Dora Verdin Hasten

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sis. Dora I miss you so much and will never forget you... your laughter and smile. I know you are in a better place and won't have to cry anymore tears.

PLEASE EXCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY JASON, EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE NO WORDS WILL HELP WITH THE PAIN OF LOSING YOUR MOTHER, SHE WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF. KEEP FAITH JASON AND I'M PRAYING FOR YOU. YOUR COUSIN IN LAW

WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST AND MOST HEART-FELT SYMPATHIES TO THE ENTIRE hASTEN FAMILY DURING THEIR HOUR OF BERIEVEMENT....OUR BELOVED SISTER IN THE LORD AND FRIEND; WE THE KNIGHT FAMILY WILL MISS YOUR SMILES, YOUR LOVE AND HUMOR. PRECIOUS JESUS..DO CONTINUE TO BE A COMFORT AND A BALM IN GILEAD FOR THE FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS THAT ARE STILL HERE STRIVING TO REJOIN OUR SISTER DORA IN YOUR GLORIOUS KINGDOM ONEDAY.

WILLAM &TAMMIE KNIGHT &FAMILY

We will truly miss you Dora but know you are in a better place. I am praying for the family as they go through this time of grief. Melissa and Jason know that your mother loved you so much.

Love,

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Dora will be GREATLY missed, as she was a VERY DEAR Friend of mine. It is a comfort to know that Dora is now at home with our Lord that she loved so much. Always know that she Loved her Family VERY MUCH and often spoke of you with me. You have always been in my prayers and will continue to be, Dora would want me to continue praying, as she would say, "Never stop praying."

To my most loved Mother inLaw I will love you sooo much Momma I will miss you and miss our Jesus talks and our most private talks to you will be my favorite momma InLaw in the whole world !!!

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ms. Dora will be greatly missed. My daughter was one of her last babies at ABC Preschool in Tyler. Rest in Peace Ms. Dora.