BTW Family, Claudette Hopkins informed us today that on this morning, December 27th, her grandson Jonathan's battle with leukemia ended when Jonathan passed away.
Claudette thanks all of you for all of your prayers, your expressions of comfort, and your concerns.
Please keep Claudette's entire family in continuing prayer. Claudette's daughter, as Jonathan's mother and as a leukemia patient also, will need special strength in this time.
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Services For :
JONATHAN SHANNON
Visitation: Friday January 6, 2012 5:00pm - 8:00pm
@ Carter-Taylor- Williams Mortuary
601 N. Center
San Antonio, Tx 78200 210-227-7311
Service: Saturday January 7, 2012 9:00am
@ E.T. Dixon United Methodist Chruch
6060 US Hwy 87 East
San Antonio, Tx 78222 210-648-3520
Jonathan's Mom, Ms Danielle Shannon, says.... thanks for all the prayers and words of comfort for Jonathan.... May God Bless Each Of You !!
Claudette,
We love you and are praying for your family in this very difficult time. I pray that you receive and feel the Heavenly comfort of God, our ultimate comfort source in times of trouble and sorrow, who made us all, and to whom we all shall return (Ecclesiastes 12:7).
Claudette Hopkins said:
All I can say is Thank You Very Much for this
Claudette,
Iam so sorry to hear of your loss. I will not say that I understand how you feel at this moment. I can say without a shadow of doubt, that there really is no pain that heaven can not heal. I've tried Him and He alone provided exactly what I needed. So, Claudette, I say to you, allow yourself the grief, feel the pain, but remember Him who died for our redemption, is willing and able to provide comfort during this time for you. He will not allow your burdens to overtake you. Our constant prayers are with you and your family.
Evelyn
FOR CLAUDETTE, & JONATHAN'S MOM!!
When tomorrow starts without me
and I'm not there to see
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today
While thinking of the many things
We didn't get to say
I know how much you love me
As much as I love you
And each time that you think of me
I know you'll miss me to
But when tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand
And said my place was ready
In heaven far above
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love
But when I walked through heavens gate
I felt so much at home
When God looked down and smiled at me
From his great golden throne
He said this is eternity
And all I promised you
Today for life on earth is past
Today it starts anew
I promise no tomorrow
For today will always last
And since each day is the same way
There's no longing for the past
So when tomorrow starts without me
Don't think we're far apart
For every time you think of me
I'm right there in your heart ~~
Claudette, My heart aches and hurts for you right now. Know that your BTW family is here for you and shares the pain of your loss. If there is anything, anything that we can do please let us know....
Doris you are so talented with your words of encouragement. What sweet words of comfort and joy to Claudette and her family. Very well stated...very well stated. Claudette will cherish your words, just as I will.
Claudette, just know that you are loved by all.
Jonathan was a young child who is now in God's hands;
God had his day destined and I pray that all understands.
He was here for a very short while;
But despite the pain, he enjoyed being a child.
God knows what's best for each and every one of us;
We must learn that He is the one, that we should trust.
I know this is a time of great pain for all of you;
Just have faith in God, He knows what to do.
There will be times of tears and times of joy:
Just remember Jonathan was a very special boy
All of your precious moments, you must hold:
And know that God is the one who is in control.
As you all lay him to rest and say good-bye:
I know there will be tears and some will cry.
Hold on to God's unchanging hand:
Because He's been there where you stand
12-28-2011 By Doris Marie Jones
Claudette Hopkin’s Grandson-BTW
REMEMBERING JONATHAN
The Sick Child
CHILD.
O Mother, lay your hand on my brow!
O mother, mother, where am I now?
Why is the room so gaunt and great?
Why am I lying awake so late?
MOTHER.
Fear not at all: the night is still.
Nothing is here that means you ill -
Nothing but lamps the whole town through,
And never a child awake but you.
CHILD.
Mother, mother, speak low in my ear,
Some of the things are so great and near,
Some are so small and far away,
I have a fear that I cannot say,
What have I done, and what do I fear,
And why are you crying, mother dear?
MOTHER.
Out in the city, sounds begin
Thank the kind God, the carts come in!
An hour or two more, and God is so kind,
The day shall be blue in the window-blind,
Then shall my child go sweetly asleep,
And dream of the birds and the hills of sheep.