Comments on: Gerry Can Finally Leave Town

By: TimK

TimK — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:03:38 +0000

Touching post, Mark. Thanks for writing it.

By: Kathie

Kathie — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:42:53 +0000

Dear Mark,
Thank God and you for being with Gerry. I remember many years ago when we were all together. Great memories fill me with a wonderful sense of friendship and love. Though those years are long past, they still serve me in times of stress and difficulty with a smile and a warm sense of love. Oh what a time.
I also remember time when Gerry stood in the back of the Church. Always there, standing until the end of Mass. I am so pleased that Gerry stood in the back of your church listening to the word of God. It comforts me to know that he had you. And through you, God. May God bring him home and allow Gerry to stand in the back of His Church. God Blees You.

By: Mark Altrogge

Mark Altrogge — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 03:46:00 +0000

Lisa,

Thank you for your comment. I am grateful to the Lord that he let me witness his grace in Gerry’s life.

By: Lisa Nunley

Lisa Nunley — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:06:00 +0000

This is one of those stories where my words fail me, but my heart sings praises to our faithful God.

Thank you for being transparent for the glory of the Gospel.

By: Mark Altrogge

Mark Altrogge — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 04:58:00 +0000

Hi Bethi,

I’ll miss him too. Yeah – his brown sweat shirt and his sincerity. He’s with Jesus – what joy he’s experiencing. Thanks, Bethi.

By: Beth

Beth — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 04:29:00 +0000

i will miss seeing him at church.
and his brown sweatshirt.
and the way he talked about God with such
sobering sincerity.
thank you for writing this dad.
i am happy he is with Jesus.
and not hurting.
and praying for his family.

By: Mark Altrogge

Mark Altrogge — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 04:21:00 +0000

Hi Tom,

God’s grace is certainly written all over Gerry’s story. And God was so good to me to let me witness his grace unfold before my eyes. Guys like Frank and Tim and Dennis – I forgot to mention him – what wonderful means of grace they were to Gerry.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:17:00 +0000

Mark,
Thanks for trusting God in calling Jerry. That simple act of obedience was used by God to bring grace to your old friend. Your example of humbly following God magnifies God’s grace.
How kind of God to save Gerry and then let him see more of his grace through my second favorite church, through Frank and through Tim…
How kind of God,
tjk

By: Mark Altrogge

Mark Altrogge — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:15:00 +0000

Thanks Jonathan,

I wish I could say I were equally consistent with all my old friends – I want to be. Thanks for your encouragement. I pray the Lord will open doors for you with your friends.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:26:00 +0000

Mark,

Thanks for posting this. i so appreciate your wilingness to follow the Lord in whatever he calls you to. Thanks for being a good friend to Gerry and thanks for your humility. I'm challenged by your godly example to reach out to my old drinking friends. Thanks!

In Grace,
jonathan oldacre