I can hardly believe what changes just 2 short weeks can bring. My last post was so brief but said so much about what my family enjoys....grandparents, grand baby, friends, church actives and each other. Anyone who knows us knows how much we love our family and friends.
Since January we have been making plans, scheduling vacation time and saving money for our annual family vacation to Mackinaw. This year was going to be the 2nd year that our dear friends were going to join us, Randy and Heather and their family. Two years ago they went with us and we had a great time. They are so fun to vacation with. It was just 2 short but very long weeks ago that our families headed "Up North"..It is a major event to pack everything for a week of camping..including bikes, camping stuff, and all cooking utensils. But that is all part of the fun of going.
As planned we all arrived at Mill Creek Camp ground July 11th..Paul and I unpacked and set up our cabin and then quickly walked over to Randy and Heather's cabin..They were so happy, the kids were so excited as Randy unloaded all the bikes and Heather scurried around making beds and getting the cabin ready for the week. Paul, Paul III and Randy excitedly made plans to take their long anticipated trip out on the raft. It was only a short time until our days plans changed....our life changed. We lost our very good friend. Our friend that we enjoyed so many fun times with. Randy was always up for an impromptu hot dog roast or a Saturday night bring your own fish- FISH FRY..you could always find Randy at all the church actives and usually the first to volunteer to help. He had such a love for God, a love for his family, and a love for his friends..We will miss Randy so much. But, Heaven is a more real place for us now. Somethings we don't understand and probably best that we don't even try to. But one thing I do understand is Heaven is a real place that I want to live my life in such a way that I make Heaven my home.
It has been a rough couple of weeks for my family so I can only image how hard it has been for Heather and her children and for Randy's mom and dad and brothers and sisters. God has given us an awesome privilege to walk beside Heather during this time. We have laughed with her, we have cried with her, we have prayed with her and we have sat in total silence with her. ..We love her and her children so much.
I want to say thank you to so many of you who have called, sent TEXT messages, prayed and sent cards. We have felt so much love from our family and friends and most of all from our Heavenly Father. Please continue to keep us and the Loper/Brewer families in your prayers..
Since January we have been making plans, scheduling vacation time and saving money for our annual family vacation to Mackinaw. This year was going to be the 2nd year that our dear friends were going to join us, Randy and Heather and their family. Two years ago they went with us and we had a great time. They are so fun to vacation with. It was just 2 short but very long weeks ago that our families headed "Up North"..It is a major event to pack everything for a week of camping..including bikes, camping stuff, and all cooking utensils. But that is all part of the fun of going.
As planned we all arrived at Mill Creek Camp ground July 11th..Paul and I unpacked and set up our cabin and then quickly walked over to Randy and Heather's cabin..They were so happy, the kids were so excited as Randy unloaded all the bikes and Heather scurried around making beds and getting the cabin ready for the week. Paul, Paul III and Randy excitedly made plans to take their long anticipated trip out on the raft. It was only a short time until our days plans changed....our life changed. We lost our very good friend. Our friend that we enjoyed so many fun times with. Randy was always up for an impromptu hot dog roast or a Saturday night bring your own fish- FISH FRY..you could always find Randy at all the church actives and usually the first to volunteer to help. He had such a love for God, a love for his family, and a love for his friends..We will miss Randy so much. But, Heaven is a more real place for us now. Somethings we don't understand and probably best that we don't even try to. But one thing I do understand is Heaven is a real place that I want to live my life in such a way that I make Heaven my home.
It has been a rough couple of weeks for my family so I can only image how hard it has been for Heather and her children and for Randy's mom and dad and brothers and sisters. God has given us an awesome privilege to walk beside Heather during this time. We have laughed with her, we have cried with her, we have prayed with her and we have sat in total silence with her. ..We love her and her children so much.
I want to say thank you to so many of you who have called, sent TEXT messages, prayed and sent cards. We have felt so much love from our family and friends and most of all from our Heavenly Father. Please continue to keep us and the Loper/Brewer families in your prayers..
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I love you guys more than you will ever know. Thanks for being there with me!
We were very sorry to hear of this loss. Your family is in our prayers!!! lv...
Sara,
We love you guys and continue to hold your family and the Loper family up in prayer. None of it makes sense and there are really no words of comfort because there is a huge hole left that no one can fill. My heart goes out to all of you and I can only pray that God's comfort and love will rest with each one of you. I know it is easy for people to say " all things work together for good" but unless you have felt true grief you really don't understand how cheap those words can sometime sound when the hurt and heartache is so deep! Well I am just rambling but know we love you all lots and though we didn't know Randy and Heather our hearts go out to Heather and her kids and your family as well! I know she and the kids are so blessed to have such great guys for friends!!
My heart is hurting for you guys...Can't imagine your grief of losing such a close and wonderful friend. You are in our prayers...Please know that we care...
We love you all and continue to pray for you daily. We are here if you need us.
It is still so hard to believe. So sorry for all you have been through the past couple weeks. We are praying for you guys.
Thanks for posting those pictures Sarah...life is hard at times and we sure don't understand it all...I'm glad we can keep those precious memories...
Randy was a swell guy, he and Phil seemed to really hit it off. Our heart just breaks and pains for Heather and her children. God does promise His comfort...He will make a way through this difficult time for ALL!
Love you guys,
Lisa
P.S. Ethan told me this morning that he had prayed for you and the Loper family in his devotions...I thought that was sweet...
We love you guys so much and we are continuing to hold you up in prayer. Your kids are having a blast this week at camp. Thanks so much for letting them come.
Talk to you soon.....
We have thought about you often during the last several weeks. We are praying for you. I'm so glad Heather has your love and support.
Thanks for all you have been to our family at this extremely difficult time. You and Paul have been a special blessing. The emptiness I feel is nothing compared with Heather's, I dread coming home for the Holiday's when the spot Randy normally fills is vacate.
Rob Loper
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