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for Dorothy Sheehan
Stella Welcer
November 2, 2007
I will always have found memories of good times spent with Aunt Dot, Uncle Leo and all my cousins. She was a great woman and gave us all strength. She had her sense of humor until the end. I will miss her greatly, but I know she will always be with us. I know she is at peace and playing Bingo in Heaven!
Dottie Sheehan
October 29, 2007
4Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things. 9The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.
12I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength
Cindy Stites
October 29, 2007
Dottie & Family,
My heartfelt sympathies to you for your tremendous loss. I will pray for you that the pain of your loss will in time be eased by your loving memories where your Wife, Mom, Sister, etc., will live on in your hearts. I regret I did not ever get to meet Mrs. Sheehan; but, I have no doubt after having the honor to be in your company during her funeral what a wonderful woman she had to be as this is evident in her daughter & my friend, Dottie, as well as all of you, such great people. May this legacy she leaves behind bring comfort to you & thank you for allowing me to have a glimpse of the inspirational love amongst you that I know she instilled. In sympathy, prayers, & friendship, Cindy (Dottie's friend) ps: I will look after Dottie...
Karen Kling
October 28, 2007
Im glad Aunt Dot is in a better place without pain and suffering. I hope you can find comfort in knowing this. It was nice seeing everyone.
Charlotte Graham
October 28, 2007
To the Sheehan family: My husband Doug and I extend to you our most heartfelt love and sympathy. We didn't know Dottie's mother personally but feel we knew her through Dottie's e-mails about her. Much love and sympathy to all of you.
Rita Garcia
October 28, 2007
Dottie and Family-
I am sorry for your loss. I will keep your Family in My prayers during this time of sorrow.
Diane LoBianco
October 28, 2007
To the Sheehan family,my love and prayers are with you all at this time. Dottie you are very special to me. Remember if you need me I am just a phone call away. Love and prayers.
Jeff and Peggy
October 28, 2007
Dottie and Family, We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Your FCI Nurses, Jeff and Peggy
michelina holdaway
October 28, 2007
My prayers and sympathy goes to you and all of your family
with much love Michelina & family xx
Dottie Sheehan
October 28, 2007
Prayer to Lift a Broken Heart
God of Mercy, I am laid low in the dust; preserve my
life according to your word. Your word promises that
you heal the broken hearted and bind up their wounds.
I claim these promises in the name of Jesus.
Though I am sad, I can rejoice in the promises of the
glory of God because if God closes a door, he opens a
bigger one. If something bad has happened, God will
restore me two times what I have lost. If I have to
wait, God will give something better.
Thank-you that you are the God who is close to the
brokenhearted and you save those who are crushed in
spirit. Though I can not see it now, one day I will be
so happy that I will not even remember the hurt. I
will be able to forget the pain of my trouble,
recalling it only as waters gone by.
You are the God, that if another caused my suffering,
you will heal me and restore me better off than I was
before, whereas the wicked shall fall by calamity. You
will help me forgive so I can be free. You will pour
love in my heart and I will love again. But if I have
caused my own suffering, you will forgive me with the
sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, and lift me so that I
will reap songs of joy.
Help me think of the good things I have received from
you. Make me glad by your deeds, O Lord; so that I
sing for joy at the works of your hands.
Fill my mind with thoughts of whatever is true,
whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is
pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute,
if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of
praise, let my mind dwell on these things, for you are
the God of Peace.
Make me glad for as many days as I have been
afflicted, for as many years as I have seen trouble,
so that even the years I lost will be restored to me.
I will be in awe of your power. I will say to God "You
turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my
sackcloth and clothed me with joy".
In the meantime satisfy me with your unfailing love,
that I may sing for joy and be glad knowing your
promises of happiness and restoration. Many are the
woes of the wicked, but they have no character and no
hope. Yet those who trust in the LORD have his
unfailing love to surround them in difficult times.
Biblical References: Psalms 119:25 Psalms 147:3 Ruth
4:15 Zechariah 9:12 Psalm 34:18 Job 11:16 1 Timothy
1:15 Psalm 126:5 Proverbs 24:16 Psalm 92:4 Philippians
4:8-9 Psalm 90:15 Psalm 30:11 Psalm 90:14 Psalm 32:10
Romans 5:2-5
Dottie Sheehan
October 28, 2007
To Mom,
Hey I spoke in honor of you last night. I knew you were with me. I was so drained but you gave me the strength to do it. I held your picture up and I said I am speaking in honor of my mother tonight. And a friend of mine gave me a prayer chip and he never knew you mom nor of your passing. The prayer chip had the picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with your prayer on it. Mom, I have no doubt you are with all of us. Please stay close to Daddy as he has a broken heart. I know you will comfort him. And please show some signs to your kids of the beauty you see every day. This will comfort them.
When I got off the plane yesterday, Mom, there was this sign by one of the pavilions that said Surrender Dorothy in big black letters. And when Julie and I saw those twinkling stars the evening you went to Heaven, I knew you were smiling on us. I love you, Mom. I know you're in my heart always. I know all of our tears will be wiped away and that one day we'll be with you again. I am so thankful to God that I have inherited some of your traits. Mom, I know when I hear Mickey's voice from the movie Rocky saying You'll hear an angel in your ear saying Get up you S.O.B. because Mickey loves you. That no matter what is thrown our way that we are never to give up and that we trust in Jesus to help see us through. Thank you for teaching me this.
All of my love always,
Dottie Sheehan
October 28, 2007
Psalm 34:11-18 NRSV
“Come o children, listen to me; I will teach you the awe of God.
Which of you desires life, and covets many days to enjoy 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 God are on the righteous, and God’s ears are open to their cry.
The face of God is against evildoers, to cut off the remembrance of the
from the earth.
When the righteous cry for help, God hears, and rescues them from their troubles.
God is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Autumn Hicks
October 28, 2007
To the Sheehan Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you regarding the loss of your beloved wife & mother. I am a friend of Dottie's (Miss Sheehan to me) who wanted to let you know there are people praying for you here in Indiana and Ohio.
October 28, 2007
Lani Dupre
October 28, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Maxine Sullivan
October 28, 2007
My dear, precious Dottie ~ You and your family are in my prayers during this time of mourning the loss of your mother. Surely the angels must have been rejoicing when the Father brought another Irish angel home. Love and Hugs, Max
Annie Fox
October 28, 2007
To the Sheehan Family ~
All my prayers to all of you, that each time you look up at the beautiful blue sky you feel Dorothy's Love... To my friends Mike, Dottie and Barbara ~ My heart is with each of you... Peace ~ Annie
Michele Freeman
October 27, 2007
To the Sheehan Family....I have been an email friend of Dottie's for a long time and I just want to express my sincere sympathy for your loss. I know that she had to be a wonderful woman by getting to know the strength and character and kindness in her daughter Dottie. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sinerely, Michele Freeman
Patti Durney-McKenna
October 27, 2007
Aunt Dot,
May your family find comfort in knowing you are with the Lord and without pain. My comfort is in knowing you are now reunited with loved ones we both have truly missed.
Sister Susan Hurlbrink
October 26, 2007
My sincere sympathy to Dorothy's family on her loss. Knowing that she is with the Lord should be your consolation and that she is out of her suffering. My prayers are with all of you.
May Dorothy rest in peace!
Sr. Susan
Tom & Marge O'Bien
October 25, 2007
Dot: I will miss you. I have a lot of fine memories of you as we grow up together needling each other. Your loving brother
Joann Schuman
October 25, 2007
Aunt Dot:
You were such a wonderful person, and raised and beautiful, fun loving family that you should be so proud of. We will miss you as you are called home to be with our Lord. All our love, Joann and Ray Schuman
Debbie Palmer
October 25, 2007
Dottie and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and if there is anything at all that I can do Dottie, please let me know!
Love, Debbie
Greg and Claire Davalos
October 24, 2007
To the Sheehan Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now. Your Mother was a great person who raised a wonderful family and we're very sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Tom and Evelyn O'Brien
October 24, 2007
Aunt Dot was a wonderful woman! She smiled through the tough times and loved her family dearly! She will surely be missed but rests now in PEACE and without pain. God bless her and her loved ones.
Kathleen MacDonald
October 24, 2007
To the Sheehan Family:
What a tribute each of you is to your wonderful Wife and Mother. Only a very special woman could raise such a wonderful family. I will continue to pray for her soul and that God bring comfort and peace to each of you.
With Love and Deep Sympathy,
Amy Lyman
October 24, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. May God's strength guide you through and remind you that Dorothy is now singing with the angels. Hold on to your memories and cherish them always.
Pat Goodrich
October 24, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michele Hyams
October 24, 2007
My dearest friend Julie ~ May God hold you and your family in his opened arms and kiss away your tears for now your loved one rests with the Lord. Much love ~ Michele
Patti Kaikko
October 24, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with the family during this time.
Ginny Sweitzer
October 24, 2007
Dottie,
I will surely miss our Sunday visits and bringing our Lord to you in Communion. Now you will feast at His Banquet Table in Heaven. See you one day my FRIEND.
grace perez
October 24, 2007
Dottie,
I am so sorry about your lose.
may you find confort in our heavenly fathers arms.
grace
Linda Ravenhorst
October 24, 2007
To Dottie,
My prayers and condolonces with you, God be with you as you mourn the death of your mother. I know you will miss her, but also know she no longer suffers and is praising God in His home--isn't that a lovely idea. Your friend, Linda Ravenhorst
Mary Trautman
October 24, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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