Today 12-18-2015

i received a call from a friend who is Paul’s brother that his wife Linda wanted me called and notified that Paul was in a very weakened state after another set back early this morning at the hospice center and was not expected to live much longer.

I had texted Linda this morning early to see if in fact Paul was up for a visit. I had been in and out  of the hospice house alot  but had gotten a cold within the last week and was afraid of making his family sick as well.

The fact that they are living this terrible chapter in their lives and still called me in the event that I needed to say anything to Paul just shows you the wonderful family that  Paul came from. He then created for himself his own beautiful life with Linda and his 3 children.

I told his brother Steve that my heart is broken over this and for them. I also told him that Paul is okay and God has him should he be called home.

As I am writing this I have cold shivers and waves of sadness as to what this moment means.We were just asked to pray which will be continued to be done for the entire family as well.

My answer to Steve was no that I did not need to come up but if Paul or family needed me there then I would come. I just felt it’s about family now.

Life is very difficult at times especially when we encounter a loss of a dear loved one during this time of the year . On my Facebook account I had put this song up as a tribute to their family. At the time I knew nothing about Pauls set back early this morning. This is the song.

It is about Gods victory in our lives over death.

Paul was a beautifully heroic man. A life of a hero firefighter , son ,sibling, husband, father of 3 beautiful kids and superior friend to so many but Pauls greatest attribute was his faith that was so deeply engrained in him.  Because of his faith in God , God used him to do many great and loving acts for people he was also blessed with a beautiful wife and family.

God had my wife and Linda and Paul  met over twenty years ago. The relationship that we forged was a blessing in our lives. My wife and I were honored to sponsor Paul and Linda for A Cursillo retreat at St. Basil’s in Methuen which only made them more steadfast in their faith in God.

Paul went to the Lord and he now is free from the shakles of this life. He is restored and it watching over his family and friends that he loved. We are connected through our love eternally.

Paul was not afraid because Jesus came to save us. Faith allows us to see things that are not visible to a non believer but resonnate in our hearts and souls from our Creator. The blind shall see the glory of their God. Amen.

Without God and Jesus Christ, we do not have breath in our bodies, we do not have love, we do not have an eternity with God with all whom we love including God. 

This next song says it all. Thank you, God, Thankyou Mary our blessed mother  for saying yes. Amen

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7Ux80jK3bI

 

I truly believe that Paul went to his reward that he truly deserved and  where he will be reunited with all of his loved ones and friends who have gone before him especially his son Steven.

Its hard for Pauls family and friends . To us this makes no sense.

I also know that Pauls family will be fine. God has them and loves them and will provide for them . Amen.

Jesus came to redeem us .

God Bless Paul and Family and us all . Amen.

Love,

 

Danny