Sometimes things happen that really catch us by surprise. During those times we must cling to Jesus. Todays message is a tribute to the family of Deanna Daniels, whom went home to be with her Lord on yesterday shortly before noon. With a heavy heart I extend my heartfelt sympathy to Faith, Ms Thelma, Cheryl, Dominique, Shawn, Will and the rest of the family.
I couldn’t really find the words to say as this loss hit close to home and hurts deep. But I still wanted to try to encourage whom ever else maybe needed just to hear that God is in still in control no matter how dim things may be right now.
Below you will find a YouTube video of Mahalia Jackson singing “Walk With Me.”
I pray the scripture of the day or the song will be a blessing to you on this day.
So sorry for your lost, praying for your strength 🙏🏾
Thank you!
Thank you Whitnee. Yes. This had caught me by surprise as I had traveled a week or two before to see my Deanna. She seemed fine, even though I could tell that she was tired. I was happy that I had brought her some Publix fresh fruit which she really just ate the grapes out of. She had not been happy with the food there as they kept mixing up her food order or brought her someone else’s food. I offered to cook and bring her food or just order her some food when I got there. She declined and stated that she didn’t have that much of an appetite. I was just so happy to see her mobile up and about. I just knew that she was going to be ok and back on the dirt road in no time. I was ready for some turkey wings, rice and lima beans or succotash, cornbread stuffing, and some macaroni & cheese and cornbread. You see I been eating Deanna cooking since I been 12 years old. My sister can cook and some. Of Course my Too Live Crew was just that Live. Of course Deanna was happy to see them and happy to see them go LOL so she could get some rest. Me leaving her that day not realizing that would be her last time physically talking to me. I remember telling her I love her and I would see her soon….not knowing it would be in her passing away. If I could rewind the day we visited knowing it would be my last, I would of been like we are on the phone….well ok I will see you later, well did you know about such and such… and try to carry on a conversation just to stay on the phone with you an extra hour or two….having absolutely nothing really important to talk about but I just want to be on the phone to hear your voice or to make you laugh. I would give anything just to hear you say….well OK FAITH, I will talk to you later and me…WELL OK DEANNA, oh wait, did you see what happened on the news this morning…and for DEANNA to say YES FAITH….and for me to carry on for another 20 or 30 minutes talking about it like I was that person on the news. I would of not left. I would of stayed in your bed and prayed and prayed like I did like I was there. I would of had Maddie and Josh sing God of Possible until they were tiered. I would of told you I loved you and am grateful for everything that you have done for me and my family. I would of told you YES. Marc was right when he said he saw you in 7th grade with a HALO glow surrounding your entire face because you were the “ONE” as he told you because you have helped everyone from myself to my family to my children. You never had kids but you certainly did have me whom you have done motherly type things for and I am so glad God put you in my life. I am so grateful that you suggested to Marc that I come live with you and him when the time was due. I am so just grateful for you Deanna because I still got to have a mother in you. I never go the chance to tell you but I am. I believe when God takes certain people out of your life, He replaces them with people that are needed in your life and I can say Deanna, you were one of those people that I needed in my life and I will forever be grateful until we meet again. You truly were a blessing and I am forever grateful. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, “In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. So I give thanks to God Deanna for all the time that you have spent with me, care for me, support me, challenged me, and for just spending life with me. Now I look forward to spend these times with Olivia, Cheryl, Sean, Whitnee, Dominique, Tatayana, more Family and Friends. Until We Meet Again. I love you forever.
Beautiful tribute to our beloved Deanna.
I love this song by GWMA Entitled When I get home. I don’t think I will rest though. I think I am going to be shouting, dancing, flying all over the place praising GOD with my family. That’s going to be the best family reunion ever. Like my Brother Marc says The Best is Yet to Come.
When I get home all troubles will be ended
When I get home my joy will be completed
I’ll see my savior’s face, I’ll take a seat at his feet and be blessed
I’m going to rest from my journey when I get home
I’ll see, I’ll see the light of the city so fair
When I get home, I’ll see all of my loved ones who have gone on before
Oh I’ll sing the victors song
I’m gonna shout glory to his name
I’m gonna rest from my journey when I get home
There’s no place like home, no place like home
I’m gonna rest from my journey when I get home
There’s no place like home, no place like home
I’m gonna rest from my journey when I get home
I’m going to rest
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I’m going to rest from my journey when I get home
Deanna is resting and she has made it home. Our hearts our heavy but our minds should be at peace because she has made it to her mansion.
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