Marilyn Bushey September 19, 1957-August 10th, 2008

I have wanted to post for several days now, but just haven't been able to decide what to say. And yet, I feel I really need to post in order to pay tribute to a person who has richly blessed my life. A dear friend, Marilyn Bushey passed away on August 10, 2008 after a long battle with breast cancer. Initially, she had a small tumor which eventually grew and then a couple of months ago, the cancer spread to her brain. Marilyn was such a testimony to all throughout her illness and she never lost sight of Christ. Even after suffering a stroke in June which left her paralyzed she continued to praise her Saviour and rest in the wisdom of our Lord. Even as she lapsed in and out of a coma she would encourage all who came to see her or who called her on the phone. She continually reminded us all to look to Christ. He is our all in all.

The Lord had given to Marilyn an incredible voice and she delighted to sing to His glory. Her signature song which she sang for The Messiah performance each year, was I Know that My Redeemer Liveth. She sang it at many funerals throughout the years and it was sung at her own funeral this past Saturday. I have posted a link of her last performance this past December. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpM8rPSMFvc&feature=related

I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:

And though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God.

For now is Christ risen from the dead, the first-fruits of them that sleep.

And another link of one of my favorite pieces that she also sang which reflects her heart's desire to please her Lord, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaOJ9rXQtsU 

May both songs be an encouragement to you, especially in knowing the strong faith that Marilyn lived by.

O, Divine Redeemer!

Ah! turn me not away, receive me, though unworthy,
Ah! turn me not away, receive me, though unworthy!
Hear Thou my cry, hear Thou my cry, behold, Lord, my distress!
Answer me from Thy throne, haste Thee, Lord, to mine aid,
Thy pity show in my deep anguish! Thy pity show in my deep anguish!
Let not the sword of vengeance smite me,
though righteous Thine anger, O Lord!
Shield me in danger, O regard me!  On Thee, Lord, alone will I call.

O divine Redeemer!  O divine Redeemer!
I pray Thee, grant me pardon, and remember not, remember not my sins!
Forgive me, O divine Redeemer!  I pray Thee, grant me pardon,
and remember not, remember not O Lord, my sins!

Night gathers round my soul; fearful I cry to Thee;
Come to mine aid, O Lord!  Haste Thee, Lord, haste to help me!
Hear my cry, hear my cry!  Save me Lord, in Thy mercy;
Hear my cry, hear my cry!  Come and save me, O Lord!

O divine Redeemer, O divine Redeemer!
I pray Thee, grant me pardon, and remember not, remember not, O Lord, my sins!

Save, in the day of retribution, from death shield Thou me, O my God!
O divine Redeemer, have mercy!  Help me, my Savior!