We were able to book flights right after we heard the news. We had planned to return to Edmonton on Sunday morning, but, instead, we flew from Calgary on Sunday morning and arrived at Marie Michelle's parents place at about 4:00 pm. We are so thankful that we could come and be here with this wonderful family so quickly.
I used this old blog to announce the death of our precious daughter Emily about ten and a half years ago. I never expected to report the death of her older brother in this same place. It is a hard providence, but we are leaning into God's goodness. Where else can we go? We know that he is with the Lord, but we will miss him terribly as we wait to see him again.
I will post more here as we know more details about the service. I know that many of you reading this have already heard this news and are praying for us and serving us in many other ways as well. We can't respond to very many of the messages that we have received to express our love and thanks. I wanted to use this place to respond to you at all one time. Given the dormant nature of this blog, I will post links on Facebook and Twitter for future updates.
-- Terry, for Juanita, Petra, and Anne, July 16, Gatineau, Quebec
20 comments:
My heartfelt condolences. I attended seminary with Josh and remember him as a kind, gracious, and hard-working student. My prayers go out for your family as you deal with this unexpected loss. God strengthen you all during this difficult time.
Been praying and lifting you, Juanita and all of the family up to God. Our hearts are heavy with this news and sudden loss of your precious son. Praying that our Saviour will continue to show you a way through the wilderness of grief and into his strength, comfort and courage. Love and prayers from our family.
I am so sorry to hear about Josh. It has to be such a shock, especially as it was so sudden. My love and prayers for you all as you grieve this loss. I am sure Emily is happy to be reunited with him.
Our hearts are broken as we hear this news of Josh's passing. God is our only hope in all. May you feel his love and peace at this time and in the difficult days ahead. Gerry & Leverna
Juanita & Terry, We are saddened to hear about Josh’s early entrance into the Kingdom. It is glory for him, for which we are thankful, but a heartbreaking road for his parents, sisters, and wife. We’ll be praying for you. May you feel God’s comfort and grace.
Heather & Victor
I’m so saddened to hear this! Heartbreaking for you all. God’s peace as you go through this difficult time, and my prayers go out for you.
Kathy Nutford
Our hearts are aching beyond words for you all. We are praying and love you all. Thankful we do not grieve without hope but hating the curse of sin so much.
Our hearts are deeply grieving along with you, Juanita, Petra, and Anne. As you so well know, it is only God who can truly comfort and heal our hearts at times like this. Where would we be without the hope of being with our loved ones again sometime when we are reunited in Christ in heaven! May God continue to strengthen and comfort each of you and his dear wife as well. Bob and Karen
Dearest Stauffer family,
We are sadden to hear of the passing of Emily's brother. We truly cannot beging to express our condolensces to you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Dear Terry, Juanita, Petra and Anne
We received the news of Josh's passing with great disbelief and sadness and have been praying for you all . We are so sorry for your loss, our hearts ache for you. May our God of peace grant you comfort and strength as you grieve the loss of Josh. We love you and will continue to pray. Please pass our condolences on to Josh's wife,Marie-Michelle, as we have been praying for her as well.
Dear Terry and family,
Michel and I send our condolences. We are so saddened to hear of this news of your son. May the Lord grant you comfort and strength in the coming days, months and years.
My most profound condolences. Deeply shocked to have just heard of this. Praying.
Terry, Juanita, Petra and Ann, we are so sorry for your loss. We are shocked and saddened at this terrible news. Praying that God will provide His peace and comfort at this very heartbreaking time.
So sorry to hear Terry. Our sincere condolences.
my condolences. will be praying for you and your family during this time of grief. <3
I am without words. Glad that the Holy Spirit intercedes as I try to pray for you all. And so glad we do not grieve as those without hope.
Terry and Juanita and family, Eva and I are so shocked and sorry to hear this news. May the Peace of Christ be with you all.
I was a new believer, with drug addiction, when I met Josh. The Lord continues to use his example and the times we shared in helping me run the race. Praying. Much love.
Badly shaken by this news. No one has exemplified to me such God-honoring courage, faith and patience in tragedy and I wish you didn't have to be in this place again now. You will treasure the memories of your wonderful son and see him ere long.
With prayers and tears,
Such overwhelming heartbreaking news about your son Josh. May God give you the strength, peace and comfort that can only come from Him. Know that one day you will see Emily & Josh again and there lies the hope within us. Hugs and prayers ��❤
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