Vivienne was not always one Jehovah's Witnesses, but she was confused about what she was learning in the other denominations she attended. She was approached by a witness couple Rita and George Hazel, who studied the bible with her and shed light on her religious doubts. What Vivienne was learning made sense to her, so she made the truth her own and dedicated her life to Jehovah. She lived up to her dedication, until her death.
As a child growing up, i can attest to the fact, that Vivienne LOVED each of her seven (7) children equally the same. She was always there to support us in whatever way she could. One thing was for sure, is that she would never condone with the wrongs we did. Vivienne was reasonable, unbiased and had Jehovah's laws and principles infront of her constantly, whenever it came to making decissions. Even though she loved her children and her family, she would NEVER allow them to distract her from what meant the most to her "PLEASING HER CREATOR" . This was her way of life, and she NEVER deviated from it.
She went to sleep, knowing that she had the hope of a ressurection on a paradise earth. I know Vivienne would encourage each of us to be strong. She would tell us that "We do not give up! "But even if the man we are outside is wasting away, certainly the man we are on the inside is being renewed from day to day" 2 Corinthians 4:16. Jehovah's original purpose have not changed. Jehovah have a longing to call His faithful servants from the grave. Imagine the tears of joy there will be, to welcome back our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend with wide open arms!!!!
Let us then keep our eyes on the prize, that very soon Jehovah will put an end to sickness, pain and death. Let us then run the race to it's finish, and Jehovah will vindicate us in his due time.
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Even in her final days, when her voice was faint and her body was feeble, we all could hear her voice loud and clear when she encourged us " Don't worry, because i am not worring" How faith strengthening that was to all of us onlookers. Her desire to live, but most of all, her STRONG determination to please Jehovah right to the end.
In the meantime, please be determined to do all that you can, to please Jehovah and do his will. He is the only source to end all earth's distress. Let us stick together, strengthen and encourage each other. Like the words of the song that was song at Vivienne's funeral says " Life like a mist, appears just for a day, then disappears tomorrow. All that we are, can quickly fade away, replace with tears and sorry" Therefore, we need each other for the trails that are ahead. We all will need a listening ear and a shoulder to lean on at some point in our lives.
May Jehovah bless each and everyone of you. Remember, If we maintain our integrity and do what Jehovah requires of us, we will all get our full reward for the love you showed for him. "For God is not unrightious, and he remembers the love we've showed. So He is ever near me, with Jehovah we are not alone, Yes God is our provider, our protector down to the end. Yes Jehovah, is our Father, our God and Friend" Let's cleave to Jehovah, suplicate Him, throw our burdens and anxiety on Him, because he cares for us. LET US NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE PRIVILEGE OF PRAYER. When satan can take everything from us, including our lives, he cannot take away our priviledge of communication with our heavenly father. Jehovah has bought us with a price.. "With Jesus blood He bought you, to God we now belong, for He will make you firm, and He will make you strong. He'll guide you and protect you as He has all along, yes He will make you firm, and He will make you strong." So let us all put our full confidence in our creator, who knows us best.
For those not yet baptised, I would like to share what a Circuit overseer said in one of his talks. He said " when we are dedicated and baptised, we have direct access to Jehovah's Holy Spirit" So let's not linger if we are still not reconciled to God. The end of this wicked system is in the final hours. Let us run with endurance the race to gain everlasting life, so we all can welcome Aunt V back to life.
Love each and everyone of you. Jehovah's continued blessings.
Althea
