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Very Sad News from Canada

Sunday, May 13, 2007 • 7:55 pm

Binky the Web-Elf, longtime webmaster of CaNN, lost his mother to a car accident today - not only Mother’s Day, but her birthday as well. Please post your prayers and condolences here.

Binky, I’m stunned to the point of being speechless. Rest assured you and your family will be in my prayers and the prayers of thousands of Stand Firm readers tonight and in the days ahead.

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Speechless, indeed. How…how awful. I’m so sorry, Binky. Very, very sorry. Take care.

[1] Posted by Dr. Mabuse on 05-13-2007 at 08:00 PM • top

amen. Desperately sad and a time to remind ourselves that God oversees everything and is the only one for us to turn to.

Job 1:20 Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. 21 And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”

May Binks and all the Binklings know the great comfort of blessing the name of the LORD at this difficult time.

[2] Posted by David Ould on 05-13-2007 at 08:07 PM • top

I am so sorry.

What a bitter and hard loss, made worse by the shock.

I hope that those who are injured will recover.

May you be especially aware of the strong and sure presence of Jesus, today and in the weeks to come.

[3] Posted by Sarah on 05-13-2007 at 08:07 PM • top

Binky is in my prayers, along with his whole family.

[4] Posted by David Fischler on 05-13-2007 at 08:10 PM • top

I can’t imagine what this day must be like.

We are praying for you and for your family.

[5] Posted by Matt Kennedy on 05-13-2007 at 08:12 PM • top

Dear Binky and family—I am so sorry. I know it tears your hearts to pieces. The loss is so huge, but the suddeness of it makes it all the worse. Lord be with each one of them, now. Touch their hearts and hold them close in the days to come.

In Jesus Name always, in all ways,
amen

[6] Posted by Pat Kashtock on 05-13-2007 at 08:17 PM • top

Our prayers go out to Binky and all those who are touched by the tragedy.

[7] Posted by johnp on 05-13-2007 at 08:18 PM • top

I am so so sorry - my prayers go out to you right now and in the days and weeks to come. There are no words - but I pray that the Holy Comforter, the God who treasurers all our tears will fill you with His love. God bless you, Binky.

-Mary
BabyBlueOnline

[8] Posted by BabyBlue on 05-13-2007 at 08:25 PM • top

Prayers up +

[9] Posted by James Manley on 05-13-2007 at 08:32 PM • top

My prayers as well. Words fail.

[10] Posted by Miss Sippi on 05-13-2007 at 08:49 PM • top

My prayers are with Binky, Mrs. Binks, and the Binklings as well as the extended family. A sudden death is always very difficult and the timing is just heartbreaking.

[11] Posted by old lady on 05-13-2007 at 08:50 PM • top

You and your family are in our prayers. May He give you comfort and peace now and in the days ahead. Also that His healing hand will be upon your brother and cousin, that they will be healed quickly…In Jesus’s name.

[12] Posted by The Lakeland Two on 05-13-2007 at 09:05 PM • top

Deepest, deepest tragedy. My heart goes out to Binky and family.

Kyrie eleison, christos eleison, kyrie eleison.

[13] Posted by Peter on 05-13-2007 at 09:35 PM • top

Prayers ascending. May the peace of the communion of the saints be felt by you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss even as I know you live in the unfailing hope of resurrection in Christ.

[14] Posted by Sarah Dylan Breuer on 05-13-2007 at 09:35 PM • top

Binky, you and your family are in our prayers in our household. I cannot imagine the depth of the pain you all are feeling. I trust that God will uphold all of you with His righteous hand and shelter you with His everlasting wings.

[15] Posted by Rom 1:16 on 05-13-2007 at 09:40 PM • top

I am so very sorry and am praying for all of you at this time.
May our Lord comfort you and hold you in the palm of His hand.

[16] Posted by Bill C on 05-13-2007 at 09:43 PM • top

Binky and family—

I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that our Lord will comfort you and extend his mercy to you and your family at this time.

Susan

[17] Posted by Summersnow on 05-13-2007 at 09:45 PM • top

My prayers go out to Binky and all who are touched by this tragedy. May God comfort and sustain…

[18] Posted by ElaineF. on 05-13-2007 at 09:47 PM • top

Binky and family: My wife—also named Susan Jane—and I lift our prayers of sadness and hope for you all. The deep peace of Jesus to you.

Don

[19] Posted by West Coast Cleric on 05-13-2007 at 09:52 PM • top

I am so sorry to hear of this. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you in presence and blessing every day.

[20] Posted by Branford on 05-13-2007 at 10:02 PM • top

God, please help Binky and his family.

[21] Posted by Going Home on 05-13-2007 at 10:10 PM • top

Jesus, please hold this family close to your heart as they grieve this awful loss.

[22] Posted by Nick Knisely on 05-13-2007 at 10:14 PM • top

How awful beyond words! May the One who gave His own mother away at the cross enfold you and your family in His arms and guard and comfort you in your loss.

[23] Posted by Milton on 05-13-2007 at 10:33 PM • top

My family and I are deeply, deeply sorry.

You will all be held in prayer….

[24] Posted by Orthoducky on 05-13-2007 at 10:49 PM • top

My her memory enrich the rest of your years. May our prayers be music unto the Lord as He welcomes her to eternal Life. May the Spirit bring strength and peace to you.

[25] Posted by Antique on 05-14-2007 at 03:17 AM • top

Words fail me, I’m so very sorry. Please Lord be with this family in these dark days.

[26] Posted by Hosea6:6 on 05-14-2007 at 04:54 AM • top

Lord, please hold this family in the palm of Your hand and comfort them with Your presence.

[27] Posted by Jackie on 05-14-2007 at 06:14 AM • top

Praying for you my dear brother Binky. May you and your family know the unfailing love and tenderness of the Lord in these moments. May He be your rock of refuge and your strength today and in the days ahead.

[28] Posted by Karen B. on 05-14-2007 at 06:27 AM • top

God be very close to Binky and his family with peace that passes all understanding.

[29] Posted by Gator on 05-14-2007 at 07:20 AM • top

Sorry Binks. My prayers go out to you and the family.

the snarkster

[30] Posted by the snarkster on 05-14-2007 at 07:37 AM • top

Dear Binky,

May your hope in the promises of the Risen Christ give you comfort in this dark time. May the Lord stretch out His arms and hold you in His ever loving embrace. In Jesus’ name, amen.

[31] Posted by Paula Loughlin on 05-14-2007 at 08:22 AM • top

I don’t know what to say, Binky. I will pray that you and your family remain secure in Jesus’ loving embrace and His comfort.

[32] Posted by Phil on 05-14-2007 at 08:50 AM • top

My prayers are with you and your family, Binky. Take comfort in the love of God.

[33] Posted by tjmcmahon on 05-14-2007 at 08:59 AM • top

Binky,

May she rest in peace, and rise in Glory. Surely, she is now looking upon the legacy she left in terms of her family, and is smiling with a very Christian pride.

APB

[34] Posted by APB on 05-14-2007 at 09:23 AM • top

May the God of all Comfort manifest His mercy, grace, and love to your family.

[35] Posted by Jim McCaslin on 05-14-2007 at 11:13 AM • top

Although we have never met, my condolences to you and your family! I lift you all up in prayer for God’s peace which passes all human understanding to be with you and His courage to know that your mother is in a far better place at the table with our Lord having a banquet & and party that we can only hope to attend one day ourselves! I am sure she is looking down upon you and your family with love and guidance with our Lord. With many prayers and blessings…A Daughter of the King!

[36] Posted by TLDillon on 05-14-2007 at 11:31 AM • top

Binks, if you’re reading this, know that a whole lot of us out here will be thinking about you and praying hard for you, brother.

[37] Posted by Christopher Johnson on 05-14-2007 at 11:31 AM • top

Nothing I can add other than I care and will pray for you and your family, Binky. May God give you his peace that passes all understanding and keep your heart and mind on Christ Jesus.

[38] Posted by NancyNH on 05-14-2007 at 11:42 AM • top

Binky,

There are no words to mitigate the depth of your sorrow. Be assured of my prayers for you and your family.

YBIC,
Phil Snyder

[39] Posted by Philip Snyder on 05-14-2007 at 11:59 AM • top

Dear Binks,

Our thoughts and prayers go with you.
Blessings,
Leander+

[40] Posted by Leander Harding+ on 05-14-2007 at 01:25 PM • top

Binky,

My wife & I will be praying for you and your family.

Rest eternal give to her, O Lord
Let light perpetual shine upon her.

Allen

[41] Posted by Allen Lewis on 05-14-2007 at 01:39 PM • top

Dear Binky,
I cannot imagine the pain you and your family must be in at this moment. May the Lord comfort you and yours in this time of sorrow. Be assured of my prayers for you and your family.

Samantha

[42] Posted by SJT on 05-14-2007 at 01:59 PM • top

God Bless you all and comfort you at this time. May your Mother rest in peace and rise in glory

[43] Posted by robert ian williams on 05-15-2007 at 12:08 AM • top

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