loved ones that have gone before me, that the next time we see them that we will be together forever. I know that is not much right now, but maybe it will be soon.
Still praying for you Brother.
Dave Mullis
I have thought about your family so much since last week, and I can't imagine how you feel and how big the empty space must be. My heart goes out to each of you, and you are always in my prayers.
I've thought about how beautiful our world is and how it can't come close to the perfect beauty of Heaven that Zander is seeing. I like to think of him taking it all in while God holds him close. I'm glad he's there, but I also wish he was here, bodily, with you too. He will always be with you, but I know it's not the same.
What a wonderful family Zander was born into! You are all so faithful and so loving. Clancy, Christie, Houston, Jackson: Thank you for sharing your journey and your precious little one! I'm praying for Ethan and Raymond, and I won't stop praying for all of you.
God Bless,
Janet Tilley
Dear Friends,
My prayers have been with you during this week. I remember feeling like everything was just a bad dream at this point. Remember what Psalm 34:18 promises, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit." He will calm your hearts, renew your confidence, and awaken your hope again.
YOU ARE LOVED!
Julie Davis
Just wanted to check on you guys. They sent us to Ohio we will probably be here until transplant. Ethan is doing ok though. I hope yall are doing well. We miss you! Ethan says to tell yall hello.
Dear Clancy, Christie, Houston and Jackson,
We will continue to keep your family up front in our prayers. Know that we have felt somewhat what you are going through.
We love you!
Randy and Dianna Blackburn
Dear Christie and Clancy,
I have been thinking about you and just can't stop thinking about little Zander. He seemed like such a sweet little guy. I love looking at his picture when he was doing therapy. I wish I could've met him,but I know Jesus is holding him every step of the way. I've enjoyed reading the blog and look forward to staying in touch with you all in the coming weeks and months. Christie, I will thinking about you tomorrow going back to school. May God hold you tight tonight and tomorrow. Love, Susan Lewis
hi mrs. covert im so sorry for your loss , i will have him in my prayers forever and always!
from your student, chritina miller
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