Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Please Pray For Our Friend, RON TOMES, -Pray For A Peaceful Passing

You know I never mind
asking for prayers
for someone.

But THIS ONE is tough!
Our friend, Ron Tomes,
has only hours to live as I 
write this post.

Ron has a type of cancer
that does not respond to 
regular treatment.
His only hope has been a
STEM CELL TRANSPLANT.

His son was his donor a couple of weeks ago.
Sadly, for Ron and his family,
the transplant did not work.

His body is full of infection
and his immune system is so compromised
that he can't fight it off.

Ron has been such a wonderful support
for John in his recovery.
He prayed with him and talked to him,
understanding what he was going through,
as only another cancer patient can understand.

He has always been full of hope and is a 
TRUE INSPIRATION
to everyone that knows him.

Ron looked forward to golfing with
John and his buddy, Jerry Price,
this summer.
I guess he will be golfing in heaven now.
Please pray him home to that big
GOLF GREEN
in the sky.

He has maintained his faith in God 
and always felt his illness was
a lesson somehow.
It has been.
It has been a lesson in 
GRACE & ACCEPTANCE
as he fought this battle.

Pray for his wife, Sue, and their children, too.
His death will leave a huge hole in all their lives.

Thank you so much for your prayers.

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67 comments:

Tete said...

Praying for a peaceful passing and that peace fills the hole in the hearts of those he leaves behind. God speed to a most amazing friend. Prayers for you and John.

Jettie said...

Praying for him and his family as this is going on, and in the days ahead.

Pinky said...

I am so sorry. I will say a prayer for a peaceful passing. Hugs.

Debby said...

Praying right now. So sad. So sorry.

Anonymous said...

I will keep him in my prayers,,,so sad,

Red Rose Alley said...

I just said a prayer for your dear friend, Ron, and his family. May God be them all right now.

love, ~Sheri

Lori said...

Praying for peace and comfort.

Kay G. said...

Dear Diana,
Praying for the peace that passes all understanding. Praying for this dear man's family and his friends like you. xx

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry! Sending prayers for Ron and his family! May God keep them in His loving arms!

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Sending prayers, Diana...xoxo

Pam Kessler said...

I'm so sorry, Diana! Sending prayers!

Jan Hermann said...

Praying now...

Hugs,
Jan ♥

Mimi said...

Oh my! This has been such a tough year for all of you. :-( I'm so very sorry.

I'm sending prayers up right now...

God's Grace Overflows said...

Oh how hard this is on all that's involved. So sorry. I'll be praying as soon as I finish typing.
Sending many hugs your way,
Amy

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

praying...
deb

Celestina Marie said...

Praying for a peaceful passing and comfort for the family. Blessings xo

Stan and Jody Gabara said...

Sending prayers!
Jody

Pom Pom said...

Praying now.

Melanie said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. Prayers for his peaceful passing and for comfort for his family.

Mary@mydogsmygardenandmary said...

Oh Diana, I will be praying for a peaceful passing for Ron and his family.

You and John have lost so many friends lately to cancer. I do hope that John is doing better and feeling great.

I hope that you are taking care of yourself.

Hugs dear Diana,Mary

Terra said...

I pray that all is well with your friend and that he will have a peaceful passing.

Amy Chalmers said...

Praying right now. What a handsome lovely man, such sadness.

aaron said...

God speed Ron!
Your friend, Aaron

Teresa@magazineyourhome said...

Your dear friend Ron has my prayers as does his family. The Lord is calling so many good people home, it's going to be a wonderful reunion for all.

Teresa@magazineyourhome said...

Your dear friend Ron has my prayers as does his family. The Lord is calling so many good people home, it's going to be a wonderful reunion for all.

Janet said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with them. Praying for a peaceful passing and a feeling of peace for the family. Prayer for you and John too. HUGS

Row homes and Cobblestones said...

Diana it sounds like Ron was a Earth Angel, prayers will be sent up.
xoxo,
Vera

joanne said...

such sadness and tears, heavens gain is our loss and his memories will sustain his family and friends. Rest peacefully dear Ron.

Anonymous said...

Prayers for grace for Ron, his family and friends.

Blessings and Love,
Lily

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

Oh Diana, your poor hurting heart. You have had such pain these last few months with so many losses and concerns.

I pray for God's mercy towards Ron and all those who love him.

Take care. I am so sorry. Sending a cyber hug and lots of love. ♥ ~Michele

Alex said...

A very moving post, oh so sorry for his family. I am always amazed at those who can see past their own dire situation and still bless and help others. Peaceful prayers for him and his family..

Alex said...

A very moving post, oh so sorry for his family. I am always amazed at those who can see past their own dire situation and still bless and help others. Peaceful prayers for him and his family..

Betty said...

I am so sorry to hear about your friend. I will light a candle and say a prayer.

coffeeontheporchwithme said...

Too, too much of this, but with living comes dying, and hoping for a peaceful passing is the least we can want for your friend. I'm sorry for him, and for his family. He sounds like a kind, caring soul. -Jenn

Kathy said...

I prayed for him and his family as soon as I read this last night, but wasn't able to leave a comment on my Kindle. Too sad for us, but glorious for him. I hope his passing to heaven was peaceful and I'm praying God sends comfort to his family and friends.

Judy said...

Prayers for a peaceful passing and comfort his friends and family know he is in a better place....a trite saying I know but seems like a true one for this man....he looks like he was a kind person.

Chatty Crone said...

Oh my goodness I hope his passing was peaceful. Sounded like a wonderful man. You know wonderful people. You have been hit hard this year. I will say a prayer. Hugs.

Sylvia said...

Praying for your friend, Diana. So many times I have ask God "why" when I don't understand something,learning to trust completely is hard at times. God does know and care about His own and when the time comes He will be there for him.
Hugs my friend, Sylvia

a writing place said...

So sorry... another sorrow, around you...

Okio B Designs said...

So sorry. So very sad. =(

Jeanine

Laurie said...

Done!

Sonny G said...

God Bless Ron with a peaceful passing and ease all those who will grieve for his loss.

Lisa @ Texas Decor said...

Praying for the whole family. xoxo

Jackie said...

My prayers are lifted at this very moment for Ron and his family and for you and John.
It is incredibly hard to watch a friend suffer through a terminal illness. I have experienced it as I watched my friend who I taught in the same classroom with for years suffer with and succumb to cancer. She knew and loved The Lord, and she is in Heaven today, but I still miss her each day.
Sending comforting prayers to each of you.
Gentle hugs,
Jackie

Launna said...

Awe Diana, death is never easy to deal with... I am so glad that I know there is better afterwards for us one day and we will see our loved ones again... I will pray for the whole family xox

camp and cottage living said...

I will pray for Ron's family, of course.

This N That said...

So sorry for their loss..He may have to wait a long time for a tee time on that golf course in the sky..He will have a lot of company...It's a tough time, for sure..

Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLiz said...

I'm so sorry for everyone. Such a tough thing to see a beloved friend lose the battle. I'm glad for him he kept his faith in God. Prayers for all.

Susie said...

Diana, I will pray that it's will be an easy passing for your dear friend. Prayers for his family too. And for your family...it's rough for all. We are here to pray for one another. Blessing, love, xoxo, Susie

Vee said...

Praying for your friend Tom. May everyone sense the Holy ground upon which they are walking. Comfort and peace for Tom, his wife and family, and his friends.

amazingsusan said...

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Sweet Tea said...

I am so sorry for this family.
I'm also sorry for the loss you and John will feel.
Sure hope this won't discourage John.
:-(

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

Hoping for peace for the family. Only God knows how life will turn out.

Judy at GoldCountryCottage said...

Oh, Diana, how much you must be hurting now. It seems that you are on over load. My deepest regrets to your friend and his family..xxo Judy

Joy Junktion said...

I am so very sorry Diana! Your family has endured so much loss and pain over the past year. I just cannot imagine how John is dealing with yet another loss, all while battling his own fight! You are all in my prayers! Sending Hugs and Prayers! Cindy xo

Rose L said...

Prayers sent for him and family.

Cecilia said...

Diana, I don't know what to say except I'm sorry and of course, I'll pray. Prayers for Ron, his family and for you and John. Peace and comfort,
Cecilia

Down On The Farm said...

Oh my goodness. I am so thankful that our Savior has overcome death and the grave. But it is hard for those of us on this side of heaven. I will pray.

Donna said...

holding you and your friend and family in prayer...hugs...xoxo

Jill said...

Praying for him and his family and all who know and love him. :-(

Blessings,
Jill

Feral Turtle said...

Awe this brought tears Diana. How terribly sad. Peace and prayers to his family.

Donna said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend, Diana. I will pray.

Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes said...

I'm very sorry for your sorrows, your friend and his family. Prayers have been said.

BeachGypsy said...

Such sad news. So sorry to hear of this. God be with them

AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa said...

So sad, knowing there is such little time left. Will hold him in our prayers and you and John. So sad to lose a friend.

Cranberry Morning said...

Good morning, Diana. I was lying here in bed praying for you guys (5 am, I'm not in bed all day, really) and read about Ron's passing and also today's report on John. You don't know how it brings tears to my eyes to hear of these men of faith, trusting God through the hardest of times. Although the world around us seems to be going to hell in a hand basket, so to speak, God remains faithful and there are still those like you and John and Ron and his family who look to God who is their hope and strength forever. I am sorry you have lost a good friend who was such an inspiration, but now rejoices in the presence of his savior. We are continuing to pray for you all, and may God continue to bless his servant John with health progress. And you with continued grace and humor. xo. Judy

Unknown said...

Our love, sympathy and prayers to the family. Ron was a wonderful man. I enjoyed working with him on the CESA advisory board. I did not know he was ill. It came as such a shock. I would have written to him.
Sister Jan Villemure - Silver Lake College