tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post6229365154638342184..comments2023-04-09T04:01:24.705-04:00Comments on Reeds in the Wind: Robert Allen Reed, 09 Aug 1954 - 20 Mar 2010The Reeds in the Windhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861913317985600596noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-3625006616326864942010-03-30T15:16:55.197-04:002010-03-30T15:16:55.197-04:00I was a kid in the neighborhood that grew up with ...I was a kid in the neighborhood that grew up with Bryan and the others on Bogart St. in Lansing , Michigan. The only girl that hung out with all the boys. I will always remember Bob as just the coolest guy, he had a way with people that just exuded love and friendship no matter who you were.My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I am sure the Lord will have Bob as his right hand man through all eternity. <br />God Bless,<br />Heather Frarey ( Wiley)therecordloungehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152633997594812288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-31797061218896523832010-03-27T05:20:25.912-04:002010-03-27T05:20:25.912-04:00Dear Renita, Hannah & Noah
I give thanks for ...Dear Renita, Hannah & Noah<br /><br />I give thanks for Bob's life, and all he shared, even with people like me, far far away through his blog. <br />I am grateful that you ventured out together and that he could embrace this work across continents, across cultures; giving and sharing so much.<br /><br />This loss is huge, and a tremendous shock; all four of you are in my prayers. <br /><br />Elizabeth in South Africamindbodymathshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675095136065777642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-12956230779383967292010-03-26T23:41:25.561-04:002010-03-26T23:41:25.561-04:00Our prayers are with you, and I love your joy and ...Our prayers are with you, and I love your joy and trust in the Father, who is the only one who knows "why" at this time. We mourn with you, and rejoice with Bob.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374985372146021465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-24059026490942588492010-03-26T07:57:48.142-04:002010-03-26T07:57:48.142-04:00Hello my name is Bob Shuck and I know Bob from our...Hello my name is Bob Shuck and I know Bob from our Moody Bible Institute days when he was the RA on 14th Floor Culby hall. A friend from those days wrote to me that Bob has gone home to be with our Lord. May our Lord hold you all in his lovely arms!Robert Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703530534969092530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-40255707173005583592010-03-25T23:42:21.349-04:002010-03-25T23:42:21.349-04:00Dear Reed Family,
I am one of the faithful readers...Dear Reed Family,<br />I am one of the faithful readers of your blog. I followed it because I'm interested in Liberia. I've never met you, but through the blog I learned of the love and kindness that you shared as a family and with the people you encountered in Liberia, Grand Rapids, and Ghana. I learned a lot about what it means to answer God's call. I hope that God guides and protects during this difficult time.<br />ChuckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-67720141975116995562010-03-25T12:55:52.384-04:002010-03-25T12:55:52.384-04:00Renita
We are so sorry for your great loss. I had...Renita<br /> We are so sorry for your great loss. I had only seen Bob a few times in the last 40 years the last at Brenda's service. I hate the fact that I only see my cousins at funerals anymore. My memories of Bob are from childhood as I lived with Aunt Lucille for two years. Bob was always such a gregarious kid. And though I didn't see him much I think he kind of remained that gregarious kid. Bob you have earned your reward go find your mansion.<br />1 Thessalonians 4:14<br />For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.<br />Jim & Carol Clavier<br />Ann Arbor, MIJim Clavierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935366800447790665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-82048248362564252282010-03-25T03:51:18.236-04:002010-03-25T03:51:18.236-04:00Words are inadequate from me at this sad time. I b...Words are inadequate from me at this sad time. I belong to the Madison Square family, and know your family. I still am in disbelief.<br /><br />I will continue to pray and hold your family up in prayer for a very long, long time. <br /><br />God carved you on the Palm of His Hand and He will continue to hold Renita, Noah and Hannah there forever. <br /><br />Love in Him,<br /><br />Marti B.<br />Grand Rapids, MIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-63494990331606396722010-03-24T14:44:37.397-04:002010-03-24T14:44:37.397-04:00We are weeping with your family, Renita. May God s...We are weeping with your family, Renita. May God surround you with grace, sustain you in shalom, and embrace you with his tenderness. Your family is deeply loved--even if from a distance. <br />Chris & Hennie SchoonChris Schoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139479787581406950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-86807017425954739192010-03-24T11:07:08.113-04:002010-03-24T11:07:08.113-04:00To see the picture of Bob with his open, happy, ge...To see the picture of Bob with his open, happy, generous smile makes me cry to know he is gone. I am sorry for your loss. May the Lord give you his peace.<br />Sue KooyerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-5898724417228426642010-03-24T08:44:31.830-04:002010-03-24T08:44:31.830-04:00I have always been thankful to Bob for his very wi...I have always been thankful to Bob for his very wise words of counseling when I was a troubled student at Calvin College 13 years ago. Thanks, Bob.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-24875238392489237032010-03-23T15:57:50.347-04:002010-03-23T15:57:50.347-04:00Renita, "His eye is on the sparrow and I know...Renita, "His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches you." I feel the tremendous loss with you and the kids. But know your strength will come from the Lord as it always has. You have been such a great example of laying your life down for the sake of the kingdom. May you continue to "Fly the Flag" even in the midst of your grief. I love you, will pray for you, and look forward to rejoicing in heaven with all the saints who have been touched by the Reeds. In His time, Betsy Dekker HansenBetsynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-7234205207946565662010-03-23T11:50:28.768-04:002010-03-23T11:50:28.768-04:00Renita, so sorry to hear of your and your children...Renita, so sorry to hear of your and your children's loss.<br />We are praying for you all. May our heavenly father surround you with his loving arms of comfort. This is also a gret loss to those lives Bob touched in hismission work in<br />Africa. I only met you once at the 2009 PW mtg in GR. Was impressed with your zeal for the work of PW in W Africa. God Bless you in this difficult time.<br />Deo Pax,<br />Peter SchaafsmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-13905291882386616712010-03-23T11:40:03.401-04:002010-03-23T11:40:03.401-04:00Renita,
Thank you for your beautiful tribute to Bo...Renita,<br />Thank you for your beautiful tribute to Bob. I am sure he was greeted with joy by Jesus. I have not connectd much with him since our years together working at Calvin. He was a valued colleague who provided wisdom and that oh so important touch of humor. I have followed your family journey with admiration and respect. May God grant you His peace.<br />Peter M. HarkemaPeter M. Harkemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02068893310554260178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-50009981914833801322010-03-23T11:19:00.995-04:002010-03-23T11:19:00.995-04:00Dearest Renita, Hannah and Noah - how we hurt for ...Dearest Renita, Hannah and Noah - how we hurt for you. What a loss Bob is to all of us - he was such a wonderful man full of joy. We praise God for having known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. <br />With deep love Berber for the Bosch clan.Berber & Winston Boschnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-12950615784346487062010-03-23T08:38:51.313-04:002010-03-23T08:38:51.313-04:00Renita, Hannah and Noah,
We are so very sorry for...Renita, Hannah and Noah,<br /><br />We are so very sorry for your loss. We will continue praying for you, that you will feel God holding you in His comfort.<br /><br />Jason and Esther HeeremaMom of 4 Boys!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08648001738158753479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-31143769215840320372010-03-23T07:19:51.109-04:002010-03-23T07:19:51.109-04:00What a shock, what a loss--and what a beautiful tr...What a shock, what a loss--and what a beautiful tribute to a man who followed the Lord around the globe! I was eagerly anticipating spending time with Bob in Accra next fall when I bring my third group of Calvin students there. Renita, our prayers are with you as you struggle with why Bob, why now, why so suddenly -- questions to which there may be no answers. But we know who has welcomed Bob to his everlasting fellowship, and we know he will not give us who remain here without the comfort of his Spirit. <br />--David and Susan Hoekema (from Calvin, but now in Nairobi)David Hoekemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06966123527168998601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-13821947889982772342010-03-23T06:11:39.715-04:002010-03-23T06:11:39.715-04:00I am so shocked and sorry to hear of Bob's dea...I am so shocked and sorry to hear of Bob's death. I admired him mostly from afar during his time at Calvin. At the end of his time at Calvin, I got to know him well as his 'case' was considered by the entire faculty. As I got to know him personally, I admired him even more. A very good man has left the world. No doubt to a better place. But our world now has a big gap to fill. Please accept my deepest sympathies.Kelly James Clarknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-91875792023774410082010-03-22T22:12:55.863-04:002010-03-22T22:12:55.863-04:00Renita, Hannah and Noah,
We are sorry for your los...Renita, Hannah and Noah,<br />We are sorry for your loss. It is our prayer that you will be surrounded by our loving Father who will hold you in the palm of his hand and fill you with a peace that passes all understanding. <br />Allen, Carol, Zach and Noah SchenkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-91596483545451531422010-03-22T20:27:09.108-04:002010-03-22T20:27:09.108-04:00Renita, Hannah, and Noah- I know that you are reel...Renita, Hannah, and Noah- I know that you are reeling from the pain of losing Bob as so many of us are. Though I never had the opportunity to meet Bob I have been so influenced by his wisdom and his thought provoking writings. His writings revealed a compassionate, wise, open, funny and humble man of God. We are so very sorry for your loss as you three journey on without your husband and father. He will be so missed by so many. May God's peace and wisdom be multiplied unto you.<br />Jay & Linda PringleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-7359585099460370092010-03-22T20:19:28.546-04:002010-03-22T20:19:28.546-04:00Renita, Hannah, Noah - I am so very sorry for your...Renita, Hannah, Noah - I am so very sorry for your loss. Your husband and father was an inspiration to many of us. You'll be in our prayers even more so now. I am glad and thankful that Bob gets to be with his Lord - they'll have a lot to talk about! <br /><br />Amanda E., a faithful reader since the beginning of the Liberia daysAmanda Elonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-6897861782928128342010-03-22T20:05:46.555-04:002010-03-22T20:05:46.555-04:00So, so sorry for your loss. Words never really see...So, so sorry for your loss. Words never really seem adequate enough. With this comment comes thoughts and prayers and a hug from across the computer lines. God bless you all.Anita Eleveldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11319480631080755285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-62597490463977532822010-03-22T19:53:57.003-04:002010-03-22T19:53:57.003-04:00Dear Renita, Hannah and Noah,
Holding you up in pr...Dear Renita, Hannah and Noah,<br />Holding you up in prayer. Can't imagine the pain of your loss. Thanking God with you that Bob is at home with Jesus but recognizing too the pain of separation, even if but for a time. May God give you the grace and strength to keep on keeping on and may you feel His arms of love wrapped tightly around you.<br />Brenda in GuineaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-72011099853546845642010-03-22T18:02:02.358-04:002010-03-22T18:02:02.358-04:00Reed Family,
I learned of Bob's blog from a fe...Reed Family,<br />I learned of Bob's blog from a fellow adoptive parent when you were in Liberia and have followed it ever since. Renita, when I read your words I had a physical reaction in the pit of my stomach. Although I never posted, both of you have inspired and challenged me with the way you live your lives. I don't know any of you personally and yet feel like I do, because of the candid and thoughtful way Bob wrote of you all. These things I know, he loved you all completely, as he did our God and those Christ calls us to serve. I am praying for your family in the face of your great loss. May God's limitless love surround you and give you strength, comfort, and peace. So many around the world are holding you close. Bob will live on in the many hearts whom he touched in his too short time here on earth.<br />God be with you,<br />Beth CoetzeeBeth Coetzeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12368082519938764819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-76171292090556193902010-03-22T17:59:47.380-04:002010-03-22T17:59:47.380-04:00As a trusty follower of this blog I want to thank ...As a trusty follower of this blog I want to thank you Renita for doing the difficult job of sharing the shocking news of Bob's passing. I send my deepest condolences to you, Hannah and Noah with this jarring loss. I looked at all the photos again of him playing around with Trokon and Eastman, fighting for justice in humid classrooms and being with his family. May you continue to be lifted in prayer by the community of saints.Marianne Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17100304738598824030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435580068422997209.post-3476617375371702552010-03-22T16:35:18.769-04:002010-03-22T16:35:18.769-04:00Dear Renita, Hannah and Noah,
I've just heard ...Dear Renita, Hannah and Noah,<br />I've just heard of your great loss and want to let you know that I'm holding you up in prayer. May God grant you peace, comfort, strength and the wisdom you need at this time.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />Evy in MaliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com