https://forums.corvetteforum.com/off-topic/3181161-prayers-for-a-deployed-friend... Zitat:Devon E Debany
about an hour ago
ALL MY TRUE FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES PLEASE READ THIS:
At time we tend to neglect our health, time with our family and to fully appreciate the surrounding beauty and the hobbies we love. One day when we look back, we will realize that we don't really need that much and that we cannot turn back time for what we have missed. Life is not about making money, acquiring power or recognition. Life is definitely not about work! Work is only necessary to keep us living so as to enjoy the beauty and pleasures of life. Life is a balance of work and play, family, friends and personal time. You have to decide how you want to balance your Life. Define your priorities, realize what you are able to compromise but always let some of your decisions be based on your instincts. Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of Life, the whole aim of human existence. So, take it easy, do what you want to do and appreciate nature. Life is fragile, life is short. Please do not take life for granted. Live a balanced life style and enjoy Life to its fullest before it is too late. I urge you to never go a day without telling those you love that you love them, for they could pass in the night and tomorrow will never come.
I am 8000 miles from home, deployed to Afghanistan of which you all know. I barely see my family because they all live out of state and being in the military does not make it any easier. They all know what I do for my country and appreciate it as I appreciate them for understanding. I never in a million years thought anyone of my immediate family would pass before I had children. Unfortunately, my mother whom I love with all my heart is on life support and they do not know how long she has. I please ask that all of say a prayer for my family that my mom is able to her loved ones before she passes on to heaven. I am trying to get back to her as fast as possible. I do not ask anything of my friends, but I beg you to say a prayer that she is able to hold on long enough so she can see my brother, 2 sisters, and I.
Thank you everyone. I love you. God Bless.
“Let me not pray to be sheltered from the fear of death, but to be fearless in facing it. Let me not beg for the stilling of my pain, but for the heart to conquer it.”
Zitat:Devon E Debany
Today is the saddest day of my Life but I know God is here with me....
Today at 9:01AM Central Standard Time, I lost the most important person of my life, my Mother, Kathryn Mary Muscatel Stepp. Neither words, nor tears can bring my mother back to me, but the memories of all the good times we had will live on in my heart forever. My Mother was an Amazing person, she is my Hero. Even though she was never in the military, she understood sacrifice and she made a many sacrifices for those she loved the most, her children. My mom was such a loveable person, everyone she ever knew would agree. She was also the most intelligent person I have ever known, and I am not just saying that because she is my mom or because she always beat me at Jeopardy =P She taught me so much about life and she always had faith in me and I will continue to live my life for her until I give my own last breath. There is not a soul on earth that could replace her, she will forever be missed. It is with deep sorrow that I realize that she will never get to see me have kids, or that my future kids will not see their grandmother, or get to see me get married, or settle down and have her over on the weekends watching the little ones while my future wife and I take a break. It will take me quite some time to get over that fact, but I have faith that I will.......in time. There is a reassurance in spite of the cloud that now covers my heart, because I know she is now in heaven and she is smiling down at my brother, sisters and I. She is our Guardian Angel now and wherever we go she will be there. So if you can see this mom, know that I love you with all my heart. You were my best friend and I promise to always make you proud and to make the world a better place in your name. Not a day will go by that I don’t miss you and wish you were here, but know that I will be strong for you, for Brandon, Stephanie, Kris, and I as long as I shall live. May you continue to live life in Heaven with our Lord and Savior and always smile for you raised a great person and I promise to never let you down Mom. I love you with all my heart. This is not goodbye but this is I will see you later in Heaven.
“I thought that I would miss you so, and never find my way.
And then I heard the angel say "She's with you every day."
"The sun, the moon, the wind, the stars, will forever be around,
reminding you of the love you shared, and the peace she's finally found."
Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed and very dear.
Love your oldest Son,
Devon Elias Debany — with Brandon Debany and 2 others.