In sweet remembrance of our Mother, Mrs Betty Sparks

 In sweet remembrance of our Mother, Mrs Betty Sparks, aka: Mom, aka: Grandma (by so many people) aka: Grandma Sparkles, aka: wonderful friend, wife, neighbor, person! Jan 25, 1929 - Jan 15, 2011 ... 4 years ago, You left this life with a squeal, (we thought you were excited to see Jesus face) Sometimes, it seems like your struggles was only yesterday, and we wouldn't bring you back (even if we could) IF you would have to go through any of that again. Other times, it seems like many long years since you were here with us all.. What a life changing loss when you left, yet we knew your time on earth was done. But the loss and all the memories are with us daily, and will always be. We love you Mom & Dad (as so many people did) And we miss you with respect and love. Mom, Dad, give each other a hug from each of us please, We'll see you all again...




THE ROSE BEYOND THE WALL

A rose once grew where all could see,
sheltered beside a garden wall,
and, as the days passed swiftly by,
it spread its branches, straight and tall...
One day, a beam of 'His' light shone
through a crevice that had opened wide--
The rose bent gently toward His warmth
then passed beyond to the other side...



God blessed us with wonderful parents, and we miss you both Mom and Dad, sooo much!

 MOM AND 7 OF THE 8 KIDS SHE RAISED.. back row from left to right.. Me, Betty Jo, Joey, Carole, Jenna On the couch from left to right, John, MOM, and Elmer (we call Buck) Timmy came a little later but was not there at this time.. So sorry he missed out, it would have been extra special. You can tell Mom was already sick and going down hill... We all miss her so much!

 Mom's favorite song at that time... Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone..
(the chorus goes like this)

"MY CHAINS ARE GONE, I'VE BEEN SET FREE

MY GOD, MY SAVIOR HAS RANSOMED ME

AND LIKE A FLOOD, HIS MERCY REIGNS

UNENDING LOVE, AMAZING GRACE"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbe7OruLk8I

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Prayers today and daily for you and yours, that God will bless each of you spiritually, physically, emotionally, mentally, financially, and with His unchanging love, grace, mercies, guidance, forgiveness, and His sweet inner peace. Praying that He will bless each of you in a special way that only He knows you need, so you will KNOW it is all from Him.  Praying for all those that are sick, hurting, and those that are grieving, God please wrap Your loving arms around each and every one and help them in ways that You know they need the most. Special prayers for Evan (he had another surgery) And unspoken for Jenna, .. Prayers for all that recently lost a loved one, grant them comfort please and thank You.  Prayers for all of our soldiers that they will remain safe, and return home quickly and safely. Praying for their families as well, for inner peace. AND GIVING YOU OUR LOVE, THANKS, HONOR, PRAISE AND GLORY FOR ALL THINGS, IN JESUS HOLY NAME, AMEN.