Goodbye, Mama

I’m so sorry for your loss. May the Lord Jesus comfort you and your family this evening.

May our dear Lord be very close to you all. May you know His arms around you, the close reality of His comforting presence and His deep, deep love for your family. You are in our hearts and in our prayers.

Wow. Awesome perspective, and what a beautiful testimony. God bless and keep you all. The joy of the Lord is your strength.

Joel wrote such a beautiful song. my family will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. A strong reminder to use the time we have now in obedience to the LORD. Thank you guys for the constant uplifting messages-even in the midst of your sorrow.

God bless you!

What an amazing attitude you guys have here. To see the beauty in the loss.. Such an encouragement. Condolence you guys.

I am sure many believers in the Philippines are sending their condolences to you and your families. Many of us sympathize with you, even if we haven’t met you personally. Your and your brother’s blog entries were honest and hopeful messages that show a testimony of God’s sufficiency in the most painful times.

We are sure your mom was a godly woman who is enjoying the Savior’s presence now. She has left a legacy in the lives and ministry of her husband and children.

Praise be to God for her and may He shower you with much grace this time of grief.

Mrs. Sono Harris sleeped with a smile in her lips. My prayers are with you. She’s home now with the Lord. God bless you all.

May the Lord’s presence be felt amidst your family especially during this time in your lives. Your mom is surely smiling now in heaven with our God in gratefulness for the wonderful family she had on earth. I wanna share you this song. It’s entitled “See You Tomorrow” sang by a Filipino Christian band, Nacls. Their guitarist/vocalist wrote this song when he lost his dad, who was a pastor, in an accident. I hope the message of the song empower your hearts that you will see your mama again in the future. Here’s the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNhoRf2AMRQ

We are praying for your family. God bless

Praying for you and your family today….

We were only acquaintances, but she still gave us the treasure of her influence. She raised a godly generation and inspired us to do the same.
She will be missed. We will weep with those who weep, but not with despair – for we will see her again on the other side of forever.
Oh Lord, hold the Harris family in your tender mercies and lovingkindness.

Praying for your family as you walk through this time — thankful that you’re able to rejoice because of hope in Christ, in the face of something that the world thinks is final and hopeless.

It was actually about the same time last night that I was praying for your mother and for your family. My prayers will continue to be with you all as you grieve this loss but still rejoice in the certainty of seeing her again. Joel’s song was beautiful; I was so touched by his words. May the great Comforter be with you all.

Rejoicing in the One who has conquered Death,
Rachel

You are all in my prayers-

I didn’t know your mom personally, but I attended one of her classes at a homeschool convention a few years ago.

I remember her sweet spirit when she spoke, she reminds me of my mom who died a few years before that.

I also remember that when she spoke of hers sons, she did so with such love and respect. I truly wish to follow that example.

She was a wonderful spiritual mentor and a true blessing to me and countless home school moms!

May God’s peace and comfort overwhelm you!

“He overwhelms my day’s with good, His steadfast love will never let me go.”

Guys-

Your mom has won the prize. The day she graduated, we attended the funeral of a loved one. We all grieve, but certainly not as those who have no hope. I know your mom was proud of you, and I trust that will comfort you as you go through the adjustment process. All blessings on you, your dad and the family. We will be praying for you all and for God’s glory in this tough time.

Looking forward to the day when we’re all rejoicing around the throne with your mother.

Grace & peace,

Rick Boyer and family

I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers to you all in this time for God’s comfort and peace.

That song is amazing. And from what I’ve read, I really believe that your mother was an amazing woman.

God bless you all! Prayers to you!

Good night, Mrs. Harris. God, please bless those left behind, and let them feel your arms wrapped around them during this difficult time. Send your peace that passes understanding! In Jesus’ name, Amen

Alex and Brett and family, I’m so sorry. But it is good that you know that God is in complete control, and that He loves you, your family, and your mom very, very much. I’m praying for you guys.

Alex and Brett,

I will continue to be praying for you and your family. I can’t imagine what it is like. I really do appreciate her ministry in your lives and how it has had a “ripple” effect on others. I know this must be hard, but I also know God had a plan.

In Prayers,

-Justin

My Condolences. I can’t really understand what you are going through right now, but I certainly understand it is deffinately a hard thing. But it is good to know that she was a trusted servant of God and now presides with him in her eternal home.

And we certainly all owe a wonderful thanks to her, because without her the rebelution wouldn’t have ever been started. She was truely a wondeful role model for all young ladies out there and her memory will live on. 🙂

I will keep you in my prayers.

-Bethany Faith

My mom had cancer as well. She went home to the LORD 17 years ago….

It is never good bye for those who know HIM….

My last words to her were: “See you in the morning!”

God’s shalom peace be on you all as you journey through grief…and hang on to the hope we have in Him when we will be all reunited…one big family reunion!

with prayers,
C.J.

This is a song I have always found comfort in.
“Held” by Natalie Grant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-hJ87ApWtw

I am truly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

So sorry to hear this. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time. May God comfort and be with you. From the clan in KSA.

She sounded like an amazing lady from the way you guys talked about her!
I’m so glad you all have the hope of seeing her again… i’ve never known that to be true with family i have lost … funerals were always hopeless for me.
Praise God from whom ALL blessings flow!

We grieve the loss your family suffered last night. Sono was a strong and gracious woman, and she will be dearly missed.

I’m sorry. Praying for your family in this difficult time.

I grieve for the loss of your Mom. May you experience comfort the Lord provides during this very sad time. Your family will continue to be in my prayers!

I’m so sorry. I am grieving with you- and keeping you in prayer.

My family and I are keeping you all in our prayers. Praise the LORD that she is now with Him! No more suffering, no more pain. Praying that the LORD will wrap His arms around the Harris family and give you all peace. ♥
What a beautiful song that Joel wrote! Thank you for sharing.
Love to you all,
~Raquel

Praise the Lord for a life well lived. My prayers are with you in this difficult time.

What a beautiful song, it touched me deeply! Thanks for sharing it! I’m very sad to hear about your Mom’s death! 🙁 But I’m also grateful for God’s grace in her life and that it seems she didn’t have to suffer so much pain. Be strong in the Lord, dear all! Praying for God’s grace, presence and comfort to help you through this difficult time!

God Bless you all, in this hard time. Praise God for a life lived for Him. What a beautiful poem! God be with you.

We’re praying for your family.

Amen. She is finally free, free from sickness, free from sin, free to be with her Savior… forever. I’ll be praying for you guys.

my Condolences to all ur family… i know this is the hard part of ur life that u mom passed away..my prayers are all with u i know god will give u more strength, someday u will see ur mom again n Heaven…im sure alex and brett that ur mom she’s happy with jesus now god bless u all…ue always in my prayers

Praying for all of you in this time…your mother was such an inspiration to my mother that even to this day, over 15 years later, she still remembers her and the encouragement she was.
In Christ,
Emily

Oh I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers are going up for y’all. May God give strength and peace during this difficult time. Your brothers song brought tears to my eyes. So beautiful. God bless y’all!

Sono left such an amazing legacy…I got to meet her here in Japan and I was so impressed by her quiet strength. I agree with Joan. 美しいね! She’s a beautiful woman and it’s wonderful she’s finally with her Savior…

God bless this family, we are with you in prayers!

I pray that God will comfort you and keep you through this difficult time. God bless you.

I’ll be praying for your family. I lost my mom to cancer when I was 8, and though it’s been very hard at times, God has been faithful and continually reminds me that He is sovereign and He is good.

My prayers are with you, boys, and your whole family!!!!!! Joel’s song is beautiful!!!

We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for your entire family at this very difficult time. Yahweh bless all of you.

I rejoice with your mom over her homecoming with Jesus Christ, but I also grieve with your family for the loss of someone so dear to you as your mother. My prayers are with you all.

“The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and gibe you peace.” Numbers 6 : 24-26

I pray he grants you peace that passes all understanding.

I don’t really know what to say so I’ll let Jeremy Camp say it. “There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears. There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we’ll see Jesus face to face.” I don’t know you but I am so sorry and I grieve with you and for you. Praise Jesus that one day we will see Him face to face and we’ll see our lost loved ones as well. Hold on to that hope but until that day gets here hold on to Him and know that it won’t always hurt as much as it does right now. I’m praying for your entire family.

I’m so sorry about your mother, but I’m glad that she is in Heaven, and no longer in pain. I am praying for you and your family.

Praying for you all. I can’t imagine, but I know that He is always more than faithful during such hard times. May His love and peace fill your hearts as you reflect on the wonderful times you had with her and knowing that she is in His arms. Love you all.

I’m very sorry for your loss guys, but thank God we are not going to be separated from our loved ones who know Christ for long! I Corinthians 15:54 says, “When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: ‘Death has been swallowed up in victory.'” Jesus has truly taken the sting right out of death for us! I’ll be praying for your family that God will continue to comfort and strengthen each of you. Thank you both for being an encouragement to me as you live your lives for our Saviour.

Moment by Moment
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Never a trial that he is not there,
never a burden that he doth not bear,
never a sorrow that he doth not share,
moment by moment, I’m under his care;

Moment by moment I’m kept in his love;
moment by moment I’ve life from above;
Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine;
moment by moment, O Lord, I am thine.

Daniel W. Whittle

Our Lord Jesus Christ … died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. 1 Thess. 5:9, 10

Your family is in my prayers.

Morgan

Oh guys, I wish I had the words to comfort you! I love you all and I’m praying for you every moment of every day!

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Homesick~ by Mercy Me

You’re in a better place, I’ve heard a thousand times
And at least a thousand times I’ve rejoiced for you
But the reason why I’m broken, the reason why I cry
Is how long must I wait to be with you

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home’s where my heart is then I’m out of place
Lord, won’t you give me strength to make it through somehow
I’ve never been more homesick than now

Help me Lord cause I don’t understand your ways
The reason why I wonder if I’ll ever know
But, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the same
Cause I’m still here so far away from home

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home’s where my heart is then I’m out of place
Lord, won’t you give me strength to make it through somehow
I’ve never been more homesick than now

In Christ, there are no goodbye
And in Christ, there is no end
So I’ll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
To see you again
To see you again

And I close my eyes and I see your face
If home’s where my heart is then I’m out of place
Lord, won’t you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won’t you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won’t you give me strength to make it through somehow

I’ve never been more homesick than now
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I love you guys!

The Hills family in Chilliwack are grieving over your lost and deeply thankful for the Mercy God has shown to and through your dear Mother. Where would any of us be without the Extrordinary hope that we share in the Resurrected Savior, who wept at the tomb of Lazarus and waits joyfully for the resurrection of all of His children. In Christ Phil, Karen, Lauren, Rachel, Brenden and Bob

Though I did not know your mother, I grieve with you. She must have been a wonderful woman to raise such inspirational sons. You have touched my life with your book and must thank her for the gift she left behind in you. May God hold you in His arms through this difficult time and keep you strong in the faith. I am sorry for your loss, but thankful that you do have the faith to write a post glorifying God in spite of it. May a thousand angels surround you and your family on this day and every day.

Daphne

Our prayers are with your family. You parents encouraged us as early homeschoolers. We still listen to their tapes. Today I am reminded that Jesus Wept. Although He was about to resurrect Lazarus, He understood the pain death would cause His children. But knowing the depths of our pain how much more will He rejoice with your mother this day in Paradise! And they both will greet you all on your glorious homegoing day.

I’ve been praying for your family all day today. I know this is extremely sad, but also must be such a blessing to know that God allowed you to be influenced so much my this Godly woman’s life. Thanking God for blessing us all with your mom and praying that He will give you peace and joy in your hearts as you grieve this separation from your dear mom.

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I pray for your family. Remember that your mother is with the Father now, and yes, her pain is truly gone. My grandfather died when I was younger of cancer, and I have the comforting assurance that he, as well as your mom, are sitting this moment, talking with God, at Home.

Praying for you all! But praising God that this painful separation from her is not eternal!

2 Corinthians 12:19 “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”

Praying for you all.

May her memory be eternal.

O wondrous love that will not let me go
I cling to You with all my strength and soul
Yet if my hold should ever fail
This wondrous love will never let me go

O wondrous love that’s come to dwell in me
Lord, who am I that I should come to know
Your tender voice assuring me
Your wondrous love will never let me go

I’m resting in the everlasting arms
In the ever faithful heart, the Shepherd of my life
You’ll carry me on Your mighty wings of grace
Keeping me until the day I look into Your eyes

O wondrous love that sings of Calvary
The sweetest sound this sinner’s ever known
The song of Your redeeming Son
Whose wondrous love will never let me go

I’m resting in the everlasting arms
In the ever faithful heart, the Shepherd of my life
You’ll carry me on Your mighty wings of grace
Keeping me until the day I look into Your eyes

O wondrous love that rushes over me
I can’t escape this river’s glorious flow
You overwhelm my days with good
Your wondrous love will never let me go
Your wondrous love will never let me go

~Steve and Vikki Cook

Alex, Brett, and Family,
Know that our prayers are with you and our hearts are broken for your loss. May the peace of Jesus Christ, our hope and salvation, fill you, as He promises, in ways we cannot understand. Keep trusting in Him and living for His glory. Your testimony has given and will continue to give hope to others as they see Christ living in you. I know God will use this time of grief and pain to further His glory and work out His good will in and through your lives. It is a comfort to know that He knows every grief and pain, for He Himself bore the weight of our sin and the wrath of God. We deserved His wrath, but He freely gives us His grace and the hope of eternal life. One day we will all worship Him. Untill then, keep holding on to His love, but know that if your “hold should ever fail, His wondrous love will never let you go.”

I’m really sorry to hear about your Mom. But I’m thankful she’s without pain now, living with God. My prayers are with you.
I love that poem Joel wrote. The whole thing brought me to tears, just imagining if it were my Mom. God bless your whole family.

I am so terribly sorry for your loss!! I’ll keep your family in my prayers!

Dancing with the Angels
by Monk n Neagle

memories surround me
but sadness has found me
i’d do anything for more time
never before has someone meant more
and i can’t get you out of my mind
there is so much that i don’t understand
but i know

you’re dancing with the angels
walking in new life
you’re dancing with the angels
heaven fills your eyes
now that you’re dancing with the angels

you had love for your family
love for all people
love for the Father, and Son
your heart will be heard
in your unspoken words
through generations to come
there is so much that i don’t understand
but i know

you’re dancing with the angels
walking in new life
your’re dancing with the angels
heaven fills your eyes
now that your’re dancing with the angels

we’re only here for such a short time
so i’m gonna stand up
shout out
and sing hallelujah
one day i’ll see you again

My heart is heavy at your loss and my prayers are with you and your family. What a blessing, though, that you had time to say goodbye and that you know you will meet again soon where “God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and these shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” As you mourn, may God’s loving arms and peace enfold you.

It Is Not Death To Die
by Bob Kauflin
Sovereign Grace Praise

“It is not death to die
To leave this weary road
And join the saints who dwell on high
Who’ve found their home with God
It is not death to close
The eyes long dimmed by tears
And wake in joy before Your throne
Delivered from our fears.

O Jesus, conquering the grave
Your precious blood has power to save
Those who trust in You
Will in Your mercy find
That it is not death to die

It is not death to fling
Aside this earthly dust
And rise with strong and noble wing
To live among the just
It is not death to hear
The key unlock the door
That sets us free from mortal years
To praise You evermore

O Jesus, conquering the grave
Your precious blood has power to save
Those who trust in You
Will in Your mercy find
That it is not death to die”

I am so sorry for your loss and my heart breaks for your family. My mom died unexpectedly around three months ago, so I along with my siblings know what it’s like to loose a parent–especially a homeschool mom who you are used to being around like all the time! :o) My family and I will continue to lift your family up in prayer. I pray that the Lord will give you His peace that surpasses all understanding as well as His comfort and grace to help get you through this difficult time! Keep clinging to Jesus and His promises! He will never let you go or fail to meet any one of your needs! I know this for a fact!! :o)

I know I only spent a brief time with you and your family last year, but your mom really made an impression. She was an amazing woman, my friends, and people will know that for decades because she invested so much into all of her children. Into you. Keep the faith, my friends.

I started crying as I read. I am so incredibly sorry for you all in your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. May God give you amazing peace.

Alex and Brett,

You and your family have my deepest sympathies. I have no idea how this must feel, but to see that you have hope amidst your grief is inspiring and appreciated. I’m so happy that she is at home with the Lord! Know that my family and I will be praying for you and supporting you through this difficult time.

In Christ alone,

Kayla

Bless you as you do this hardest of things. My daddy died when I was 20. I can’t WAIT to see him again.
I have twin boys, 18 years old, and you are an example to them, and the rest of my kids.

Hoping to see you in Nashville,
Alice and family

I’ll keep ya’ll in my prayers, She’s in a better place, but that doesn’t mean it won’t still hurt.

I’m sorry for your loss Harris Family. It is never an easy thing losing a loved one to cancer.

Dear Heavenly Father,

I just want to lift up the Harris family and friends and anyone else that was touched by this wonderful woman who is now in your presence. I never got to meet her but I know she is a great woman just by reading her sons’ books she instilled so much into her sons’ lives who in turn have touched others’ I pray that you give comfort to those who grieve her going and to rejoice that she is now in your presence Lord. I know the pain of losing a loved one never really goes away, but help them to turn their grief to gladness in knowing that she is now with you Lord.

In Jesus’ name, Amen

I will keep you in my prayers… A sister in Christ… KC Brown

Dear Harris family,
Blessings to you all for a life well-lived! You’ve been an inspiration to an entire generation and I pray you are richly rewarded for your love and sacrifice. I know you know your mom is in a better place and I pray God’s grace, peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit until you join her in her celestial home.

Grieving with you all and praying for your family.

The Mallys

I am truly sorry to hear about your mother; y’all have my family’s prayers. This reminds me of a verse from one of my very favorite bluegrass gospel songs,

I held the frail hand of my mother
I knew that she didn’t have long
When I started to cry she smiled with her eyes
Said “Honey, I’m just movin’ on”

Many prayers,

Hannah M. and family

Your family will be constantly in our prayers especially during this difficult time.

I’m so sorry! words can probably hardly express what you feel right now. She definitely was, and is in heaven a beautiful and virtuous woman 🙂
May God Bless you all abundantly!

Dear Harris Family: My family’s hearts are so heavy for you. My dad always tells me his mother–who passed away from cancer when he was a young man–is dancing in heaven with Jesus. My grandma would be dancing the merengue, but your beautiful mother must be dancing the most gorgeous ballet ever with Him!!! With prayers, Ali

We are praying for you boys and your brothers, sister, and father. We are praising the Lord for the life your mother led. She has been such an inspiration and has left quite a legacy, not just in her own children, but in the many mothers & fathers who were inspired to raise their families against the tide of mediocrity. I count myself blessed to know your mother and have been blessed by her love for her Savior. If you or your family ever need anything, please bless us by letting us know.

In Christ’s Shadow,

Isaac, Angie & Kids
Tolpin

Alex and Brett, and the whole Harris family,

I hope you wouldn’t take it as an offense, but I really do congratulate your family, especially your mother, because I do believe that when a loved one comes home to Jesus, it is a thing to be happy and congratulated for. Especially when we have been blessed by God to be with that loved one, and to feel his/her love in our lives, for so many years.

Though I do sympathize with what you feel. I understand the pain, we just lost our father last year. But I pray that through the pain of grieving, God will give you rest. He will continue to keep your whole family in His embrace. Death is never easy to accept, but God’s continuous love and presence in our lives will keep us strong.

God bless you all! He loves your family very much. You all are truly blessed.

“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

I’m praying for you and your family! I can only imagine how hard this must be for you all. Continue to hold fast to your savior and look to Him in this time. Great is His faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:20-26)

I am so sorry for your pain. Grief is hard work and I pray that your family does it well. I have wondered for hours on end about how pain seems to be God’s most powerful and effective tool to sharpen and define our walk with him.
Heaven is sweeter with the entrance of each one of our loved ones and it’s more real than this world we live in today!
Praying praying praying……
See you in August.

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, she was extremely blessed to have all of you as her children! May the Lord comfort you in this time of loss and always remember that your mother’s life was well live her children arose and called her blessed. 🙂 Praying for you and that God will give your dad and you all the strength to continue on.

“but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow weary, They will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31

I am sorry for your loss, truly.Praying for you and your family and praising God that we can put our hope in Him. Love to you and your family.

I cried for you both and your family when I read the news.

This must be the HARDEST thing you have yet had to do! May our sweet Jesus grant you the peace and courage to live the legacy your mother has left in this world.

What an incredible woman! What a wonderful example to all young women pursuing virtuous womanhood.

Much love in Christ to you and your family.

Your sister in Christ in New Zealand,
Kedesh

Alex, Brett, and the rest of the Harris Family,

I really am sorry for what happened to your mom. But I also prayed for you, guys. my prayer is that GOD would continue to strengthen your faith. May you continue to excel just as you have before. May our GOD bring you to higher levels and continue to use you to impact thousands and millions of people.

Condolence from Alyssa.

GOD bless you!!!

A beautiful woman.
A beautiful life.
A beautiful legacy.

May God comfort you richly in your time of sorrow.

Just wanted to let you know, Alex and Brett, that I am praying for you and your family. Reading Joel’s song brought tears to my eyes as I thought about your family and about my mom.

I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom!!

I’ll be praying for you guys and your family!!

God Bless,

Christa

Dear Harris Family,

I am weeping with your family! I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. But she is in God’s arms and in no more pain. I thank God for your ministry!
I am praying for you!

Emily

Dear precious Alex and Brett,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was an amazing woman. She helped shaped you all into who you are today. I’m so sorry . . . I’m rejoice that she is no more pain and is with her Savior, but I’m so sorry for you all. I am praying for your family.
Bless you ~ Ruth

Alex and Brett,

May the peace of God which surpasses understanding comfort your hearts during this unbelievably difficult time.

Heidi

Y’all are in my prayers. Joel’s song is beautiful. Your family has been an inspiration to me for years. Your hope and faith through this is continuing to inspire. God bless. Soli Deo gloria!

That song is so powerful and brings tears to my eyes.
Mrs. Sono Harris was a beautiful woman, inside and out, it is so sad to hear that she is gone from this world. I find it so amazing that her passing was on July 4th…that is so symbolic! A new freedom from all pain and sickness and with Jesus!
It is so hard to let go of someone, but God blessed you all with so much strength and spiritual peace to face this hardship, it truly is touching and inspiring.

Prayers,
~Rachel

I’m so sorry for your lose. I pray that you all can stay strong through this hard time. God bless.

I can think of no better words to share than those of Scripture. Below is Psalm 34 – a family favorite since the death of six family members in an accident years ago. May God bless you and your family.

Psalm 34
I Will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble shall hear it and rejoice.
O magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together.

I sought the LORD, and He answered me, And delivered me from all my fears.
They looked to Him and were radiant, And their faces shall never be ashamed.
This poor man cried and the LORD heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles.
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.

O taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
O fear the LORD, you His saints; For to those who fear Him, there is no want.
The young lions do lack and suffer hunger;
But they who seek the LORD shall not be in want of any good thing.
Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Who is the man who desires life, And loves length of days that he may see good?
Keep your tongue from evil, And your lips from speaking deceit.
Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it.

The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry.
The face of the LORD is against evildoers, To cut off the memory of them from the earth.
The righteous cry and the LORD hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles.
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted, And saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous; But the LORD delivers him out of them all.
He keeps all his bones; Not one of them is broken.
Evil shall slay the wicked; And those who hate the righteous will be condemned.
The LORD redeems the soul of His servants;
And none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.

I am so sorry for you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers. That song was absolutely beautiful I started crying when I read it. God bless you and your family. You can do all things though Christ who gives you strength!
<3 Janel

the song is beautiful. may Jesus carry you through this time…. rip mrs. harris <3

I’ve never met your mom, but I’m crying with you right now. Knowing that she is with Jesus still doesn’t make it easy for her to be gone. I’ll be praying for you.

Your family has been in my prayers these last several weeks, and I will continue to pray for you all. I grieve with your family but rejoice that your mother is with her Savior.

I’m so very sorry to hear that. 🙁 I knew a girl that died on July 4th and was very upset about it. I pray that the Lord will give you strength to keep carrying on. You all have a great testimony to share, and maybe through her story, many lives will be saved. 🙂 The Lord is a God of many blessings. 🙂 I love yo guys. God Bless!! Your sister in Christ, Daisy

My teen missions blog:
http://homeschoolblogger.com/achildofthelamb

May God be near to you and your family. I know the pain of losing a mother to cancer but God is good. Praying for you all!

My prayers are with you and your family. keep your faith and I know that God will continue to give your family strength. God bless,
Liz

Dear Harris Family
My prayers are with your family.
Your mother was amazing to have raised such an awesome family. I can’t imagine how deep your grief must be. But please take comfort in knowing that she is at peace in a much, much better place.
Laura Harriott

You are in the prayers of so many brothers and sisters all around the world right now… may God strengthen and sustain your family through this difficult time of saying goodbye to your dear mother.

Here’s a verse that is special to me… isn’t it beautiful?

“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I hope in Him!’ ~Lam. 3:22-23

May God bless!

I pray the Lord Jesus will surround you with His comfort and peace during this difficult time. My grandmother passed away on July 2 and July 4th was when we had her funeral so it is always a time for remembering for me as well. It sounds like your mom was the type of Christian homeschooling mom I would have been honored to call a friend. We are in our third year of homeschooling and I just bought your book for my 14 year old son. He has started reading it and is on fire about what the Lord can do! Please continue your ministry to young people and to the world. May the Lord bless you richly for your willingness to serve.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, may perpetual light shine upon her, and may she rest in peace.

I am praying for her soul, and for your family. May Christ comfort you all.

I am so greatful that see has gone to be with our Lord. I am very sorry to her she has past. I shall be praying for your family and you both. May the Lord continue to show you his wonderful mercy in this matter.

I am so sorry. I fully believe that God will carry you through this time, but even me, someone who has never met your mother, it brought tears to my eyes to think how sad you must feel. Maybe your hard thing right now is to just….live. It’s certainly a hard thing to do when you lose someone so…wonderful and close to you. My prayers and my heart go out to you.

I heard about your mom on the girltalk blog….I am so sorry for you guys, I am praying for your whole family. She touched my life by touching all of yours!

Our whole family has been so blessed by your all and the many ministires you do. We were prvileged to witness your mother last September at the Rebelution conference as she spoke to others, giving God all the credit for the work you guys do for young people and their families. Though heart breaking as this brief parting may seem, how amazing to know that your mother is now resting at the feet of her Savior, with no more pain, no more tears. You have all been in our prayers since we first learned of her illness and we will continue to pray for you as you walk through this vale of sadness. Her pilgrimage is over, she is home! May the blessed Lord and loving Shepherd carry you all tenderly on His strong wings as you continue on now, looking toward the City of Lights.

Grace and peace be with you all,

Abby and Millie K.

“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”

Psalm chapter 116, verse 15

Dear Alex, Brett, and the Harris Family,

My (and my family’s) sincere condolences. I’ve only seen your family in person at Rebelution conferences, and your mother from afar, but from what I saw, and stories people told, she always struck me as a such a graceful, peaceful, poised, and loving woman, that I’ve looked up to her as an example of Biblical Womanhood.

My heart grieves for the pain you all are going through, and rejoices for the saving knowledge that you know where your Mom is, and that she, as an individual, hasn’t died, but is now with Jesus.

The updates you’ve given about your Mom’s condition have been such a beautiful example of grace in the midst of pain, and I thank God that he has supported you through this and enabled you to give such a graceful testimony to Him through everything.

Praying for comfort, wisdom, and unity for your whole family during this process. God bless you.

Sincerely,
Danielle

May God give you guys peace through this loss.

Just wanted ya’ll to know that your family is in my prayers. May the Lord comfort you, lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. As the years pass, may the pain of her death decrease and the sweetness of memories increase. Thank the the Lord that your mother set her heart on the eternal vs. the temporary blessings of the Lord!

Matthew 6:19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal;because where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her…Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Alex and Bret,

I too know what it is like to lose someone very close to you. My uncle died in a military plane exercise 9 years ago. He was a great friend, ally, and (for the most part, he loved to joke about everything) a good role model. God says to rejoice about the deaths of saved loved ones because you will see them in heaven and because they are happy now in the presence of the Lord. Take comfort from these next words. We are to look forward to the appearing of the Glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. Those who are dead will be raptured first, then those who are alive and remain will be caught up together to meet the Lord in the air.

Your brother and ally,
Storm

I don’t really know you..hhmm, but I am deeply sorry for your loss, I will surely be praying for you all. Stay strong in God
I was especially deeply touched by the lyrics that Joel made.So beautiful 🙂 I wish I can hear the lyrics with music in it, but the lyrics are soo beautiful..
God bless you abundantly!
-carol (from Indonesia)

The lyrics your brother Joel wrote are beautiful. The loss of someone close to me is something I have not yet experienced, but I can not even begin to imagine the sadness I would feel. Your beautiful mother is with our Father, in His Kingdom. There is no better place, and that is where eternity shall be spent.

My deep condolences to your family. God bless your family and your mother deeply and may she rest well in God’s arms.

She’s in your future now – just ahead of you. I have always wanted to meet your mom. Thank you for bringing such honor to her life, and now to her memory!

a lot of people can say “I know how you feel,” or “I’ll be praying for you,” but, in no way, can any of us, express in words, sorrow. Sorrow is a funny thing. It hurts the heart, yet, in a sense, it has a light-ness to it. A sense that, one day, you’ll get to see that special someone again, in the presence of one greater than all the sorrow and pain put together. I have no idea how much you guys are feelling, I can’t know it, but I can feel it. Losing someone close is tough, beyond a doubt. But she is up in heaven, looking down, and knows that Alex, Brett, you guys have great futures in front of you. She’ll get to see everything, your accomplishment, your dry times, your hightimes, and yet you’ll always know, that she’s waiting for you, saying “hey, don’t cry for me, this place is 100X better than anywhere on earth, and I can’t wait till I see you again.” God bless you guys, and thank you, Mrs. Harris, for allowing your sons, to change my life.

My heart aches for you Harris Family, I wish I could say that I know how you feel…but I can’t. Mrs. Harris is with the Lord, all pain is gone, and she is rejoicing in Jesus! God’s richest blessings on your family,
Emily

Alex, Brett, and family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my mother to cancer when I was eight, so I truly understand the grief and pain that comes from such a loss. I am also a walking testimony that God is SO faithful to heal and restore.

Praise God that your beautiful mother is in glory!

Blessings and prayers,

Krystin

We are praying for you all’s family. there is a song that I believe will truly touch you guys and comfort you all through this hard and difficult time. it is called “Goodbye for Now” by Kathy Trocolli. Here are the lyrics.

I can’t believe that you’re really gone now.
Seems like it’s all just a dream
How can it be that the world would go on
When something has died within me
Leaves will turn, my heart will burn
With colors of you
Snow will fall, but I’ll recall your warmth
Summer wind, breathing in your memory
I’ll miss you

But there will be a time
When I’ll see your face
And I’ll hear your voice
And there we will laugh again
And there will come a day
When I’ll hold you close
No More tears to cry
‘Cause we’ll have forever
But I’ll say Goodbye for now

I can’t imagine my life without you
You held a place all your own
Just knowing you were beneath the same sky
Oh what a joy I have known
On rainy days, in many ways
You’ll water my heart
On starry nights I’ll glmipse the light
of your smile
Never far from my heart
You’ll stay with me
So I’ll wait…for now

‘Cause there will be a time
When I’ll see your face
And I’ll hear your voice
And there we will laugh again
And there will come a day
When I’ll hold you close
No More tears to cry
‘Cause we’ll have forever
But I’ll say Goodbye for now
We love you guys and may God bless and comfort yal’.

Wow. Wow. All I can say is I’m praying for you guys and your familiy. My heart aches for your grief and pain and yet I rejoice with your mom because I know she is now in the fullness of joy.

Your mum has, by the grace of God, influenced so many people worldwide. Her faithfulness has touched me, through you – and you have no idea who I am. It is wonderful to think that I and so many others will one day get to meet her; that she has but gone ahead of us. I cannot say anything that someone has not already said, but be sure that I also am deeply sorry for the pain of separation that you must feel. May God comfort you as no other can.

Your mama truly gave this world her greatest gifts, and that includes you, her children, as blessings upon us all. I hope her reward is great.

I’m so sorry, I don’t know what to say except that I’ll be praying for your family.

Sobbing as I read this. I feel for you guys so deeply, but have high hopes of meeting such a wonderful woman in heaven. Prayers for your entire family.

Sitting here taping our daily tv programs in India. Crying at the thought of your mother having to leave you. Yet, knowing that Jesus truly is the Resurrection and the Life. Our family has been blessed by you both holding to Jesus and living it out before our 7 children who are rebelutionaries with you. The Lord said to Moses, ‘This is the way…This is the way you will bless Aaron and his sons, …, The Lord bless you and watch, guard, and keep you; The Lord make His face to shine upon you and enlighten you and be gracious, kind, merciful and giving favor to you; the Lord lift up His approving countenance upon you and give you peace, tranquility of heart and life continually.”
Numbers 6:22-26

I am so sorry for your loss! I know though that she is in heaven right now and you will see her. I am praying for peace for you every day!

I cant find this verse in the bible, but my preacher calls it one of the “Be Attitudes”
“Blessed are the mourning, for they will be comforted”

Even though I didn’t know her, the least I can do is give a few comforting words;
I never knew my grandmother, but my dad always tells me that the time that we’ll spend togeather in Heaven can’t begin to compare to the time we’ve been on Earth, even if it’s 1,000 years

Dear Brett and Alex,

I am so very sorry for your loss. I always find myself at a loss for words at times like this, but I want you both to know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Nina

As I have read the many tributes to your mother, such as Randy Alcorn’s, I find myself amazed by the power and grace of your mother’s life well lived. I met her only a few times and was struck by her inquisitive mind, her intensity of soul and her mightiness of spirit. We are praying for your whole family that you will continue in His strength as you both grieve her loss and celebrate her home going. We commit you all into His love and care.

My deepest condolences to you for the loss of your mother. I’m sure the 4th of July celebration of her “life well lived” was nothing compared to the rejoicing that went on at her homecoming party in Heaven. Peace

Oh, Alex and Brett and Harrises… I cannot imagine your sorrows now. Please be encouraged by our prayers. I am so glad that your mom had a heart for Jesus and chose the hard path of a sacrificial life – she has truly changed the world! I am glad that she is now with Jesus.

May Father give you the peace you need during this time. My heart grieves with you, and I pray that Father will use this to grow you all into deeper and stronger relationship with Him.
In Christ,
~Ruth

may God continue to bless and keep you guys and don’t forget to grieve cause i did when my uncle died three years ago. God knows you guys will be hurting so it is okay to cry………………..there is a quote i like but i don’t know the author it is: “life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain” that is what my family is still learning. you are in my prayers and my familys. and i know how much saying i am sorry doesn’t help but i am excited for your mom and pray for you guys for your loss. my church and my family are also praying for you guys. God bless you! and through Jesus we have hope!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m really sorry about your mother.

Oh my! I am certainly praying for your family. I am not a stranger to loss, and thus I really don’t have many words. All I can say is this: let God hear your pain. Don’t keep it bottled up in a feeble attempt to hide it from Him. He needs to hear it–He WANTS to hear it.

My prayers are with you.

I heard about the death of your mother a few days ago.
So sorry you had to lose her but know that God is working his plan out in this and every situation in your lives.

My prayers are with you and your family.

I’m so sorry about your loss. You and your family are one of your mother’s greatest accomplishments. I know she’s proud of everything that you guys have done and encouraged others to do. Don’t forget that it’s okay to grieve for her.

Oh man, I’m so grieved to hear about your Mom passing on! I’ll be praying for your family in this bittersweet time…. May Jesus wrap you’all in His love, and saturate you with His presence. May the Holy Spirit be your comforter.
Peace to you Harris Family!

God bless you all. You’re mother seemed like a strong and brave woman and my thoughts go out to your family at this hard time. Know that she is in the arms of her father and I pray that he will bring you all peace and help you continue with the phoenomenal change that you are bringing to our generation <3

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I kinda know how you must feel. I lost my dad 2 years ago in a car wreck. Its a hard thing to deal with, but God will help you through these hard times just like he helped me. I will be praying for y’all and your whole family!

Erica

I just learned about your mom, I will be praying for your family. I pray that God will draw your family close to Himself.It’s so hard to lose someone you love. My heart goes out to your family in this most difficult time.

I’m sorry to hear of your loss and I will be praying for you. In the pictures of your Mama, you can see happiness flowing out of her. I am glad to know that she is now home with her father and I hope that you will grieve with hope, for you know that you will be with her soon. It has been said that when a person dies it is like they are in a ship that has sailed passed the horizon, we can no longer see them, but they are there and we will see them again.Thank you for posting your beautiful song, it reminded me to treasure each moment that I get with my mum. May our Father bless and comfort you.

Praying for your family as you grieve the loss of her presence on this earth. What a legacy she leaves in the lives of her children and grandchildren! I can hear my God saying–“Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

So sorry for your loss! Your mom was a beautiful lady! I had the pleasure of listening to her speak at the Christian Home Educators of Ohio conference several years ago and it was such a blessing. I loved just listening to her speak, she was gentle, funny, sweet and encouraging all while sharing the truth from God’s Word! Our loss but definatly her gain! Praying that the Lord will comfort each of you now and always.

Hi, I just finished your book. I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. She’s been a great role-model and helped my parents choose to home-school me and my siblings. God’s blessings.

I am sorry you lost your mom on earth. I lost my mom a few years ago. While your mom is in a MUCH better place, I know that you will continue to miss her presence here in your life always. My heart weeps with yours, yet rejoices in our Savior!

Just adding my voice to the masses, praising God for your mom’s legacy and praying that He’ll continue to bear you up and fill you with peace and strength.

Every trial God allows us to go through is a blessing in disguise.

Praying for you!

To the Harris family
We are very sorry for your loss. We will pray that The Comforter will give you the comfort that only He can give in such a very difficult time.
God bless you all!

Will be praying for you and your family.

Praying for you as you go through this difficult time.

I’m very very sorry for your loss, but I’m very glad that right now she is in Heaven with the Lord. Just last year I lost my Aunt’s mother,Kay, and I’m still worried that she might not be a Christian…=( I guess I’ll have to wait to find out til it’s my time to be with Him.

Praying for your family,
Brienne Jackson

Dear Harris bros,
I”m very sorry for the loss of your mother! I can’t even imagine what you are going through. But I do know that God is always with you guys; in the good and the bad times. Remeber that you guys will see her again sometime. Know that she is with the Lord. I will be praying for you guys!!!!

In Christ,
Tori

Ps Your song was amazing1 it tells a story of an awsome mother. It brought tears to my eyes. Again I’m sorry for you loss!!

Your in my prayers. My deepest condolence. May God comfort you in this difficult time and may He fill you with the peace and reminder that she is home with her saviour. God bless you all.

The words of Joel’s song brought me to tears as I read them. I had the privelage of meeting both of you at the conference in Nashville, TN just yesterday. I have grown up in a loving Christian home and have been a beleiver for 6 years now, but Do Hard Things has changed my life. I was amazed by not only your love for Christ and the work that he is doing through you both but also by the love you have for your family. Thank you for pressing on and doing hard things. My family has been praying for you guys and your family as you go through this tough time. I cried yesterday as 83 people came to Christ at the conference right before my eyes. May God give you peace and comfort during this time. God Bless You.

Alex and Brett,
I am so sorry i will keep you in my prayers

I am so sorry about your loss. I will keep you guys in my prayers.

I cannot imagine losing your mother. Her children are a testimony of her life well lived for the Lord. We will certainly be keeping you in our prayers, though I am months late finding out about this, I know it is still difficult for sure.
It is an eye-opener about how much you love someone when you realize they are gone…at least for the moment! But how glorious the day will be when we see them again!! Thank-you all for your encouraging way that you are handling yourselves during a hard time.
<3 Tiffany Miller

Praying for you and your family

What a lovely woman your Mother is. I am so sorry for your loss. I am amazed at what a testament you boys are to her. I pray that I may be to my son what your Mother is to you.

Blessings,
Audrey

My heart goes out to your family, I lost my mom 2 years ago and she most likely entered into eternity with out Jesus. Sometimes the thought is unbearable. Praise God one day you will see her again. Romans 8:28 is the verse our Lord gave me at her passing. Prayerful it will minister to your hearts as well.

i’m so sorry.. Philippians 1:21
“To live is for Christ, and to die is gain”

..amen, indeed, in Christ we shall never die, it may be hard because it will take years before we could finally meet them once more, but in Christ’s Resurrection we have HOPE…

I’m so sorry! 🙁 I’ll will pray for you all

I am sorry for your loss and will continue praying for your family!

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Thanks for the post. I am currently working on my frozen yogurt site at: http://www.frozenyogurtrecipe.org/. In fact I got some great design tips from The Rebelution: Goodbye, Mama. Looking forward to reading future posts.

I know I am a little late… Fourth of July is also a hard holiday for me. In March of 2005 my grandpa, whom I was very close to, got sick and found out he had colon cancer. He passed away on the Fourth of July that year. The Lord took him quick, he needed to go home. Every year the Fourth is bitter sweet for my whole family, my grandma is now struggling with breast cancer and it is somewhat painful for my mom and I to see her go through this with out my grandpa. But, God is good, he does everything for a reason. As Christians we can know for sure that our loved ones, who have trusted in Christ, will be in Heaven perfectly healed praising the Lord! My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
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