Brenda, amen to all you said!

There was another beautiful write-up on the obituary page in the Dallas Paper this morning regarding your classmate Charlotte Napier-Stanley's brother Alex who was 4 years younger, who had recently passed away due to that dreadful word cancer.  Alex had been inducted into the Texas Music Hall of Fame back in 2008.  God Bless these classmates who have lost loved ones, may their hearts be comforted by your prayers and love.

Southworth
Jill Lauren Southworth, (1983 - 2011)
born December 7, 1983 in Houston, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2011.
Jill was a former student in the Honors Program at The University of Houston.
She will be remembered for her intelligence, artistic talent and love of literature. Jill is survived by her mother, Robyn Church Southworth and father, John Southworth, brother, SPC Matthew D. Southworth (US Army Ft Rucker, AL) and a very special little boy, Cade Church.
Also survived by grandfather, C. Lon Church (Melissa, TX), Aunt Cindy Hunston (Carnation, WA), Aunt Amy McCommas (Allen TX), Uncle Lon Church (Houston, TX), Uncle John Church (Los Angeles, CA) and numerous cousins.
The family will host a memorial on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Jill's uncle and aunt's home at 3631 Gramercy Street Houston, TX 77025 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.

Dearest John & Dru - words are never sufficient at a time like this. Perhaps you might take comfort in the words of "An Old Jewish Prayer": "We give thanks for the blessing of life, of companionship, and of memory. We are grateful for the strength and faith that sustained us in the hour of our bereavement. Though sorrow lingers, we have learned that love is stronger than death. Though our loved one is beyond our sight, we do not despair, for we sense our beloved in our hearts as a living presence."

John and Dru, I commit to you my daily prayer to our Heavenly Father to give you His peace that only He can give you that surpasses all understanding. I am only a phone call away. May the love of your family and friends give you a little comfort at this time.

John words will not help much but know prayer comes from the heart. Prayers will be said for you and your family.

John: So sorry to learn about the loss of your daughter. My daughter just lost her husband to liver/kidney failure this December. This was a message from a friend of hers. I though it might give you some comfort. I hope so. Here it is......"I could tell you to be strong-I could tell you that it will get easier in time-I could tell you that he is in a better place but I won't tell you any of those things. What I will tell you is that life gives us good times and bad times... as well as family and friends to share both. This is one of those bad times but you aren't going to go through any of this alone-lots of people are going to be there for you. So, "one day at a time" is all you have to handle. Don't worry about tomorrow just take care of today.

John....Karen & I were so saddened to hear the news about your beautiful daughter Jill.  Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  In no way can we imagine your grief.

John, we were so sorry to hear the loss of your daughter Jill.  As it has been said earlier in all the sweet messages, you and yours will be in our prayers. May God sustain you through this very difficult time and comfort you with his love.

John, I too have a 27 yr. old daughter and can only imagine what you are going through. Our beautiful Lord will see you through this. He will give you the strength you need...we will keep you and your family in our prayers.

John, any counselor will tell you the loss of a child is the worst of all human pain. Jill was a beautiful, fragile soul. My heart goes out to those who loved her. I wish I could make you feel even 1% better, but I know I don't have that kind of power. Only time and loving memories can ease your pain.

John, my prayers are with you and yours at this trying time in your life. No words can console you at the loss of a child.

John, so very very sorry to hear of your loss.  She fought her demons but they are a powerful combination.  God hold you all in his hands and do know you are in all our prayers.

John, so very sorry to hear the news of the loss of your beautiful daughter. You and you family will certainly be in my prayers. 

John, my prayers are with you and your family.  I understand your pain, as I also lost a daughter when she was 18yrs old.  May God comfort you and give you peace.