Bea Mertins

Bea was a customer of mine for many years - when I worked for Appel Ford. I enjoyed every conversation with her, as she had a dynamic personality that exuded an amazing energy. We really "clicked" well, and I am sad that she has passed.

Dear Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt Bea was a very sweet and welcoming person. She will truly be missed by all.

Sad to learn of the death of one so cherished. What a void is left when our loved ones pass. She is unique. Jesus said God's notices the sparrows who fall and added that we are worth many sparrows. Jesus wept just before he restored the life of his friend Lazarus. He felt the pain of his friends. Jesus has been granted the power to empty the graves. May you find peace hope and comfort from the promise of the resurrection.
*** we pp. 27-28 A Sure Hope for the Dead ***

It seems so unfair that death should have the power to take away someone you love. And when it happens, the thought of never again being able to talk to, laugh with, or hold your loved one can be most difficult to bear. That pain is not necessarily erased by being told that your loved one is up in heaven.

The Bible, however, holds out a much different hope. As we have previously noted, the Scriptures indicate that it is possible to be reunited with your dead loved one in the near future, not in an unknown heaven but right here on earth under peaceful, righteous conditions. And at that time humans will have the prospect of enjoying perfect health, and they will never have to die again. ‘But surely that is wishful thinking!’ some may say.

What would it take to convince you that this is a sure hope? To believe in a promise, you would need to be certain that the one making the promise is both willing and able to fulfill it. Who, then, is it that promises that the dead will live again?

In the spring of 31 C.E., Jesus Christ boldly promised: “Just as the Father raises the dead up and makes them alive, so the Son also makes those alive whom he wants to. Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his [Jesus’] voice and come out.” (John 5:21, 28, 29) Yes, Jesus Christ promised that millions now dead will live again on this earth and have the prospect of remaining on it forever under peaceful, paradisaic conditions. (Luke 23:43; John 3:16; 17:3; compare Psalm 37:29 and Matthew 5:5.) Since Jesus made the promise, it is safe to assume that he is willing to fulfill it. But is he able to do so?

Less than two years after making that promise, Jesus demonstrated in a powerful way that he is both willing and able to perform the resurrection.

“Lazarus, Come On Out!”

Our prayers are with you all. We will all remember the good times when we think of Bea. May the peace of the Lord be with you all!

I would like to extend my condolences to the family of Bea. We really enjoyed her joining the Bold Beautiful Brenham Babes RED HAT Club. Our time with Bea was much too short; we loved her sense of humor. We feel honored that she was part of our group.
Barbara Wise
Vice Vice Queen
Bold Beautiful Brenham Babes
RED HATTERS

I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful woman.The one thing I admired most about her is that she was fun loving and told you just how it was.I never saw her sad, except during jimmies illness and even then she tried to keep a smile. you could tell how much she loved her family, just by the way she looked at them,I know the times ahead will be hard,as i just lost my mom one month ago. If any of you need to talk or anything, I will be here for you all.

God Bless

Jimmie Lee my heart goes out to you. I only knew Bea for a short time but I found her to be delightfully engaging. She made me laugh and I enjoyed visiting with her. I know that she is in God's hands now and His arms are wrapped around you too.