Some glad morning when this life is o'er,
I'll fly away;
To a home on God's celestial shore,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
I'll fly away, Oh Glory I'll fly away; (in the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
When the shadows of this life have gone, I'll fly away;
Like a bird from prison bars has flown,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away)
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away, Oh Glory I'll fly away; (in the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
Just a few more weary days and then, I'll fly away;
To a land where joy shall never end,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away)
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It has been a black and white day of sadness because our dear friend and fellow lover of the ranch recently had a massive stroke with no hope of recovery. Fly Away Home Jerry. We love you and will always miss you.
Oh sad. You could not having done a more beautiful tribute to him! I'm sorry for your loss and the loss Jerry's family is feeling. Prayers!
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are absolutely beautiful!! I vote for all on December calendar. Maybe the one that looks like a Christmas tree would be my favorite.
I'm so sorry about Jerry...I wish I could have got to meet him.. :(
ReplyDeletehope you guys are holding up ok..you are as always in our thoughts and prayers..we love you and miss you!
I love It it is my favorite song and my family loves to sing it. Jerry would love your post our prayers are with him and his family. God is holding him in his arms
ReplyDeleteLove Melody & family
Jerry was such an amazing man. I remember when the cows escaped a couple times. I would call imagining a young cowboy coming across the canyon to round them up. Instead, he and his wife (in their seventies) would walk down from the ranch house, across Salmon Creek, and up the incredibly steep hills to our house. Then they'd cluck and clap hands until the cows headed home. They were good neighbors and so sweet to each other that I always admired them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful TJ and Mark. He looks like a nice man.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a hard year for you, but you have been there when people needed you.
Dan
I love what Kym says about Jerry. You have so much love in your hearts... I'm so sorry for this, another loss. May God's gentle hand be with you and Jerry right now.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. Prayers for you and his family.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are really nice. I especially like the black and white.
I can still hear Jerry's jovial laughter and envision his broad smile. He has always been such a warm, kind engaging person. I pray that his family can find comfort in knowing how very much he loves the Lord and how he peacefully awaits his reward in Heaven. My prayers go out for his wife and children. <><
ReplyDeleteMy memory of Jerry was when I used to get to come to "The Ranch in the Valley" and visit my cousins. That would make four of us boys close in age on a ranch with many things to get us in trouble which we always seemed to do. Jerry would pass thru and see us boys and ask what we were up to and encourage us and just laugh at what we had already done or what trouble we were about to get into. He thought it was very funny because he didn't have to deal with us. He would get back in his truck and drive away laughing and waving! I think we were great entertainment for him!
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Rick P.
I'm sad to hear Jerry is leaving us because I too will miss his constant laughter. Just thinking about it makes me smile, and thankful to have spent time with him. I'll see you again on the other side Jerry. Dylan
ReplyDeleteIt is nice hearing memories of Jerry's laughter, and I too remember it well. But I really will miss the great talks he and I would have. Talks from world politics to matters of the heart. He would always finish the conversation saying something like, "well, did we save the world today?" and I would say "yea, maybe", and grin. He's like an extra dad to me and he contributed a lot to my thought life, and to my love of cows!
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ReplyDeleteJerry was the finest person I met this end of my life and he restored my faith in people. Pete
ReplyDeleteWhen I think of Jerry I think it takes a big dog to weigh a 100 lbs. and Jerry weighed about 110. Eric
ReplyDelete2Corinthians 9:15 - "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift."
ReplyDeleteI will miss Jerry more than words can tell... he was more of a father to me than a father-in-law. How do you describe one who taught me everything good and honorable in life?
I can truely say that all that I am thats good is because of the influences Jerry had on my life.
I thank God for his gift that I will one day see him again!
Let's all remember the true reason for this season... Jesus!
Oh no, I am sorry! That is so sad. I hope you all are doing okay. It's always so hard to loose someone so close. But think, he is in a beautiful place now.
ReplyDeleteJerry was one of my favorite people on earth, we had more darn laughs, especially when it came time to eat the pies I made for him, whenever he brought me lemons I baked a lemon pie,apples,apple pie.
ReplyDeleteHe always got a kick out of the desserts I baked for him.
Jerry also reminded about loving your neighbor as you love yourself,whenever we had a job large or small he was here to lend a helping hand.
Jerry was a simple man,and that I loved very much!Julianne
all i can say is I really loved jerry, he was a working mans man, a farmer, a man who represented the backbone of America that's how i felt about him and every time I saw Jerry he made me feel right at home. I treasure that gift.I will always remember Jerry in my Heart.
clif