One of my favorite photos of Miss Cindy
Miss Cindy finished her earthly race about 11:20 last night. She was in a coma like state for most of the day so in one way I feel like she’d already left us. Truth of the matter is she started leaving us many months ago when her battle first started.
Our hearts are saddened, but we are thankful Miss Cindy is no longer suffering, and knowing we will see her again someday beyond the blue brings joy to our hearts.
I will share more details as soon as I can. Until then, thank you for your prayers, good thoughts, well wishes, and cards. We appreciate you!
Subscribe for FREE and get a daily dose of Appalachia in your inbox
Tipper and family. My deepest condolences on the passing of Miss Cindy. I know that it’s hard in those grieving days. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Sending condolences from our family to yours. So sorry especially that Mat lost his mother and Corrie and Katy lost their grandmother. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
So sorry for your loss Tipper. I’m keeping my thoughts and prayers with your family.
We have been out of town and I just saw this. I am so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace knowing her job on Earth was well done.
I am sorry for your loss but very grateful Miss Cindy is no longer suffering in this world. Now she is at peace and whole for an eternity, never to suffer anything again. God has shown mercy on her and your family , my condolences to Matt and the girls and you for being stead fast by her side.
Tipper, the news on here regarding Miss Cindy’s illness & passing has been sad. May God grant your family strength, courage, guidance , & wisdom in dealing with this experience.
We are holding you all in our prayers. I know your presence and help was a great comfort to Miss Cindy from her diagnosis until her last day here. It is so great to know that this is not the end and you will see her again. I am praying for each one of you during this time. So much love to you all from SC, Jane❤️
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Matt and Tipper and the girls. I am so sorry. Losing someone is always sad but we know she has gone to a better place and we will miss hearting about her. Prayers are going out for comfort and peace for each one of you all. May she rest in peace.
So sorry for your great loss. I know you will be comforted by The Holy Spirit.
I’m so thankful you get to spend eternity with Miss Cindy.
Heaven is sounding sweeter all the time
Matt,Tipper & Girls So very sorry for your loss. Hoping for peace and comfort for you all. Many prayers have been said for you all and will continue to be said.
so sad for the loss of Miss Cindy. our condolences go out to you all. Miss Cindy is in the hands of the Lord now. May you all find peace knowing you will meet her again.
Our thoughts go to you and your whole family Tipper, such a sad time for you all. Take care of each other. From Kate and Grant in Australia.
Tipper,
I’m so sorry for your family loss. I’ll be keeping you all in my prayers. What a blessing for Miss Cindy to be surrounded by her loved ones on her journey. God bless you all.
My heart goes out to Matt, you, the girls, Granny, all of Miss Cindy’s extended family and friends. Prayers for comfort as you all go through this time of earthly grief. It’s not goodbye, it’s until you meet again. Love and hugs sweet friend
Dear Tipper, I hope you all know that I love and care for you and all the loved ones of Ms. Cindy. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. This life is not all there is. May God comfort you all as only He can do. Give Matt an extra hug. A Mother’s Love is something that always follows us. He’s a strong man but he will still miss her I know. We care and understand. May God be with you ’til we meet again.
Love and prayers to your family now and in the coming days.
Tipper and family…..I am so sorry to read of Miss Cindy’s passing last night. Please know my prayers are with all of you. Gods grace to you.
No more suffering for your loved one. Peace be with your family ❤️.
Tipper,
I am so sorry for your loss of Miss Cindy. But I know Miss Cindy has received God’s divine healing and is with Jesus right now. I know she will be greatly missed. May your memories be a wonderful comfort to you in the coming days. I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Just a couple more things,
You never did tell me, was the picture I sent you of Miss Cindy and if it was would you please show it to everybody on here and elsewhere? If it was her or if not it is of a beautiful young lady! I have another picture that I think is her too. Did she go to college and if so was it Asheville-Biltmore College (now UNCA)?
Is Granny doing OK? I’m sure this has affected her mightily. Please give her an extra hug and tell her it’s from me!
Ed-yes it was Miss Cindy’s high school senior photo 🙂 I will use it in tomorrow’s post. I don’t think she attended that college. Granny is sad, her and Miss Cindy were great friends. Granny made a crocheted wreath for Miss Cindy’s grave.
That crocheted wreath is a gift of love. My sincere condolences to all of you.
Knowing one of our loved ones life is nearing it’s end on earth is never easy when it happens. So sorry for your family’s loss but rejoicing that Miss Cindy is now with her Lord. Hugs to you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May you find comfort in the loss of Miss Cindy and always cherish the special memories of your time with her.
Matt, Tipper, Katie & Corrie we send our deepest condolence on the loss of Miss Cindy. She is now free of the earthly vessel and out of pain. She has joined our Lord and Savior and will be there to great you when your time comes to leave this world but she will be there with you every step of the way still watching over and praying likes she did while on earth. May the love and memories you hold so dear of Miss Cindy and the pictures help you through this emotional time in your lives and you can find comfort as the days pass. Our prayers are with you all and may Miss Cindy rest in eternal peace.
Matt and family,
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
I am so sorry for the loss of Miss Cindy , God just welcomed an angel home.
I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Hilary. Hite
Our sincere condolences for your family’s loss of a loved one. We will continue to lift you all up in our prayers. May God wrap His arms around you all and hold you close in the days to come.
Love and prayers going up for you and yours! ❤️
so sorry for your loss. But praise the Lord she is not suffering any more. Our prayers are with you all. We love you all so very much!
May Our Lord hold all of you close to His Heart. God bless Miss Cindy.
Carolyn
While I’m sorry for you guys I’m glad that God was merciful and she didn’t suffer for an extended period of time! Thank God that we know we’ll see our loved ones again!
Deepest sympathy for the family.
Ya’ll are still being uplifted in prayer.
My heart goes out to your family. You gave her loving care & were by her side till she joined Jesus; what a blessing to be able to do that for her. I know you will miss her greatly. May God comfort you.
May mercy, peace and love be multiplied to you. Jude 1:2
I don’t want to repeat the same clichés people say at a time like this so I’ll say what I feel.
Time has stopped for Miss Cindy but that doesn’t mean that she has stopped. Time is a constraint. Miss Cindy is free! It is hard to understand because we who are left to morn her are still bound by time. Our bodies still hold us captive. Miss Cindy is free!
It is difficult to say but I do not morn for Miss Cindy. I do not morn for any loved one I have lost. I wouldn’t want them back here with me. I do have a promise that I will be with them.
I hate that Matt has to feel he has lost his mother, the Girls their grandmother and you a mother-in-law who adored you. Remember, she is not lost, she has gone on ahead, she has reached her goal and she is there waiting for all of you all.
My deepest, most heartfelt condolences to the Pressley family and all who loved Miss Cindy. May the happy memories bring you peace, comfort, and joy. God bless you.
so sorry for your loss, Tipper. Miss Cindy looks like a true beauty. I’m glad her battle with lung cancer was short and her suffering was minimal. God bless.
so sorry about miss cindy condolences to everyone involved in it in your family she had a very interesting lfe but always be with you in your memories
I have heard that when we pray for healing, we need to understand healing may involve our passing. Answers to our prayers don’t always come as we had wished but at God knows best.
To all the Pressley family.
My deepest sympathy to your family on Miss Cindy’s homegoing. How wonderful that we have the Blessed Hope of seeing them again in our heavenly home. Love and prayers from Ohio.
There are no words sufficient. My heart grieves with you. May He comfort you and yours beyond measure. Blessings and hugs.
I’m so sorry. My daughter was moved from the hospital to a hospice this morning. Prayers for all of you.
What is her name? I would like to pray for her too. Even without a name God will know who she is.
…Farewell…
I’m so very sorry for your loss but I rejoice for Miss Cindy now sitting beside our Lord and savior, may you all find peace and comfort knowing she is in his hands
Hugs to all. My prayers will be with you as you travel your grief journey. I was there to hold not my Mom and Dad’s hands as they passed. I consider it an honor to be with them at such a holy time. I thank God for answered prayers that Miss Cindy passed peacefully and comfortably. Cherish and enjoy your memories. Love to you all❤️
Sending loads of love and big hugs to you Tipper
My deepest condolences to Matt, you, and all the family, Tipper. Please know all are in our hearts and prayers at this sad time. So very, very sorry; may solace be found in knowing so many are lifting prayer on behalf of the family.
Dear Tipper and family, I have been dreading to see this post, but I know from losing my parents and in-laws, God will comfort you. Many things about this life are sad, so it’s very important to celebrate the good things God has given us. We are all so blessed.
I am one of the fortunate people who got to know Cindy. We shared many family stories with each other. Although I’ve only met each of you one time, I feel like I’ve gotten to know all of you through her wonderful stories. I am going to miss her tremendously!! Matt, Tipper, Katie and Corie, my heart, condolences and prayers go out to each of you… Much love!! Ray
I am so very sorry to hear of Miss Cindy’s passing. I hope you all find peace and comfort in knowing she is in our Heavenly Fathers arms, no pain, only love. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
O Tipper, it seem like every time I was to open your post I was so afraid I would see what I seen today. So so sorry to hear this. I had sent her a card but I’m sure it hadn’t made it.well Miss Cindy has her wings. Prayers for everyone in this time of need. Bless you all for keeping us informed and of her passing. God be with you at this time. Thanks again Tipper.
Prayers for you and the family.
Matt, Tipper and your entire family, I’m so sorry about Ms. Cindy. She’s with Jesus now and pain free. Death is a difficult time for families to face. Losing loved ones is a very hard time for everyone. So my continuing prayer will be for God’s Comfort and Love will surround each member of your family. May God bless and keep you all safe. I love y’all.
Jeri Whittaker
6/22/2023
I am so very sorry for your loss. I rejoice that she knew Jesus and is in a better place waiting for you all. You will see her again someday! Hallelujah!! A comfort and peace for sure but it doesn’t stop the hurt and missing of our loved ones. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the days to come. May you find comfort and peace as you celebrate Miss Cindy’s life and going home to be free from suffering and pain.
So very sorry! She has been healed. Prayers for all of you. Get some much deserved rest!
Prayers for all of you !
So sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful lady.
I am so sorry.
To the Pressley Family….
May your beautiful memories of Miss Cindy fill the void in your hearts as you navigate this next chapter of life. Something tells me that she will be at your side as you tend to your gardens!
Much love to you, Matt, and the girls.
Holding all of you in our hearts and surrounding you with love and prayers. She has finished the race and having her family by her side knowing where she is, what a comfort and blessing to each one of you. I know she will be missed but praise the Lord, you will see her again. No more sickness, no more pain. God bless all of you.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. What a sweet and beautiful picture of Miss Cindy. I couldn’t help but think about how beautiful the flowers must be in heaven and her getting to see that now with Jesus. I will continue to pray for all of you. God bless your family.
Tipper, Matt and all your family, I pray God’s blessings of comfort for you at this time. Thankful for that assurance that Miss Cindy is with her Lord.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for your pain and celebrates that all of you will be together some sweet day! Miss Cindy is celebrating in the arms of Jesus. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless you and yours and bring peace and comfort as only He can❤❤
So sorry about Miss Cindy, she with our Savior now. Its hard to let them go but I do believe will see them again.
Praying for all of you .
My thoughts and prayers to all the family.
I see only Love in Miss Cindy’s passing to heaven. Her family’s love for her touches my heart as you dear family made her last days so comforting. Blessings to our Appalachian family as they grieve the loss of their Dear One. As I am very near Miss Cindy’s age I will cherish even more the time I have left to enjoy life as long as I breathe on Earth. May the peace of God surround you and give you that which passes all understanding today and always. God’s love and strength surround you.
My sincere condolences.
Tipper, Matt, girls and all your family- May you find comfort in your memories of Miss Cindy. Her soul is free but she lives in your heart and memories. I will continue to pray for everyone. Blessings and much love.
We were saddened for your family’s loss of Miss Cindy but joyful that she has gone home to be with the Lord. I am glad to be able to say I met her. She was an amazing person.
Dear Tipper and family,
I’m so sad to hear the news of Miss Cindy. I want to send my sincerest condolences to you and your family. I pray, through God you will find comfort during this difficult time. Love and blessings to you all. ❤️
My sincere condolences to all the family for your loss. We have the assurance that we will meet our loved ones again! may miss Cindy rest in peace. May God bless you all.
I am so very sorry for your. My the memory of her life be a blessing.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family.
So sorry to hear about Miss Cindy passing. I always enjoyed talking to her and she dropped by the market in Brasstown several times to get the special cookies that I baked. We will miss her smiling face. The family is in our prayers.
Have been and will continue to pray for you all. I look forward to meeting Miss Cindy one day when we all get to Heaven – what a day of rejoicing that will be!
Beautiful lady! Praying for your family. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 has been a comfort for me and I know it is for you.
What a beautiful lady, inside and out! May the wonderful memories you have of her sustain you and the BP&A family as you go through this difficult time.
Praying for Matt and all the family. It is sad losing a family member whether it is suddenly or over an extended time. I know all of you believe in Jesus, cling to Him and He will get you through these tough days. May God richly bless you with precious memories of Miss Cindy.
Having been through the same experience in the death of my wife, I ache for all of your family.
Peace.be upon you all.
We sorry with you all in fellow-feeling. We sorrow for you all as hurting in your hurt. And we are thankful with you all for the blessed hope of momentary absence to be subdued to eternal presence.
So very sorry for your family’s loss a beautiful mother and grandmother ❤️
So sorry for your loss but praises to the Lord for Miss Cindys life & how she loved you all.
Ann M
I am so sorry for your loss. I understand as I have lost my Mama and Mother n law. I know the Lord is giving you that peace that passes all understanding. Love to you , Matt and the girls.
I am so, so sorry for you and your family’s loss. Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Condolences to your family. May the good Lord surround you all with His peaceful presence and may His Angels gently carry Miss Cindy to her Heavenly home.
Dear Tipper & all your sweet family, our thoughts & prayers are with you especially during this time. I know “the peace that passes all understanding,” is very much with you all. We can see the love of the Lord in all of you & all the praise goes up to Him. I thank the Lord for Miss Cindy. I loved reading her comments each day.
Tipper , Matt and Family, So sorry to hear about Miss Cindy passing away.Thank you for letting us know this. Our prayers will continue to be with the family throughout this time. God Bless, Kay Kelley from Ohio
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family during these difficult days of life, may you all experience the peace that surpasses our earthly understanding and hearts held in the hands of our loving Savior to mend what is broken and replace these last few weeks of sorrows by the life of memories that you have enjoyed. Matt, may the unconditional love you have received be passed on for generations and all the prayers that Miss Cindy prayed be answered in God’s timing and in His sovereignty. As Psalms 147:3 says
(AMP) He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds( healing their pain and comforting their sorrow).
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. I’m praying for you all. God bless you and comfort you.
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family in this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss of Miss Cindy. I lost my mom in February so I understand how difficult this time is for your family.
As my mom gradually left us into her own world of dementia, I searched for info on growing up in Appalachia, especially food ideas as she had become an incredibly picky eater. That’s when I found “Celebrating Appalachia.” I at least better understood why she liked her green beans simmered all day.
It’s been almost 2 years that I’ve been watching you and your family. I have especially enjoyed the books you have read aloud. It helps me better understand my family as all 4 of my grandparents were born & raised in eastern KY.
Please know that you have friends praying for you & your family as you move through your grief for Miss Cindy.
Sincerely,
Teri Michael,
New Port Richey, FL
I know the feelings – pain, sadness, relief, etc. I’ve sat with several family and friends during their final days and held their hands as they took that last breath. There’s also joy in knowing they are no longer suffering and that we will be joined with them again. I’m praying for Matt and the rest of your family today and through the days to come.
How she shines- and will continue to! Prayers to you and your family.
She has finished this life while still maintaining respect from others. She won this race and that is plenty of reason to celebrate her life! Jesus said to cherish God then cherish others and she is probably discussing her old life and new home with Him right now.
We are saddened as well Miss Tipper to hear about Miss Cindy’s passing and we will continue to lift you all up in prayer for God to comfort y’all & grant you all the peace that passes all understanding.
The good news is for the believer/christian is that to be absent from the body means to be present with the Lord. So it’s see you later Miss Cindy, not good bye.
All our love and prayers to all of you. No more suffering on the streets of gold.
Continued thoughts and prayers of comfort for each of you. Having the faith of knowing Miss Cindy is in a better place and her Heavenly Home is already a lot of comfort, though we always miss those loved ones here on Earth. May ya’ll always find a smile or warm feeling in the cherished memories while remembering how much you loved her and she loved all of you! Through the stories here and on YouTube, the love ya’ll showed for her and the stories of her love for you shine right through! God Bless!
Praying for y’all
So, so sorry. Our earthly life is short but eternity is forever. Praying you will meet again in paradise.
So sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in prayers ❤.
Tipper I’m sorry to hear that Miss Cindy has passed but so glad she is no longer struggling. My love and thoughts are with you all
I am so sorry for you, your family, whole community’s loss. My prayers for your comfort at this time.
There is comfort in a time of sorrow. Our hearts are in prayer for you, dear one
I’m praying for your family at this time. I can’t say you ‘lost’ Miss Cindy because she’s not lost–you know exactly where she is. She just went home before the rest of your family. I want to share the chorus of one of my favorite songs with you. A friend of ours sang it at my mother’s funeral and it’s a comfort to me each time I read it. The title of the song is Trust His Heart by Eddie Carswell& Babbie Mason:
God is too wise to be mistaken,
God is too good to be unkind.
So when you don’t understand,
When you don’t see His plan,
When you can’t trace His hand,
…..trust His heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Think of you all today..❤️
As she is bright and beautiful in the photo, so she still remains, and she is still with family.
I am so very sotty for your loss. knowing her suffering is over and she has found peace is a blessing. you are all in my thoughts
Prayers for your family. Cindy was a beautiful woman, sounds like inside and out.
Oh Tipper… I’m so sorry. Im glad Miss Cindy isn’t in Pain any longer. I know there will always be a void in your hearts and lives though. She was a beautiful woman. Ive enjoyed seeing the few old photos of her that you’ve shown. This one is very pretty with all the roses. Try to take care of yourself and your family now. Try to eat and rest when you can now.
Prayers and love to all of you. Miss Cindy is now praising and worshipping Jesus for eternity.
Praying for your family.
So very sorry for your loss of your precious Miss Cindy. Prayers for strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time for you and Matt and all of your family. Hold on to your sweet memories. She is no longer in pain. She is in her heavenly home. God bless all of you ❤️
praying for your whole family. happy for miss cindy – she wouldn’t want to come back now!
The Lord graciously took her in His own time. the angels escorted her into her new home!!!
the day before my mom went to her eternal home she saw Jesus coming to greet her and my dad was right behind Him. thankful for memories.
my mom and dad will meet miss cindy eventually because they loved the mountains of western nc. and visited there many times. they will have much to talk about!!!
hugs and kisses for each of you.
I am so very sorry for the loss of Ms. Cindy. Please know that if I could give each of you a hug I would. She leaves behind a loving and devoted family. Her life was a gift she leaves behind for you to cherish. I was not privileged to know Ms. Cindy, but I believe her life of determination, courage, faith and love will live on. God bless your sweet family.
My heart breaks for your family right now but I am also glad that Miss Cindy is no longer in pain & is in the presence of our Lord & Savior for eternity. Your family will join her someday & what a beautiful reunion that will be. Sending prayers for your entire family at this time. Hugs!
I am so sorry.
(((((Tipper and family)))))
May God comfort you all.
Prayers and love for you, Matt, and all of the family and friends. She was a beautiful lady.
God bless
What a sad day! I have always thought Miss Cindy was so beautiful in all the pictures you posted of her. God bless the family Miss Cindy left behind while she enjoys her family reunion in Heaven.
So sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful person , inside and outside. I always enjoyed her comments here. I grieve with you.
When we all get to Heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus, we’ll sing and shout the victory!
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you all tightly in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss of this special lady. I will keep your family in my prayers during this time.
My condolences and prayers to you and your family. Charley and I have lost both of our parents and we know the pain you feel. They are gone but their memories will always be in your heart. Love to you all.
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss but glad Miss Cindy is no longer suffering & is now whole again, in her heavenly home. Love to you all in this difficult time.
This world is not my home
I’m just a-passing through
My treasures are laid up
Somewhere beyond the blue
The angels beckon me
From heaven’s open door
And I can’t feel at home
In this world anymore
Oh Lord, you know
I have no friend like you
If heaven’s not my home
Then Lord what will I do?
The angels beckon me
From Heaven’s open door
And I can’t feel at home
In this world anymore
Just over in Gloryland
We’ll live eternally
The saints on every hand
Are shouting victory
Their songs of sweetest praise
Drift back from heaven’s shore
And I can’t feel at home
In this world anymore
Oh Lord, you know
I have no friend like you
If heaven’s not my home
Then Lord what will I do
The angels beckon me
From heavens open door
And I can’t feel at home
In this world anymore
By Jim Reeves
This song came into my heart as I read your post. It is a song I have sung to myself since I was a teenager when I first heard it, and it is one I sang a lot in my heart just recently for several weeks. To me it is a song of comfort and promise. You and your family are in my prayers and my heart as you begin the process of closing this earthly chapter of Miss Cindy’s life. This is such a sad time for you, and, yet, your heart is rejoicing that she personally knew Jesus as her Savior. Our Promise from God is real! And Miss Cindy has now begun her next chapter of living – the one that never ends!
You know I hold all of you in my prayers. I love you all!
Donna. : )
Sincere condolences. Thinking of you and your family.
May her soul rest in the arms of Jesus.
I sure do hate that for y’all. Praying for comfort and peace.
And the last enemy to be destroyed is death, 1 Corinthians 15:26-28
We don’t sorrow as those without hope I Thessalonians 4:13
I have been following but not commenting, grieving with you your loss of Miss Cindy
Connie
NE Texas
Praying for comfort and strength today and in the days to come for you,Matt, the girls and your family. ❤️
Tears and prayers for your dear family. I ask the Lord to comfort and strengthen you in the coming days and weeks.
I so look forward to meeting Miss Cindy one day with all the other children of God. God Bless
I’m so sorry yall have had to go through this sad time. It is bittersweet–thankful she is out of pain but she will be so missed. Nobody on earth is like Mama. I lost my older brother to cancer last August but I will always remember his peaceful face during his last hours. We were thankful for his coma like state as his pain was relieved. Love to all. Yall feel like family.
My Gos bless all of you and Miss Cindy’s Heavenly Flight. Rest easy, Miss Cindy..
Hugs and prayers.
That is a wonderful photo, she looks beautiful and in a lovely peaceful spot. I can see why it is a favorite. You all will continue to remain in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
I’m truly sorry to hear that she’s passed but she will no longer suffer. I know that y’all will be reunited in heaven someday. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Matt and the girls.
Diana Neighbors, your Texas fan.
Very sorry. My condolences to you and your family.
My heart and thoughts are with all of you ❤
I’m so sorry to hear this news, but grateful for the hope Miss Cindy had.
Tipper, I’m so sorry to hear about Miss Cindy. I feel this in my heart. My family will be thinking about your family. She was so kind, smart, funny. I’ll miss her words here.
So sorry for your loss keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tipper, I am sorry beyond words to hear of your beloved mother in law’s passing and yes, I’d have to agree with you she looked absolutely beautiful in the garden flowers with the sunlight dancing in her pretty golden locks! That’s a great photograph! She’s started her FIRST DAY IN HEAVEN and if that’s not worth celebrating, nothing is! I sent a few cards yesterday, even with reservations, but the one isn’t late because I’d like to think of it as Miss Cindy’s FIRST GREETING card in heaven and I think that’s okay. Words fail at a time like this, but GOD never fails and HES PERFECT IN ALL HIS WAYS! Psalm 23 often comforts me so I pray you find peace in this beautiful chapter. Life is like turning the pages of a book in many ways and only God knows how many pages are in there, for each is very different. “The Lord giveth and He taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord!” Many thoughts and prayers go with you and your wonderful family at this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear this news, Tipper and Deer Hunter! May God be with you.
I am so sorry. I know this has been a difficult time for all of you. I pray your memories will help comfort you and that knowing that she is in a better place with no suffering or fear will be a great comfort to you all.
May God comfort you and your family. Sending love and prayers your way. BC
So sorry for you all. Prayers for comfort and peace. She was blessed to have such sweet family to stand with her and take care of her through this tough time. Hoping you all can take some time to rest.
Oops….I sent two messages….but you can never have enough encouragement, appreciation and love!
Thank you for sharing Tipper. My heart is with you and your family.
Miss Cindy and all of you have been in my thoughts and prayers. Especially all day yesterday. Miss Cindy is now with our Father in total peace and health….awaiting you all. I will be praying as all of you begin a new part in your journey without her alongside you. You and your family are a powerful testimony to the Lord and the wonderfulness of all things Appalachia. Northern Michigan girl.
Our hearts are very heavy for you having to go through this – she is now more alive in heaven than she has ever been and not in pain. Pap is with her too.
She is with her Savior and you will see her again, most assuredly, when you are called home to your everlasting destiny.
We are still praying for you all.
I so sorry to hear this but like you said you will see her again
I am sure your family was a great comfort to her in her last days. My heart goes out to you. Praying for peace and comfort for all.
I know your hearts are heavy with sorrow and grief, but you have faith that Miss Cindy is beyond pain and suffering and the assurance that you’ll be with her and Pap again someday. RIP, Miss Cindy.
Praise God she don’t suffer no more! Father in bless Ms Cindy family with peace and comfort and love, with strength to endure in Jesus name we ask, Amen God bless you Tipper, God comfort Matt, God bless the the girls and all those that love you and your family like I do!
Tipper, I am so sorry to hear of Miss Cindy passing. There are no words I can say to express what I feel. But I truly believe she is in a better place. Growing up in the Catholic religion we lived our lives knowing there was an afterlife. Now, not so much Catholic but a mix of Catholic and Christian maybe, I believe it even more. Her suffering and pain is over, that should help your hearts heal a little. My prayers are with all of you. Anna from Arkansas.
Sorry for your loss! Prayers for your family during this difficult time! Prayers for peace and comfort as only God can give us!
So sorry to hear this . What a lovely picture. Thank you for sharing with us and blessings to all of you.
Your family is now enveloped of the virtual arms of so many as well as the actual arms of those close to you. mis Cindy has been one of the many endearing presences readers have come to know through your posts and although she will be missed by more people than she could ever imagine, she will live on in the many many memories you will surely share in the future.
You are all held in our hearts & prayers and supported by sympathy and love.
I am so sorry for the pain you and Matt and all of her family are suffering through and, like so many others, I am sure you are relieved that her journey to the glory of God has been reached. Through the years I found myself searching your blogs for the comments from Miss Cindy knowing that they would always be positive, showing her support and love for you. Take care of each other.
This beautiful picture is the perfect memory for those of us who weren’t blessed to know your wonderful Miss Cindy. How blessed she was to have such a loving, faithful family! My deepest sympathy for your loss. May our dear Lord
bring you His comfort and peace.
So sorry for the loss in your family. Please accept my condolences and I will be praying for your wellness.
Oh Tipper, I am so sorry for all of y’alls loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you guys.
So sorry to hear this Tipper but I am glad Miss Cindy is in her Heavenly home with Jesus this morning. You all have taken such wonderful care of her. The love from you for Miss Cindy is very evident. Prayers for all of you now because you will still have much work to do. Take good care of yourselves.
God bless you, Tipper, and the entire family. Know God has wrapped Miss Cindy in His loving arms and that she is at peace with Him.
Love, peace, and blessings to Miss Cindy and all those who love her.
Saying I am sorry does not help you or the family but that is all I can say. It is a blessing she didn’t have to lay there and suffer longer than she did, but when people have said that me about some member of my family when they passed on, it made me mad, so I don’t blame you if you get mad at me for saying it to you. I can and will continue to pray for you, Matt and the rest of her family. That is a beautiful picture of Miss Cindy.
You have my deepest sympathy. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow
So sorry for you and your family’s loss. She obviously was a sweet and wonderful lady. Prayers for you.
My heart goes out to you all. I’m continuing to pray for y’all as you grieve for your precious Miss Cindy.
To be absent from the body is to be present with Lord. We shall behold HIM..what a glorious day✝️
So sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for the sadness and grief your family is experiencing. I hope that you’ll show yourselves the same kindness and care you blessed Miss Cindy with.
So very sorry for you & your family s loss of Miss Cindy . I too have been caregiver for My Mom & a Dear Friend , and I know the relief you feel for them as they go on to a much better place . Many prayers & peaceful thoughts be with you all .
no words. wrapping you and yours in the warmest most tender healing love across the miles…
Praying with you in your loss. “To live is Christ, to die is gain” Until that day we rejoice in hope.
Tipper, Matt, Corie and Katie,
I am so sorry for your loss, your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
My deepest sympathies for you, Matt, and the rest of the family. May you find peace in this time.
I’m so sorry for the loss of a beautiful soul. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.
So sorry. Your family are in my prayers. Hugs to all.
Hugs of love and prayers of comfort for each and everyone of you.❤️
Praising the Lord, on Miss Cindy’s behalf…she’s with her Savior now! Praying for y’all, as you wade through the coming days. (((((HUGS)))))
I’m so sorry for all of you. Faith and love will sustain you I know. My heart is with you.❤️
Dear Tipper, Matt and girls, So sorry for your loss and hope the special memories of her will ease your grief at this time.
Sorry for your loss.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.
My heart is saddened for all of you with the news of Miss Cindy this morning. Cling to all the beautiful memories and the comfort that you will all be together again and Miss Cindy will once again be whole and pain free. Prayers of comfort to all of you during your time of sorrow.
Prayers for the family, you know she is pain free in a better place, but that does not keep you from saddened heart, especially the Deer Hunter.
Thinking about you all at this terrible time x
Love and prayers to all of you. Grieve the deep hurt and let yourselves feel what you feel, but take comfort in the promise of being reunited one day.
Miss Cindy and all of you have been in my thoughts and prayers, yesterday as I prayed throughout the day I just felt she was fixing to leave and go to our Father. Prayers now as all of you begin your journeys without her by your side. Your family is a powerful testimony of love and faith and the wonderfulness of all things Appalachia. Blessings Northern Michigan girl.
I’m so very sorry she had to leave you so soon. Many prayers sent to you and your family! I’m so thankful you know Jesus and can cling to Him!
Prayers to you all. Words escape me at times like these. They are never enough.
My family sends prayers and condolences to your family today.
Gone From My Sight
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side, spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
Then, someone at my side says, “There, she is gone.”
Gone where?
Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast, hull and spar as she was when she left my side. And, she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in me — not in her.
And, just at the moment when someone says, “There, she is gone,” there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout, “Here she comes!”
And that is dying…
Henry Van Dyke (1852-1933) was an ordained Presbyterian minister and friends with Woodrow Wilson who appointed him ambassador to the Netherlands.
So sorry! Praying for your family.
Prayers. God’s peace and comfort to each of you.
May the Lord encircle your family and enclose you all with His embrace of comfort with the reassurance that as time passes your hearts and spirits will seek that bright star shining over the mountain ️ which lights your paths of glory. Amen
Blessings
God bless your family. Will continue to pray for all of you.
❤️
So, so sorry, but also so thankful her time of suffering is finished and you know you will see her again. Love and prayers for you all during this time of grief and sorrow.
Condolences & prayer for comfort during this difficult time.
Tipper, I’m sorry to hear. Try to focus on the sweet memories and the joy her life has given you all.
Prayers for all of you. Sending love from Spain.
Thoughts and prayers for your family. What a wonderful lady. She’s now in her heavenly home without pain and in perfect peace.
We are so very sorry to hear about Miss Cindy. Our continued thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
I am so sorry for your loss, Tipper. Your post brought tears to my eyes. May God comfort you and your family during your time of grief and and bring you peace.
May God bless you and keep you all as you grieve for you loss. Be still and know that He is God!
Praying for your family and a beautiful soul has gone to heaven.
Tipper and Family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences. Y’all have been heavy on my mind the last couple of days. We are praying for y’all. ❤️
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Psalm 126:15. The dear lady isn’t gone, she is just gone on. Matt, you and all your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Condolences ❤️
Our thoughts and prayers for the family are with you all this morning. We are comforted by the knowledge that your mother is no longer experiencing any pain or discomfort, but is resting with our heavenly Father.
Dearest Tipper and family,
I wanted to express my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your loved one. May the Holy Spirit bring you comfort and strength. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences to you and the family. With God, we have a hope and an assurance that we will see our loved ones again. Death isn’t the end, but the beginning of our eternity with Jesus. I pray that the Comforter bring you peace and comfort through this process. God bless!
Thank you so much for the update. I know that the Lord will carry you all through these final goodbye steps and through the days to come. She is truly free now, and learning and experiencing joys we can only imagine. Much love to all of you!
I am so sorry for all of you, Praise the Lord for all your memories that will help carry you forward. She was a Blessing to all of your family members and you were a Blessing to her as you cared for her. God Bless all of you and knowing you will see her again is a Blessing. Prayers for you guys.
My deepest condolences. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless you all. I know we are all saddened by her loss as well. My love to you all and especially Matt.
So sorry to hear this, I will continue to pray for you and your family. She is no longer in pain but dancing on the streets of gold. But I know the pain of loss is still very hard.
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.
Lifting all y’all in prayer for the time ahead. Miss Cindy has gained the reward of our Savior’s sacrifice. Oh what a glorious time for her! May you all find moments of celebration during the grief and may our Lord bring great joy in your conversations when reminiscing about Miss Cindy’s life. God bless you! Love and prayers!
Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. Miss Cindy is now rejoicing in the presence of our Lord. May you all be comforted in the following days. Special prayers for Matt.
Love and peaceful prayers to all of you. Miss Cindy looks into Jesus’ eyes this morning.
God bless and keep y’all. Rest in The Lord.
May she rest in peace!
Tipper,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family for your loss. Thankfully, we have the blessed assurance that she is whole and rejoicing in heaven with Jesus. Hold fast to the promise that you will see her again. I am praying for peace and comfort for you all. ♥️