tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36043126.post2439130479752330114..comments2023-07-04T09:05:12.889-06:00Comments on Vine and Fig: A Child's DeathJim Swindlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632113399696237695noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36043126.post-21526713742446374722012-09-01T06:56:58.035-06:002012-09-01T06:56:58.035-06:00REPRINTS - This poem is one of the most-viewed on ...<b>REPRINTS</b> - This poem is one of the most-viewed on this site. If you are dealing with a death, you have my sincere sympathy. <b>You are free to make printed copies of this particular poem.</b> It would be kind if you included the path to this web site, but that's not required. Jim Swindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13632113399696237695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36043126.post-50049083721136509292010-03-24T20:43:33.460-06:002010-03-24T20:43:33.460-06:00You are right, of course, Romanós. To be with the ...You are right, of course, Romanós. To be with the Lord is better than to be here. Mason often sat a row behind me or a row ahead of me in church. He had a brain tumor for about 15 months. He, his parents, and some others in the same circle of influence made professions of faith in Jesus during the time of his illness. Though only the Lord knows which of us truly believe, it's been a joy to see a widening circle of new believers.Jim Swindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13632113399696237695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36043126.post-59516781003934942322010-03-24T17:57:24.723-06:002010-03-24T17:57:24.723-06:00Apart from the sadness at this child's death, ...Apart from the sadness at this child's death, this is a wonderful poem, an inspiration. I don't know the circumstances, but I also say, "memory eternal" and "with the saints give rest, O Lord." The bosom of Abraham is a more welcoming place than this sorry earth.Ρωμανός ~ Romanóshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00212143017939554092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36043126.post-1901148891554356542010-03-24T05:02:24.406-06:002010-03-24T05:02:24.406-06:00Thank you, David and Gary. I know you each have yo...Thank you, David and Gary. I know you each have your own grief. I'm presenting you and the two families I mentioned to "the God of all comfort." <br /><br />Pray that the Lord will open hearts to the gospel through Mason's funeral, which is scheduled for Friday.Jim Swindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13632113399696237695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36043126.post-24413646428375146152010-03-24T01:41:25.142-06:002010-03-24T01:41:25.142-06:00Both families are in my prayers. Thank you for hel...Both families are in my prayers. Thank you for helping me with your prayers through our hard time. Mother is doing better now and is able to return to work.<br /><br />Perhaps, as a tribute, you could <a href="http://www.starregistry.com/" rel="nofollow">name a star</a> after Mason? Silly, I know, but it is an eternal memory. That last comment made me think of it.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350640852962668641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36043126.post-52160721097007220222010-03-23T21:18:21.393-06:002010-03-23T21:18:21.393-06:00Memory Eternal.Memory Eternal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com