Comments on: Waking Up in Glory http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/2008/11/16/wakingupinglory/ Living for another time and another place Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:27:14 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: What Events This Decade Most Influenced You? « To Be A Pilgrim http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/2008/11/16/wakingupinglory/#comment-9096 What Events This Decade Most Influenced You? « To Be A Pilgrim Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:03:22 +0000 http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/?p=1314#comment-9096 [...] November 13, 2008 – The day my Grandpa died. Sad day, but his funeral was a triumph of God’s favor to us [...] [...] November 13, 2008 – The day my Grandpa died. Sad day, but his funeral was a triumph of God’s favor to us [...]

]]> By: One Year Later « To Be A Pilgrim http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/2008/11/16/wakingupinglory/#comment-9063 One Year Later « To Be A Pilgrim Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:17:14 +0000 http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/?p=1314#comment-9063 [...] by Ryan Grandpa Hayward died one year ago today. I found these pictures in the last few months. Read here what I wrote last year after the funeral. 1982 - Grand Marais or ther'abouts 1982 - At the Piper [...] [...] by Ryan Grandpa Hayward died one year ago today. I found these pictures in the last few months. Read here what I wrote last year after the funeral. 1982 – Grand Marais or ther'abouts 1982 – At the Piper [...]

]]> By: On Barrettes and The Little Girl Who Will Wear Them In Our House « To Be A Pilgrim http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/2008/11/16/wakingupinglory/#comment-9011 On Barrettes and The Little Girl Who Will Wear Them In Our House « To Be A Pilgrim Mon, 04 May 2009 13:13:13 +0000 http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/?p=1314#comment-9011 [...] are going to call her Claire Danielle. My grandpa’s name was Clair, and you can read here why we loved him so much. And she is named for my least favorite sister, Danielle; I am hoping that [...] [...] are going to call her Claire Danielle. My grandpa’s name was Clair, and you can read here why we loved him so much. And she is named for my least favorite sister, Danielle; I am hoping that [...]

]]> By: Lynette Hayward Piper http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/2008/11/16/wakingupinglory/#comment-8818 Lynette Hayward Piper Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:24:00 +0000 http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/?p=1314#comment-8818 I am one of those who would travel across the world for my dad.....in fact I did four times!! And why wouldn't I do whatever I could to help care for him, through heart surgery (even though I got to spend four extra days in LA during Sept. 11.2001 tragedy), strokes, miracles,etc.!! He and Mom came to see me and my family wherever in the world we've been!! They visited us in Jacksonville, FL, every year for nine years (and brought grandkids along), let us visit them twice a year, visited us in Detroit and let us stay with them, let us live with them two and a half years while we were on deputation and a year and a half of furlough, visited us six times for two months each summer in New Zealand- all up we've lived together for about five and a half years!!! My dad encouraged me to get involved in CEF training and to teach five day clubs in our area starting when I was 13! My parents put me through the last three, vital years of high school at Prairie Baptist and four years of Bible college at Maranatha. They were always consistent in church attendance. I remember seeing my dad reading his Bible early in the morning and praying with me before bed. What a godly, consistent, loving man I was blessed to have as a father!!! Is it any wonder I would travel the world to care for him? This last time was the hardest, obviously. I missed Dad's smile so much. I was so sorry to see the agony in his eyes as he was trapped in a useless body. I did talk and sing to him and cried as he looked at me with hurt eyes. My prayer this time was for the Lord to have mercy on him and take him to his home and reward!! I had plenty of talks with Dad telling him how much I loved him and his family loved and appreciated him and his faithfulness and sweet spirit. I had plenty of talks with God reminding him of Dad's faithfulness and asking for mercy! God is so good and patient with us. My dad was such a good earthly picture of my Heavenly Father. They both are loving, kind, patient, consistent. But God isn't limited like we are. Lydia and I sang songs of Heaven to Dad for about a half hour his last night on this earth. Garth called at 11pm and we put him on speaker phone and he prayed for Dad. We didn't want him to suffer anymore. We all went to bed and in the morning when it was so quiet, I checked on Dad and he had gone to Heaven......recently!!! What tears of joy for him and sorrow for me! Mom and Lydia and I could kiss him goodbye for the last time while the warmth of this earthly life slipped away. What a privilege!! I thank my wonderful Heavenly Father for His mercy and grace. I'm so RICH to have been so blessed with my dad, Clair R. Hayward and my MOM. I did nothing to deserve it. Thank you, God, for being so good to me. Thank you, Dad, for letting God work in your life and for loving me. A very loved daughter, Lynette Hayward Piper I am one of those who would travel across the world for my dad…..in fact I did four times!! And why wouldn’t I do whatever I could to help care for him, through heart surgery (even though I got to spend four extra days in LA during Sept. 11.2001 tragedy), strokes, miracles,etc.!! He and Mom came to see me and my family wherever in the world we’ve been!! They visited us in Jacksonville, FL, every year for nine years (and brought grandkids along), let us visit them twice a year, visited us in Detroit and let us stay with them, let us live with them two and a half years while we were on deputation and a year and a half of furlough, visited us six times for two months each summer in New Zealand- all up we’ve lived together for about five and a half years!!!

My dad encouraged me to get involved in CEF training and to teach five day clubs in our area starting when I was 13! My parents put me through the last three, vital years of high school at Prairie Baptist and four years of Bible college at Maranatha. They were always consistent in church attendance. I remember seeing my dad reading his Bible early in the morning and praying with me before bed. What a godly, consistent, loving man I was blessed to have as a father!!! Is it any wonder I would travel the world to care for him?

This last time was the hardest, obviously. I missed Dad’s smile so much. I was so sorry to see the agony in his eyes as he was trapped in a useless body. I did talk and sing to him and cried as he looked at me with hurt eyes. My prayer this time was for the Lord to have mercy on him and take him to his home and reward!! I had plenty of talks with Dad telling him how much I loved him and his family loved and appreciated him and his faithfulness and sweet spirit. I had plenty of talks with God reminding him of Dad’s faithfulness and asking for mercy! God is so good and patient with us. My dad was such a good earthly picture of my Heavenly Father. They both are loving, kind, patient, consistent. But God isn’t limited like we are.

Lydia and I sang songs of Heaven to Dad for about a half hour his last night on this earth. Garth called at 11pm and we put him on speaker phone and he prayed for Dad. We didn’t want him to suffer anymore. We all went to bed and in the morning when it was so quiet, I checked on Dad and he had gone to Heaven……recently!!! What tears of joy for him and sorrow for me! Mom and Lydia and I could kiss him goodbye for the last time while the warmth of this earthly life slipped away. What a privilege!! I thank my wonderful Heavenly Father for His mercy and grace. I’m so RICH to have been so blessed with my dad, Clair R. Hayward and my MOM. I did nothing to deserve it. Thank you, God, for being so good to me. Thank you, Dad, for letting God work in your life and for loving me.
A very loved daughter,
Lynette Hayward Piper

]]> By: Linda E. http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/2008/11/16/wakingupinglory/#comment-8816 Linda E. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:52:34 +0000 http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/?p=1314#comment-8816 Ryan, Thank you for putting into words what many of feel but can't express. How we have missed him greeting us at the door of the church and the quiet give and take of conversation with him these last few years. The song you quoted was exactly what I thought of when I heard he had gone. He is finally home. Ryan, Thank you for putting into words what many of feel but can’t express. How we have missed him greeting us at the door of the church and the quiet give and take of conversation with him these last few years. The song you quoted was exactly what I thought of when I heard he had gone. He is finally home.

]]> By: John Wolthuis http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/2008/11/16/wakingupinglory/#comment-8815 John Wolthuis Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:55:13 +0000 http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/?p=1314#comment-8815 I first knew Brother Clair when he returned home after being in the Air Force. We attended church together for many many years. We vacationed with Clair and Lorraine up north and always could depend on him. I have to say Amen to all that was said and written about him. The times our family spent with his family cannot be counted. We shall always cherish his memory and count it a priviledge to have known him. I cannot think of a more faithful man when it comes to serving our Lord. I first knew Brother Clair when he returned home after being in the Air Force. We attended church together for many many years. We vacationed with Clair and Lorraine up north and always could depend on him. I have to say Amen to all that was said and written about him. The times our family spent with his family cannot be counted. We shall always cherish his memory and count it a priviledge to have known him. I cannot think of a more faithful man when it comes to serving our Lord.

]]> By: Rosemary Goad http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/2008/11/16/wakingupinglory/#comment-8814 Rosemary Goad Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:17:46 +0000 http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/?p=1314#comment-8814 Ryan, That was a wonderful tribute to your grandfather, my dad. We are all going to miss him so much but he was a wonderful father, teacher and friend. I'm so thankful he's in glory now and I will see him again some day. He suffered so at the end and now he is free. The tears are for ourselves and the hole he has left but he is now free of this body and the pain and suffering. Thank you for writing such a nice tribute. Ryan,
That was a wonderful tribute to your grandfather, my dad. We are all going to miss him so much but he was a wonderful father, teacher and friend. I’m so thankful he’s in glory now and I will see him again some day. He suffered so at the end and now he is free. The tears are for ourselves and the hole he has left but he is now free of this body and the pain and suffering. Thank you for writing such a nice tribute.

]]> By: Patty Harrison http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/2008/11/16/wakingupinglory/#comment-8813 Patty Harrison Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:41:19 +0000 http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/?p=1314#comment-8813 Ryan, What a blessing for Prairie Baptist to have Clair Hayward as a faithful deacon and church member. I have many fond memories. The first time we met Clair and Lorraine was when we candidated at Prairie 26 yrs ago. We stayed with them and felt at home right off the bat. The other thing that I treasure is that we share grandchildren. I am sure that Clair is making it a point to tell my Dad in heaven all about the Boomershine Boys. Ryan,

What a blessing for Prairie Baptist to have Clair Hayward as a faithful deacon and church member. I have many fond memories. The first time we met Clair and Lorraine was when we candidated at Prairie 26 yrs ago. We stayed with them and felt at home right off the bat. The other thing that I treasure is that we share grandchildren. I am sure that Clair is making it a point to tell my Dad in heaven all about the Boomershine Boys.

]]> By: Cindy Bradford http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/2008/11/16/wakingupinglory/#comment-8812 Cindy Bradford Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:07:38 +0000 http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/?p=1314#comment-8812 Wonderfully written, heartfelt tribute. We are priviledged indeed to have known him and see his reflection throughout his loving family! Wonderfully written, heartfelt tribute. We are priviledged indeed to have known him and see his reflection throughout his loving family!

]]> By: Pat Longfield http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/2008/11/16/wakingupinglory/#comment-8811 Pat Longfield Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:05:12 +0000 http://tobeapilgrim.wordpress.com/?p=1314#comment-8811 Ryan: What a beautiful tribute to your grandfather. I knew him before and after he became a Christian. He had a lot of the Christian faith in him before becoming one and did not realize it! I have a question, what actually happened to his finger.... I never heard the real story. :) Keep the faith, Pat Ryan:

What a beautiful tribute to your grandfather. I knew him before and after he became a Christian. He had a lot of the Christian faith in him before becoming one and did not realize it! I have a question, what actually happened to his finger…. I never heard the real story. :)

Keep the faith,

Pat

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