big day today...
can't say that i am really looking forward to the next three days but i have been told by multiple people that they are a necessary part of the grieving process...so bring it on!!!
for GPS and MAPQUEST
if anyone out there is planning a trip to the harrisburg area tonight the address of the church here is: 4100 N Progress Ave, Harrisburg PA 17110
if anyone out there is planning a trip to the berwick area tomorrow night the address of the church there is: 801 E 5th Street, Berwick PA 18603
for the LOCAL's
i have a little request...for anyone who lives close and could come to the early part of the viewing to leave time for those traveling from out of town and will not be getting in until just before the memorial service...that would be great. you could come in and say HI and then grab some supper and come back for the service if you wish.
i know of a few that have to work and will not be able to make it here until close to 7pm.
thanks
well...the question of the day. how are the girls doing? thanks to their fantastic group of friends my girls are doing GREAT. i have (once again) been totally amazed at how wonderful of a support system that i have BUT you would not believe the way the girls friends have responded. what a tribute to them and their parents. i remember back to when i was in high school and my best friend lost her dad...i was scared and speechless and my mom had to help me muddle through the whole process (sorry kathy)...these kids down here are coming alone and coming in packs and coming with food and coming with flowers and coming with cookies (they have made themselves) and coming with hugs and coming with tears and i just stand in awe.
my kids are going to be OK
thanks for checking in
tammy
posted by tdewalt @ 8:02 AM
14 Comments:
Tammy, You and your family are constantly remian in our thoughts and prayers. Yes, these kids are amazing!
Thank you for the information and suggestions; we plan to arrive about 6pm from Baltimore. See you then, Martha
If Dan didnt' have to work tomorrow, we would go to the funeral service, but will be there tonight;
Thanks for the heads up on the viewing and early visits, saving time for out of towners; very thoughtful on your part and with all you are dealing with,you are thinking of others;
God will get you and your girls and Fred and all family members, thru this difficult time;
We are here if you need anything!
Love
Diane and Dan McCormicks
Tammi and the girls,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Your faith and that of your girls and Tim has been a tribute and an example to all of us. I feel honored and blessed to have known Tim. I am unable to attend the services tonite as I have an emergency appt for one of my dogs at my vet in Lancaster or else I would be there but know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue his blessings and peace upon you and your family.
Kindest regards,
Kim Kuntz
I will be there with the family in my heart and mind. I will be close to all of you as I continue to pray.
As for Megan, Ashley & Kelsey...it is no surprise that your daughters are strong survivors. Their mother is a great example of strength, love, compassion and sacrifice.
There will be painful times ahead, but you will all---with help from God, and the support of your family and friends---come through whole and praising Him.
I send my love across the country.
Aunt Katie
Tammy,
I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you today. You and Tim have been such a special part of my life.. all those late nights getting blood transfusions. I remember Tim discussing his favorite saying as a husband "I'll try to do better next time" He could always make us laugh. Please let us know if we can do anything... we are all local and would love to help you.
Love,
Andrea from 6day hospital
Tammy, you and the girls will remain in our prayers. You are an amazing person, as well as the girls! I'm sure Tim is playing some type of sport up in Heaven right now, probably baseball. Maybe he will take a break for his Memorial Services. We are here for you if you need anything! God Bless you all!
The Beistline's
The services tonight were awesome, and the overwhelming amount of people was a tribute to Tim's character. Since I couldn't build up the strength to stand in front of everyone tonight, I will say what I wanted to say here, "Even though he lived two hours away, Tim was my most frequent visitor while I was going through treatment. It's something I could never thank him enough for. It was always so uplifting to see a friendly face, especially from such a best friend."
-Craig II
Tammy and girls, I know Tim has to be so proud of the strength you guys showed tonight. It was a wonderful service that was a great tribute to Tim and his entire family! Tim has touched so many lives there is no way he will ever be forgotten. Praying for continued strength for you in the upcoming days. Brenda
Tammy and family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I know what all of you are going through and I feel your pain during this time. But as each day goes by, feel the comfort that Tim is not suffering any more and is singing praises with his Lord in heaven. He will always be with all of you and one day you will see him again.
I'm praying for all of you.
With love,
Donna (Cerase) Alley
Dear Tammy, Megan, Ashley and Kelsey,
Our prayers have been for all of you and will continue as you begin this new journey without Tim. These two poems are for you!
This is the first blog I read or wrote, so I pray it touches your heart.
Blessings, Dennis & Karen Loose
A Life Well Lived
Tonight, January 12, 2009
we celebrated
the life
of a truly godly
and great man-
Timothy Scott Dewalt.
Many came to
honor this man
and the impact
he had on their life.
Some shared stories
that made us laugh,
while others made us cry-
but each caused us to look
and reflect on our own legacy,
our puppose for life.
Is our service
really God centered
or self serving?
Does our life reflect Christ
and overflow with His love
that touches all those around us?
Tim's life did reflect Jesus
and we are now left
to pick up where he left off
and make our world
a better place
for us having been there.
This truly would make tim smile!
As God closed
this portion of his life,
Tim's hopes and dreams
can be realized
when each of us remember
to help a friend
call someone in need
and reach out to another
who is hurting-
lighting one candle each day.
May the light never go out
as we bid farewell
to our friend
and family member - Tim!
She Loved Greatly
This cold winter evening
we highlighted a life
one well lived-
a shining star,
Timothy Scott Dewalt.
But beneath the laughter
and many tears
is a wife who loved greatly
and sacrificed much.
She was the wind beneath Tim's wings,
the one in the background
who never wanted credit
or attention given to her.
Truth be know-
behind every truly great man
is a woman who believed in him
even before he did.
This was Tammy!
The one who waited up late
and got up early
who kept everything in place
making sure things moved forward
even when it was hard.
She lived with this man
for over 20 years
and she saw his potential-
the seeds of greatness
and she watered them with her love.
But as the illness came
and days became weeks
weeks became months
and months turned to years-
she watched as
one thing after another
took away parts of this man.
When each new drug
and new prognosis
seemed to be overwhelming-
Tammy was strong
and unwavering
as she held tight to her Lord
and her faith in God.
She stood at Tim's bedside-
as she watched him fight the fight,
knowing what the future held
she held even tighter to Jesus
and gave strength to her daughters
who were losing their dad
and she her soul mate.
Theirs was a love story
that ended much too soon
and we are the ones
who should not forget
those who are now left to carry on.
They need us more than ever
to reach out in love
and kindnesses.
May we bless Tammy,
Megan, Ashley and Kelsy
to the same degree and more
as we have been blessed by their lives and example.
As the void becomes real today
and life moves on
let us all love them greatly!
We love you all alot!!
Truer words were never spoken. Those poems from Karen Loose were fabulous tributes to both Tim and you and your girls. Although never forgotten, each day will get a little easier as you realize no more suffering. My deepest condolences.
Dolores Douglas
Tammy, Megan, Ashley, and Kelsey-
Here is more poetry that God has been filling my head with for you.
I have never written poetry like this before so I pray that it gives you comfort!
Blessings, Karen Loose
Make a Difference
How do you compress your love
into the time you have left?
What word do you say
when you see that the hourglass
is soon empty?
When emotions seem to overwhelm
your thoughts-
what do you do?
Can you comfort
those who will be left behind
with all the memories you have shared?
Does your life story
reveal who you really were?
Will your investment
in the lives of other people
pay great dividents-
or crash like the many other things here on earth?
Was your love for God a shining light through it all?
Did your life here on earth make
any difference?
Tim's life did make a difference-
will I make mine count?
LOVE OF MY LIFE
Oh, love of my life
21 years was not enough time
to say I love you
or hold you in my arms.
Our story was not of growing old together,
as I had once imagined
but it was one of living well
and loving intensely-
in the time we were given.
It was one of the hardest things to do-
to look into your eyes
into your soul
as only God could allow me to do
and know that I would bring
you sorrow and lonliness
when I would no longer
be able to comfort you
to hold your hand
or wrap my arms around you!
But I did not choose this time or place,
My God did-
and I do find comfort in knowing
He will always be with you.
God is calling me home
so I must leave this world behind
and as the door closes
I leave my love for you everywhere.
When you see the sun rise
I am smiling on your day.
As you look into the eyes of our daughters-
remember the seeds we have planted
and all the watering we did.
Whenever it rains
listen in the stillness for my voice,
as I say "I Love You"!
And when you see the rainbow
look for me as I dance in the light.
In the snow,
look at each individual snowflake
and know that my tears
fell at your doorstep
in beautiful shapes and patterns
to remind you of God's love.
When the sun sets
and the colors paint the horizon
know I used your favorite color
to make you smile.
My love,
my parting is for for a season,
someday we will share eternity
and one day be together again.
Know that I have loved you
with an everlasting love!
Tammy and girls,
As we finished praying at the supper table tonight, a smile came to my face. I thought of Tim and remembered last night's service. I sure hope this is not in 'bad taste' but that was the best memorial service I have ever been to! What a man.....such a meaningful and relevant service....so many kind things said....so many tears but of the good variety. We just want you to know we are praying for you tonight - strength to you all for the difficult hours and days ahead. May God's Love surround you and peace fill your hearts.
John & Tammy
Tammy,Megan,Ashley,and Kelsley:
My heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. Tim was an amazing person. He will definately be missed. Here is a poem that I came across. I am not sure who wrote it. I just thought that it was pretty and wanted to share it with all of you. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Kimberly(PBG)
The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning that
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly.
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you.
You did not go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
You left us peacefu memories.
Your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken
And nothing is the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
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