Comments for Parfitt Family Journal

Comment on About Us by Philip R. Stroud

Philip R. Stroud — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:57:35 +0000

Beautiful picture! Beautiful family! Beautiful faith! I love you all… come see me whenever you can, k? K!!!

Your brother, cousin, uncle,

~ Philip ~
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

(2 Corinthians 5:14-15)

Comment on Ken’s story to submit to his college alumni magazine by Philip R. Stroud

Philip R. Stroud — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:43:58 +0000

How beautiful! How tragic! Ken, a far better man than I, taken with babies still in the nest; while mine are grown and gone, now! I look around and wonder, why am I still here? Why Ken, and not me? But “why” is a fruitless question to some extent; one I should have learned to give up a long time ago — first time I read through Job! Some “why’s?” can be answered in this life, perhaps. Most “why’s” can only be answered from eternity’s perspective; and await their revealing in the eternal realm. But, I don’t doubt the love of God; I can see His hands all over this. I can only agree with Heaven’s judgment: that Ken, in all his personal strengths and beauty, and as important as his earthly life was to so many, had accomplished his mission. The work for which God intended him was done. And, now, his ministry lives on through his children and loved ones. Thank you, God, for his still living testimony of your grace, love, and power. Jamie, my little love, thank you for posting this. May HIS peace sustain you. You remain precious to me, to so many others, to Ken, and, most of all, to our Lord who gave His life for all of us.

Your cousin,

~ Philip ~

Comment on Fatherless – Yet not Alone by Christine

Christine — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:17:36 +0000

I think your post echoes what my sons, especially what my oldest (11) feels. The deep grief, trying to hold it together, yet knowing God is with us and others are upholding us in prayer. Thank you for sharing and I am so thankful for your mother’s friendship across the miles.

Comment on Fatherless – Yet not Alone by Jamie Parfitt

Jamie Parfitt — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:35:00 +0000

If we think we are here for ourselves, we can really complain about what was “taken away.” But if we think we are here for the glory and pleasure of Almighty God, Maker of heaven and earth, then we are in awe that He cares about us and is wisely deciding every part of our lives, even the sad ones. Even Jesus was a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. (Isa. 53:3)

But unlike the treatment Jesus received, which was having people hide their faces from him according to that verse, God watches everything we do.

Job 34:21–For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.

Psalms 32:8–I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

Psalms 32:10–Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.

So keep your trust in the Lord, and His mercy will comfort you. You will have joy in knowing He began a good work in you and He will complete it. (Phil. 1:6)

Comment on Ken’s story to submit to his college alumni magazine by Christine

Christine — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:37:25 +0000

Wow! I am so proud of you, Jamie for typing this all out. I can feel the Lord’s finger prints through out it. You are an amazing woman who loves the Lord and I consider it an honor to call you my friend. Many, many hugs and prayers.

Comment on Who I Am and What I Do, etc. by Karla Reynolds Hopkins

Karla Reynolds Hopkins — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:59:02 +0000

Jamie,
I talked with you while you were visiting in Ar.. The list you filled in made me think about what my life is all about. Thank you for all you do. I. Hope we get to meet at the pie supper in Martin Springs.

If you learn more about John Menan Martin I would like to hear. Take care and if I can help you in any way, please call.

Karla Reynolds. Hopkins

Granddaughter of Louisa Martin Reynolds.

Comment on About Us by Ruth Redman

Ruth Redman — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:14:43 +0000

I love you Jamie. We are fervently praying on Ken’s behalf.
Your friend,
Ruth

Comment on George Wishart – Martyr for Jesus Christ, Part 3 (final) by James

James — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:21:04 +0000

I am impressed with George’s close adherence to the Lord’s promptings. He stood for what was right, but could only do so by know what was right. May we all follow his example!

Comment on Allen’s Real-Life Nightmare: Locked out of his Laptop! by James

James — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:14:12 +0000

Wow! What a story! I’m so happy to hear you have a laptop now . . . especially one you can access.

Comment on Progress on our house by Jorge Merced-Goire

Jorge Merced-Goire — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:21:16 +0000

Hope the family is doing great!, I had a great time and it was amazing meeting the Parfitt familiy.
This summer I moved from Puerto Rico to Maryland to work for JHU/APL and study computer science (PhD) @ university of maryland baltimore. I got married before coming to MD. God bless!