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Posted by zippetydoodaddy on 02-10-2005 at11:38:

  Grief

Hey folks,

Long time no post.

I'm just here to share that my cousin, Andy, lost his battle with heroine addiction yesterday, and went to walk beyond the stars in the arms the beautiful One. He would be 27 on Valentines Day.

Over the years, I've absorbed this music we all love. The comfort heard in this sad sweet music has had an incredible impact on me and my family. Even today, in the depths, I'm drawn to it's message of beautiful hope in sorrow. I praise God for His word. I thank Him for Terry's perspective.

In the wood between the worlds,

Fred

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Posted by Mountain Fan on 02-10-2005 at12:20:

 

Sorry to hear about the loss. I also find great comfort in Terry's music. Peace, comfort and blessings to you and yours during this time.

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Posted by dorfsmith on 02-10-2005 at12:39:

 

Thank you for sharing. Terry's music has helped get me through some very tough times.

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Posted by Audiori J on 02-10-2005 at12:42:

 

My prayers are with you and your family.

I am thankful that Terry and the guys have expressed that
same sentiment that so many of us have also had to share.
It is comforting to know that we don't go through these
things alone.

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Posted by ibdanmac on 02-10-2005 at12:50:

  About your loss

Zip,

I'm sorry to hear about your great loss. I recently had a relative succumb to the same drug, although I wasn't close to him. Just after he was released from prison, he od'd.

We just joined a small group at our church, and two of the four couples are recovering addicts. It just does my heart good to see how God has put them back on the right path.

Some of us choose to climb especially broken ladders on our way to glory but we still get there, nevertheless.

Dan

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Posted by dorfsmith on 02-10-2005 at13:04:

 

Good stuff

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Posted by .backs. on 02-10-2005 at14:17:

 

i'm sorry to hear that Zippy.

Terry's music has helped me immensely in moments of loss, as well as other difficulties.

Peace to you.

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Posted by jiminy on 02-10-2005 at14:40:

 

comfort and prayers toward you Fred

There has been alot of sorrow here on the board lately


DAmb this side...

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Posted by Woggy on 02-10-2005 at15:19:

 

Oh, wow.............that is very sad.

Having a daughter that just turned 27, I cannot imagine how hard that must be to lose a child at this beginning stage of life.

May you and your family find peace during this incredibly difficult time.

Polly

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Posted by dennis on 02-10-2005 at16:23:

 

prayers.

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Posted by wes berlin on 02-11-2005 at00:33:

 

fred,


you (and your family) are in our prayers. if you need anything give me a call (or email).

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Posted by tchandler on 02-11-2005 at13:33:

 

zippy, i'm sure sorry. that's truly very sad. i'll be praying along with everyone else.

God bless you,

tim

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Posted by Theo on 02-11-2005 at14:25:

  Zippidy

My heart goes out to you, brother.
Just as you've poured out to others with Jesus' love,
I pray it be poured back out to you now, even more.
theo