To our dearly loved
LLEE (Loretta) ...
Well, you can run
but you can't hide ...
Our Paradise Cafe hasn't been quite the same since you haven't been among us
with your wise choice of Scriptures
at the right time and your love for us, as we have for you ..
We just wanted you to know just how much you have been missed, thought about, and loved by sending you this little pick me up 'thinking of you' card from us here at the Cafe!
We are all a part of a body, and when ONE hurts, we all hurt, and this is really true when one comes to knowing our Lord more and more ...
We don't want you to hurt or be alone, and since we are scattered all over the place and can't come to you personally in the flesh, we are hoping that this will bring a smile to your face
and a warmth to your heart!!
So, now I will step aside and let others give you their hugs, kisses and well wishes ...
I know you know I love you dear one ... and have always and will continue to look forward to the day when we will see each other face to face
and to give 'real' hugs and kisses in that beautiful new paradise to come!!
Lots and lots of LOVE to you ... your sis of the heart BruisedReed (NotBroke)
Dear Sis Lee, I am so grateful to have known you here in the forum for so many years. I have always marveled at how easily you bring to mind the exact appropriate scripture to reply with on any given topic or problem. I wish that I could do half as well with others in encouraging and informing them from God's word. You are truly missed by us all. We love you so much and hope that you are able to regain strength and health in the months to come. Many heartfelt prayers are being said for that to happen SOON!!! Much much love, hugs, and kisses
from your closest "Gus competitor"
sister, Heather
Hey Loretta!!
Something just wasn't right when I finally got the internet back. You were missing!!
Prayers coming out for you. If there's anything we can do to help......you know what to do.
I love you, girl!
You were the first one to greet me with open arms when I joined E-watchman YEARS ago. Thank you so much for the reminders to breathe!
If the bible is a two-edge sword then you, sister, are a Samurai Warrior!
Hi Llee!
We are all here, thinking and showing concern about you!!
One day at a time Sister-Friend.......
You are not alone......
My dear Sister......I am so very sorry to hear that you are in a nursing home. We all love and miss you so very much. You have and shall always continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Agape,
Sister LoveJehovah
Dear sister LLee,
A big thank you to Jammin for locating you so we can say a loving 'Hello'.
I remember your kindness back in the Pathways days and your continued appropriate scriptures to match the moment on various boards.
Hoping too that you are being well cared for where you are.
Tessa
Loretta,
You would never believe how much you're missed here (well, maybe you would now); always quoting the right scripture at the right time, always with an encouraging word and a ready "onward and upward everyone!" when needed (which was/is a lot!). Please let me (us) know how you're getting along! You ARE missed...
As always...in Christ,
gus
Ode to Sister Llee
A post to toast that special face,
We cannot see but in her grace,
Her heart is full of no disgrace
While in our fellowship;
For Sister Lee is always near,
So ready to impart us cheer,
Though also quick to shed a tear,
She’ll never lose her grip;
While we might chafe without a cause,
And look upon each other’s flaws,
And argue over broken laws,
She never does, you see—
For she is tender deep inside,
And therein does her Lord reside,
For all she needs is time to bide,
Till He has called her home.
sw
SW,
That was beautiful. And may I add written by someone who has been touched by SisLlee.
Hi there my dear sis Loretta (LLEE)
I have been trying to think of some way to let you know how much I have treasured and valued coming to know you ... but it is so hard to the right words to express how much you are loved, not just by all of us here at the cafe but by our God and his Son as well for your faithfulness and love to them that you have never let go of!!
Remember that we are all in this TOGETHER ... and you are in our prayers and I know that Jehovah and Christ Jesus are watching over you and taking care of you as well ...
Well, I haven't written a poem in a while ... but decided to give it a shot just for you ...
So, here goes nothing ...
A Sister’s Love
The world in which we live today
With many blocks along the way
To trip us up or bring us down
To take a smile and bring a frown
The heat of love for now grown cold
To find its warmth we want to hold
And you dear Lee of loving heart
Have that love and do impart
All of us have felt its fingers
And the warmth it truly lingers
A Scriptural thought was your forte
To brighten up your family’s way
And so we wanted you to know
In our hearts your love will grow
For all of us is really one
In the body of the Son
And as that day draws ever near
We will see you have no fear
Though we may be miles away
In loving hearts we’ll always stay
So take the love we have for you
And let it strengthen you anew
For at the Paradise Café
A place for you will always stay
In this journey we all share
Love is what helps us to bear
From our God and his dear Son
And all of us yes everyone
So Loretta dearest flower
We look forward to the hour
When God’s Kingdom shines on high
And brightens up our every sky
Troubles care and woes are gone
And hearts will lift with thankful song
We will then be face to face
With your love and with your grace
Until such time may you now know
That you’re with us e’er we go
You’re not alone and ne’er will be
For to us you’re family
I hope that you can read between the lines and hear what I'm saying ...
I LOVE YOU DEAR SIS ...
May Jah bless you and comfort you and strengthen you ...
Your sis of the heart BR
Dearest Sister Llee,
you are so love, and so missed. You have touched so many lives and hearts.
Always having a encouraging word to lighten the load, with just the right scripture to comfort the soul. You are thought of by me daily my Sister, I think of you when things get tough and your words always come up into my heart and mind...
"Onward and upward!" It always helps to smooth out the stones on the path forward.
Thank you for YOU my Dear Sister Loretta, YOU ARE LOVED!!!
"
Onward and upward" Sis!!
I love you,
Sparrow
"Anyone dwelling in the secret place of the Most High
Will procure himself lodging under the very shadow of the Almighty One.
I will say to Jehovah: “You are my refuge and my stronghold,
My God, in whom I will trust.”
For he himself will deliver you from the trap of the birdcatcher,
From the pestilence causing adversities.
With his pinions he will block approach to you,
And under his wings you will take refuge.
His trueness will be a large shield and bulwark...
...For he will give his own angels a command concerning you,
To guard you in all your ways.
Upon their hands they will carry you,
That you may not strike your foot against any stone."
The world in which we live today
With many blocks along the way
To trip us up or bring us down
To take a smile and bring a frown
The heat of love for now grown cold
To find its warmth we want to hold
And you dear Lee of loving heart
Have that love and do impart
All of us have felt its fingers
And the warmth it truly lingers
A Scriptural thought was your forte
To brighten up your family’s way
And so we want you to know
In our hearts your love will grow
For all of us is really one
In the body of the Son
And as that day draws ever near
We will see you have no fear
Though we may be miles away
In loving hearts we’ll always stay
So take the love we have for you
And let it strengthen you anew
For at the Paradise Café
A place for you will always stay
In this journey we all share
Love is what helps us to bear
From our God and his dear Son
And all of us yes everyone
So Loretta dearest flower
We look forward to the hour
When God’s Kingdom shines on high
And brightens up our every sky
Troubles care and woes are gone
And our hearts will lift with thankful song
We will then be face to face
With your love and with your grace
Until such time may you now know
That you’re with us e’er we go
You’re not alone and ne’er will be
For to us you’re family
BR, You just brought tears to my eyes
sw
As apples of gold in silver carvings is a word spoken at the right time for it. An earring of gold, and an ornament of special gold, is a wise reprover upon the hearing ear. Just like the coolness of snow in the day of harvest is the faithful envoy to those sending him, for he restores the very soul of his masters. (Proverbs 25:11-13, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures) <---Just as Sis LLEE would have put it
Thank you Sis LLEE
For thoughtfulness you show.
My favourite scripture quote of yours...
"Pray incessantly"
Your friend and brother,
gogh
