Monday, September 1, 2008

September 1

Dear Friends,

Marsha graduated about 2 hours ago PTL! Her family was together most of the day and celebrated with her as she made the gradual transition during the afternoon and evening to her new glorified body in the presence of Jesus her Lord.

She is now "In Christ Alone" and waiting for us who have put our faith and trust in Him alone.

From Danelle: Mom graduated to heaven today at 8pm. She went to be with Jesus very peacefully. At about noon we moved her to Manor Care a respite care facility. Her vitals were very low and the nurse guesstimated that it would be today. Dev and Michelle had stayed with her while the rest of us went to dinner. We got out of the parking lot and got the call that she had taken her last breath. She is now in heaven with a new body!!! We will miss her greatly but know that someday we will see her again.

Dan

15 comments:

marcela said...

We love you Dan. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are thanking Jesus that Marsha is safe in His arms. She is in that amazing place we all want to be. Heaven just keeps getting sweeter and sweeter. Keep on running the race, Dan. God is with you. You are being prayed for often as you come to mind many many times a day. You are loved!

Love,
Trent and Marcela
and family

Anonymous said...

What a bittersweet moment , she is so blessed to be with the Lord now , I know that she has always wanted to sit and talk with him and to have him hold her in his arms.
The last time I saw her was four years ago when I turned 50 and my wife Pru and I stopped by to see her and her Mother ... it was a wonderful afternoon and so glad we made the trip to see my "Scuz" (something we both called eachother since we were kids ).
Today she is in paradise with our Lord . What a time she is having with fanily and friends that have gone home before her .
God Bless the Boggs family .Know that she is in very good hands .
Mark Arnquist Seattle Washington

Mona Hodgson said...

Dan, it was a blessing to share a 26-year friendship with Marsha and to take part in the last week of her life here on earth--to witness your soul-deep commitment to one another. You did a terrific job of providing for her. A place awaits you in Arizona for your respite.
Danelle and Keith, Daren and Sky, Devin and Michelle, Wow! Watching the way you honored your mother and father in this difficult transition time was ... well, an honor. More was required of some of you than others by the nature of the needs, but you all stepped up and honored her with your presence, reassurances, physical care, house chores, support of your spouse . . . .
Hugs all arund! And much love,
Mona from Arizona and her Bob

Jeff and Jean said...

Dan and family,

Our hearts are full at this moment. We know Marsha is with the Lord she loved and shared. Our hearts are equally full in honoring all of you in the deep love you expressed and displayed to your wife, mom, and mother in law.

You are all in our prayers.
Jeff and Jean

Smiles4Kylee said...

Dear Dan and The Boggs Family,
You all are soo awesome to see the joy that spilling out from allof you. I have taken an intrest in a book about HEAVEN by Randy Alcorn and it is awesome the comfort that we have that our Loved ones are Home in such an amazing place is spine tinggling...
These words have given me much comfort: We naturally grieve at losing loved ones, we are not" to greive like the rest of men, who have no hope. Our parting is not the end of our relasionship, only an interruption. WE have not" Lost " them, because we know were they are. They are experiencing the Joy of Chist's precence in a place so wonderful that Christ called it paridise. And on day in a magnifcent reunion, they and we " will be with the Lord forever.....I can only imagine Marsha see her Loved ones who are already there and they celebration that is taking place and our Kylee right there as well....We have been thinking about all of you!!

Love, Vanessa, Tad, Hanna and Tyler

Whitemyer's said...

Dear Dan and family,

Our hearts are filled with many emotions, happiness for Marsha who now rests with Jesus and sadness for her loved ones left here. We will so miss Marsha's warm smile and steadfast love for all. Heaven now holds a great prayer warrior. You both brought much fun to our lives with game nights -- you actually gave us a social life! We are so thankful for your friendship. We love you.
Rick and Barbara

Debbie P. said...

Dan and Family:
My heart is so heavy, but I know that Marsha is so joy-filled to be with Jesus. What a legacy she has left us, hoping for that day when we can be together again. She was such an inspiration to me and I know that even though she is no longer here to share my earthly life with, her life will continue to inspire me.
All my prayers for comfort and remembrance of all the joy she gave.

Debbie P.

Unknown said...

The Webb Family send love and prayers to you Dan and your family today. We know how much Marsha loved Jesus and is in heaven now singing joyful praises. We will miss Marsha's warm hugs and sweet smile, her gentleness and her prayers, she was a great friend! We had fun camping times and game nights, and are thankful that we were able to share our love of the Sierras with you. Dan, you and your family are loved!
Roberta, Steve & family!

Barb Nolan said...

Dear Dan and Family,

Our hearts are heavy but our joy is full knowing sweet Marsha is in the arms of our Heavenly Father. What a dear friend and influence she has been, and always will be, to me. Our prayers are with all of you that our precious Lord will be your comfort and strength in the days ahead.

With love,
Barbara and John Nolan

Lloyd; TedandRochelle said...

Dear Dan and family:

May God bless and keep you. We are praying for you.

Love, Ted & Rochelle

Mona Hodgson said...

We are praying for Sky and Ryder. Oh, and for Daren too. And brother Kyle.

Love you,
Mona and Bob Hodgson

Addie Thomas said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Marsha is in our Lord's arms now and free from the pain that wracked her body. She is visiting with those who have gone on before her. We so appreciate your sharing Marsha's transition from here to Heaven with us. You and Marsha were the couple we met and who led our first Bible study in Hemet 23 years ago. You were a blessing then and now to all who know you and have witnessed your faithfulness to our Lord over the years.
Love in Him,
Forrest and Addie Thomas

R. M. Sivulka said...

Dear Boggs, I'm truly sorry for your loss. My folks just told me about Marsha the other day, and just passed along this blog site last night. I pray comfort for you during this time, and rejoice with you in your new addition! Praise God for our hope in Christ! We'll be with Him and Marsha before we know it. Peace and love, Rob Sivulka

Anonymous said...

Thank you for allowing Scott to be with his beloved aunt during her last days here on earth -- I know it was such a blessing for him to witness her growing nearness to heaven and be able to pray with her as she went on to be with the Lord. We will miss her so much, but we know hostess Marsha will be helping Jesus prepare a place for the rest of us to be with Him soon!

Love, Natalie

Anonymous said...

sending deepest empathy and affection to you, dan, and your family at this time of marsha's passing. you have been on my heart these past months!

meeting with you both, and your dear grandsons, last may, will always remain a treasured memory for me...thanks for being present, for your most generous gift to the children of liberia, and for also sharing in the celebration that honored dad's memory (in a way, i'm somewhat comforted -- AND, okay, perhaps a bit envious, as i miss him SO much! -- to imagine that they are even celebrating together those amazing "new-and- pain-free-bodies", with endless fellowship, and glorious music! :)

so, on behalf of the entire tichy family, and with heartfelt tears, we share this time with you!

let me know if i can help with anything...see you at the service! ellen