Monday, November 20, 2006
Echoes of her life
Amy’s journey continues from here as her witness, the very echoes of her life, is used by God and impacts each and every one of us who knew her. Just as concentric circles move outward and become bigger from a pebble tossed into a pond, Amy’s life also was far reaching and ultimately only God knows her effect…her influence and the Holy Spirit will whisper and quicken many, many souls. And where this is Amy’s witness, it’s to God’s glory…to God’s honor…to God’s praise that her faith and strength of spirit spoke so loudly and with such clarity. Amy connected with SO many people, whether they were children, teens or adults. Blood relatives, church family or community friends, Amy took the time to make you feel special…to make you feel important…to make you feel loved.
Psalm 13 - How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? Look on me and answer, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death; my enemy will say, "I have overcome him," and my foes will rejoice when I fall. But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 - Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
Isaiah 43:2 - When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
For the love of Amy - V
Psalm 13 - How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? Look on me and answer, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death; my enemy will say, "I have overcome him," and my foes will rejoice when I fall. But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 - Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
Isaiah 43:2 - When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
For the love of Amy - V
# posted by Vince @ 8:03 PM 
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To my beloved brother Vince,
I have no words....only sending ,XO's ; and asking God to wrap, His arms around you in a very special way tonight! Remember His promise to you/ the kids that He is your HOPE !! (Psalm 71)
I'd also run across the old hymn of Charles Wesley
"Jesus, Lover of My Soul"....Hide me,O my Saviour ,"till the storm of life are past!....
we Love you! Randy+Denise
P.S. please tell Hope/R*sebud, Auntie "Neice found
a prayer penny....and it's time to pray ;)
I have no words....only sending ,XO's ; and asking God to wrap, His arms around you in a very special way tonight! Remember His promise to you/ the kids that He is your HOPE !! (Psalm 71)
I'd also run across the old hymn of Charles Wesley
"Jesus, Lover of My Soul"....Hide me,O my Saviour ,"till the storm of life are past!....
we Love you! Randy+Denise
P.S. please tell Hope/R*sebud, Auntie "Neice found
a prayer penny....and it's time to pray ;)
# posted by 
: 8:41 PM, November 20, 2006
: 8:41 PM, November 20, 2006
Vince,
I love the blog. Really hits a nerve...what did you make in the fundraiser?
I love the blog. Really hits a nerve...what did you make in the fundraiser?
# posted by : 10:13 PM, November 20, 2006
: 10:13 PM, November 20, 2006
Vince, I find it so amazing, that in death, life just beginning. I know that Amy's journey is over but I also know that in many ways yours is just beginning. At least your work here. The rest of your life and the childrens lives will be a testimony to Amy's faith. Our God is an awesome God, and I anxiously await to see, the plan he has in store for you and the kids. I pray for strength for all of you, for him to be with you, then I feel silly for I know first hand he walks with the Howard family. (Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.)
Keeping the faith, blessings and love to all. Janie Newgent
Keeping the faith, blessings and love to all. Janie Newgent
# posted by : 10:51 PM, November 20, 2006
: 10:51 PM, November 20, 2006
Vince,
Your blog entry made me reflect on Amy's life and how she faced death seemingly without fear. Many seem to undergo shear panic when in similar circumstances. In contrast, she seemed at peace throughout her gutwrenching ordeal.
Her response of confidence in her eternal destiny regardless of the outcome of her medical care truly was astounding. May we all pursue the source of such supernatural peace that Amy had.
We love each of you very much.
Isaiah 26:3 (Amplified) says,
"You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You and hopes confidently in You."
Your blog entry made me reflect on Amy's life and how she faced death seemingly without fear. Many seem to undergo shear panic when in similar circumstances. In contrast, she seemed at peace throughout her gutwrenching ordeal.
Her response of confidence in her eternal destiny regardless of the outcome of her medical care truly was astounding. May we all pursue the source of such supernatural peace that Amy had.
We love each of you very much.
Isaiah 26:3 (Amplified) says,
"You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You and hopes confidently in You."
# posted by : 9:25 AM, November 21, 2006
: 9:25 AM, November 21, 2006
To Vince and your beautiful children:
I have not been able to take the time to write to you. I (selfishly,I feel) am reduced to tears when I hear a song from the most beautiful funeral service I've ever been too, can hardly speak about Amy and what has been the most incredible journey you have led us through or thinking about you, the kids and the rest of your family. Grief comes in waves and I cannot image the journey of grief you are going through. Today, I was able to expressed gratitude for her beautiful laugh, her AMENS!!!! in church, and was able to tell anyone, "give yourself to the Lord, and you will see your eternal glory, as Amy has. She had Faith, courage and the strength to make each day count.I heard the Legacy song today that was played at the funeral, by Michelle Nordeman, I think,,, How true of Amy. She left an astounding legacy to you, the kids and your families. As Janie said, Our God is an Awesome God.
Many Prayers and Thanks to you.
Blessed Thanksgiving.
The Penzkovers
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I have not been able to take the time to write to you. I (selfishly,I feel) am reduced to tears when I hear a song from the most beautiful funeral service I've ever been too, can hardly speak about Amy and what has been the most incredible journey you have led us through or thinking about you, the kids and the rest of your family. Grief comes in waves and I cannot image the journey of grief you are going through. Today, I was able to expressed gratitude for her beautiful laugh, her AMENS!!!! in church, and was able to tell anyone, "give yourself to the Lord, and you will see your eternal glory, as Amy has. She had Faith, courage and the strength to make each day count.I heard the Legacy song today that was played at the funeral, by Michelle Nordeman, I think,,, How true of Amy. She left an astounding legacy to you, the kids and your families. As Janie said, Our God is an Awesome God.
Many Prayers and Thanks to you.
Blessed Thanksgiving.
The Penzkovers
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