Comments on: A “Wind Vane” Story - Harvey and Our Sphere of Influence

By: Vonnie

Vonnie — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 07:36:00 +0000

Can a send in a water picture from Hawaii?

By: cwinwc

cwinwc — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 18:10:59 +0000

Hi Dee. I’ve been away for a while. It seems I’m experiencing one of those times when I’m covered up by work, church, and keeping up with my baseball playing son.

What a powerful story of a godly man. I was struck with the differences in our time vs. his as he passed away in his horse drawn carriage. I only can hope that I’m not so busy that I miss making a similar impact as Mr. Stanley.

By: brian

brian — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:12:31 +0000

That is awesome and thanks for sharing it. History is about people, and Harvey can influence others who aren’t even related to him.

very neat

By: Meowmix

Meowmix — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:43:19 +0000

Incredible story. And you write so well. Thanks for sharing it.

By: Greg England

Greg England — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:38:05 +0000

An amazing story and a wonderful way to leave this life. I was intrigued by the writing of the obit. Last Saturday, a man came to our mortuary rather upset because the obits he wanted printed in three different newspapers had not yet appeared. As it turns out, newspaper obits are all but a thing of the past. Today they are listed on-line for the most part … at least out here in CA. Anyway, this man paid $2,700 for the funeral service for his mom (direct cremation and a memorial service). The cost for the obits in three papers (due to the length of what he wanted printed) would cost him over $3,000!
As I grow older, I become more appreciative of my faith heritage demonstrated in people, not so much that I’m a member of such and such church. And as I grow older, I am more focused on the heritage I might leave. I know this, I am married to one faithful woman of God! So our kids will have a good heritage through her if nothing else.

By: Threefold Cord

Threefold Cord — Mon, 23 May 2005 00:40:00 +0000

That is wonderful, Dee! I think you are certainly right…that we have no true concept of how far (for good or for ill) our impact will reach.

Have you ever read about Dr. Dobson’s Great Grandfather? He prayed for the future generations of his family, that not one of them would be lost from Christ? And every person in that family, for five generations now, is a Christian? There are many pastors, and Dr. Dobson himself. That shows the faithfulness of God to His promises, from generation to generation.

By: JD

JD — Thu, 19 May 2005 11:24:00 +0000

beautifully done … such a vivid description of the man … and an incredible testimony. Thanks for sharing it with us.

By: David Michael

David Michael — Thu, 19 May 2005 01:48:00 +0000

Dee,

I love this quote:

“Mr. Stanley was a deeply religious man and carried his beliefs into the daily walks of life. His death so suddenly will be a great shock to relatives and friends, but it is some consolation to know that he was ready for the summons whenever it might come.”

What an incredible tribute. Definitely a man who lived an authentic life. Roots run deep!

By: Dianna

Dianna — Wed, 18 May 2005 00:07:00 +0000

Dee,

Harvey sounds alot like my Pops. Brings back memories.

I’m so glad you are doing better. I don’t supose you were an IRS agent or a bill collector for those two years?

I have a friend who went back to school and she had many of those experiences. She was in her 40’s when she went back. Like you, she had a great sense of humor, and I think perhaps that is a saving grace for times like those. or any time for that matter.

God Bless,
Dianna