Notes of encouragement for
Nancy and tributes to Robert
So sorry for your loss Nancy and family…..you and Robert’s life and love have been an encouragement for me over these last ten years and the gift Revive our hearts radio show and various books have made been such an encouragement in times of difficulty… May you feel God’s peace and presence over the next several months and you travel these difficult days of missing the second love of your life
Querida Nancy.. desde Chile, estoy contigo orando por ti y tu corazón.. lamento mucho la muerte de tu amado esposo y se que a pesar de que tenemos esperanza duele la partida.. quiero que sepas que soy una agradecida de su historia y este gran y hermoso ministerio.. me ha ayudado a vivir al Señor en tiempos muy difíciles así como alegrarme con ustedes con cada testimonio cada mañana cuando escucho los podcast de aviva nuestros corazones desde el año 2020. Infinitas gracias por tu obediencia al Señor y tu perseverancia en este bello ministerio. Cuenta con nuestras oraciones como familia siempre! Con amor Vania Thomas.
I am a 91 year old lady who listens almost every morning to Nancy. I do tell many people about this program and how much they will be blessed if they will start listening to this wonderful program. I was so thrilled when I heard that the dear Lord had brought these two servants together. I was blessed to see their marriage ceremony. What a testimony for our precious Lord this was. My heart grieves to hear of this great loss for Nancy. Praise that she will see him again in Heaven one day. I have also lost my precious Beloved and the grief is so deep. My prayers are with dear Nancy.
Oh, Nancy, I know you will really miss Robert! I’m so happy you had 10 years to enjoy the “exquisite treasure” of his love for you!! You have already written such beautiful tributes; I’ll be praying for you as you enter into the days ahead. ❤️Love in our Lord!!! Barbara Blanchard
Nancy oro para que no falte tu fe y permanezcas en los brazos del Dios de toda consolación
I am so very sorry for your loss, Nancy. I pray comfort for you and all the family. Nancy, your strong faith and the way you have learned on the Lord is so beautiful. While I have my own trials, I complain and admittedly cry out in frustration and even anger to God. It puts me to shame. But you have continued to cling to the Lord and worship Him through the midst of any anxiety, confusion, worry, sorrow, and now grief and acceptance. What a testimony! I pray that as you grieve and go day by day, you will continue to hang on to God's hand and hold on to His promises. I pray to do the same. Many, many blessings and prayers to you!
I have been deeply impacted by Nancy’s life for decades. When Robert came into her life, I was blessed and impacted by their lives together in a new way… The way they so tenderly loved and cherished and honored each other has profoundly touched me in holding up a beautiful standard of marriage with Christ-centered love and devotion to God and each other. I loved when Nancy would post little glimpses into their relationship—little things like prepping coffee for the other, leaving a sticky note on a windshield, etc. Sweet “little” gestures like that are not “little” at all, but speak volumes of the deep and caring and thoughtful love they had for each other. Seeing how Nancy walked through this final chapter of Robert’s life also has been precious—sorrowful, but tender and peaceful and steady. As others have said—she continues to be an example to us all.
Nancy I’m so heart broken for your loss. You are such an inspiration to me and everyone who knows you. Your faith in Jesus and the way you handle yourself with class and dignity is a beautiful example of Gods redeeming love and how I want to live my life. May God comfort you and give you peace during this difficult time. I’m Praying for you.
Nancy, you shaped me to be the woman, wife, mother, small group leader, and women’s ministry leader I am today. God has truly used you to be a blessing to me and countless other women. I was excited when the Lord finally gave you a husband and you knew the gift of love between husband and wife. I now grieve and have a sense of peace with you now knowing he’s with the Lord so he’s doing better than all of us but sad that he’s no longer physically here with you and your family. You’re a strong woman of God and I know He will sustain you. I look forward to see what God will do in your life next, good and faithful servant. As you always say Heaven Rules. Thank you for your faithfulness and for the years of your mentorship to me and others. I will be praying for Gods peace over you and your loved ones.
Dear Nancy, I am so sorry for the news of your DH homegoing. At the same time I write this I am also enthusiastic of Robert receiving his crowns. I’m sure you will hear many times over “10 years of marriage” was too short. That feeling must be palpable, but God in His providence blessed you with Robert! Whether 10 minutes, 10 months or 10 years~God’s good plan is best. What a brutal battle Robert must have fought! I’m convinced he wanted to stay here on earth for two reasons ~you, and the kingdom work left to do ! But GOD~ God welcomed Robert home & we groan and mourn & say THY WILL BE DONE not as resignation “oh well, God’s will be done.” NO! But in heaven we say the best prayer “thy Will be done!” With faith & assurance. Robert’s body is healed & whole & he now gets to be at Jesus’ feet where lived daily “locked and loaded” as Dannah shared with us revive our hearts community. We love you Nancy! I am sure you are not accustomed to be ministered to~as you have such a servant’s heart~ but my prayer is for rest in this season of mourning & grieving & lament & praise. Like Dr Tim Keller often expressed sorrow & joy co-exist sometimes in the same heart beat. We weep for your pain as his wife, we rejoice for Robert’s entrance. Such a strange emotional-tumultuous experience these moments of grief- please know I am praying!
Remembering the day you were married; a beautiful wedding with the blessing of Jesus as two became one. Jesus is Faithful to write our story and bless us unexpectedly with a wonderful husband, partner in ministry, and best friend. So grateful He has used both of you to reflect Christ goodness and grace to the world! We will always remember Robert as a life well lived for the glory and honor of his BELOVED SAVIOR JESUS!
Dear Nancy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all with His warm and tender love, even through the body of Christ. When one member of the body hurts, we all feel the pain. In the last year I have become a faithful listener to Revive Our Hearts, and have been encouraged and challenged toward greater growth and maturity in Christ through Nancy’s teachings. I am so thankful for Nancy and her teammate Robert who supported her and the ministry that is strengthening many women to the glory of God. Mr. Robert, thank you for a life of faithfulness, which God is continuing to use to bless others and glorify His name.
Querida Nancy, definitivamente nuestro Dios siempre ha sido y será un Dios de propósitos, sus planes tienen un fin bueno para sus hijos aunque al inicio no los entendemos, estoy segura que su presencia estará llenandote de fuerza y su amor de Padre te rodeará hasta el último día de tu vida. Cuánta admiración siento por ti y por lo que haces y cómo lo haces, definitivamente Dios te eligió para cumplir sus propósitos Eternos. Te bendigo en el Nombre de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo y deseo de todo mi corazón que El te consuele. Tu hermana en Cristo, Hellen Briceño Nicaragüense
Oh Nancy and family, are hearts are full of grief and sadness today, but in accordance with Gods promises, our joy will come in the morning !Thank you for your many years of Revive Our Hearts Ministry in this broken world! David Rowan Formerly Staff of FBC Durham, NC
"Never rains but it pours." Tears filled my tears. I love Nancy so much and was happy when they got married. I listened to them sharing on Focus on the Family. I am so thankful that He belongs to God. I just came into a hospital. Only God knows,"my times are in His hands." Don't know the outcome! God knows!! Thanks for your prayers. Nancy I know you are a very strong Lady but it still hurts. Praying for you that God will strengthen you with His Righteous Right Hand!! You are NOT alone! I love you, you have been such a blessing to me. I always pray and ask God to make me like you! Praying for you and your family in Jesus Hand!! Blessings ❤️
Praying for you Nancy.
Not familiar but getting ready to be. Yes, Jesus sent his angel to take Robert home. My David went March 26 last year from a hospital bed too. I miss him so but am holding onto God's promise of seeing him again 🙏 God bless you.
Dear Nancy, My heart is so heavy for you. So sorry to hear about your loss! I'm praying for you!
Dear Nancy, I am so truly very sorry for your GREAT loss! I have been listening to your program way before you married Robert. God has truly blessed you, and then with Robert at your side, to bless thousands by your ministry! The name, "Revive our Hearts", is a perfect name as you have soothed and revived my heart many times over these many years. Lifting prayers for you and family, trusting Father God, in Jesus, through the Holy Spirit....you are now being revived. I also am a widow for 13 years; we were married 42 years. 3 adult children, 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren (that arrived here after his passing). I trust he is also in the arms of Jesus....his name is Robert as well....meeting your Robert. \0/ We can meet them both in resurrection in God's perfect timing as we leave this broken earth. Blessings to you my dear sister in Messiah, Belinda
Dear Nancy, I am so truly very sorry for your GREAT loss! I have been listening to your program way before you married Robert. God has truly blessed you, and then with Robert at your side, to bless thousands by your ministry! The name, "Revive our Hearts", is a perfect name as you have soothed and revived my heart many times over these many years. Lifting prayers for you and family, trusting Father God, in Jesus, through the Holy Spirit....you are now being revived. I also am a widow for 13 years; we were married 42 years. 3 adult children, 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren (that arrived here after his passing). I trust he is also in the arms of Jesus....his name is Robert as well....meeting your Robert. \0/ We can meet them both in resurrection in God's perfect timing as we leave this broken earth. Blessings to you my dear sister in Messiah, Belinda