Friday, September 5, 2008

Mom received her healing

It is with sadness and joy that I tell you mom's progress ended tonight as she received her ultimate healing as she went home to be with the Lord. I will post more info later. Please pray for us the family.

29 comments:

j. musselman said...

The trumpets sounded and the angels rejoiced as the gates opened and Jesus took His sweetest angel by the hand and led her into His Kingdom. I can see her smiling now as she looked upon His face for the very first time. He showered her with His perfect peace and granted her the most perfect healing. Rheba has touched our hearts and our lives beyond measure. She is truly the kindest spirited person and the finest lady I have ever known in my life, and I am so extremely fortunate to call her my friend. She has made a permanent imprint on my life and I will carry her with me always! David, what a blessing you received on the day you took Miss Rheba to be your wife. I've always admired the commitment the two of you have had to each other. Praise the Lord for all the wonderful years you've shared together. I know your heart is aching tonight, and I'm asking God to heal you and give you the strength to carry on for His Purpose. Michael and Lisa, you just could not ask for a better mother. You are both examples of her shining light. I see the kindness of your mom and your dad when I look at you, and their guidance will continue to serve you well all the days of your lives. May God pour His grace over you as you heal. Mom and Dad Robinson, Shellia, Richard, Laura, Olivia, Matthew, Trudi, John, and the rest of the family, my heart breaks for you right now. Surround yourselves with your many friends, celebrate Rheba's life, and keep her alive in your hearts forever! I love all of you so very much and will continue my prayers for you. Thank you Lord for allowing Miss Rheba Ann to influence our lives! She has always radiated Your love and she will be GREATLY missed.

Anonymous said...

We are saddened by the news as Rheba was such a wonderful person. She loved everybody and had such a tender spirit about her. We are thankful that we know where she is spending eternity and there's no question about that. She loved the Lord. All our prayers are for the family now. David, Lisa, Michael and his family, Aunt Aileen and Uncle Eugene we love you all and pray that God will wrap you in his arms of love, peace, and comfort during this time. June and family

Jonathan said...

My heart aches for all of you right now. I know what you are all going through as we have gone through the same thing 3 months ago. Please know that I will be praying for you today and in the weeks to come. I hope that my little girl Lindsay will find your Mom in heaven and give her a hug.

All Our Love,
Laura and family

Anonymous said...

Dave,Michael, Laura, Aileene & Eugene, Sheila & Richard,

Please know how sorry I am for your loss! Let the peace of the Lord comfort & strengthen you in your sorrow! HE is our strength & our peace - especially in our time of need. We all love Rheba and will miss her more than words can say. There is comfort knowing the the Lord is taking great care of her now. Lean on Psalm 23 more than ever right now! I love you all dearly! With Much love, Lori, Sean & Emily, & Jess

Anonymous said...

I do not have words to express my sorrow at the passing of my very, very special friend but I know that when she entered the Gates of Glory she was smiling and rejoiced at seeing her Blessed Savior. What an experience to see Jesus face to face. I know that your hearts are very heavy but you can rest in the knowledge that she is in God's presence and she will have no more pain or sorrow. I have never been around anyone that never complained about the load that she was asked to carry. The world has a BIG hole where she will be missing. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Ray and Brenda

Anonymous said...

Our prayer are with your family! Words can't even express the great pain and loss everyone is feeling, we will miss Ms. Rheba so so much! She was the most incredible women of God! I know she heard the words; WELL DONE MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT! She is rejoicing! We love you so much! If there is anything we can do please let us know!

Love & Prayers, John & Mary Rinaolo,

Anonymous said...

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to everyone at this time of great sorrow and being a fellow believer in the Lord I rejoice with you all that your dear Rheba resides in Heaven today. Since I recently "lost" my sister, I am more than thankful in knowing that some day we will all be reunited with our loved ones again. My good friend Jackie (Musselman) has told me many wonderful things about Rheba so her testimony and sweet spirit will always live on in our hearts. May the God of all comfort do just that at this critical and sad time in your lives. With deep sympathy and Christian love .... Sue

Anonymous said...

We are saddened to hear the news of Rheba's passing. We both loved her dearly. But, she is no longer feeling anymore pain and discomfort and is now having the time of her eternal life partying with our Savior! Praise God! We contnue to pray for the family. If you guys need anything, please don't hestitate to let us know. We are there for you.
Joel & Debbie

Bill Welte said...

Bubba and family ...
Please know that we have been upholding you in our prayers and will continue to do so. Praise the Lord that your Mom has been healed! She is enjoying the splendor of heaven and the joy of being with Jesus! And I am excited that she has been able to meet our Lindsay!

We love you.

Bill, Jan and Zach Welte
America's KESWICK

Bill Welte said...

Bubba and family ...
Please know that we have been upholding you in our prayers and will continue to do so. Praise the Lord that your Mom has been healed! She is enjoying the splendor of heaven and the joy of being with Jesus! And I am excited that she has been able to meet our Lindsay!

We love you.

Bill, Jan and Zach Welte
America's KESWICK

Anonymous said...

Like the song says, "I can only imagine", I can only imagine what it was like when Rheba entered into His presence. My words cannot begin to tell you how wonderful she was and how blessed everyone has been to have known her in this life. But the good news is that this is not the end this is only the beginning for her and for those who know the Lord one day we will see her again, never to be separated ever again. My heart aches this morning for all of you and for me, while it rejoices for Rheba. While this is our loss it is Rheba’s gain. Rheba was a very special person and she will be missed by everyone who knew her, and again I say we have been blessed to have had the privilege of even knowing her. I have been praying and I will continue to pray for all of you. Only the Lord can see you through this and I know He will see you through. Keep your mind on the Lord and He will give you His perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3).

Love, Paula & Dave Deithorn

Unknown said...

Livingston family,

My heart goes out to you all! My thoughts and prayers are with you as I know this is an impossibly difficult time. Thankfully she is not suffering anymore but I know there is a hole with you all because she is not there with you. I am so priveleged to have had the chance to meet your mom/wife - she was a remarkable lady of God!

Love to all,
Amy Watkins

Anonymous said...

WOW! That is all I can say. I cannot believe she is gone. Everyone at the hospital and all the comments on here are so wonderful. Nothing can take away the aching in my heart right now. We pray for Gods will and accept it but I still don’t like it. My Aunt Rheba was the strongest, gentlest soul who loved us kids as if she birthed us herself. She was like a second mom. She fought for hours and won so many battles just couldn’t win the war. She looked so peaceful and even after the long journey she had taken she was as graceful and dignified as a lady in death as she was in life. She served the Lord and asked that if something did happen to her that we do the same. It will bea shame that Olivia and Mathew and any future grandchildren and great grandchildren will grew up without her. Women like her are a rare gem. If found you pick up and never let go, they are so magnificent you can’t hide them either you have to share. I will never be the same without her and only take comfort in knowing she sits with the Father happy, healthy and waiting for us to join her! If I could describe her in one word it would be “unconditional” in love, in her faith, in family, as a friend and a fighter. Aunt Rheba I love and miss you so much and know that if you were here you would want us to rejoice in the Lord and celebrate your life. Lisa, what can I say, nothing, there are no words. I love you and will be here for you forever.

JAMI (c-u soon, your niece) :(

Chris Darling said...

So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we love you guys and are praying for you as you go through this difficult time.

Anonymous said...

The earth may have lost an angel, but heaven has gained one.
I have been lucky enough to have the Livingston family be a part of my life since birth. Over the years, I have felt closer to all of you than I have members of my own family. My deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with you. I love you all and will be there to offer any support I can.

All my love,
Nicole

Anonymous said...

Ms. Rheba was the most sweetest caring person! She always came up to me in church & asked how I was doing and let me know she was praying for me. She was the kindest lady and I looked up to her. I will always miss her smile and hug on Sundays! I'll be praying for all of you!

Staci said...

My hear breaks for you all right now. I was only around Rheba a couple of times, but in those few times she made me feel like family.

Lisa, my friend, you have a special place in my heart! I love you so much and am lifting you up in prayer! I am here for you in any way you need me.

I pray for God's unending peace and strength for you all.

Blessings,
Staci Brown

Anonymous said...

We are still in disbelief that Miss Rheba has left this life, but we are so happy that she is not suffering any longer. She was one of the most selfless people to inhabit this earth- I'm sure! She taught me lessons on what it truly means to be a faithful woman of God. We are all hurting now because we miss her so much. Those of you that were closest to her must cling to her memory and let our Lord and Savior give you comfort. Our continued prayers are with you
Love,
Doug, Sherrill, Abigail and Sarah

Anonymous said...

Dave, Michael & Laura, Lisa,
Words cannot express the sadness we feel for the loss of the sweetest angel on earth. Please know that our prayers, love, thoughts and hugs are with you today. Rheba Ann is at peace, no more pain, no more suffering, sitting sweetly with Jesus and Grandma, and I'm sure she is smiling. I have admired Rheba more than ANY single person EVER in my life- she has been such a testimony to our Lord and Saviour- being around Rheba...well, you just wanted to be more like her. She truly walked the walk. I am so glad to have called her my cousin, my friend and my inspiration. She will be missed beyond compare. If there is anything we can do PLEASE call. Much love,
Debbie, Larry and family

Anonymous said...

To the Livingston family,
David and I are very sorry to hear about Rheba passing on. She will be missed greatly. She was a very wonderful woman and she touched many lives. She is with our Lord and Savior rejoicing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
God bless,
Rebecca and David
Bergstresser

Anonymous said...

The loss of Aunt Rheba has really shaken this family. My heart knows that she is walking the streets of gold. What a wonderful women, mother, sister, daughter, and great inspiration to all of us. I hope that I can take from her all the great teachings and kindness and pass them on to my children and family. I love all of you so much.. she will be missed by so many!

Anonymous said...

Our love and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Please know that we are here if you need anything!!! May God give you peace and heal your broken hearts.
Ray & Robin Williams

Anonymous said...

Brother Livingston, Bubba, Lisa and Family,
I was so sad to hear about Sister Livingston passing away after such a long, hard fight.
She and your entire family have always been such an inspiration to me since I was just a teenager.
I will always treasure her memory fondly, with her warm smile and kind words whenever I saw her. There is no doubt she is in a much better place and we will be yearning to again be with her some day! Love, Lisa (Fouts) Roupas

Anonymous said...

I will miss your Mom and her very sweet spirt. She was an inspiration
to me of what the Lord has for each of us who seek HIM.

She was quiet and kind with a beautiful smile and her very being spoke of a peace that can only come from knowing our precious Savior.
I have been blessed knowing her. Please know that I will continue to pray for your family. I know our Lord has His precious love wrapped around your entire family and will bring peace. Love, Nancy Camma

Anonymous said...

This is an awesome lady...whp tocuhed many many hearts...espcially mine. As a recipient of a kidney transplant most recently and having many complications the past two months, I can relate first hand the hard times that Rheba went through...and even with that, she always smiled, and wished ME the best! My prayers to the family and all her children. She was a very special person, and now...she is with HIM...what JOY!!!!

The Gray Family said...

Rheb was a wonderful lady. She was always concerned about everyone else and not herself. She is in His presence right now and enjoying being completely healed. This is where she wanted to be and we will rejoice with her!! We will pray for the family through this difficult time and if you need anything please let us know. It is a wonderful thing to have such a church family that loves you and takes care of you like they do. We are so blessed to be a part of this church family. We love you all and will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

The Gray Family

Anonymous said...

Lisa,
I am truly so sorry for your & your entire family's loss. Having never met your mother, it's easy to see from this blog & these comments that she was a beautiful person & loved very much. You'll be in my thoughts & prayers.

Mandi (Staci's Sister)

Anonymous said...

To Rheba's loved ones:

We are deeply saddened by the loss of your dear Rheba.

What a wonderful and loving soul is Rheba. She always wore a smile and what a smile she must wearing now.

Here we can only imagine the Joy of the Lord. Rheba doesn't have to imagine; she's there in the presence of the Almighty Lord Jesus Christ.

Rheba is not gone. She's just sleeping in the Lord.

Some glad morning when this life is o're I'll fly away.
To a land on God's celestial shore I'll fly away.
I'll fly away oh Glory I'll fly away.
When I die halleluiah bye and bye I'll fly away.

I dare say we all are better people for having known Rheba. What a mirror image of Christ she reflected.

Yes, we are saddened but we are also happy for Rheba. People always say "she's in a better place". I say "she's in the BEST place".

Rheba left us but please don't cry,
She went to her home on high,
Now looking down on those she loves,
Resting in her home above.
She was just passing through,
To make a better life for me and you,
She's where her heart has always been,
In God's Kingdom that will never end. GLORY!!!

We love your Dear Rheba and we will all see her again on the day of the gathering.

Jim and Janice Cooke

Unknown said...

Dear Livingston Family,
Our prayers are with you all, it is a hard thing to have to part from our love one, no words can explain the depth of pain we feel, but knowing that Mrs. Rheba is in the loving care of our Savior, she is enjoying the presense of the Lord and her love ones there, no more pain and sorrow now for her. Thank you Lord Jesus, may you feel the love and prayers of your brothers and sisters in the Lord, I pray that in time the Lord will fill the void you all feel now with fond memories and all the love Mrs.Rheba left in your hearts.
With our deepest sympathy and love,
Ken and Bea Pilcher