My sweet Susan went to be with the Lord this morning at 5:30 AM. She died so peacefully and in her mother’s arms. We are sad, yes, but so glad that she is with God and in total peace.
I’ll communicate more in terms of arrangements as they are made. At this point our family is together and needs this time to be with one another. Thank you for respecting that.
With much love to each of you–
Jerel
Susan Law 
January 1, 2011 at 10:26 am |
prayers, tears, and hugs …
January 1, 2011 at 10:36 am |
I am so sad to hear this. My thought and prayers are with you and your family. May you find some peace and comfort from God to get you through this difficult time.
January 1, 2011 at 11:00 am |
Jerel,
Your posting from yesterday REALLY touched me, showing your transparency and trust. I hope the words you wrote and the peace you felt when penning those words will continue to comfort you and your family as you celebrate the life of Susan.
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“Not all dreams come true. And you can’t make it out of every storm.
‘Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.’ -Psalm 23:4
God doesn’t promise that all of our dreams become reality. At what point did we start believing this? He is not a genie in a bottle. The promise is His presence. And I will say this – I am feeling His presence in a tangible, practical way today. I know that Susan is too. God is walking with us through the land of shattered dreams and uncontrollable storms. His grace is all over our kids right now. And that will be enough.”
January 1, 2011 at 11:06 am |
Rand & I will continue to pray for your whole family. May you be comforted in you grief by the love and support of all those who care about you…and your wonderful memories of sweet Susan. With our deepest sympathy,
Addison Ayer
January 1, 2011 at 11:09 am |
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I know there is sadness yet comfort knowing that her suffering has ended.
January 1, 2011 at 11:11 am |
My heart is heavy. God bless.
Susan
January 1, 2011 at 11:28 am |
May The Lord heal your hearts as He holds Susan in His. She is healed…
January 1, 2011 at 11:52 am |
I am so sorry to read of Susan’s passing. I am glad to know
however that she is not in any pain or suffering.. I don’t know any
of your family but have been reading the post for the last month or
so from several women at our church who’s hearts she has touched..
Your very inspiring to me Mr. Law.
January 1, 2011 at 11:53 am |
Sleep in heavenly peace Susan, sleep in heavenly peace……
January 1, 2011 at 11:57 am |
My heart is heavy. Just can’t find the words to express my sorrow. Love to all.
January 1, 2011 at 12:10 pm |
I just stumbled upon this link through a friend on FB. I
cannot say how sad we are to hear about Susan’s passing. May peace
be with you and memories comfort you in the time to come… We
attended Connection Church with you. You dedicated our children. We
have finally found a church home and are growing with God. When you
shared your messages at Connection, I always felt like you were
speaking right to me, which was comforting. Don’t lose or stop
using your gift. We have you to thank for our journey in becoming
closer to God. Maybe it will comfort you to know that…
January 1, 2011 at 12:12 pm |
I can’t imagine the sadness you and your family must feel
at this time, but please take comfort in knowing Susan is
comfortable and in a beautiful place. May God bless you and your
family through this difficult time.
January 1, 2011 at 12:13 pm |
She is at peace…
January 1, 2011 at 12:20 pm |
Dear Jerel, It was through a request of Wendy Bezek on
Facebook to pray for Susan, that I began to read your blog. Please
know that I lift you and the children up in prayer asking God to
grant you comfort during your time of loss. Two years ago I lost my
husband to colon cancer. One thing that will truly get you through
this difficult time is your faith in God. He has answered your
prayer in that Susan has been healed. She lives now pain free,
cancer free and with our Heavenly Father. When my children ask me
why God did not heal daddy, that is what I tell them. God did heal
them both and they are living an eternal happiness. We will one day
be reunited. And that is what gets me through each day, knowing
that Bill is living an eternal and heavenly life. May your memories
of your sweet loving wife bring you comfort.
January 1, 2011 at 12:31 pm |
“The Angels gathered near your bed so very close to you.
For they knew the pain and suffering that you were going through. I
thought about so many things, as I held tightly to your hand. Oh,
how I wished that you were strong and happy once again. But your
eyes were looking homeward to that place beyond the sky. Where
Jesus held His outstretched arms, it was time to say goodbye. I
struggled with my selfish thoughts, for I wanted you to stay. So we
could walk and talk again, like we did – just yesterday. But Jesus
knew the answer, and I knew He loved you so. So I gave to you
life’s greatest gift, the gift of letting go.” God Bless you
Jerel.
January 1, 2011 at 12:33 pm |
The Angels gathered near your bed so very close to you. For
they knew the pain and suffering that you were going through. I
thought about so many things, as I held tightly to your hand. Oh,
how I wished that you were strong and happy once again. But your
eyes were looking homeward to that place beyond the sky. Where
Jesus held His outstretched arms, it was time to say goodbye. I
struggled with my selfish thoughts, for I wanted you to stay. So we
could walk and talk again, like we did – just yesterday. But Jesus
knew the answer, and I knew He loved you so. So I gave to you
life’s greatest gift, the gift of letting go. GOd Bless you
Jerel.
January 1, 2011 at 12:39 pm |
Ours prayers are with you.
January 1, 2011 at 12:46 pm |
I am so sorry that she is gone. My thoughts are with her mother, her father, her brother, her sister, her husband, her children and all her friends and family. I can only imagine the sadness because she has gone.
January 1, 2011 at 12:48 pm |
Our son Adam Dempski was in your group on the mountain trip
and talks about you often. We have spent family time in prayer for
your family this morning. Adam is very worried about Bailey. Your
post have been amazing and really made us feel part of your family.
Thank you for the updates. We will continue to pray for you and the
kids.
January 1, 2011 at 12:55 pm |
May the peace and grace of God abound with you all – Jerel, the children, Bill, Martha, Brian and Dana. I love your family and truly am saddened for your great loss and Susan’s graduation onto the Glory with her Lord. Our prayers will continue for you all.
January 1, 2011 at 12:56 pm |
We love all of you and we are so sad with you. But also thinking about Susan seeing the place that Jesus has been preparing for her. What joy.
January 1, 2011 at 1:01 pm |
No words can express the sorrow we are feeling for your
family. An earthly loss like no other but a heavenly gain like no
other. So sorry Jerel.
January 1, 2011 at 1:12 pm |
We are so saddened to hear of Susan’s passing. She will be
missed tremendously. Our prayers & love are with your
family.
January 1, 2011 at 1:28 pm |
I can’t express the sorrow I feel for you and your family,
though I have never met you. I pray the Lord will continue to bring
you all peace in knowing Susan is free now. And you all will be in
my prayers. My heart is broken for you.
January 1, 2011 at 1:29 pm |
We are praying for you.
January 1, 2011 at 1:36 pm |
We are sad to hear for your loss at this time. Are prayers
and love are with you all this time of loss…we love you all. The
Durham Family Bob, Melissa, Megan and Autumn
January 1, 2011 at 1:38 pm |
Words cannot express my sorrow-Jerrel praying so many prayers for you
Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, Dana and Brian…my prayers and love are with you
All my love,
Katie
January 1, 2011 at 1:44 pm |
God has her now and she is at peace! We love you and prayer for peace for you.
January 1, 2011 at 1:54 pm |
May the love, joy, peace, compassion and comfort of our Lord Jesus Christ engulf you, and may His grace and mercy support you. We share your sorrow and grief as well as your happiness in knowing Susan is in the everlasting arms of our blessed Savior.
Ruth and David Winn
January 1, 2011 at 2:13 pm |
Asking Jesus to wrap His strong and loving arms around you…. may His presence fill these days as you honor the gift of Susan’s life….
January 1, 2011 at 2:19 pm |
Susan’s life is a testimony to so many, those who knew her and those, like me, who never even met her. May the God of all Comfort be with you. You remain in our hearts and prayers.
January 1, 2011 at 2:25 pm |
Praying for you all. Susan was a remarkable person who
touched everyone she knew. What a beautiful legacy….
January 1, 2011 at 2:41 pm |
Tearful and heavy hearted, but full of Hope and Faith.
We’ll remember Susan with warmth in our hearts. And we’ll continue
to remember you and the kids in our prayers in the days and weeks
to come.
January 1, 2011 at 4:09 pm |
We love you, Jerel.
January 1, 2011 at 4:28 pm |
Even in death, Susan continues to be a blessing as I give
thanks to God today for her and her amazing spirit. What a
beautiful woman. As I am writing this, I pray for comfort for you
and the kids, Jerel. Much love.
January 1, 2011 at 4:31 pm |
We are very sorry to hear of Susan passing. She will be
tremendously missed. Our prayers & love are with you and
your family.
January 1, 2011 at 4:38 pm |
I am so sorry—my prayers are with all of you.
January 1, 2011 at 5:06 pm |
Jerel, my wife and I are praying for you and the kids.
Sitting here reading these posts has touched us deeply. God bless
you during this tough time. May you find some peace. This world was
a better place fro having had her be a part of it. She was always
extremely kind to my wife and I.
January 1, 2011 at 5:29 pm |
Jerel, Carole and I are praying for you and your children
and entire family right now and every day… We are very grateful
for you and Susan. And yes, I know from personal experience that
God will hold you close through this time. Please let us know if
there is ANYTHING we can do for you. Dave Henning “weeping may last
for a night, but joy comes in the morning”
January 1, 2011 at 6:26 pm |
Jerel, I want you to know that yesterday Joe and I had such a strong burden for you and the kids, that we took the day to pray, and cry, all day. We stopped all other activities, and we were on our knees. My 6 yr old said “mommy, are you and daddy going to cry all day?” We said yes, because we are sharing in the sufferings of a brother of ours in Christ, and his family. We have never had that happen to us, where we felt your pain so heavily on our hearts, and we were honored to carry it to the Lord for you and your family. How intimately Christ shares in your suffering. . .anticipating your needs so much, that He is calling saints all over to bear your burdens with you. . . to partake in suffering, if even to a small small degree compared to your suffering. That is such the heart of the Healer, isn’t it? So, we write this so you know that our life did not go on as normal on New Year’s Eve. .. . we were with you in our spirits and hearts, and we were before our Father in prayer and intercession. I don’t know if I have any more tears to cry.
I loved serving with Susan at Meck. . .we loved serving with you back then. Susan was a gentle spirit like none other. I still have vivid memories of things she said. We have walked through “the valley of the shadow of death” 3 years ago. . . . sat in a hospital after being told our daughter would not live. . . so we feel your pain so vividly in our hearts. We feel the loss of Susan. . . of dreams unmet. We will continue in prayer and we will not forget, I promise. The Holy Spirit will now come, and He takes His job seriously, and he will lead you to the heart of Christ, and to the comfort you must have now. We love you and your precious children. You all are bringing far more glory to God than you will ever know. Love, Joe and Lori And P.S. Susan, would you mind giving a kiss to our two children in heaven?? One is with us now who was a miracle, there were two that God sovereignly took home. We miss them.
January 1, 2011 at 6:45 pm |
Such a beautiful woman and friend.I was so blessed to know her and can’t wait to see her again one day.Praying for you!
January 1, 2011 at 7:06 pm |
[…] Susan My sweet Susan went to be with the Lord this morning at 5:30 AM. She died so peacefully and in her mother’s arms. […] […]
January 1, 2011 at 7:33 pm |
so much love. so much love. xoxox
January 1, 2011 at 7:43 pm |
Dear Jerel and family:
We are so saddened at your loss. We are praying for you all. Your entries have been a beautiful testimony to the faithfulness of God. Thank you for sharing them.
Love, Bill, Paulette (Hale), Lauren, William, and Zander Welch
January 1, 2011 at 7:44 pm |
So many thoughts and prayers and love.
January 1, 2011 at 8:14 pm |
Dear Bailey,
I’m so sorry to hear your news. When i heard the news i felt that feeling when i first found out my father passed away. I am here to support you. If you ever need anything are just want to hang out let me know. I live around the corner.Your mom was a very nice woman and i will miss her even know i didn’t know her that well. I will prey for you and your family. See you in school.
Love,
Chloe’
January 1, 2011 at 9:28 pm |
My heart weighs so heavy for your family. I have never meet Susan but, a dear friend had reached out to others for prayer. Please know you have and will continue to be in our thoughts. May her memories live strong and you can rejoice in the celebration of her life.
The Bias Family
January 1, 2011 at 9:29 pm |
Dear Jerel, You shared our pain with Alan’s Passing and was such a comfort to him and to us. Now , here we are, Joan and I ,knowing the pain and grief you are experiencing. Just know that we are and have been preying for you all, and will continue to do so. You will get through this the same way we did, by the love and grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He said He would not forsake us. H hasn’t and will not. Praise His Holy Name! AMEN.
January 1, 2011 at 9:39 pm |
Jerel: Jeff, the girls and I all send our love to you and your children. May you continue to know Christ’s peace as you mourn sweet Susan.
January 2, 2011 at 12:15 am |
Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. We
are so sorry for your loss. God Bless!
January 2, 2011 at 11:43 am |
Dear Jerel, children & family,
I have never met you, but through my own Life Group was asked to pray for Susan….I stayed up the other night to read every blog she and you had written. I feel a great loss as I got to “know” her through her blogs. What a wonderful and funny person she must have been. As I read each entry, I felt I knew her more and more. I would have loved to have met her. Thank God she had a chance to reach so many people as I am sure she did. My prayers were with you and her in her final days. I know she is at peace now….and my prayers are with you and your family. Please accept our deepest sympathy but also I feel I needed to also celebrate the person Susan was! Wish I had met her to thank her for opening up her life and heart to us all. Sincerely, Sandi
January 2, 2011 at 3:31 pm |
Susan fought the battle, and the battle is won. Her personality, beauty, and grace will be carried on through your precious children. God bless you during this most difficult time.
January 2, 2011 at 4:10 pm |
Susan’s Song (inspired by the words here on the blog and on FB–about Susan)
Bright blue eyes, and a smile that hugs you
A note straight from God, saying “Child, I love you!”
Truth be told, at times we’ve reached out to God;
He reached back to us through you.
Welcoming eyes, and a beautiful spirit
A person with a light that draws people to it
“She made me BELIEVE in a way I’d never known before!”
Making those out of place, feel at home.
She’s pure sweetness, a reflection of God’s love
And one of the first to lead me—in true worship of His Son
Can’t think of another that so reflects his heart
Glorifying God in all she does.
She’s amazing, an inspiration
With obvious love for Jerel—and her 3 babies
You and Jerel as one, glowed with God’s love
Together with Baily, Christopher and Luke
Faithful servant, with a precious, caring heart
She makes others feel comfort, loved from the start
In a season of cancer; with intact soul, spirit and heart
God’s peace flows from Susan—even as she parts
Bright blue eyes, and a smile that hugs you
A note straight from God, saying “Child, I love you!”
Truth be told, at times we’ve reached out to God;
He reached back to us through you.
January 6, 2011 at 6:21 pm |
A few folks mentioned this song at the Celebration Service. Some just saw the lyrics and didn’t know you can watch/hear the song by clicking on my name above–takes you to the youtube post. Hope that helps–
January 2, 2011 at 5:35 pm |
My deepest condolences on the loss of Susan. I started reading the blog after an email from a friend (I used to work with Dianne), and I have been so moved by the faith, hope and love with which you and Susan have both written. I will continue to pray for you and your family – that you feel God’s presence every minute, as He carries you through this.
January 2, 2011 at 8:35 pm |
So deeply sorry! You will all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
January 2, 2011 at 10:59 pm |
Jerel,
I am so sorry for your loss… I feel your pain and sadness… My wife passed away on Christmas eve 2009 from breast cancer that had spread to her lungs…she was only 36….i know it may not seem like it right now, but just know that it does get easier my brother…my prayers are with you and your children…. God bless…..
January 3, 2011 at 3:29 pm |
I’m so sorry Jon. You know where I am right now then. Thanks for posting. God bless you.
January 3, 2011 at 12:39 am |
From many prayer requests posted on Facebook I kept getting links to this blog from mutual friends. I really tried not to look, I knew it would be hard to read. I would open and skim the page and shoot up a quick prayer. Never having met your family, I could get away with this for awhile…until I really read your words and got to “know” you. Your faith in the Lord through this time has truly inspired our family. I am not one to read blogs, let alone post on one, but I want you to know that your family has a place in our hearts. Your family, and your Susan have touched our family. Today we prayed through tears for your family and asked God to let us live each day to its fullest and live with the faith you have shown, even in the hardest times. I wish I could use the beautiful words you have, but just know, from the bottom of my heart, you are loved and in the thoughts and prayers of people you’ve never even met. You have had an impact on our life.
In Christ,
Kerri and Will
January 3, 2011 at 2:24 am |
We are deeply sorry for your loss and will continue to pray for all of you.
(John 3:16) For God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
January 3, 2011 at 7:49 am |
Dear Jerel and Family,
Though I only met you once, when I attended a service with my Sister Adrienne Guyett. I was touched by you and your wife. My prayers are with you and your family. I pray we find a way, to end the pain, that cancer leaves in it wake.
That we find a cure. That you and your family find grace in God’s healing hand and that your children will always carry her with them as will you Jerel.
God bless
Liz Ciardi
January 3, 2011 at 10:18 am |
Jerel – I have just learned of Susan’s illness and have just been broken hearted for all of you – 14 years it has been – and yet I feel as if it was yesterday. Praise God for his presence with you all.
January 3, 2011 at 2:52 pm |
My aunt is a friend of a friend of Susan’s, and shared with me your blog a couple weeks ago. Every time I have read it I have been moved to tears and prayed for Susan and your family. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Please know there are many praying for peace that surpasses all understanding for you and your family, and incredible comfort from the Lord. Your writing has inspired me, moved me deeply, and caused me to really love on my husband more and not take him for granted. Thank you for letting God use you in amazing ways.
January 3, 2011 at 9:06 pm |
I only know your family from the blogs. I have cried and prayed and hoped for every need of your beautiful family. I am so thankful you know God and His perfect love and grace. I am so sorry for your loss. But I am so thankful for your faith and the hope that you know you can count on for eternity. God hold you and the whole family so close as you go through this so difficult time. There are no partings in heaven. Your family will be reunited with time WITH GOD. Nothing can top that! God Bless and lead you always.
January 3, 2011 at 10:45 pm |
Dear Jerel,
I have grieved since learning of Susan leaving this world. She is such a beautiful, precious spirit and I know that there had to have been a grand welcoming celebration for her in heaven’s paradise!
My heart is so sad for you and your sweet children! I am praying for you all and hope that you know that there are so many around you that care tremendously for what heartache you must be going through. May God be with you during these difficult days ahead and may His peace fill your heart.
Sincerely, Michelle
January 28, 2011 at 5:04 pm |
Jerel,
Got to your blog via a FB post by my friend, Anthony Valenti. I can’t express my sadness, nor my admiration of the strength you are showing by His grace. If it’s any comfort, this has inspired me to share the hope of Christ and eternal life with others who would have no reason to go on in times such as these. You and your family are in my prayers.