Dear friends,
I don't think there's any way to say this except straight out. My dear father passed away this morning, apparently from a heart attack. Right now I'm just stunned. My family and I, of course, need your prayers greatly. I can't really give any more updates now, because this happened seven hours ago...again, please pray for us all. I can't even begin to imagine the impact of this loss yet.
About Me
- Connor Hamilton
- I am a junior History major at Hillsdale College in southern Michigan. I would like to write, or teach (or, if God wills it, both), in a way that honors God and benefits men. My interests include writing, reading, foreign affairs and politics, friendly discourse, and outdoor activities like hiking and cycling. I am interested in many historical eras, but I have focused on Europe (particularly Germany and Russia) in the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as the history of the Middle East, and Islam as a whole.
74 comments:
Connor, I am one of the Classed cyber aunties and was so sad to hear about your dad. Praying for you all as you mourn your loss.
May the Lord grant you peace and comfort.
Mrs. McCallum
I'm another Classed cyber auntie. We are in tears here and will uphold you in prayer in the coming weeks.
Our God is a strong tower.
Mrs. Vance
Dear Connor,
One more classed auntie who is praying. I am so sorry to hear about your dad. May God grant you peace that passes all understanding.
Mrs. Lunsford
Connor, I want you to know that we are praying for you and your family here in New Jersey.
Another Classed cyber auntie,
Mrs. Billing
Conner,
Another Classed Auntie who is so sad to hear about your dad and I am praying for you and Robert. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Mrs. Lanser
Connor, I cannot even express my profound sadness at the hard Providence that God has handed you. I will most definitely be praying for you and your brother. I, an adult, do not understand God's ways in this. I can hardly imagine the thoughts going through your mind. I will pray for peace, among other things.
Beth in Texas, another Classed cyber auntie
Conner and Robert,
We are lifting you up before the Father. We are praying for strength and mercy.
Mrs. Jenny Savage
Sarah's mom
Praying for you and your family, Connor.
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Praying for you all in the weeks and months to come. May the Lord comfort you.
Dave and Martha Spotts - also from ClassEd
Dear Connor,
My heart is grieving for you and Robert. Please know that I am praying for you all continually, and that we are willing to help in any way we can.
Mrs. Maxwell
Dear Connor,
I have been checking your blogs since I heard the news. Please know that so many are praying for you and your family as you face this most severe blow.
Connor, I feel that God must be preparing you, through great trials, for great things. I pray for you, that your grieving heart would hold fast to your mighty God, that your sorrow would have patience and your suffering hope. May you be a man of God, as your father before you.
With Christian love and motherly pride for you,
Teri Field
Connor my heart is filled with sadness over your loss. You are constantly in our prayers and dear to our hearts. Peace be with you, and may you lean on the Lord for strength always.
Our welcome mat is out if you ever want to come to Alabama. We'd love to have you visit.
Love in our Lord,
Aunt Sandy
Dear Connor,
I too am a Classed mom and there are no words to describe the shock I feel at hearing about your dad. I am praying for you and will continue to do so.
May Christ hold you close as you grieve through these dark days.
Mrs. Maynard
Connor, we were grieved to hear this news, and our family is praying for you and Robert in these difficult days. We do not know what the Lord has in store for you, but we know He means your good and His glory.
Cindy, Glenn, Abby, David, Betsy, and Ben Marsch in Slippery Rock, PA
Oh, Connor,
Our family is so sad for you today. We will be lifting you and your brother up in prayer. May the Lord be your strength and your comfort. Cling to Him; He alone can give you peace as you grieve the loss of your father.
Mrs. A. J. Smith Family, Classed cyber auntie and uncle
Connor, I cannot begin to express the deep sadness I feel at your father's death. You and your brother will be in my prayers in the coming weeks and months.
I pray that our Lord, who is mighty to save, will be your strength and your refuge now.
Mrs. Kincaid, another Classed cyber auntie
Connor,
I am another cyber classed aunt and the mother of Ashton. I cannot help but feel that God is using this refining fire to make you into the Christian man he wants to be for Him. Surely, you and Robert can do great things for the Kingdom as you find grace in Christ. Our whole family is sad and grieving with you.
Praying for peace in the midst of this.
Laura Ferrazzo
Dear Connor,
I am so very sorry to hear about your dad. I am praying that God's mercy, grace, peace, & comfort will envelope you & your brother & carry you both throughout the coming months.
Another of the classed moms,
Serena Hasler
Connor,
I'm yet another ClassEd cyber aunt who is so sad to hear about your dad. I am praying for you and Robert that you will see God prove Himself as a Comforter and the Prince of Peace as you endure these hard times. I'm also praying that God will send the right people to you, and that you will know God's strength in your weakness.
Please email any of us if there's anything we can do to help. Through it all, we will pray, pray, pray.
With much Christian love,
Susan MacLagan
Connor,
My heart is hurting so much for you and Robert. I have been praying for both of you for the last little while and I will continue to do so. May you feel His peace and strength during the oncoming days.
Mrs. Torgrimson, also from ClassEd
Connor, the Dages told me about your father. I cannot begin to fathom how difficult such a loss would be, but I pray that the Lord shows Himself to you, and your family, in an incredible and personal way. He is a refuge, a source of comfort and strength, and He is big enough to support your family through this time. Let me know if there is anything I can lift up specifically in prayer, or if I can be of any help.
May the Lord be with you during the coming days,
~Jessie White
Dear Connor,
All of us from Classed are grieving this terrible loss, but fiercely trusting that God will be good to you and Robert, even in this. Know that many of us are praying for you, and will continue to do so in the days and weeks to come.
Another cyber-auntie-
Chris Finnegan in NM
Our family is praying for you as you go through this.
Galena (for the vonderLufts - a family from WPC)
Dear Connor, I am very sorry to hear about your Dad and will pray for you and your family.
A Classed cyber auntie,
Mrs.Moore
Connor,
This is Lauren H from ISLAS, Han told me about your post. You and your family are in my prayers. May God grant you peace.
God bless you,
Lauren
Dear Connor,
I am another Classed relative who is so sad. You are in my prayers.
Please do let us know on classed if there is anything our family can do for you.
Mrs. Fielder
Oh, Connor! May God be your “refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” I am heartened to hear that you are standing firm in your faith through all your present sufferings. Please know that we are all standing with you!
Mrs. Maclennan
Connor, my heart is heavy for you as I lift you to the Lord during this hard season. May He carry you through your grief, reminding you that He is the Father to the fatherless.
Another ClassEd aunt,
Mrs. Spear
'We're not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.'
~CS Lewis
Connor,
Our family will be praying for you and your brother.
Juanita Stauffer (Josh's mom), from Classed too
Connor,
Praying that God will reveal to you how He is holding both you and Robert tight! That His boundless love for you will be so tangible in these days of shock and the days to come. We are praying Connor!
Amy Lawrence in MD
another of your classed aunts who love you and are convinced of God's love for you.
Connor,
I wish I could offer you some words that I knew would comfort you in this time of hard providence... knowing that God provides for our salvation and joy sometimes seems much different than seeing how He does this. I know that God knows your heart much better than I, and pray that He will give you that peace which passes all understanding.
Crying out to God for you, brother,
Hannah Roorda
I'm very sorry, Connor. May the Lord be with you.
Hi, Connor,
It's evident from your amazing response to the situation that he was a great father. You have my empathy and prayers.
-John R. Ahern
Connor,
I am praying for your loss, also, as is Nick and our whole family.
Keep writing when you can, both here and on your novels. It can be a good way to process grief.
Praying for His mercy for your whole family,
Lene Jaqua (former cyber teacher of yours from philosophy and American history)
I'm so sorry Connor, may God bless and comfort your family in this devastating time.
All my prayers and sympathy.
Claire
(I'm Elisabeth's friend in case you don't remember me)
Connor,
I am yet another classed aunt praying for you and Robert. May God uphold you with his strong arm,
Mrs. Blake
Psalm 27
Connor,
All of us here at the Hall household are praying for you and Robert.
May God's peace which is beyond our understanding surround you and hold you up now and in days to come.
The girls send their best hugs.
Dear Connor,
Our family is stunned to hear this news. We are praying that God would give you and Robert peace and wisdom as you walk through these difficult days ahead.
Mrs. Dage
Connor, I can see that I am not the 1st of the ClassEd aunties to visit your blog...you can be certain that you and your family are wrapped in prayer by many who care.
Jean in Wisconsin
Connor, I too am a Classed auntie and want you to know that my family is praying for you and your brother. May you have a sense of abiding under the shadow of God's wing. He has promised to never leave you or forsake you. There are many brothers and sisters in Christ who are standing with you and upholding you in prayer. We grieve and mourn with you.
Mrs. van der Swaagh
Connor,
You are in my prayers, friend. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort that surpass all understanding.
"But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope:
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,
his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
"The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him."
(Lamentations 3:21-24)
Lauren Manning
Dear Connor,
May we help carry your burden of grief, if only in prayer; know the we are lifting you up before His throne of grace as you mourn the loss of your dear father.
With love and prayers,
Melissa Manning (classed)
Connor,
We are praying fervently for you and Robert in your shock and grief. It is so hard to say good-bye...
The Lord keep you,
Mrs. Bakker
Dear Connor,
We are so sad about your father. We are praying now for you and your brother and will continue in the weeks to come.
You, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head. Ps. 3:3
Mrs. Kosloski, a Classed mom and mom to Jason, who was in the online Classical Co-op American History class with you
Dear Connor,
I'm another Classed cyber auntie who is mourning your loss and praying for you, trusting the Lord to be your strength and refuge now. If there is ever anything we can do for you, please let us know.
Trusting you to the Lord's gracious care,
Mrs. Eshleman in PA
Dear Connor,
I'm another Classed auntie and like all of us. I am grieved over your loss. I'm praying for you and trusting you to the gracious care of the One Who loves you best and loves you most.
In Him,
Mrs. Eshleman in PA
Conner,
I'm a ClassEd auntie who is praying fervently for you and your brother. My dds and I will be praying for you regularly. May God's grace, peace, and love be bestowed upon you. I am so sorry.
Mrs. Powell
Dear Connor,
I am grieved over the news of your father's death. We are praying for you.
Mrs. Skinner (Asa's mom)
Dear Connor,
May the God of peace, which passes all understanding be with you and your family. Please know that you have many, many people praying for you.
I just can't comprehend what God is asking of you. Please lean on others. We are here.
Mrs. Schwartz (Classed and SGH)
Connor,
I also want to add that we live near enough that I want you to feel that you can call on us directly for anything you need. We will help.
Mrs. Schwartz (Classed & SGH)
Connor,
My prayers are with you.
"O Death, where is your victory? O Death, where is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord." - Romans 15:55-58
Connor, Praying for the God of all comfort to be all that you need now and forever.
Lucy Hobbs from Classed
May the God of all comfort give you the peace that only He can give.
Connor, like all the others we are continuing to pray that you and your family will find comfort, strength, and wisdom in the Lord. Again I would remind you that death, though a great evil, is a defeated evil. It is temporal, and Christ transcends time. Those who die in Christ are likewise resurrected in Him. To God be the glory, even in sorrow.
It seems many you have many "aunties" who wish to lift you up the best we can. Your mom and dad blessed my family in a very personal way a few Christmases ago. Since then I have always had a special place in my heart for your family. I am praying for you and your brother. I am so sorry for your loss.
Another classed auntie,
Mrs. Menchaca
Connor, your Dad was such a gracious man, and now he is face to face with his Saviour and yours. "We do not grieve as those who have no hope."
You have our prayers and sympathy.
Dear Connor,
The Lord Reigns!
I am praying for you and your brother, that you are comforted and God glorified.
A ClassEd cousin and brother in Christ,
Nathan Spear
Dear Connor,
I too, am one of the Classed cyber aunties. Be assured that I will hold you and your family up in prayer; that you will experience the "peace that passes all understanding" and that you will feel "The eternal God (who) is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms."(Deuteronomy 33:27)
Mrs. Van Gorp
I will be praying for you.
~Andrew
Please know Connor, that we are praying for you and Robert and will continue to lift you before the throne.
God keep you both.
Mr. and Mrs. Baer, Josh, Ethan and Rachel
Dear Connor,
I am so sorry to hear this! Our family will be praying for you and your brother. May our Lord hold you close and comfort you.
In Jesus,
Lee Ann from CLASSED
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In every change, He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake
To guide the future, as He has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below.
Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart,
And all is darkened in the vale of tears,
Then shalt thou better know His love, His heart,
Who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears.
Be still, my soul: thy Jesus can repay
From His own fullness all He takes away.
Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
When we shall be forever with the Lord.
When disappointment, grief and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past
All safe and blessèd we shall meet at last.
~Katharina von Schlegel
Connor, we are praying for you and your brother as we know that this is a very difficult time. We just want you to know that we all love you and will do anything we can to help you through this. Remember, you are not alone in this and God is still sovereign!
Jessica and Zack Purvis~
Connor, I'm Mrs. Morehart from Classed and a teacher helper in the old Philosophy class. My heart is torn at your deep loss. I'm praying for you and for Robert. God be with you in ways that only He can.
Mrs. Morehart
I am praying for you.
Mary Schuhriemen
Connor, I am so sorry. I will keep you in my prayers. May God wrap you in his presence.
Joanna (former classmate in Dr. McM's Molding Your Style class)
How unbelievably sad! It is a relief to hear that you have family nearby to help you with your grief and the practical considerations. Our family will pray for you and Robert and your grandparents. Peace be with you.
Corrine Flatt
Las Vegas
a Classed auntie
I will keep you in my prayers
~Stephanie D.
Connor,
HE will keep you in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on HIM.
Our prayers are boldly at the foot of the throne for you and Robert, seeking grace and mercy, comfort and peace.
If you need anything - anything at all - please ask.
We mourn with you as servants who know our KING still reigns sovereign and supreme.
Dave & Sabina Buhrmaster
Dear Connor,
I will always remember your dad for his quiet strength and fortitude of spirit...and his dedication to your family. He was a great man.
May God be with you to strengthen you in this time of grief. May He comfort you, guide you and uphold you as only the Father can.
Our whole family is praying for your family.
God Bless...
Nick
Connor,
We here at St David's Church in the Houston, TX area are praying for you and your family, for His grace and peace to cover you.
Pastor Gene and Mrs Franklin from classed
Connor,
My heart is truly with your family and loved ones during this time. I plan to send you a note. I pray that you will cling to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our own Abba!
if we are faithless,
he will remain faithful,
for he cannot disown himself.
I know that His grace can see you through. He has shown Himself to me, and He is beautiful. I was just about your age when my mother died. It was my adopted mother, after I had been abandoned at age 3. I am now fatherless and motherless. I have felt very alone. But greater than that, God's presence and blessing have overwhelmed me. May you be so overwhelmed. I pray continually for you and your loved ones.
Though the night may seem long, Joy does come in the morning.
Grace to you,
"Aunt" Kelly Fasoldt
of the Classed Isle
Dear Connor,
I have someone I would like to introduce to you. He is about your age and has similar interests. Recently one of his novels was accepted for publication. Contact me when you can.
Mrs Ferrazzo (Ashton's Mom)homeschl@earthlink.net
Dear Connor,
For some reason I was thinking about you this morning. I used to always read your blog on Xanga, and wondered how you were doing, so I went there, which brought me to here.
My deepest prayers and sympathy are with you. My 13 year old brother died suddenly Sept 10th, and we were just visiting his grave right before I came home and read this.
You can't quantify or compare grief, it's so unique to each person, each circumstance. I don't know what you're feeling, I only know what I felt in my own grief, and I'm so sorry that you are having to go through anything like that. But our Lord does not forsake us. It is in our darkest, most horrible times and experiences that He is truly evident. In all things, both good and bad, He is glorified. He will neither leave you, nor forsake you.
Something that really has helped me the last few weeks was a book by C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed. He wrote it after his wife Joy died, and it is full of such wisdom and truth.
Again, my prayers are with you and your sweet family.
Jasmine Crawford
(ScottishDementedWench on Xanga)
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