Please Keep Cindy's Family in prayer.

[larrylyates]

We will all miss you Cindy!

[Margies3]

Originally Posted by BeenThinkin

I can't believe it! So sad! Please post when arrangements are made! We loved you Cindy!

Been Thinkin

Originally Posted by seekerman

Makes me very very sad. I pray for her family.

Originally Posted by Farfel

No! I loved Cindy! She was always the voice of reason! Wow!

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

What horrible news for us and especially for her family.

I loved posting here because of her. She will be sorely missed, and this place won't feel the same for me.

Originally Posted by Titus2woman

Goodbye sweet Cindy. You are much loved and will be greatly missed by all of us and so many others.

Prayers for peace and comfort for this family and for all those who will find emptyness where her calm and happy presence used to be.

I've wondered over the years how we here at AFF would feel if we ever lost one of our own. Now we know. My heart is weeping. This couldn't hurt more even if Cindy had been someone I had coffee with every morning. Let's be honest, alot of days, we DID have our morning coffee together. Maybe not coffee (I drink pop, not coffee) but we shared soooooo many burdens and cares over the years.

I am thrilled for Cindy today - no more pain, no more struggles, no more house fires, and best of all, getting to be in the very presence of Jesus! But I am hurting for all of us and most of all, for her family and loved in Texas and all over the country. Lord, hold us all - her family first of all.

[BeenThinkin]

If Cindy could post one more post, these might be her words, speaking from where she is today.....

Miss Me — But Let Me Go

When I've come to the end of the road,
And the sun has set for me;
Remember, I'm free of a heavy load
Don't cry for a soul set free.

Miss me a little — but not too long;
And not with your head bowed low,
Remember the love we all shared
Miss me — but let me go.

This is a journey we all must take,
And each must go alone.
It's just a part of our Master's plan;
A step on the road home.

When you're lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know;
And bury your sorrows in doing the Lord's work,
Miss me — but let me go.

Been Thinkin

[Pressing-On]

Great poem, BT!!!!

Even though we all rejoice she is safe and free from sorrow and pain, the horrible part is just getting over missing her. I don't like that part of death, but I do love the victory of eternal life.

[RandyWayne]

[BeenThinkin]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Great poem, BT!!!!

Even though we all rejoice she is safe and free from sorrow and pain, the horrible part is just getting over missing her. I don't like that part of death, but I do love the victory of eternal life.

I guess I'm more shocked than anything else. Did I miss something? Was she that bad, that sick, leading up to this moment that we should have known it? Wish I had known she was so sick. How I would have loved saying a kind and encouraging word. Maybe I did, but looking back it makes me so aware of how important it is that we say and do appropiate things, never knowing when someone that we care for may suddenly leave us.

Rest in peace Cindy. You were certainly loved on AFF.

Been Thinkin

[navygoat1998]

In Christ it is never goodbye but I will see you later. Sister Cindy save me a seat at the wedding feast. I will bring the bacon.

This is a reminder for me that behind the created screen names are real people who are walking out this life and life is tough and its hard even for those of us who count Christ as our Savior.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kgtO...848CE&index=12

[BeenThinkin]

Life is but a "Dash!" None of us know how long the "Dash" will be. Linda Ellis said it best in her poem, "The Dash!" I share it with you in hopes that it will be uplifting to all of the AFF family, at such a time as this. Look at the tombstone markers in the cemetery and you will notice that some of them have a dash between the date of birth and the date of death. This is what Linda wrote about.

The Dash

I read of a preacher who stood to speak
At the funeral of his friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning — to the end.

He noted that first came the date of her birth
And he spoke of the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between the years.

For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not how much we own;
The cars, the house, the cash;
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard,
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left...
You could be at “dash-mid-range!”

If we could just slow down enough
To consider what’s true and real,
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more,
And love the people in our lives
Like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect
And more often wear a smile,
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.

So, when your Eulogy is being read,
With your life’s actions to rehash...
Would you be pleased with the things they say
About how you spent your dash?

Linda Ellis

For more of Linda's work go to her website....
lindaellis.net/the-dash/the-dash-poem-by-linda-ellis/‎
She has recently written an addendum to "The Dash" called "Live Your Dash." Hope this will be a blessing in someway to all of the AFF family and also Cindy's family.

Been Thinkin

[MawMaw]

Oh I am so grieved to hear of our sweet Cindy's passing.
This place will never be the same.
Praying for her family that God blanket them with comfort
during this heartbreaking time.
Love to them all.
Thank you Kay for keeping us posted.

[tstew]

Wow. I don't know what to say. Rest in God's arms, Cindy. You have finished your course and are now being rewarded. I will miss your balance, spirit, and optimism.