I received one of the saddest "Dear Johns" today from the Netherlands.

Here are a few excerpts:
 

Sent to:

NOTADOC on: May 23, 2005, 09:23:32 PM (Pacific Time)
 

"Dear John sadly to say I have to tell you that my mom has passed away 1 1/2 hours ago at 4:34am my time , thats 1 hour 42 mins. ago .".

"I was with her when she crossed over , so don't be scared she wasnt alone and she is with Jesus Christ the Son of God now resting in his arms ."

"...hold on in your power, love and strength in Him...."
 

"With lotsa love Raini the son of Christina Margaretha , I'm sure I can send you her love too, by this email. I know she would have wanted that."

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I am deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved Sister, and yet I rejoice because she is now at peace, out of pain and suffering, and is now in the presence of our Lord. Margaretha was a very strong woman who demonstrated a strong perseverance. She indurd much in her life, and lived out her faith boldly. She was even ostracized by other "believers" who were unable to rightly discern the Body of Christ. She lived in the prophetic and for the " suddenlies." A lover of Truth! And yes, the Bride of Christ!

I have loved Margaretha from afar, having never actually been in her presence, but speaking to her frequently over the past year. She has effected my life, and I will never forget her. Let us never forget those who have passed, but let our focus now be on the living. Let us now focus our prayers on the ones that she loved: Her husband Andre, her son Raini, her daughter Susan, and the Bride of Christ. Let us see His Work to its conclusion.

Amen !

Shalom, John/Notadoc