Dear Lord; Happy Wednesday Father!
Today Lord, my heart is heavy.
As You know, each year my family and I spend a week in the Pocono Mountains at Chestnut Grove Resort. It’s a wonderful place, overflowing with charm, love, and life and we very much look forward to returning each Summer. The family that owns it and their staff go out of their way to fill our stay with wonderful memories, and are always diligent in their efforts to ensure that we all feel like extended family. It’s a place caught quite happily in a gentler, simpler time and a welcomed oasis from the chaotic world around us.
Today, I received the sad news that the husband of the family that owns it was killed on Monday.
Rob was a giving, caring man, and worked tirelessly to bring smiles to his guests’ faces. He was a good man Father, and will be sorely missed by all those who came to know him.
I pray that Your Comforting Embrace is felt by all those mourning his departure, and especially to his wife and children during this time of grief. We celebrate the light he shared while among us Lord, and although he will be missed we rejoice in the knowledge that he resides in Your Kingdom now.
Amen.
~Phather Phil
Hi, I’m Phil Malmstrom, a.k.a. Phather Phil. I’m self-employed, father of two wonderful young men, an ordained minister who delights in spreading Jesus’ Message of Hope and Love, a science-fiction junkie, an aspiring photographer and above all that one of God’s Children who rejoices in His Blessings each day. 
Very sad. I will say a prayer for the family and friends of this man.
Thank you Jenifer. May God watch over them in this time of grief.
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Praying for this family and all who mourn the loss of this man…
Thank you Allison. Prayers are certainly appreciated.
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oh my goodness…my heart and my prayers go out to this family.
Thank you so much Alida. He was a good man, and will be missed.
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While the hearts of those who know and love Rob are heavy with grief, “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” ~ Psalm 116:15
May the God of all comfort draw you and Rob’s family ever closer to him during this time of sorrow.
~ Love and prayers
I’d forgotten that Psalm Debra… Thank you for reminding me, and for the prayers.
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Phil, it is a sad time for the ones left behind but what happiness it is for Rob. His family will certainly be in our prayers for comfort, peace, and strength. Our prayers will be with you and your family also as he was a great friend to you. Blessings to you and your family.
Amen, and thank You Deane. I pray they feel God’s comforting embrace around them.
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Phil, my heart and my prayers go out to you and also this family who has lost a loved one.
Thank you Eileen. These are good people, and he will very much be missed.
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Sorry to hear about this loss. My heart goes out to his family.
Thank you Lisa. Your caring is always appreciated.
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Oh my, Phil. Praying for you and their families. Also thankful for the opportunity for you to know him and love him. Let’s all hug those dear to us today for time is precious.
Thank you so much Jean. You’re very right, life is precious and we should honor that gift while we have it.
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Death is hard for us to take when it’s someone we know, and only Jesus can bring us the comfort that we need. I will surely keep his family in need and those who are effected by it.
It is indeed Desiray. Thank you for your kind words and prayers.
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