Jack Isaac Voigt

My deepest condolences.  May these few words from the Holy Scriptures bring you comfort in your time of grief...

John 11:32-45

32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”

38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it.39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.”40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”

45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;

Please go to the following link for more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage

http://www.jw.org 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK!  I know that you are celebrating and having a wonderful day every day!  Love, Rainy Garner

 SWEET ANGEL, JACK, MAY YOUR LIGHT SHINE IN HEAVEN ETERNALLY!

GRIEF IS NOT A SIGN OF WEAKNESS OR A LACK OF FAITH; IT IS THE PRICE OF LOVE.

Jack's life has pulled hearts deeply into the Word of God, Jack's life has prompted prayers from far and near, Jack's life has deposited light and shown great resilience and endurance. He has been an example to us all and has greatly connected hearts and lives in ways that may not be seen until later days. Yes, he has been a warrior for the kingdom of God and now we’ll await our uniting, but not until the battle has been won here upon this earth. Gird yourselves loved ones and allow God to heal and raise you up on His wings of love and power!! There is a kingdom to fight for and you are called for the battle. Let your shared suffering with Christ turn you with great fervency and compassion for the souls lost upon this earth. Focus on each other, Tony, Angi and Gaige, pray for one another and pour yourselves out upon each other and go forward for the glory of His kingdom!! So much love for you all. Be patient with yourselves and know that God has great love and purpose for each of you. This too shall pass and healing will come.

Love, Wanda

April 7 at 11:22pm

A POEM TO ANGI:

A MOM'S POEM... I DIDN'T HAVE TO LOOK INTO YOUR EYES TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU, I DIDN'T HAVE TO HEAR YOU CRY TO HEAR YOU LOVE ME TOO. I DIDNT NEED TO HOLD YOUR HAND TO CHERISH YOU FOR ALWAYS, WITHIN MY WOMB WE SHARED OUR HEARTS, YOU TOUCHED MY SOUL, YOU SWEETENED MY SPIRIT. YOU GAVE ME MEMORIES THAT I WILL ALWAYS HOLD CLEAR! YES, MY HEART ACHES SINCE YOU DEPARTED TOO SOON. BUT A MOTHERS LOVE DOES NOT END WITH DEATH. FOR YOU ARE MY CHILD, FOREVER MY LOVE IS YOURS!!!!

WRITTEN WITH SYMPATHY...

Amanda

Prayers were answered. They just weren't answered the exact way we would have chosen. And that doesn't mean He didn't honor your faith or that of anyone else faithfully joining you in prayer. It was not a punishment or a slight. God is sovereign. So for reasons I cannot explain He chose to take Jack to be with him. It wasn't meant to hurt you or cause that ache you have or the longing to hold Jack.

And maybe Jack was always supposed to do and be exactly what he was. If you think about your situation by all accounts you never should have been able to conceive at all. Then you think of the odds of carrying him to term and having a smooth delivery. Then think of how being Jack's mother has changed you and your faith. Did you ever imagine there would be a time when you would have that kind of faith. Or that you would have the boldness to proclaim that faith to any and everyone? Or that you would have such an incredible voice and audience forum to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior? Maybe Jack was here just for you. To give that to you.

I don't have adequate answers and I so wish that I did. But I do know that God answers prayer. And He answered those for Jack. And I know that because of the incredible life force Jack was and will always be I myself am no longer letting fear rule my behavior. My life will forever be better and my faith walk stronger just for having been touched by that beautiful boy.

Little Angels

When God calls little children to dwell with Him above,
We mortals sometime question the wisdom of His love.
For no heartache compares with the death of one small child
Who does so much to make our world
seem wonderful and mild.
Perhaps God tires of calling
the aged to his fold,
So he picks a rosebud
before it can grow old.
God knows how much we need them
and so He takes but few
To make the land of heaven
more beautiful to view.
Believing this is difficult
still somehow we must try,
The saddest word mankind knows
will always be "Goodbye."
So when a little child departs,
we who are left behind
Must realize God loves children,
Angels are hard to find.

Poem from a friend

Larry

Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 11:53am

The power of one.

Many of you know me as a fun-loving, laughing, and sometimes serious type of guy. I can tell a joke at the drop of a hat. My humor has always been my strong point thanks to my family and friends. People in my life who let me be me no matter how silly or even stupid I got. This week though my laughing stopped for a time due to something that has changed around me.

Many of you haven't had the pleasure of meeting my friends Tony and Angi Voigt. We've known each other for going on about 5 years of so. We worked at Blockbuster Video for sometime with each other. Tony is just a fun-loving guy who loves his videos games and his OSU Cowboys. I'm a OU fan so we have always ripped on each other about that but all in good fun. A great guy to have by your side and truly a nicer guy you wouldn't find. Angi is just as fun-loving as Tony. Angi and I have a friendship that is unique for the fact we could say anything to each other and not offend each other. Angi has a beautiful spirit and anyone would be lucky to have her as a friend. Actually that goes for both of them.

Last year they got married and everyone was excited for them. They are that couple you say "they are meant for each other" and you believe it. Just imagine everyone's surprise when they announced they were going to have a baby. I think everyone was more nervous for Tony than Angi. Angi has a great young man already in her life. A son, Gaige, who truly is, in every sense of the word, a boy.

Jack was born earlier this year. I couldn't have been more excited for them. He sadly though was also a sick little boy. There was one constant in Angi and Tony's life that gave them hope, the love and power of God's hand. I consider myself a religious man and I am a Christian. Their devotion and belief was so strong that it started to give me strength. This precious gift from the heavens had more strength than any of us. The times I got to spoke with Angi about Jack her voice would just get that sound of joy and happiness that only a mother can have. The times I saw Tony you could just see the glow of a proud father all around him, they have been blessed with a precious gift.

Jack was called home. I never got to me this wonderful young man but thanks to all the updates I felt like I was part of his life. Even if was just from reading about him. The reason I call this the power of one is simply this reason...Jack brought so many people together that it’s really a miracle how many he touched. Tony and Angi were on the thoughts of everyone we work with and even at one time everyone who is employed at Arrowhead Mall in Muskogee. The strength of power of a child is incredible. The love and tenderness of God is just as great.

I wrote this in dedication to a young man whose life touched so many in the short time we were blessed to have him. I would ask that everyone who reads this please take a moment and say a little prayer for Angi, Tony, Gaige, and Jack. Then I would ask for any of you who have children, take a minute and give them a big hug and kiss. We don't know how long God planned for us to be on this Earth but we should appreciate it while we are here.

Thank you and God Bless.

Kelley

 

Mommy,

 

Please don't cry for me,

I'm where I need to be.

The Angels brought me here,

And they're always near.

You gave me all your love,

And I brought it up above.

I feel it everyday,

I'm not that far away.

Please don't cry those tears,

Or waste away your years.

God has work for you,

There's something you must do.

God's message will be clear,

When the time is near.

Just hold me in your heart,

We'll never be apart.

Remember Jesus loves me,

He gave his life to set me free.

Because Jesus has risen,

I see him each day in heaven.

They love me like you do, Mommy,

And they take good care of me.

So don't worry, and don't be late,

I'll be waiting at heaven's gate.

 

                        Love always,

                        Angel Jack