Faith
The recent passing of my dear husband, Richard, has drawn me to the Scriptures to seek comfort from God’s Holy Word. Here is one such verse: “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1). Through all the pain and suffering Richard dealt with, his faith in God never wavered, and mine didn’t either. Richard was ready to exit this earth because he knew when his soul left his earthly body, he would be taken to a new home with Jesus, where pain and suffering does not exist. His faith was strong, right up to the end. Although I, and our family members, will miss Richard very, very much, I have the faith to believe that as a born-again Christian, my dear husband is in a far better place, no longer in pain or bound by this earth. I always believe that someday we will be reunited in heaven.
What strengthens your faith and how have you dealt with the struggles you’ve faced here on earth? Do you know Jesus as your personal Savior? If not, in childlike faith, read John 3:16 and insert your name in the place where it says, “whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
I am so deeply sorry that your beloved Richard has left this earthly home, and I will pray for you in the days and months ahead. I also trust in the promise of a homein Heaven once I breathe my last breath.
May God bless you and your family.
So sorry for the loss of your husband. I agree that scripture has a way of providing comfort and joy at the same time during any struggles or accomplishments we are going through. Faith and trust is very important during these times, but it is sometimes hard to remember that when we are going through the storms of life.
So sorry for your loss. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed Richard’s photos of the Amish countryside and appreciated his sharing it with us. I’m so thankful that we have that hope of seeing our loved ones again. And the promise of new, healthy and healed bodies. God bless your family at this time.
So sorry to learn of the loss of your husband, Richard. Prayers God will grant you his peace and comfort in the days ahead as you mourn your loss. 🙏
Wanda know that you and yours are in my prayers. I’m sending you a virtual hug at this time.
Matthew 11:28-30
The passing of a loved one is hard at any stage. I am glad you were able to have many years with him to share this wonderful gift of life. My condolences go out to you, your family, and friends.
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
So sorry to read of Richard’s passing but extremely happy that he now is pain free and resting in the arms of our blessed Savior. Scripture says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Praise His Name! Praying for you and your family.
I have Faith in God. He is there when I am lonely, sad, or hurting. He is my best friend. We never know what God has planned for us, but we just follow his journey as we walk along side him.
I write to God each evening about my day, whether it’s good or bad. I tell him everything and leaving whatever burdens and weighs be down at his feet. I also study Scripture. I find that it really helps me feel peace and joy for the next morning to face the world. sending hugs, love and blessings your way Wanda. you’ll be in my prayers!
I’m so very sorry for your loss
Thinking of you
Romans 15:13
🙏🏻♥️⭐️
Susan Elliott
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, Richatd. I lost mine on February 13, 2024. I love all of your books. Your and your family ate in my prayers. God will hold you in his arms and give you strength to get through each day.
Wanda, I am so sorry that your husband past away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My God be with you and your family .
Oh, Wanda, I am extremely sorry to hear about Richard’s passing. I know how wonderfully close you were to each other. His passing will leave a great void in your heart, but our Heavenly Father will give you His peace that passes all understanding! What a magnificent hope that is before you – eternity in Heaven with our dear Jesus! My prayers will be with you and your family.
My dear believing husband passed away two years ago next week. I was shocked to experience joy from the Lord, not from his passing, but from the faith I had knowing he was with his dear Savior. His death was totally sudden. Every day brought new mercies, peace, and joy because of the love of friends and family. I found myself singing songs about heaven daily. Of course I miss him like crazy but I’m still overwhelmed with the peace that passes all earthly understanding. I thank God for His loving presence and provision. Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His word…
I am happy to say my faith is strong and I too rely on that to get me through the hardships of life. My favorite verse is Psalm 28:7 “The Lord is my Strength and my Shield.” I don’t know what people do who do not have the Lord to be able to turn to in times of trouble. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May the Lord bring you comfort at this time.
oh sent an email and notice this when came back so sorry for the loss of your Husband 🙏 I had ordered some of his pictures cards and share with others hope this is part of the journal?
As I sit here reading this, I am reminded of Belinda & Sylvia King in the Amish Greenhouse Mystery series. Belinda’s faith in LORD kept her each day.
While there will be challenges ahead, especially when certain memories arise, but know that the LORD has you & your family in HIS hands.
Prayers for comfort, peace, strength and guidance are going out covering you and your family.
May the blessing of the LORD go before you always.
I am so sorry for you and your family in your hour of grief. May you hold on the the hope and joy that your faith brings.
In my own life, I find that reflection on the true miracles that I have been blessed with help me through difficult times. My daughter was born three months premature, weighing only one pound, twelve ounces, and today she is a vibrant young woman. Her birth was the result of a desperate prayer, and I will never forget that God was with me at that terrible, wonderful hour.
Wanda, I’m so sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. I am sending prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. May God’s love give you strength and comfort in the coming days. It is good to know we will be reunited with our loved ones again someday in the House of the Lord.
I am so sorry about Richard. I know you hearts are heavy right now but you can rejoice in knowing you will see him again in heaven. Sending prayers and hugs to you.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family. I am still grieving the loss of our daughter in law we lost way too soon.
So sorry to hear of your husband’s passing to heaven. I had been praying for him, you, and your family. I will continue praying for you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss, I know it can be a very difficult time but definitely lean into God’s loving care as your heart heals from this loss.
My bunny died recently and I was so sad and I prayed that God would take care of him and it was like a vision came to me of Jesus holding my bunny in his arms and he told me he would take care of him. It made me feel at peace.
Linda Toyota
one day I will get to Amish country, I always love reading about their lives, and to shop at a Amish store.
I am so sorry about the loss of your Husband, he is with God, no longer suffering.
sincerely Pam Thomson
I am so terribly sorry about your loss. losing a loved one is never easy. but as Christians we know know that Richard is with Our Lord and Savior. now Richard is no longer in pain. and on day you will see him again. xoxo xoxo.
I am praying for you, Wanda, and your family that while you grieve the loss of your beloved husband it is with much hope. My husband went to be with the Lord on your 60th wedding anniversary and now I think of your husband’s passing on July 25 and how our culture promotes that date as ‘Christmas in July” to encourage celebrating, spending, looking for joy, etc. But praise God as believers it is another day to remind us that Jesus not only came to get us into heaven but to bring heaven to us as he enables us to live for him. My husband and I enjoyed listening to your hope and joy filled books and seeing your husband’s gift in work of photography.
May the Lord comfort you and give you peace at this time.
Yes, I know The Lord Jesus as my Savior! I don’t know how anyone can go one minute without Him. He gives me peace and hope in the hard times. He is my comfort in the time of storms. Life hits hard and we face heartache and trials. The Lord walks with me through them all.
Sorry to of the passing of your husband. You and your family are in my prayers
I am so very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. I had the honor of meeting you both years ago at a reader’s retreat in PA. I remember thinking how happy and jovial he was and how happy the two of you were.
I have been struggling through the deaths of my father, brother, and mother whom I cared for as best I could. I went through brain stent surgery in 2024 for an unruptured aneurysm ( that was a total God thing) and will have Mohs surgery soon for a facial skin cancer. What keeps me going is knowing that should anything happen to me I’m going to Heaven where there will be no more pain and I focus on knowing God knows me… little ole me- he knows me by name! How awesome is that😊
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Wanda, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Richard. Even though he will be dearly missed, what a blessing it is to know that he is now in the presence of our Lord and Saviour.
I will keep you and your family in prayer during this difficult time.
My heart breaks for your family. I’m sure your strong faith will comfort you and family. No more pain for Richard and know he is now in the arms of his heavenly father. Please know my prayers are being sent to all of you. Hold onto your memories. God’s amazing grace is beautiful. RIP Richard.
My deepest condolences to you and your family in the passing of your husband. May your memories strengthen you in your moments of sadness.
My condolences to you and your family. it is hard losing a spouse, I did too. I was a young widow at 39 yrs old. we were married almost 22 yrs. It has gotten a little better over the years. it will for you too. I love your books tremendously! Each such a heartwarming story. it’s like having a bad habit…can’t wait until the next one comes out! Bless you Wanda, hang in there. Lean on your faith and family for support. Sending love and hugs from Michigan!
I was so sorry to learn about your husband’s passing. I know that he is in a better place & resting in the Lord. I will keep you in my prayers as you prepare for your life without him. I lost my younger sister on July 3rd due to dementia. Even though I am sure your husband died in a different way, I know we are grieving same way. My heart goes out to you.
All my love,
Wendy Douglas
My belief in the promise of eternal life gives me strength in the trials of this life. In my own self I have done nothing to merit this love of our Savior and the hope He’s given us. Our life everlasting in Heaven is ALL because of His shed blood at Calvary. He freely died for mankind. I accepted Him as my Savior as a 19 year old, just out of high school. But I saw myself in my sin and asked Him to save me. Oh what a difference He made in my life. I’m not perfect, but I serve a Perfect Savior. Then all thru scripture He gives us those promises of Heaven. But not only that, He gives us grace and comfort to face the trials of this life (even the death of those we love). I sat beside both of my parents’ bedsides when they crossed into Heaven, and although I miss them terribly everyday, the peace and grace God gave me at those times is unexplainable. We don’t always understand His ways, but we know they are perfect. One day, we’ll know the ”why’s”. Oh what LOVE He showed and shows for us.
Hi Wanda – One of my favorite scriptures of comfort is Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” My prayer is that you will feel the Lord’s presence in the coming days, weeks, months & years ahead.
God Bless,
Deanna M.
First I want to say I am sorry for you loss. I understand deep grief and I know only God can get you through it. I will be praying for you and your family.
I lean on Philippians 4:13. I can do all thing through Christ who give me strength. I deal with great pain every day and have for the past 17+ yrs. I have a condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and it is listed as the most painful condition know to mankind. At it’s worse they say it is like having a finger amputated without anesthesia. I hurt everyday, 24/7, but I survive daily with the help of my Savior. Christ gives me strength and he holds me up daily as I fight the good fight. I use me condition to reach others in doctors offices I visit, and just talking to people as I meet them. They ask how I’m doing and I tell them the truth…”I’m a blessed mess. I might be a mess but I am still blessed.” They ask me how I can accept going through the pain I do and I tell them I am blessed to be chosen for this path, and that the pain I go through daily is nothing compared to what my Savior went through on the cross for me, so why should I complain. I will admit when I first got this condition I was angry at God, but as time went on I came to realize the purpose for it. Now I feel blessed to be chosen for this adventure. Do I believe God can heal me? Yes I do. But when people ask if they can pray for me, I tell them yes, but please just pray for God’s will on my life. If he chooses to heal me, I am blessed, and yes I would be very happy, But if He chooses not to heal me at this time, that is a blessing too. Either way I know I will be healed the day I go home. And yes I also believe we will be reunited with our loved ones. This I already know is true. That is another testimony for another time, but just say I have my granddaughter’s word on it that she will be the one greeting me at heaven’s gates when I go home. God bless and keep leaning into our Savior’s arms during this time of sorrow my sister in Christ.
Vicki Glover
My Mom’s health was declining. The day she passed the doctor came in and told her everything looked good for her to go back to the nursing home. She didn’t want to go back there. She told the doctor she was going to be with God. She ate a good bread and even had a big donut. She passed away that afternoon. I was at peace because she got what she wanted.
Keep the faith. We’ll see our loved ones again. I lost a grandson that was 7 weeks old. I’m hoping some day to hear him say, “hi Nanny”. Who knows!
Oops, meant breakfast not bread.
prayers for you and your family
I am sorry for your loss. March 28th 2022 we lost my dear mother to cancer and stage 3 kidney disease. I still struggle with it to this day. But what helps me with the struggle is knowing she is not suffering anymore. She is with Jesus. Not hurting and in a brand new body. I also remember the good times with her. I hold on to those happy memories. Those are what keep me going and also knowing Jesus has me and my family in his hands. I will keep you in my prayers.
I am sorry for your loss. I am praying for your family. Having faith in our Heavenly Father will help a lot with the grief. In the past whenever I have have had a loved oned one pass away knowing that they were born again Christians who put their faith in God helped me with my grief. I know Jesus as my personal Savior.. He strengthens me during time of struggle.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. But also as a fellow born again Christian I know you can take comfort in knowing he’s in a much better place. One of my favorite verses when facing hard situations is Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusted in thee. Isaiah 26:3 Praying for you!
Praying for you and your family. My father passed unexpectedly and knowing he is with Jesus Christ, I will see him when I’m called home to Heaven.
I am so sorry about the loss of your dear Richard. I almost feel like I knew him due to your writing about him. Someday I will be able to meet him face to face!
So sorry for your loss. God is faithful and good he knew it was time to take your husband home. Blessings and prayers to you and your family.
May our Lord and Savior fill you and your family with the peace that passes all understanding. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you receive a double portion of peace. God bless you and your family.
I love that scripture and it’s a good one to lean into now. Faith and hope. Peace to you and your family.
Praying for you and your family during this sorrowful time. May your faith in the Lord comfort you and give the the courage to keep moving forward. Many blessings in the coming days!
we are so sorry for your families loss- we will be praying for your family, God Bless. Julie
So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Prayer and meditating on the word of God helps me get through hard times.
Wanda, I am so sorry to hear of your dear husband’s passing. I know you have the comfort of the assurance Richard is with Jesus. My husband and I will be praying for comfort for your family as you grieve for your beloved. God bless you all with his grace.
Dear Wanda,
I have been praying for and will continue to pray for you and your family as you miss your sweet Husband/Father/Grandfather.
I, too, cling to the scriptures when I am in distress and needing of comfort, because He is the best comforter of all, He reaches deep down into my soul to bring me peace.
Bless you, Sister, as you wait to be reunited with your Love. ✝️🙏❤️
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I lost mine 11 years ago. I will be praying for you & your family. We grieve, but not as one who has no hope. God will be with you & I pray He will guide you in the days ahead.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Dearest Wanda,
I am so sorry for the passing of your husband. But, as you indicated, he is no longer in pain and having a joyous time in his new home.
You have been a faithful servant for so long. Your stories are always inspiring and uplifting. God bless you in the coming days. You are in the thoughts and prayers of many.
Phyllis
I am so sorry for your loss.My husband of 53 years died in 2023 and it is very hard when you’ve been together that long.With help from God,my children,siblings and friends I’m doing better.Prayers for you and all of your family.
Having Lost my Mother on March 30, 2025 I can relate to the loss of your Husband…What I miss the most is being able to call and talk to her every day by phone.. I was with her when she passed at Home under Hospice care for only 1 week. My Faith is surely the way I knew that God Was taking care of her in her last couple months. She had colon Cancer and 3 weeks before she passed she attended the birthday party of a Dear Neighbor Lady.. Its amazing the God Knows exactly what we need and when.. Here is a Hug for you and your family and all the precious memories you will share…
So Sorry to hear about your husband passing away but I am Happy he knows JESUS. Praying for you and your family. Thank you so much for having the large print in your books. I can see to read. May God Bless you all.
I’m sorry to learn about your husband. I will keep you all in my prayers. It nice to know we will see our loved ones again in heaven.
So sorry for the loss of your husband. God bless your family at this time.
Dear wanda, I was so sorry to learn of the passing of your beloved Richard. I lost my dear hubby 4 years and 10 months ago and I miss him so very much. but like you I know he is in no more pain and is with Jesus in his new body. I thank my God every day that we both accepted Christ as our savior and are born again Christians. I love your books and know they are good clean reading. I live about 2 1/2 hours from Lancaster, PA and when John was living we often went up and spent a couple of days relaxing, riding through the beautiful countryside and admiring their lovely well kept home with flowers and gardens. We always visited the markets and early fall brought back lots of vegetables and put them up for Winter. I will continue to Pray for you as I pray for all my Widowed friends. Please continue to write those inspiring books. So thankful your daughter recovered from the stroke. In Christian love, Shirley Harne
Thank God for His blessed hope. May His peace comfort you and your family until you all meet Richard again.
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My Heart goes out to You Wanda and your Family Many Hugs Love and Prayers coming your way
Lord love your heart. prayers for your family. We do have assurance that we can go on to the Lord, and never suffer in any way ever again.
Faith carries you through deep dark valleys. It is grace given by our Precious Savior to go on another day.
Faith flows in our very spiritual body, our physical body, our emotions, and souls. I think quiet strength revives us from the Lord, and is a healing balm to our wounded hearts, such is the gift of faith.
I am so sorry for your loss. I’m praying for you and your family. I also want to say, how much I enjoy your books. Thank you for writing books that are encouraging. I work in a small public library and I can recommend your books a lot.
I will be praying for you and your family to go with God as He holds you in His Hands.
I attend daily Mass and receive the Eucharist. It is the best way to start each day with my focus on Christ. Saying the rosary daily is also a way I focus my day on my faith.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. It takes time to heal, I am still trying to heal from my parents death – 8/9 years ago. I love your writing .
Dear Wanda,
We give thanks for the good works that you and your beloved Richard have given to us through your writings and through his photographs. We pray for your comfort and peace during this difficult time of Richard’s loss. Peace of the Lord be with you and your family.
Wanda, I am sorry to hear of Richard’s home going, and I pray you will be blessed when you recall the memories you shared with Richard. I pray God will give you peace, especially during the difficult times of grief. May you will feel God’s presence with you always!
I have found that when I went through a difficult time with my husband’s cancer care that in tears I cried out to Jesus, “Help me I cannot do this without you!” thats when I received peace that it would be alright. It is a daily walk with God that gets us through those times. I grew in my faith during this time. I am closer to God during the troubled times that I’ve experienced God’s presence, His help, His comforting hand on my shoulder. I think I am more aware of God’s hand at work in our lives. Its been two years and he is now cancer free.
I am sure while painfully difficult, what a blessing it is to know your husband is now pain free and with Jesus. I will continue to pray for you and your family. Thank you for reinforcing that Jesus is our personal savior-for me, it’s easy to get so caught up in this world that I forget to always turn to God. Hugs to you.
I am truly sorry for the loss of Richard. We must believe that someday we will be reunited with the ones we have loved but have left us. I lost a son 4 years ago to Metastatic Melanoma in which he contracted from Iraq. I truly believe we will be reunited in the future. I love every one of your books.
Wanda, so sad for your loss. Richard had a great belief in God so I’m sure he is with him now. Knowing he is in such a special place and pain free, and that you will be together again
makes it easier to go on.
This is so true
I just read Richard’s obituary in the Herald. What a varied life he had and what a talented man. I am sure he will be missed by many!
I am sorry for your loss, Wanda. 😭😭My family, and I, offer our condolences and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Wanda,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I pray God surrounds you and your family with His loving comfort.
Dear Wanda….So sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. It has been 16 years since my Richard went to heaven. I understand how hard it is. Will be praying for you and your family. Yvonne Karr
Sending condolences with prayers of peace, strength, comfort, & reassurance,along with big hugs for today and all the days ahead.
We have all had challenges in this world, and I believe my most difficult challenge happened during Covid. I am in the health care field and have certainly experienced patients and family/friends facing challenges where faith was all they had to lean on. However, when it affects you personally it takes on a whole new meaning. At the very beginning of the Covid epidemic my husband began having chest discomfort. Of course he was brought to the ER, and I never gave a second thought that I could go with him. When I had to hug and kiss him at that ER door my heart was truly full. I walked outside around that hospital countless times saying prayers and repeating the rosary. I eventually came home that night and neighbors met me at my driveway and we all began to pray. I felt blessed that we could communicate by phone, but him having a heart cath without me in the building was something unimaginable. I always was raised by The Golden Rule and never was I more glad to have always given my best to patients as well as family/friends. The calls I received from doctors and nurses were more special than anything I can express in words. My husband did well and came home uneventfully but this has only reinforced my resolve to care for everyone as though they were yours because “everyone is someone’s something”! God bless you and your family at this time and be lifted by all of our prayers
When my husband passed away unexpectedly 13 years ago, I realized the truth behind the scripture that stars “We do not grieve as others grieve! I was shocked and very sad! He was my best friend but I was assred as to where he would spend eternity ! God told me to thank him and I did! God gave me resons for thanksgiving until morning!♥️
Dear Wanda,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I am sure you and your family will miss him terribly. I know it is a comfort to you and your family that he is with the Lord and that someday you and saved family members will join him too. That is one of the biggest comforting facts about knowing the Lord, that death really isn’t good bye, because we know we will see them again one day and the Lord too.
I also go to the Bible and prayer for comfort and direction in tough times. The Lord had comforted me many times through His Word and prayer and given me direction.
I am a born again believer also. I was saved at the age of nine during a revival at my church. I was too shy to go forward during the invitation , so I talked to the evangelist afterward. He took me to a pew in the church, we knelt and he took me through the plan of salvation in the Bible and I prayed , repented of my sin and asked the Lord Jesus to come into my heart and be my Savior. He also told me to read the book of St.John twice and then start in Matthew and read through the New Testament. He said I should read my Bible and pray everyday.
So sorry about your husband. We usually say we lost our loved one, but I remember hearing a preacher say one time, “we didn’t lose her, we know exactly where she is”. He was speaking of his wife. So thankful that you know exactly where Richard is and that you will see him again one day. As David said after his son died, “he can’t return to me, but I can go to him”.
I heard Vance Havner say that in a sermon on BBN last week. He is a blessing. Of course he is with the Lord and his wife now.
I forgot to add that I am praying for you and your family.
I am sorry to hear your husband passed away. I believe he is celebrating with all the saints who have gone before us and enjoying being with Jesus. Praying for you and will continue to do so in the months ahead.
My faith in Jesus and knowing my future is with him. I do know Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I pray your family gets comfort in this was one of loss.
So sorry to hear of your husbands passing. You & family are in my prayers. 🙏🌹🙏
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Thankful he is in heaven. Earthy hearts hurt I know.
I’m so sorry for your loss. We truly believe he is made whole again and in a much better place. Your family is in my prayers.
Wanda, This is the first time I have visited your website, although I have been reading your books for many years. I also am the librarian at our church in Oklahoma and I make sure that we have many of your books in both the Adult and the Children’s sections.
I read that your husband has just recently passed away, and I just wanted to tell you that I am so very sorry for this sadness in your life. August 4th marks six months since my husband of 48 years, Larry, went to Heaven. It has been a hard few months, but I am so happy for his being HOME in Heaven with our Lord! That has been such a steady, comforting knowledge through these months of sadness and shock (sudden heart attack). I have been so blessed with God’s peace during this time. I am praying for you, as I understand so well the sadness and pain of this time, mingled with excitement and happiness for our loved ones, who are now in the very presence of GOD!!
May God bless and encourage you through this time!
So many prayers and blessings to you and your family!! God is the center of my life! 5 years ago, this week, my husband was diagnosed with MS, we had suspicioned it for a while but when we received the diagnoses, it was like a moment of panic… then 10 days later after a first colonoscopy, I was diagnosed with colon cancer, it was the second moment of wow… what do we do now! I am happy to say after finding a Neurologist my husbands MS is not progressing rapidly, and he is still healthy, and after a colectomy and lots of prayers I have no more signs of cancer! Praise God, for all the blessings! <3 <3
my sympathy goes out to you Wanda and your family. Last Sunday, the pastor of my church, played a very inspirational song – titled – ONE MORE DAY. We all hope for that One More Day and are thankful for all the Blessings our dear Lord has extended to us. I really enjoyed this song and thanked him for playing it at the end of his suman. I know that this was your prayer for your dear husband – until the Lord took him that last day. Blessings to you and all you hold close to your heard. Elaine Raady
My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your husband.
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a spouse is so difficult. After I have gone through a very difficult struggle, my faith is always strengthened because I can look back and see how Jesus, my personal savior, carried me through my hard time.
I am so very sorry for your loss of your beloved husband. I am praying for you and your family, May God comfort you and give you peace.
I’m so sorry for your loss. praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.
I don’t know what’s like to lose a long time hubby and best friend but I do know loss. I’ve lost both my parents in the past two years and after taking of them 24/7 for 5 years it’s been extremely hard. The scripture that helps me is Psalm 91. I will be praying for you.
I offer my deepest condolences to you for your husband’s passing. May you feel God’s comfort and peace during this time.
John 3:16 has always been my favorite Bible Verse many Hugs Love and Prayers coming your way!
Wanda, my heart aches to hear of Richard’s passing, yet there is such tender beauty in the faith you’ve shared—that he has stepped gently into the arms of Jesus, where pain and sorrow are but distant shadows, and every tear is gathered like morning dew on a cornflower’s petal. Your words shine with a quiet, unwavering light, like a candle glowing in the window of an Amish home, guiding the soul gently homeward. There is comfort in knowing that beyond this earthly veil, he now walks in golden fields where no plow breaks the earth and no winter ever comes.
The love you both shared—woven through your stories, etched into his photographs, and rooted deep like the oaks that line the backroads—radiates with the peace of a life well-loved and deeply lived. Like a patchwork quilt stitched by calloused, loving hands, your devotion has warmed many hearts. With my deepest sympathy, I pray the peace of God that passes all understanding settle over you now, soft and sure, like the hush that falls over the land when the snow blankets the farm and all is still, save for the whisper of grace.
Wanda, my heart aches to hear of Richard’s passing, yet there is such tender beauty in the faith you’ve shared—that he has stepped gently into the arms of Jesus, where pain and sorrow are but distant shadows, and every tear is gathered like morning dew on a cornflower’s petal. Your words shine with a quiet, unwavering light, like a candle glowing in the window of an Amish home, guiding the soul gently homeward. There is comfort in knowing that beyond this earthly veil, he now walks in golden fields where no plow breaks the earth and no winter ever comes.
The love you both shared—woven through your stories, etched into his photographs, and rooted deep like the oaks that line the backroads—radiates with the peace of a life well-loved and deeply lived. Like a patchwork quilt stitched by calloused, loving hands, your devotion has warmed many hearts. May the peace that passes all understanding settle over you now, soft and sure, like the hush that falls over the land when snow blankets the farm and all is still, save for the whisper of grace.
Wanda, my heart aches to hear of Richard’s passing, yet there is such tender beauty in the faith you’ve shared—that he has stepped gently into the arms of Jesus, where pain and sorrow are but distant shadows, and every tear is gathered like morning dew on a cornflower’s petal. Your words shine with a quiet, unwavering light, like a candle glowing in the window of an Amish home, guiding the soul gently homeward. There is comfort in knowing that beyond this earthly veil, he now walks in golden fields where no plow breaks the earth and no winter ever comes.
The love you both shared—woven through your stories, etched into his photographs, and rooted deep like the oaks that line the backroads—radiates with the peace of a life well-loved and deeply lived. Like a patchwork quilt stitched by calloused, loving hands, your devotion has warmed many hearts. With deepest sympathy, I pray the peace of God that passes all understanding settle over you now, soft and sure, like the hush that falls over the land when snow blankets the farm and all is still, save for the whisper of grace.
I’m so sorry for your hard time that you are going through. However, knowing Jesus and knowing that he is carrying you through this hard times will help you to hold on. You are still in my prayers.
You are still my favorite author of the best books ever!
May God’s grace and strength help you and your family, during this time. Your memories will be a great help. God blessings for you. Love your books, such a peaceful and inspiring read.
Wanda, I will pray for you and your family that God gives you strength as you celebrate Richard’s life tomorrow.
I’m so very sorry of your loss. Prayers sent your way.
I’m so very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband! I’m delighted that he knew our Lord and Savior, it is also my belief that you will meet again! May God grant you peace and comfort during this time. ❤️🙏🙏
First, let me offer my condolences for the loss of your dear sweet husband. I had the pleasure of meeting the both of you a couple years ago when you came to Indiana for a book siding he was so sweet. I love all your books. I’m planning a a trip to Houston. I live in Indiana and no trip would be complete without at least two or three of your books. May God bless you and your family and wrap his loving arms around you God bless.
Continual prayers during your journey of healing. It is during this journey that our best and dearest friends help ease our grief. From the time of my Mothers passing and 11 months later my Dad’s passing I was so, and am, blessed to have my dear friends ear to bend, cry to and be there for me. She just listened and gave me spiritual reminders and words of comfort. During that time my best friend was an guardian angel for me. There is no better gift on this earth than having at least one best friend. It warms my heart to hear of all the support you have Wanda from your dear friends. We are all so blessed to have our dear friends.
Condolences to you, Wanda, and your family. May God comfort and bless you during this time. I’m very excited to see your books that are coming out.
Mitt Lieb!
I’m sorry about the loss of your husband. Just want to wish you the best on your new home as you adjust to that & losing Richard. Blessings! 🙏🌹🙏
~DM~
In 2023 my husband went through vocal cord cancer and with Gods help he is cured. Then in this year I have had some medical condition and now after 2 surgeries (parathyroid and Thyroid) Dr thinks it is under control. Also, heart conditions and cardiologist and finding the right meds. Dr says this is under control now, too. God is Great and and I don’t know what I would have done if I didn’t have Him to turn to. I also turned to your books during these times sitting in drs offices waiting on procedures for my husband and for me and just sitting in the comfort of my home. The way you write just gives me peace and encouragement and comfort. I have always read your books and love them. Thank you so much for sharing your love of writing to the world !!!