I have dealt with the deaths of all of my grandparents, but my kids haven't dealt with the death of anyone they love and care about. I miss my grandparents very much, but understand death and life after death, so even though I selfishly miss my loved ones, I realize that we all live on borrowed time. I know eternal life cannot compare with our secular lives. Even though my head knows that, my heart longs for more time with Grandpa Hains.
God has been so good to our family by blessing us with an amazing man that we call dad, grandpa and great-grandpa. Grandpa Hains just last week was playing hide-n-go-seek with Brooks and Sadie, playing soccer with Brooks, putting together a puzzle with Sadie and showing them his endless love for them. He is one to never tire, give them tons of candy, give them a playmate that they adore, and teach them about his love for Jesus Christ. This man lives his life as we all should, by loving Jesus through his actions as well as his words. So many lives have been touched by Grandpa- as a pastor, as a friend, as a father, as a grandpa and as a great-grandpa. He has baptized each one of my children, and he married Ryan and me, and that is something we will always cherish. He is a man of great compassion and endless patience. He has been blessed with a beautiful singing voice and an inspirational speaking voice. Lost sheep flock to hear the word of God from this man. You can't help but love him after meeting him.
Grandpa has cancer. His cancer has spread throughout his body. He is in the hospital and the family is meeting with Hospice today. He doesn't have much time left in his earthly body. We selfishly want him here on earth with us. How great it will be when the angels dance for him when the Lord calls one of his faithful servants home! Even knowing that, I sit and cry. I cry and I weep for what we will lose. I weep for what my children will lose. They do not know death. I want to protect their innocence, and I am unable. They do not know life without their beloved Grandpa Hains. Please pray that Grandpa will not suffer. Please pray for Grandma Hains who is about to lose the man she has been married to for 62 years. Please pray for his 2 daughters and their spouses who are about to lose their dad. Please pray for his 4 grandchildren and their spouses, and please pray for his 10 great-grandchildren. We all love this man dearly, and are so fortunate to have had him in our lives. We covet your prayers at this time.
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Sarah, I am so sorry for news of your grandfathers cancer. He sounds like a very special person. Your family is so fortunate to have so many special memories with such an incredible man of God. My prayers are with your family.
Sarah, it's me Mary, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I don't know why Dan's name came up.
We are for sure praying for you all...it's so difficult at whatever age you are at.
Ryan & Sarah,
I am so sorry to hear about Rev Hains (Grandpa) we will lift your family up in prayer as your prepare to say goodbye and as you prepare your kids during this sad time. I know how much you all of love him.
Amy
What an awesome legacy he will be leaving behind. It is so hard to say goodbye to someone you love. We will be praying for your family.
Sarah, We are so sorry and will keep you in our prayers
Praying for the Huizengas/Hains and all of the families involved.
Sarah, my heart breaks for you and your family as I sit here in tears reading this post. Rev. Haines is one of the most loving, amazing people that I have ever had the priviledge to meet. He has touched my life and Rob's life and we will forever remember him. We will be praying for him in the days, weeks and months to come. Know that we love you all and are here for you whatever you need.
Sarah,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm praying for all of you. Also, know that I will give Brooks extra love whenever he is at school with me! Lots of love.
What heartbreaking news Sarah. I'll be keeping your family and Grandpa Hains in my prayers.
We are praying for the whole family sweetie!! Grandpa Hains is amazing! I couldn't help but cry when I heard the news. He is always so kind and sweet. Always seemed to care about what you had to say. I cried everytime I saw him and when he would leave 'cause he's so darn cute! Your all in our thoughts and prayers!
Sarah, you and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers. What a difficult thing to go thru as an adult, I can only imagine how hard it will be for all of your kiddos. I too pray that Grandpa Hains does not suffer and that God will take him home to be with Him.
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