Services for Leslie Joy Evans and her infant twins, Marisa and Mac, will be held on Tuesday, October 12 at 1pm at Alameda Church of Christ in Norman, OK. The address is 801 E. Alameda, Norman, OK 73071.
Visitation times are as follows: Greeting with friends:
Sunday, October 10 from 1-8pm at Havenbrook Funeral Home. The address is 3401 Havenbrook St., Norman.
Greeting with family:Monday, October 11 from 6:30-7:30 at Havenbrook.
Saying thank you is not enough. So many people all over the world have been praying for Leslie and the family.
From the song "My Savior, My God" by Aaron Shust:
"I am not skilled to understand. What God has willed, what God has planned. I only know at His right hand stands one who is my Savior. I take Him at His word and deed. Christ died to save me, this I read. And in my heart I find a need. Of Him to be my Savior. That He would leave His place on high. And come for sinful men to die. You count it strange, so once did I. Before I knew my Savior. My Savior loves, my Savior lives, my Savior's always there for me. My God he was, my God He is, My God is always gonna be."
What a stunning beauty. I'm so sorry for your loss
ReplyDeletepraying for this lovely mother and her precious angels!!
ReplyDeleteXOXO to you!!
ReplyDeleteYour family is in my prayers. So sorry for ur loss.
ReplyDeleteThe song that I have for this beautiful family is Josh Wilson's "Before the Morning".
ReplyDeleteDo you wonder why you have to,
feel the things that hurt you,
if there's a God who loves you,
where is He now?
Maybe, there are things you can't see
and all those things are happening
to bring a better ending
some day, some how, you'll see, you'll see
Chorus:
Would dare you, would you dare, to believe,
that you still have a reason to sing,
'cause the pain you've been feeling,
can't compare to the joy that's coming
so hold on, you got to wait for the light
press on, just fight the good fight
because the pain you've been feeling,
it's just the dark before the morning
My friend, you know how this all ends
and you know where you're going,
you just don't know how you get there
so just say a prayer.
and hold on, cause there's good who love God,
life is not a snapshot, it might take a little time,
but you'll see the bigger picture
Would dare you, would you dare, to believe,
that you still have a reason to sing,
'cause the pain you've been feeling,
can't compare to the joy that's coming
so hold on, you got to wait for the light
press on, just fight the good fight
because the pain you've been feeling,
it's just the dark before the morning
yeah, yeah,
before the morning,
yeah, yeah
Once you feel the way of glory,
all your pain will fade to memory
once you feel the way of glory,
all your pain will fade to memory
memory, memory, yeah
Would dare you, would you dare, to believe,
that you still have a reason to sing,
'cause the pain you've been feeling,
can't compare to the joy that's coming
Would dare you, would you dare, to believe,
that you still have a reason to sing,
'cause the pain you've been feeling,
can't compare to the joy that's coming
com'n, you got to wait for the light
press on, just fight the good fight
because the pain you've been feeling,
it's just the hurt before the healing
the pain you've been feeling,
just the dark before the morning
before the morning, yeah, yeah
before the morning
"Father God- I pray you hold those 3 hurting children who are left her on earth as they say goodbye to yet another mother and two siblings they never got to share life on earth with. Lord, I pray you hold a weeping husband who is left to say goodbye to another wife along with two of his children. Lord, we don't know and we don't understand. The only thing we know is that they are dancing with you and are waiting for the day the rest of the family can join them. I really just pray for those left behind as they try to find meaning in all of this. May Leslie sing praises to her King, face to face. In Your name we pray- Amen."
She's so beautiful! You can really see the beauty of her spirit coming through in those pictures.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine what Mark, his children and her family are going through right now. I can only pray that God helps heal your pain during this difficult time.
Hugs from Texas,
Beth
What a beautiful girl!! Such a heartbreaking story. Praying for her precious family!!!!
ReplyDeleteWords escape me right now.....please know I am so sorry for your loss. Praying that our sweet Lord wraps His loving arms around you during this difficult time.
ReplyDeletepraying for you in Indiana.
We are lifting your family up in prayer and storming the gates of heaven!!(We attend the Spartanburg COC in SC)
ReplyDeleteThis broke my heart! My thoughts & prayers are with all of the family during this difficult time....
ReplyDeleteHUGS from Arkansas!!
I have been reading and have prayed as events have unfolded. Any and all words that come to mind seem so useless. I am still praying.
ReplyDeletePaula Bailey
Mark, I am Debi Huff's mother. My prayer is that you, your children and all of Leslie's family sense all the love and prayers that are offered up on your behalf. All that you have gone through and are going through reminds me of Job. You are a survivor Mark and such a witness for the Lord. May God richly bless you, give you a peace that passeth all understanding and comfort you as only He can. You will all continue to be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteCarol Barnes
My heart absolutely breaks for you. You and I have never met,but I prayed for you. I know there is our God and He loves you and all of us more than we will ever know. May God keep his arms around you and your children today and always. A friend in NC....Janis Ford
ReplyDeleteMy family is praying for your family. There are no words. Your trust in our heavenly Father is pouring out through your pain. May His comfort find you.
ReplyDeleteMy heart aches for this family. Such a great loss. Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way.
ReplyDeleteI came across your blog from a friend on Facebook. My prayers and thoughts are with your family through this difficult time. There are three special angels in heaven watching over her family.
ReplyDeleteAngela Barton
Stallings, NC
Mark, there are no words to say that can make a difference. So, just know that even though we haven't seen you in a couple of years Mark & I are praying for you, your precious kids, and the rest of the family. While I know it doesn't diminish the loss you are feeling, it is amazing how God has used this tragedy to unite people from all over the world. We never got to meet Leslie, but it is so obvious that she was an incredible & special person. Her beauty and spirit shines through every picture that's been posted. We will continue to pray for God's peace, comfort and love to surround you and hold you up through this.
ReplyDeleteMarlina Sharp
So sorry for your losses. I will be praying for the family and friends of Leslie to see a glimpse of God's purpose in this as you heal. God will never allow your tears to be wasted and loves you more than you can understand. Leslie and the twins are safe in his arms....
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. May you lean on God for comfort and peace during this time.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what y'all are going through. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteWords just don't seem adequate here. It is times like these that you just want to ask God "Why?" Why would you take this beautiful young wife and mother from her husband and her children? My Pastor says that the most spoken word in heaven will be "Oh!" Because when we all get there finally, we will suddenly see and understand God's purpose. I know that doesn't help us much now, but maybe knowing that God has a plan and a reason will help us get through these hard times. She is holding her sweet little babies in her arms right now, and that would be a beautiful and "Joy"ful sight to see. God bless her family and loved ones!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry about your losses....I can't even imagine what you are going through. Even though we don't understand God does. He has a reason for everything that happens in our lives. I've been taught at a very young age that God doesn't give us anything we can't handle. You are going to get through this...just hold on to God's hands, families and friends as you begin to heal. May God be with you during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. I know words can not express what you are feeling at this difficult time, but know that she and the twins are in the arms of our father in heaven and are in no pain and happy and healthy.
ReplyDeleteI don't know this family, I've only seen the prayers of many on facebook. But this family touched me so deeply. I can't imagine the pain that Leslie's family is feeling. She was beautiful and my heart aches for you all. My prayers are that God can wrap you all in his loving arms and never let you go.
ReplyDeletePraying for your family. Angie
ReplyDeletePraying for your family. God Bless you all!
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are in my thoughts and prayers......
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with the whole family.
ReplyDeleteI don't even know what to say. Leslie and her family touched us deeply at the hospital. It breaks my heart to hear of such a tragic end. Every day I worked, I had to stop by her room and just touch her hand. Even when fighting for her life, she had such a powerful presence. The pain I have is hard, so I can't even begin to imagine the pain her precious family has. As a nurse, I have never had someone's story touch me so deeply. I just pray that God continues to wrap his arms around the family and give them the comfort they need. She and her family will always hold a special place in my heart.
ReplyDeleteI wish for you that thousands of prayer warriors will be able to lift some of your heartache. I am so sorry for your loss, a loss greater than many of us can even fathom. Please know you and your family will be held high in prayer by many in Virginia.
ReplyDeleteThe Whitmer Family
I just wanted to express my condolenceses to the family. This is truly a heartbreaking story. Please know that even during this sorrowful time, God is there for you and will always be there for you. I pray that the family continues to be surrounded by such a wonderful support system and take comfort in the fact that so many people who never knew Leslie, like myself, are praying for her husband/kids and the rest of the family during this diffult time.
ReplyDeleteIn silence I have read and followed the news of Leslie, her precious angels and her family here on Earth. There doesn't seem to be any words to make any of this better but it is so obviously clear how much this family is and has been loved. Through this love and Faith, I pray that in time, you will all heal and never stop loving each other as you have thus far. Without ever meeting any of you, your love for each other radiates and through the pain, is so very very beautiful. XX to all XX
ReplyDelete-Heather Forte Huntersville, NC
I saw the obituary in the newspaper and it moved me to tears. I had to find out the story behind this tragic loss. After reading the posts, I know Leslie is with your heavenly father and babies and her faith sustained her. Those left behind will be the ones who suffer the her loss. My special thoughts are for her husband, children and family. May God place his hand upon your shoulders through this most difficult time. Hold tight to one another, praise God and make Leslie proud! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteVictoria Lemon
This is so sad. Such a beautiful woman with her whole life ahead of her who was thrilled about her babies that were coming. I am keeping her husband and family in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteWow, omg this is so sad...i never knew this person..she seemed that she loved life an everything else...so sorry for you loss..may god be with you an your family
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