Thank You For A Beautiful Celebration Of Brian’s Life

Thank you for sharing in the wonderful celebration of Brian’s life on Saturday, March 8th. Our family has been so blessed by the incredible outpouring of love and support. Thanks to each of you who donated the beautiful flower arrangements for his service. Thank you for the heartfelt cards and prayers and your encouraging words to us. The concern and care you’ve shown for the kids and me will never be forgotten. You have brought comfort to our family.

In a few days, I will be posting the video of the funeral service on this website, for those of you who weren’t able to attend or would like to see the service again.

We will all have trials and tribulation in this life. I just want to continue to tell people about God’s faithfulness and the way He sustains me, giving me the daily strength I need. He is always there for us, the never-changing God. His Word is true…”I will never leave you or forake you.” ~ Hebrews 13:5

One of my favorite songs, “Praise You In This Storm,” is a reminder that God will never leave our side:

“Praise You In This Storm” by Casting Crowns
words by Mark Hall/music by Mark Hall and Bernie Herms

I was sure by now, God, that You would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
and it’s still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain,
“I’m with you”
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.

Chorus:
And I’ll praise You in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and every tear I’ve cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to You
and raised me up again
my strength is almost gone, how can I carry on,
if I can’t find You
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain,
“I’m with you”
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away

Chorus
I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.