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JoeDirt

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We will miss Red (Cathy) Dearly I loved all of her comments and the support she had on all the forum boards



What Hope for Dead Loved Ones?
“If a man die, shall he live again?” asked the man Job long ago. (Job 14:14, King James Version) Perhaps you, too, have wondered about this. How would you feel if you knew that a reunion with your loved ones was possible right here on earth under the best of conditions?
Well, the Bible makes the promise: “Your dead ones will live. . . . They will rise up.” And the Bible also says: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.” —Isaiah 26:19; Psalm 37:29.
To have real confidence in such promises, we need to answer some basic questions: Why do people die? Where are the dead? And how can we be sure they can live again?
Death, and What Happens When We Die
The Bible makes it clear that God did not originally intend for humans to die. He created the first human pair Adam and Eve, placed them in an earthly paradise called Eden, and instructed them to have children and extend their Paradise home earth wide. They would die only if they disobeyed his instructions. —Genesis 1:28; 2:15-17.
Lacking appreciation for God’s kindness, Adam and Eve did disobey and were made to pay the prescribed penalty. “You [will] return to the ground,” God told Adam, “for out of it you were taken. For dust you are and to dust you will return.” (Genesis 3:19) Before his creation Adam did not exist; he was dust. And for his disobedience, or sin, Adam was sentenced to return to dust, to a state of nonexistence.
Death is thus an absence of life. The Bible draws the contrast: “The wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life.” (Romans 6:23) Showing that death is a state of total unconsciousness, the Bible says: “For the living are conscious that they will die; but as for the dead, they are conscious of nothing at all.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5) When a person dies, the Bible explains: “His spirit goes out, he goes back to his ground; in that day his thoughts do perish.” —Psalm 146:3, 4.
However, since only Adam and Eve disobeyed that command in Eden, why do we all die? It is because all of us were born after Adam’s disobedience, and so we all inherited sin and death from him. As the Bible explains: “Through one man [Adam] sin entered into the world and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men.” —Romans 5:12; Job 14:4.
Yet someone may ask: ‘Don’t humans have an immortal soul that survives death?’ Many have taught this, even saying that death is a doorway to another life. But that idea does not come from the Bible. Rather, God’s Word teaches that you are a soul, that your soul is really you, with all your physical and mental qualities. (Genesis 2:7; Jeremiah 2:34; Proverbs 2:10) Also, the Bible says: “The soul that is sinning—it itself will die.” (Ezekiel 18:4) Nowhere does the Bible teach that man has an immortal soul that survives the death of the body.
How Humans Can Live Again
After sin and death entered the world, God revealed that it was his purpose that the dead be restored to life by means of a resurrection. Thus the Bible explains: “Abraham . . . reckoned that God was able to raise [his son Isaac] up even from the dead.” (Hebrews 11:17-19) Abraham’s confidence was not misplaced, for the Bible says of the Almighty: “He is a God, not of the dead, but of the living, for they are all living to him.” —Luke 20:37, 38.
Yes, Almighty God has not only the power but also the desire to resurrect persons whom he chooses. Jesus Christ himself said: “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” —John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15.
Not long after saying this, Jesus met a funeral procession coming out of the Israelite city of Nain. The dead young man was the only child of a widow. On seeing her extreme grief, Jesus was moved with pity. So, addressing the corpse, he commanded: “Young man, I say to you, Get up!” And the man sat up, and Jesus gave him to his mother. —Luke 7:11-17.
As in the case of that widow, there was also great ecstasy when Jesus visited the home of Jairus, a presiding officer of the Jewish synagogue. His 12-year-old daughter had died. But when Jesus arrived at Jairus’ home, he went over to the dead child and said: “Girl, get up!” And she did! —Luke 8:40-56.
Later, Jesus’ friend Lazarus died. When Jesus arrived at his home, Lazarus had been dead for four days. Although deeply grieved, his sister Martha expressed hope, saying: “I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” But Jesus went to the tomb, ordered the stone to be removed, and called: “Lazarus, come on out!” And he did! —John 11:11-44.
Now think about this: What was Lazarus’ condition during those four days he was dead? Lazarus did not say anything about being in a heaven of bliss or a hell of torment, which surely he would have done if he had been there. No, Lazarus was completely unconscious in death and would have remained so until “the resurrection on the last day” if Jesus had not then restored him to life.
It is true that these miracles of Jesus were of only temporary benefit, since those that he resurrected died again. However, he gave proof 1,900 years ago that, with God’s power, the dead really can live again! So by his miracles Jesus showed on a small scale what will take place on earth under the Kingdom of God.
When a Loved One Dies
When the enemy death strikes, your grief can be great, even though you may hope in the resurrection. Abraham had faith his wife would live again, yet we read that “Abraham came in to bewail Sarah and to weep over her.” (Genesis 23:2) And what about Jesus? When Lazarus died, he “groaned in the spirit and became troubled,” and shortly afterward he “gave way to tears.” (John 11:33, 35) So, when someone you love dies, it does not show weakness to cry.
When a child dies, it is particularly hard for the mother. Thus the Bible acknowledges the bitter grief that a mother can feel. (2 Kings 4:27) Of course, it is difficult for the bereaved father as well. “O that I might have died, I myself, instead of you,” lamented King David when his son Absalom died. —2 Samuel 18:33.
Yet, because you have confidence in the resurrection, your sorrow will not be unrelenting. As the Bible says, you will “not sorrow just as the rest also do who have no hope.” (1 Thessalonians 4:13) Rather, you will draw close to God in prayer, and the Bible promises that “he himself will sustain you.” —Psalm 55:22.

 

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So sad!! she is in our thoughts and prays. She was a wonderful woman and will be deeply missed!!! She was part of the welcoming comitee!!May she rest in peace!!! :'( :'( :'(
 

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I had not been on this site since mid march until a few days ago.  I could not believe what I saw.  I am just glad that she went peacefully and was feeling good and had a great day at the expo.  She was a wonderful person and I as well feel privileged to have known her.  May she rest in peace.  Thoughts and prayers to her family as well.

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I know they say time will heal my heart after her loss...but time hasn't fixed it yet.  I miss her quirkiness on the board.  Heck, I miss everything about her!
 

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I have been thinking of Red this last little while as this is asparagus season here. This time last year she started a post asking what we did besides cattle. I mentioned I grew asparagus and she and some others chimed in about how much they love to eat it :).
 

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As I sit here tonite in my hotel at Jr. Nationals I have a big smile on my face...last year I enjoyed the show with my best friend Red.  Some people don't believe in stuff but today I really felt likeshe was with me the entire day.  I will cherish those memories for the rest of my life of the 2008 Jr. Nationals with her.  Miss you dear friend! (angel)
 

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justme said:
As I sit here tonite in my hotel at Jr. Nationals I have a big smile on my face...last year I enjoyed the show with my best friend Red.  Some people don't believe in stuff but today I really felt likeshe was with me the entire day.  I will cherish those memories for the rest of my life of the 2008 Jr. Nationals with her.  Miss you dear friend! (angel)

Great photo.
 

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I took that picture the day I delivered Woody and met her in person for the first time.  I remember pulling in and this crazy lady jumping up and down yelling then it turned to tears.  What a great day it was!
 

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I think of her so often and miss her dearly. The Planet isn't the same without her!! Brent

I had a consignment calf that was delivered the other day and I was laughing at her during the rain storm. She HATES the rain and kept running back and forth into the barn.  Finally she just stood in the doorway and stamped her feet like a frustrated deer.  I have no idea why but I laughed at her and told her that it wasn't just her red hair that reminded me of somebody.  Her new title is Red...I could hear Cathy giggle.
 

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I never really knew Red, but when I did see her post, I could tell what a great woman she was.I will miss your words of wisdom and kindness Red. WE all miss you here on the planet.... (angel)
 

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She might be missed most when a discussion gets out of hand! She was great at dealing with all kinds of personalities!
 

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(angel)  When i read this my heart felt like it stopped.My prayers are with Mark and the family. I never knew her really but from the post i could tell sh e was a wonderful lady. I will miss your words and kindness Red. Everyone misses you on the steer planet. Red you are in my mind forever. Steerplanet won't be the same without you.  (angel)  :'( 
 
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