The Andy Griffith Show - The Taylors Front Porch

The Taylors' Front Porch

Pull up a chair! Have a sit-down an' shoot the breeze with us. Later on, maybe we'll go down to the drugstore to get a bottle of pop . . . maybe see what's showin' at the Grand . . . . What you gonna do tonight, Barn?

February 02, 2012 - Msg 87269: Hmmm. That's "pinch her little empty head right off" up there. Don't know what happened to my "off." It was there last time I looked. Has anybody noticed The Count around here lately? --Romeena

February 02, 2012 - Msg 87270: Well, that explains it. I guess I swept it away without realizing it. --Romeena

February 02, 2012 - Msg 87271: Maude, the "other" Big Maude took credit for the complement I gave you on your Breafasts,lunches & dinners,but mabe she's a good cook too!..haha
Romeena the count? 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 did I do good?hehe G-F..........

February 02, 2012 - Msg 87272: Ro, I wonder if those researchers are going to try and put a higher tax on fruit since it contains sugar. If you don't know what I am talking about, read this: http://news.yahoo.com/sugar-regulated-toxin-researchers-180605186.html
I don't see them calling those fake sweeteners like Aspartame a toxin, and those really are! I swear, it is a crazy world.

You mentioned Honeycrisp apples. Yes, I love them! I wonder if you have heard of another kind of apple, called a Grapple. It looks like an apple, but it has a subtle "grape" taste to it, hence the name. I like those as well, even though the grape flavor is added to it through some means I don't know.

Good sweep, Ro.

And good counting, G-F. Your education was worth every penny. :)

-Sterling Holobyte

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87273: Well I am at my sisters house and it about twelve pm. Dad became unresponsive today and is now in a coma. It all happened suddenly. He was still walking and talking yesterday. Hospice nurses have been here twice today and are so helpful. St. Susan and I are sitting with him holding his hand. The nurse said it could be tonight or in a couple of days, we are holding up ok though. Thank you forr your many prayers. I will be back when I can..

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87274: Twelve am, rather...

Boo

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87275: Oh Boo, I'm so sorry. I'm glad you are there with him though, to hold his hand, and guide him through the veil. My prayers go with you all as you face the situation. May the Lords presence be in your midst.

Asa

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87276:
Boo-Think of ya and praying for you. Take care friend.

auh2o

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87277: Dear Lord, thank you for making it possible for these sweet daughters to be at their father's side at this moment. Please be very close to our friend Boo and her precious sister, and hold them in your all-encompassing hands as they sit beside their father, holding his hand and encouraging him as he makes this journey. Give them courage for the day, strength for the task, and peace as this event plays out according to your plan. We know that it is not all of life to live, nor is it all of death to die. There is so much more, and my deepest prayer is that their dad's soul is reconciled with you, and that when it passes over the river, angels will be there to usher him into your presence with joy. Please hear this humble petition in the Name that is above every other Name, Jesus' blessed name. Amen.

--Romeena

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87278: Sorry to hear about your dad my prayer are going out to you all

TOM

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87279: Boo, Add G-F's prayers to your list too...Will will all get together and give you a BIG "Porch prayer bomb" today :) G-F....

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87280: I couldn't have said it better than Romeena, Boo. A nice prayer. We are all there with you in our thoughts and prayers.

-Sterling Holobyte

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87281:
Dearest Boo, as you hold your father's hand please tell him of the love of Jesus, and in your dad's mind he may see the importance.
God bless you all in this difficult time.
MDC

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87282: Thank you my porch family. You are so dear to me and such a comfort. Dad passed peacefully at 8:50 this morning. His family was at his side and there was no struggle. God was so obviously in control. Your prayers are being answered and we are going to be ok. My mother is having a hard time, as expected but seems to be better than I thought she would be at this point. I will say that the hospice nurses where a tremendous help and blessing.

MDC, we had all been talking to him about the lord more lately and Jeanette, my friend and dad's hospice nurse, spoke to him more about it before he was totally unresponsive. She seemed to think that he indicated to her that he would ask Jesus to save him. Some things we just don't know, but I have no doubt that God was guiding everything that happened so I will just trust Him with all outcomes. To say that being with someone at their time of passing can be a blessing sounds strange, but it was true today. I was sitting up with Dad and St. Susan was taking a nap. Mom was awake so I asked her if she wanted to sit by dad's bed and talk to him again because I could tell that things would be over soon. Mom talked to him about how much she loved him and we saw the first response we had seen for hours and he tried to say something to her for just a second. I felt his pulse and knew he would be gone soon so I woke Susan and she was with dad and just as he breathed his last, his beloved grandson Matt came and was able to say goodbye. The timing was all so perfect it had to be God. Be encouraged that our God has all things in His hand. Oh, and MDC, I did spend time with dad in the night talking to him about just that thing, the love of Jesus and his forgiveness.

I am going to try to lay down for awhile. I have relatives coming in at some point. Dad had already asked me to make all of his arrangements months ago so everything is done. Now I can rest for a bit.

Love to All,
Boo

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87283: My deepest sympathy to you and your family,Boo. Holding you in my heart,friend.I love you dearly.

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possum under a rock

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87284: Thank you, Possum. I love you, too.

Boo

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87285: Boo, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers to you and your family. We are all here for you.
Big Maude

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87286:
Boo, may your dad now rest in the peace of Jesus.
As i read your post above i felt in my heart that he had accepted the Lord.
I will keep you and your whole family in my prayers.
Prayers also continue for Sherry and all.
God bless,
MDC

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87287: Boo, I add my sympathies to you and you family for your loss. It sure sounds like the Lord was in charge though. That's the way it ought to be. Prayers for your family, especially your Mom over the coming weeks.

Asa

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87288: Sorry for your loss, Boo.

This verse came into my head as I was trying to think of something of comfort I could say to you.
Psalm 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God.

He sure is.

-Sterling Holobyte

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87289:
God bless ya Boo, your faith and strength are inspiring. Your Dad was a lucky guy to have a daughter like you. Get some rest friend.

auh2o

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87290: My dear friend! I am so sorry to hear this, but we knew that it was coming. I'm so grateful that all those who were dear to him were with him in that moment. That is indeed a blessing. Thank you, Lord, for guiding and directing as this event unfolded, and we are now trusting that the necessary surrender had taken place in the heart of this man. Comfort his family with that hope, and the promises that were given to us so long ago. As Boo and her family commit their loved one into your hands, remind them repeatedly that they are loving hands, and their loved one is safe within them. In Jesus' name - Amen. --Romeena

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87291: i don't know what to write. I am so comforted. Thank you so much. How do you all know exactly the right words to say? I love you so.

Boo

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87292: Bo, so sorry for your loss,take care Dr P

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87293: Boo, Sorry for your loss....Keeping you & your family in my prayers..stay strong, We porchsters will will keep the light on for ya if you need to talk...G-F...

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87294: Boo,
You have my deepest sympathy, love, and prayers. I hope your Mother and the rest of the family have peace. May God wrap his arms around you. I would if I could! Here's a big cyber hug, friend. As everyone is saying, we are here if you need anything.
Blessings,
Lucy

February 03, 2012 - Msg 87295:
Boo, the following Bible quote comes to mind during times of mourning:
Jesus said unto Martha (sister of Lazarus), "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die."
JOHN 11:25,26

from Poor Horatio

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This version of The Taylor's Front Porch has been created to pay our respect to the original porch found on Mayberry.org. Thanks to Frank for all the work he did for Mayberry on the web. We've tried to make this just like Frank's Porch. This is also a tribute to Ollie's "Trivialities" site which was another homage to Frank's porch but is no longer with us.