Comments for Son of Whale http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com Just another WordPress.com weblog Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:49:20 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on View from the top by Carol Haye http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/view-from-the-top/#comment-786 Carol Haye Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:49:20 +0000 http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/?p=209#comment-786 Wow... thank you for a beautiful view from the top. Our children are such an amazing gift straight from God's hand (and Heart). Thank you for taking the time to so eloquently capture it in words. Wow… thank you for a beautiful view from the top. Our children are such an amazing gift straight from God’s hand (and Heart). Thank you for taking the time to so eloquently capture it in words.

]]> Comment on View from the top by Jeff Warren http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/view-from-the-top/#comment-785 Jeff Warren Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:49:47 +0000 http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/?p=209#comment-785 I LOVE this story. What a great God we have- we never really know all that He is doing for us (in fact, I'm certain we know very little of what He is always doing for us). But a view He has given us of our world. Thanks Mark. I LOVE this story. What a great God we have- we never really know all that He is doing for us (in fact, I’m certain we know very little of what He is always doing for us). But a view He has given us of our world.
Thanks Mark.

]]> Comment on One year later by Mark Schneider http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/2009/07/26/one-year-later/#comment-784 Mark Schneider Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:08:37 +0000 http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/?p=202#comment-784 Mark, You and your beautiful family have been on my mind as I reflect back on the events of a year ago. I have to say how deeply touched and moved I was then, and continue to be, at the grace your family displayed during that difficult time. You guys are awesome, and it is beautiful to see the various personality traits of your father carried on in different ways by each of you. Wishing you peace and joy as you continue to reflect back on the wonderful man Whale was....and is through each of you. Blessings, Mark Schneider Mark,

You and your beautiful family have been on my mind as I reflect back on the events of a year ago. I have to say how deeply touched and moved I was then, and continue to be, at the grace your family displayed during that difficult time. You guys are awesome, and it is beautiful to see the various personality traits of your father carried on in different ways by each of you.

Wishing you peace and joy as you continue to reflect back on the wonderful man Whale was….and is through each of you.

Blessings,

Mark Schneider

]]> Comment on One year later by Jeff Warren http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/2009/07/26/one-year-later/#comment-783 Jeff Warren Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:18:49 +0000 http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/?p=202#comment-783 Loved your dad. I smile every time i think of him. Love you too Mark. You've been on my heart and in my mind. I hope you're having a memorable and meaningful time in South Africa. Loved your dad. I smile every time i think of him. Love you too Mark. You’ve been on my heart and in my mind. I hope you’re having a memorable and meaningful time in South Africa.

]]> Comment on One year later by Scott Sunderman http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/2009/07/26/one-year-later/#comment-782 Scott Sunderman Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:12:31 +0000 http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/?p=202#comment-782 For some reason, it feels like 5 years since he passed away. I don't know why that is. Perhaps it is because we talk about him nearly every week. Perhaps it is because all our searches to find another teacher for our class has confirmed what we always knew: you can't replace Dr Mark! Perhaps because I try so inadequately to fill those shoes each week. Certainly it is because we miss him so profoundly. He was going to teach a series on "Family Issues". He said it was the one thing our class had in common - everyone had family issues! There was no reference book he was planning on using; just a compilation of passages that showed how people throughout the Bible have had to deal with family issues. We were so looking forward to hearing his colorful and candid spin on this topic. Every week we find ourselves saying: "We need that series on family issues". We know God's timing is perfect. I would have liked just a bit more though. I can't wait to hear what he's been preparing when I see him again. For some reason, it feels like 5 years since he passed away. I don’t know why that is. Perhaps it is because we talk about him nearly every week. Perhaps it is because all our searches to find another teacher for our class has confirmed what we always knew: you can’t replace Dr Mark! Perhaps because I try so inadequately to fill those shoes each week. Certainly it is because we miss him so profoundly.

He was going to teach a series on “Family Issues”. He said it was the one thing our class had in common – everyone had family issues! There was no reference book he was planning on using; just a compilation of passages that showed how people throughout the Bible have had to deal with family issues. We were so looking forward to hearing his colorful and candid spin on this topic. Every week we find ourselves saying: “We need that series on family issues”.

We know God’s timing is perfect. I would have liked just a bit more though. I can’t wait to hear what he’s been preparing when I see him again.

]]> Comment on One year later by Cathy Kelley http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/2009/07/26/one-year-later/#comment-781 Cathy Kelley Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:26:08 +0000 http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/?p=202#comment-781 Mark, This has been a very eventful year for me as well. I remebered yesterday with joy and a touch of sadness. I miss your dad greatly but take comfort knowing he is with God watching over his family and the many friends he touched during his life. I smiled when I looked at my grand-daughter, who turns 1 year old tomorrow. I smiled when I looked into my husband's eyes and saw the love he has for me and our family. Whale watches us all and, I belive, is smiling. God bless you and your family. Cathy Mark,
This has been a very eventful year for me as well. I remebered yesterday with joy and a touch of sadness. I miss your dad greatly but take comfort knowing he is with God watching over his family and the many friends he touched during his life. I smiled when I looked at my grand-daughter, who turns 1 year old tomorrow. I smiled when I looked into my husband’s eyes and saw the love he has for me and our family. Whale watches us all and, I belive, is smiling. God bless you and your family.
Cathy

]]> Comment on I miss you dad by Linda Dyer http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/2009/06/08/i-miss-you-dad/#comment-779 Linda Dyer Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:12:12 +0000 http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/2009/06/08/i-miss-you-dad/#comment-779 Ever once in a while, I check your blog...I have been thinking about you guys alot this week...moving into the big house! I walk almost every evening up Bonner street, and am so happy to see life in the house again. Your Dad would feel blessed to see the lights on and joy in the house...just living life and loving Our Heavenly Father! Ever once in a while, I check your blog…I have been thinking about you guys alot this week…moving into the big house! I walk almost every evening up Bonner street, and am so happy to see life in the house again. Your Dad would feel blessed to see the lights on and joy in the house…just living life and loving Our Heavenly Father!

]]> Comment on I miss you dad by jill byrd http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/2009/06/08/i-miss-you-dad/#comment-778 jill byrd Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:24:59 +0000 http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/2009/06/08/i-miss-you-dad/#comment-778 thank you for sharing this post. I missed the sunset that so many are talking about. Facing the stage, I had my back to the sun...but I know I was blessed as well that night. It felt good to have a simplified service, although it probably wasn't that simple to those of you behind the scenes. Thank you for taking time away from Mel and the boys to be at camp this year. You play a vital role in the whole camp experience and it's forever recorded for all time. That's an amazing gift. I can't help but think about you and your Dad today, on Father's Day, your first without him. Man I miss him. When will I stop expecting him to show up in the Youth Office? Love you, Jill thank you for sharing this post. I missed the sunset that so many are talking about. Facing the stage, I had my back to the sun…but I know I was blessed as well that night. It felt good to have a simplified service, although it probably wasn’t that simple to those of you behind the scenes. Thank you for taking time away from Mel and the boys to be at camp this year. You play a vital role in the whole camp experience and it’s forever recorded for all time. That’s an amazing gift. I can’t help but think about you and your Dad today, on Father’s Day, your first without him. Man I miss him. When will I stop expecting him to show up in the Youth Office? Love you, Jill

]]> Comment on I miss you dad by Cathy Kelley http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/2009/06/08/i-miss-you-dad/#comment-777 Cathy Kelley Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:05:06 +0000 http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/2009/06/08/i-miss-you-dad/#comment-777 Mark, You received a gift in that sunset. The gift of remembrance and God's grace. We are all still here with you and I personally remember your dad everyday. There is never a day that goes by that I don't think about Mark and remeber all the good times and how much he touched my life. My heart, love and prayers continue to be with your family. Mark,
You received a gift in that sunset. The gift of remembrance and God’s grace. We are all still here with you and I personally remember your dad everyday. There is never a day that goes by that I don’t think about Mark and remeber all the good times and how much he touched my life. My heart, love and prayers continue to be with your family.

]]> Comment on I miss you dad by Grant T. Byrd http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/2009/06/08/i-miss-you-dad/#comment-776 Grant T. Byrd Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:04:35 +0000 http://sonofwhale.wordpress.com/2009/06/08/i-miss-you-dad/#comment-776 Your dads (Dr. Mark and God) are proud of you... Your dads (Dr. Mark and God) are proud of you…

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