Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Wednesday
Lanita has a wonderful way of making everyone feel special. She loves the souls of so many people. Due to her declining strength and so limited energy some decisions are having to be made. We don't want the children to be robbed of time that they need the feel the hand of their mother. We will be contacting everyone that is scheduled and the visits will be set by lanita going forward. You can email me as I read all the emails to Lanita and we will respect her in every way these final days. We appreciate everyone's care and concern and also their sensitivity to these matters. Sincerely written by a loving husband and a caring father.
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Have been not knowing what to write for the last couple of days, knowing your precious time is getting so short.... just know that you are all in our thoughts often. Your acceptance and grace gives us all such comfort. Rest well Lanita, you will be dearly missed....
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Sherri mentioned that they are headed up your way today! So special you have all your wonderful family there with you too these days! At Gospel mtg we heard about life and how that it is a struggle, but once that is passed we go on to the best! Lotsa luv and care for you Lanita and Eldon and kids! Nice to hear your boy give his testimony when he was here at x-mas time with Garth and Sherri!:o) Love, Barb, Joe and kidletts!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eldon.
ReplyDeleteWe are feeling very much for you all.
Just know that our Heavenly knows and cares, and loves - and gives. There are treasures in darkness, as I am sure you have experienced - and will experience.
With much love to Lanita, Caden, Damon, Makaela and yourself,
from Bev and Doug and Joyce Hazlewood (in North Queensland)
Eldon & Lanita & Family~ like many others i have not really known what to say or write...but i just wanted to let you guys know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers so much these days. Give Lanita a big hug from me ok! one can be so very thankful for the strength and comfort that only God can give, keep drawing from His strength...
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Lanita you are such a special lady and I have so enjoyed our visits with you and your family when you were visiting your Mom & Dad in Thorsby. Remember the best is yet to come and you will know such a sweet rest. Hugs to all of you.
ReplyDeleteThough we don't know you personally, our hearts are knit together with yours in the love of our elder brother. Tonight we heard of those 4 who bore their friend to Jesus. Though the evidence of your faith is written here, we, your brothers and sisters, walk beside you in prayer.
ReplyDeleteLanita... we share some pretty amazing people... and a Aussie/Canadian connection. My heart is breaking as I read these last two updates. We don't know why life asks us to face unimaginable things, but we do receive strength and peace to carry us through. Our thoughts and love are with you and your family at this time... love from Donna
ReplyDeleteSending you a BIG Hug Lanita!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you have all the love around you, and that I am thankful for!
I am thinking of each one of you every moment of the day.
Love Cindy
Eldon & Lanita - even tho' I don't know you Lanita, I love you b/c of the reports of your faith & acceptance. And Eldon - I have many special memories of sweet times w/your family in Swan River. It's been great to see your folks a couple of times here in CA. you are in our hearts these days as the "real seperates from the unreal" & we pray the God of all Comfort will be verynear. Much love, Sally Alexander
ReplyDeleteLanita, those of us running in this race beside you, are cheering you on, as you are one step closer to the goal that we all strive for. Sweet eternal rest. We love you and hope to have fellowship with you one day on the other side.. Thank you for inspiring us onward.
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Dear Eldon and Lanita,
ReplyDeleteI believe that I've only met you a couple of times but I felt compelled to write. I've been reading your blog for the past few weeks after hearing from Veronika that Lanita was not doing well. I don't think a day has passed that I have not thought about you.
Eldon--what a gentle-hearted warrior you seem to be in the middle of this big storm. We are fighting with you in our hearts.
Lanita--Veronika tells me of your beautiful and open heart and your ability to teach those around you in the midst of this journey. I admire you. May you be overwhelmed by the peace that only God can bring. xoxo Rob & Angela Laing (friends of Brent & Veronika)
Eldon, Lanita and family. I think everyone has said it all but I couldn't read and not say something. My heart aches with what you are all going through. Like others I have sat here with tears running down my face as I read. You are in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteDear Lanita, Eldon & family,
ReplyDeleteWhile I don't know you personally, I know some of both of your families and I'm thankful to share a common bond with you beyond our days on this earth. I've followed each update with tears & admiration, so often thinking of you all along with many others here in MB. Thankful that God will continue to strengthen and comfort each one of you as only He can. with love Lynda
Larson family,
ReplyDeleteYou are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. You are all so brave, so inspiring. We wish you peace and comfort in these last days. Know that your loved :) Jillian, Andi and kids XO
Eldon, Lanita and family,
ReplyDeleteWe're thinking of you lots these days, our hearts and prayers go out to you all.
The 2nd line of the 3rd verse of Hymn 304 has been mentioned lately. It mentions the welcome of God, and then the face of God. The thought of God waiting to welcome His children home can be a great comfort.
May the God of all comfort be very close to you all these days.
Love K and L Flett
Eldon...in your blog for Jan 10...you write about the thoughts flooding through your heart and your mind...and out through your eyes. That's exactly what's happening to me as I catch up with the latest news. The kleenexes are not far away!! Like others...it's hard to know what to say at this juncture. Others have expressed their thoughts much more eloquently than I ever could.
ReplyDeleteI love to read about your acceptance of what life has dealt to you Lanita. Your grace, in the midst of such a health struggle, is awe-inspiring. I've often thought that someone who is facing a health experience like yourself...it is like a gift. I know that sounds weird...but what I mean is...you know that your time on this earth is limited and you're able to make sure that EVERYTHING is in order. You will have no regrets on the day that God calls you to your eternal home. Some come to that day by accident and it might catch them by surprise...but for you...it's imminent...therefore 'a gift'.
And Eldon...this blog you are keeping will be a huge source of comfort for you later on. I kept a similar online journal through Caring Bridge, when my Dad was going through his pancreatic cancer journey only 2 years ago. I went back and re-read the journals not so long ago...and I'm so glad I kept a detailed journal now...as some of the things I wrote are very precious to me...but I wouldn't have remembered them, had I not wrote them down. It was a difficult time...and a big blur to me.
Give Lanita a big hug from us...my Mom (Verna) also sends her special thoughts your way. Luv and hugs to you all.....you're in our thoughts and prayers.... Sharon
Been thinking of you all so much during this past week and hoping that you have all enjoyed these past few amazing days together, making new memories that your children can cherish forever. Know that you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers always. I admire your courage and grace through this difficult time and wish you all peace and love.
ReplyDeleteEldon, you are such a great husband and father. Your love for Lanita and the kids touched me so much.
ReplyDeleteAt the Saturday Primerica Kick Off Meeting in BC, "Eldon & Lanita Larson" were called on stage to recognize your business achievements.
Don't give up, God's light is still shining!
Love and best wishes to you all.
Maranda
But by the grace of God go I.... Eldon your journey has bought home the need to remember those words. You are in our thoughts.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Karine and Kyle Alder
Hi Eldon and Lanita,
ReplyDeleteI think the last time I saw you both was at your wedding. How special that is to me now. I'm sorry I'm not a great correspondent but Shalanne has kept me in touch over time. So great to hear of your continued love of the truth and the love you've both shed abroad to others. What a wonderful testimony to have. Love to you both, thinking heaps of the children, whom I've never met, keep soldiering on.
Love Sarah Karrasch (nee Brodie)
My thoughts and prayers for God's grace and comfort are with you through all of this.
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...I have been sitting here at my keyboard for ages now, typing and deleting thought after thought after that first line, but all of my sentiments seem trite in light of the enormity of what your family is going through.
I am just so glad that God is the centre of your lives... it is just so precious to have eternity to look forward to when life deals a hand like this.
Keep strong...
Jynni Harris (Rempel)
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family! With love & care, Kent & Sharon Chappell in NH
ReplyDeleteLove and Hugs to you all - including Alan and Laurel. My heart aches for you. may you know God as the comforter. xxPeter and Marti Johnston, Sydney.
ReplyDeleteDear Eldon and Lanita,
ReplyDeleteAs I try to type, words seem so insufficient... but yet I cannot count how many times your words have moved me to tears as I read your heartfelt description of the path your lives have taken. The prayers, love and encouragement that pours out of so many on this page is testimony to how many lives you have both touched over the past two months. Your spirit of peace, acceptance and love reaches across continents and will leave a lasting impression. Your faith and trust in God has inspired us all to re-evaluate our priorities and re-establish our committments. Please know that even in your most difficult experience, you have lifted up others.
We love you and keep you daily in our hearts and prayers.
Heather, Kyle and Hudson Biggar
Good Morning Lanita
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know that my thoughts throughout the day often go to you. I am encouraged by the comfort you have from God in your experience. I have many great memories of spending time with your family during those young impressionable years in Hinton and although time and life move people apart, there is a deep bond to those people, place and time. Hi and Hugs to you, Eldon, Kaden, Damon, Makaela and U.Allan/A.Laurel/sisters.
Love Aaron/Meghan Bryant and the kids