my heart...
...aches tonight.
i have lost the love of my life and the father of my children. this makes my heart actually hurt.
my heart...
...rejoices tonight.
i have the blessed assurance that tim is with the heavenly angels singing praises to our Lord and Savior. what a wonderful picture.
my heart...
...is relieved tonight.
no more cancer. no more pills. no more chemo. no more shots. no more suffering. no more pain.
friday night at approximately 10pm tim quietly and peacefully surrounded by family went to be with the Lord. so often we questioned the how and the when and the why...but none of that really mattered at the end. he was shown all the love and all the compassion that anyone could imagine and then a little more. it was so overwhelming how many family and friends found ways to express themselves to us these last three years. (for example: tonight we received three full course dinners in the time span of 90 minutes-bizarre-who is going to send me a membership to the local gym)
i found it so interesting all the people that were literally being torn up inside seeing tim like that at the end just kept coming back for just one more hug and one more kiss. thank you for making his last days here on earth just the way he would have wanted...surrounded by love and laughter. (you made me proud robin).
in my mind i have written this blog over and over and over again but i don't think i put any of that stuff in here tonight. as you all know i by now i speak from my heart...and i rarely pull any punches. i am hurting. i will be honest...this really sucks...every time i look into the eyes of one of my kids i could scream. every time i look into the eyes of tim's dad i want to cry. but all i can do is put my trust in God and know that He will pull us through this time.
"my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" 2 corinthians 12:9
please keep this family is your prayers. some say that i will be needing them more now that tim is gone...that could very well be true. pray for my girls.
thanks for checking in
tammy
ps...i haven't decided how much longer i will be blogging. right now things are going to be crazy but i will try and post the obituary when it is done. keep checking in...i will be back for a little while at least.
posted by tdewalt @ 1:48 AM
42 Comments:
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will continue to pray for all of you. Amy
Tammy, I picture Tim with his mom - healthy and smiling. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
This morning's snow reminds me that things can be made new and fresh. Tim starts the beginning of a journey we as Christ's children strive for. Many who have followed your earthly struggles are strengthened by the love, compassion and tenderness that has been present throughout. On this most difficult day, may God's love shine through on all of you and bring you peace.
John & Tammy
Tammy, Our thoughts are with you and your family...
Deb Dewalts Brother
Brian Strauser
Our deepest sympathy, love and prayers for God's strength and comfort.
Our time here on Earth is just for a moment, to Honor and Glorify Our Lord! But, Eternally, will be Forever with Our Lord!
We love you all and have you in our heart (Phil. 1:7)...Bill and Susie
Tammy, Our deepest sympathy to you and all of your family. We will continue to pray for you and help in any way we can. I too keep that thought that Tim is reunited with his Mom and Christ, and there is no more pain for him. Love to all of you. The Stoyer/Knoll Gang
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." (Psalms 23:6)
God Bless you Tim........
Tammy & Family
The Lord's Word says:
I have fought a good fight,I have finished my course,I have kept the faith:
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteouness,which THE LORD,the righteous judge,shall give me at that day:and not me only,BUT UNTO ALL THEM ALSO THAT LOVE HIS APPEARING.
(2ND.TIMOTHY CH.4:7,8.)
Our Prayers are, The Lord will give you His Peace that passes all understanding.
Dick & Kathy
Tim enriched the lives of all of us that he touched. He walked this earth with love and compassion. He left a legacy on this earth that is seen in all of us who loved him ....and that we all feel in our hearts right now. Being the great competitor, he reached the finish line before the rest of us...but we will see him again!
We pray that God's peace that passes all understanding will flood your hearts and lives.
We love you all!
Scott & Kathy
What a joyful reunion Tim is having with many that have gone before him. Our sympathy, love and prayers go out to you, the girls, Fred, your parents and the many others hurting at this time.
Ray, Sandy and girls
Tammy,
Our hearts go out to you and your family. This journey has been touching to all. Your writing is a blessing and a gift, sharing all of you with all of us. Thank you. Will continue to look for you as you can. Will continue to pray..love from NC
Oh, what a heart-felt blog! You have been a wonderful, loving Christian wife and mother! We feel your pain, your joy and your relief - such emotions God gives us to express and all at the same time. Thanks for sharing.
Tim will be greatly missed and joyously remembered. We will continue to pray for you, the girls and the extended family that God will give all of you His peace and comfort during this time of grieving and in the days ahead.
God bless you!
Louis, Martha, Jenna and Jeremy Sieverts - Maryland
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. We are praying for you and your family.
The Richards
Dear Tammy; we got the call last night late; Dan and I stopped what we were doing and prayed for you , the girls, Fred and all other family members;
Please let us know when and how we can help ea of you, ok?
we both wanted to come by, but it was hard as we wanted to remember Tim how he was before all this took over.
We are here for you .
We love you
Diane and Dan
We are in Delaware with Jeremy, Leah, and Lucas, but will be there soon. We have lost a very special brother-in-law. What a witness of GOD'S love and grace. He touched more lives in his time one earth than most of us will ever touch. Tim was a man after God's heart. I am sure he was ushered into Glory with great rejoicing. He has been reunitied with his mom and grandmother and so many others who have gone ahead. Tim will be missed, but he ran his race and won! We miss him already. It makes heaven so much more of a reality and the place we all live to go to someday. We love you guys and will see you this afternoon.
Love,
Jim (big brother) and Judy
Tammy and girls,
We are so sorry to hear of Tim's passing. We are praying for all of you.
The Schiano Family
Tammy and the girls, we are so sorry for your loss and our deepest sympathies to you. Your family is in our prayers.
The Predmore Family
For the past two years we have watched from a distance as your husband and family have fought the good fight. In doing so, we have seen up close and in person faith, hope, and strength in your journey. Our hearts go out to you and our prayers go with you. May God comfort you as only He can.
Love Jason, Jodi & kids.
With a clean and fresh fall of snow falling late last night, creating a foot stool for our dear friend Tim, Angels decended from the gates of Heaven, lifting him up from the troubles of earth to an eternal place full of beauty and joy, where he will rest at the feet of our God and King then walk the streets of Glory, forever and ever.
We will miss you greatly, strong and true to the "end".
diane and dan mccormick
Tammy, girls, and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will keep you guys in our thoughts and prayers. I do picture Tim healthy and smiling. He is probably running some kind of race by now.Love you guys. Big hugs coming your way.
Love, Mary and family
Tammy,
We are praying for you and the girls. Tim has fought the good fight and kept the faith. He is an example to all in not only how to live but in how to leave.
Praying for you all,
Pastor and Nancy
May God's mercy and grace continue to surround you, the girls and your respective families. We have indeed lost a wonderful man of God. I know that our Lord is telling him, "Well done, thy good and faithful servant."
All my love and prayers,
Starr
We love you guys and our thoughts and prayers continue to be with youThe Hayes family
Tammy & Family
I am sooo sorry! Our most sincere sympathy to all of you. Our thoughts are with you.
Tom & Betty
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, the girls and the entire Dewalt/Conner family. Your family's love has touched so many lives even now.... Dan, Jodi, Derek and Jacob
Tammy,
My deepest sympathies to you and the girls on Tim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. It was my pleasure to work with you, Tim, and the girls during their club soccer days at Susquehanna. I have always admired your family's faith and strength and the incredible man that Tim was will certainly be missed. May God Bless each one of you.
Tammy & Family,
Our sincere sympathy goes out to you, the girls, and the rest of the family at this time. Tim will be greatly missed. All of us are thankful for the memories we were able to make with him. We are sure that he's in Heaven now, no longer suffering. The "Palmyra Dewalts" are here for you. We love you and are praying for you.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27
Mike, Kathy, Kaitlynn & Matthew.
Our Sympathy, prayer and thanksgiving. The Word says He will be a Father to the fatherless and a husband to the widow, may you feel the Lord's Pressence and comfort and love and may He give you the oil of gladness for the spirit of heaviness. I'm so glad Tim's suffering is over and there's celebrating in heaven at his homecoming. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.Thank you all for being such a blessing and example of Christ's love and family. Love & Prayers Delores,Harold & Family
Tammy and Girls...
My morning was filled with tears and sorrow. But I know that we all can also have peace that he is finally with his Savior. I know he is looking down on us and now understands the legacy he has left behind. I owe a lot of who I am to the impact he had in my life. My sympathy and prayers are with you, as they have been from the beginning. Please let me know if I can do anything for any of you.
I miss him so much already...
Eric Spanier
words seem hardly enough right now to help ease the heartache your family is feeling.Please know you guys are being thought of and prayed for more than you can even imagine.love chris and george
Tammy and girls,
Tim was a wonderful blessing I had the honor of knowing.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5: 4(NKJV)
Karen Koon
Tammy and Girls,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. There are no words that I can say that will make you feel better at this time. Knowing that God is with all of you, you will find comfort and healing.
May God Bless all of you at this time. We will be praying for all your families.
Ruth & Rick Thrash
Tammy and girls, Our hearts go out to all of you as we learned of Tim's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your families.
While you are all hurting now, it is also a time of pulling together and being there for each other. We will continue to pray for all of you. You all have been in our thoughts this week. We pray God's peace and comfort be with you knowing Tim loved our Lord and chose to serve him. Many of your memories of Tim will be a special blessing in the weeks, months, and years that follow.
Jane and Ron Ashenfelder
My dear niece and grandnieces,
I am sorry that I didn't get to see Tim again here (Wendy said he had his hair back.) but I'll see him in Heaven.
I am sorry that I didn't get to hug him once more here, but
I will hug him that much more there.
I'm really sorry that I can't help with anything practical/material, but I am praying---continually---for all of you.
I rejoice as the tears run, because I know he is so happy and so grateful to be in the presence of his sweet Savior. He is surrounded by all those gone ahead, and HE IS WELL!
Uncle Ronnie was only saved 3 months when he died, but during that short time, he read and re-read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. After he was gone, that Scripture comforted me and kept me going for years as I moved along without him.
It is still my favorite and I pray you find comfort in it.
xo Aunt Katie
Tammy and girls,
My deepest sympathies are with you during this difficult time. May God give you comfort and peace in knowing Tim is in a better place with no more pain or cancer! He was such a blessing and encouragement to so many people! He inspired me to be the best I can be at running! I can imagine him running on the streets of gold right now and I can't wait to run with him there one day!
Love and prayers,
Jen Cadenhead
We are soo sorry to hear of your loss. Tammy and girls u will be in our thoughts and prayers. He is in God's hands now and is finally able to rest. You and your girls will always have a gardian angel watching over you and ur family.
Jeannine, John, Katelynn, and Emmalee Pinkey
Tammy, I've always thought of Tim as one of my best friends, even though I didn't get to see him much since I moved away. But it occured to me that probably everyone who knew him felt that he was their best friend. That's the kind of person he was--kind-hearted, selfless, full of life, and a joy to be with. One of the greatest guys I've ever met. I'm glad I got to see him one last time at Christmas. I pray God's peace will keep you, the girls, Fred, Mark and the rest of the family during this difficult time.
Lonnie
Be assured Tammy that Bonnie and I will continue to hold the family up in prayer . We know our strength comes only from Him. God Bless you and the girls. Love Fred & Bonnie Culver
Tammy and girls,
My love, my thoughts and my prayers are with you!
You're blogs have blessed me in more ways then you know. You are an inspiration.
My God bless you guys!
Love
Jodi Mumma (Nearhoof)
Tammy,
My heart breaks for you and the girls, Fred and your parents and for everyone that knew and loved Tim. I am grateful that Tim is at peace & no longer in pain.
I continue to pray for you, for your continued strength and grace and peace.
Love & sympathy-
Bryn
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15 The memory of the righteous will be a blessing. Proverbs 10:7 NIV May you continue to find comfort and peace in God's Promises. You are in our hearts and prayers. Jerry And Gail
Dear Tammy, Megan, Ashley & 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 and have come from the throne room of heaven. Blessings,
Dennis and Karen Loose
A Life Well Lived
Tonight, January 12, 2209
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 share stories
that made us laugh,
while others made us cry-
but each caused us to look
and reflect on our own legacy,
our purpose for life.
Is our service
really God centered
or self serving?
Do all those around us
know whom we serve?
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 has 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 Tim!!
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 known-
behind every truly great man
is a woman who believed in her
husband
even before he did.
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 Tammy saw many things
but mostly she saw the potential
of a work in progress-
the seeds of greatness
when watered with love.
As 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 drug
and new prognosis
seem to be overwhelming
Tammy was strong
and unwavering
as she held tight to her Lord
and her faith in God.
Tammy stood at Tim's bedside-
as she watched his body fail to
function,
knowing what the future held
she held even tighter to Jesus
and gave strength to her daughters
who were losing their day
and she her soul mate.
Theirs was a love story
that ended much too soon
and we are the ones
who should not forget
these who are now left to carry on.
May we bless Tammy,
Megan, Ashley and Kelsey
to the same degree and more
as we have been bless by their
lives.
As the void becomes real today
and life moves on
let us all
love and bless them greatly
in word and deed!
We really love you all alot!
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