Dad left the arms of his loving family to rest in the arms of his loving father today at around 5:40 pm. Angela was on one side of him holding his hand, and I was holding the other and stroking his hair and singing "Be still and know that I am God" to him quietly. Mom was beside me. He gasped twice and was gone just like that.
We know he's not hurting anymore. We know he isn't sad or lonely. But we are hurting. There are no words to describe the anguish of that moment and all of the moments of letting go that led up to it. But we are together and we have family here with us to help.
I told Dad many times today that it was all right. But it's not really.
Friday, October 9, 2009
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Becky,I wish so much that you and your family did not have to go through this. I am very thankful though that you know where your dad is and that he's no longer suffering. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you all! Mel Ens
The Braun Family, Our deepest sympathy to all. John was truly a wonderful man. I did not know him very well but David worked with him for many years. John is no longer in pain and is in peace. John as well as your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Helene and David Page
My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through your many days of grief and sorrow. He is in the arms of his Father and no longer feels pain, only peace and happiness. God bless you all!
Christine and family,
My heart goes out to each and everyone of you. You don't need to be told what a special man John was. He always had time to tell a story or to listen to one. He was always helping. You have been taking care of John for so long you now need to focus on taking care of yourselves. Stay strong. You are in everyones' thoughts and prayers.
Natalie Christianson (Saskatoon Viterra)
To the Braun Family, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this very difficult time. John will always be remembered for the kindness and generousity he shared with everyone. I feel priveleged to have know such a wonderful man. He will be truly missed.
God Bless.
Corey & Gail Oleksyn
My deepest sympathy to you, Christine, your children and all the Braun family in this time of separation from a very strong and courageous man.
It’s been a privilege knowing and working with John, and he will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
We will continue to uphold the Braun family in our prayers and know that God’s grace is now ministering to you this day, and in the days ahead.
Psalms 116 : 15 says (Amplified Bible)
15Precious (important and no light matter) in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints (His loving ones).
Christine & family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. It is not easy to say goodbye to a loved one. I pray that in some small way you can find comfort knowing he is free of pain and suffering and enjoying Heavens Glory. In my thoughts and prayers, Marti Goertzen
Our sincerest sympathies Christine, and the whole family.
John will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
The Kurpiela family
Christine and all who loved John: Our prayers and deepest sympathy to all of you. My goodness what a courageous and blessed man he was. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be remembered forever in my heart particularly for his marvelous voice, kindness of heart and his infectious smile and laugh. I will hear "Oh Suzanna" through the tunnels of the grain elevator forever in my head; he is gone in body but certainly not in spirit or our hearts. He did so much for all on earth; I'm sure he will continue in heaven. You all now have the most blessed of angels looking down on you. God Bless! Dianna Moroz
I'm so sorry for your loss. May you have peace and comfort knowing that Uncle John?... (cousin John?) is safe in the arms of Jesus. ♥ ♥ ♥ and Prayers
Sarah Wall
Ooooh, dear Christine. I have been checking up on you several times a day on Facebook, hoping to find a message that it was all a bad dream. I clicked through from my blog to yours just now, and held my breath when I clicked the John Braun link.
I had no idea.
It's been a few days already since you had to let him go. May he rest in peace. Correction, I KNOW he rests in peace, you are both such good people, I KNOW God has a little place in Paradise for John, where he feels no pain and no suffering, and from where he looks down and smiles at you.
Take care dear friend.
((((hugs))))
My deepest condolences to Christine and the Braun family. A very good man with good morales will be missed by all.Out of every negative a positive needs to be present and John is there now with no pain and singing again.
Myles Shumlanski and Family
I am not sure if you remember me, I am Ray W's oldest daughter, Chris. I was very sorry to here about John. I know my Dad is going to miss one of his best friends. We know he is in a better place now, and I will always remember his radiant smile and the way he always made everyone around him laugh. He will be greatly missed, and know that my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Caitlin sends her thoughts as well. ~Christine Watson and on behalf of my family.
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