Out with the old; in with the new

January 12, 2011

We designated that memorial gifts for Joy go to the Kindergarten class at Lake Monroe Christian Academy. Joy spent one morning a week in Mrs. Schake’s class for eight years. She loved the children, and through her presence, they learned to love someone very different from themselves. Mrs. Schake decided to use the gifts to purchase […]

Pray for a favorable decision

September 18, 2010

We have life insurance through New Tribes Mission, with a dependent child benefit. We were hoping to use this policy to cover Joy’s funeral expenses as well as other short-term expenses associated with her death. Today, we recieved a response from the insurance company that we should have reapplied when Joy turned 20. We had […]

So much to do

August 24, 2010

Joy’s bed with her favorite things is a reminder of her…. and also a reminder of what I need to do. Thank you notes need to be written. CD’s of Joy’s memorial service need to be sent. Notifications need to be sent to some who haven’t heard the news about Joy’s homegoing. And many more […]

Our precious Joy is with the Lord

August 23, 2010

Joy Elizabeth Brendle went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2010. She was at home with her family, and peacefully passed into the presence of the Lord at 8:20 in the morning. A memorial service was held at NTM’s chapel in Sanford, Florida, on August 12. We thought of how Joy’s life touched so […]

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