At 5:06 a.m. this morning, John Norman Parks went home to be with the Lord. Dad died peacefully at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, N.C. surrounded by his loving family. We are saddened to lose dad's presence here on earth, but we are comforted knowing that at this very moment he is sitting at the feet of the Lord, praising His name and is no longer suffering in any way.
We thank you for your support in this battle during the past six months and we give thanks and praise to God for his tenderness and mercy during this time.
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Praying for you in these days.
ReplyDeleteLeslie Stanton
Dear Brenda and Family,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for the loss of your father. I know you will miss him so much, but know that he is at peace with our Lord. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around you with his perfect love and comfort during this time.
All my prayers,
Karen Raybourn
I am sorry to know of the loss of your Dad on Mother's Day, but I am also at peace that he is not suffering any more. All of you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers during the upcoming days, weeks, and months.
ReplyDeleteNorman fought as long as he could but it is a comfort to know that he is in no more pain and has reached his ultimate goal in life. We will all still be there for eacg of you in the days to come. We love you and will continue keeping you in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteDear Brenda and family,
ReplyDeleteMy heart is heavy knowing that you have suffered a tremendous loss, but I rejoice knowing that Norman is not in pain anymore. He fought valiantly against a relentless opponent, but in the end, he really did win, because not even cancer can defeat God's love and purpose for us. We are all praying for you and love you.
Lisa Smith and family
Brenda and family,
ReplyDeleteKnow that I am thinking of and praying for you and your family during this unimaginable time in your lives. I am so glad he is no longer suffering and I know heaven is rejoicing. What an amazing man! I love you!
Lisa Hardee
Here is a song that I thought you would like. They play it on FM106.7 KLOVE. I hope you find peace and comfort in the words.
ReplyDeleteMark Harris - Wish You Were Here
From the album The Line Between The Two
I wanted to tell you how closely I've kept
The memories of you in my heart
And all of the lifetimes that we had to share
Live even though we're apart
But don't cry for me
'Cause I'm finally free
(Chorus)
To run with the angels
On streets made of gold
To listen to stories of saints new and old
To worship our Maker
That's where I'll be
When you finally find me
No don't you be weary cause waiting for you
Are wonders that you've never known
Just hold on to Jesus, reach out for his hands
And one day They'll welcome you home
And that's when you'll be
Finally free
Finally free
(Chorus)
I wish you were here, I wish you were here
And all of the dreams that you treasure
Will soon come together
And that's when your sorrow will find tomorrow
And you will rise again
(Chorus)
We'll run with the angels on streets made of gold
We'll listen to stories of saints new and old
We'll worship our maker that's where we'll be
When you finally find me
I wish you were here
Label: INO Records
Norman always had a special "light" inside of him. He was a blessing to everyone he met.
My prayers are with you,
Jean Creede
Dear Norman Park Family:
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear about your loss. I found out about Norm's condition just last week. I work with Barnhill Contracting Company and have known Norm since I started to work with Barnhill in February 2003. I worked with Norm on several Wake County school projects and I know Norm will be missed. Take comfort in the Lord and know that Norm is in a better place and is not suffering anymore. I have lost several family members over the years to cancer, and it never is easy to cope with. I also lost my father and uncle to long battles with cancer recently, both passing on 4/9/09 within seven hours of each other on same day. I along with the Barnhill family will continue to pray for your family and take comfort in knowing that you are not alone in your pain.
Jamie D. Massengill
Project Manager
Barnhill Contracting Company
To Norm Park's Family:
ReplyDeleteI knew Norm through my infrequent attendance at ASPE meetings but, though I did not know him well, he was always friendly and gracious. It was obvious that his positive outlook was infectious and benefited the people and organizations with which he associated. I am very sorry for your loss.
Donna Kramer
Brenda and family, praying that God will comfort you in your time of loss. In all of the comments that I have read about your husband and father, I can see that he was a well loved husband, father and friend to all that knew him. Just know that he will always be in your heart and all of the wonderful memories you have of him will be with you forever.
ReplyDeleteLove You!
Katie Wilkerson Bowen(PSH classmate and friend)