[Nfbf-l] FW: [fcb-l] Frela Grubb, a FCB brother went home today

[Kathy Davis]

Dear NFBF Friends, 
I wanted to pass on to you the sad news that Debbie Grub, President of the
Florida Council of the Blind, lost her beloved husband this afternoon. Frela
was a devoted husband and Debbie is grieving his loss. Frela died as the
result of cancer. It would be really nice if those of you who know Debbie
would write to her to express your sympathy. Debbie is such a wonderful
person and a tireless leader for blind people of all ages. I worked with
Debbie on many issues as has Dan,  particularly on enhanced transportation
for the blind and the Vision Summit. Losing a spouse is a tremendous
heart-ache as I know all too well. 

Thank you in advance for expressing your sympathy to Debbie. I know she will
appreciate your kindness.  

Kathy Davis
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Doug Hall [mailto:flhalls at earthlink.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 9:17 PM
To: Kathy Davis
Subject: Fw: [fcb-l] Frela Grubb, a FCB brother went home today

Kathy,

I know that you worked with Debbie so hard on transportation issues and the
Vision Summit and thought that you'd want to know that her husband, Frela,
passed this afternoon.  You've had and dealt with losses yourself, and I'm
certain understand what Debbie is going through right now and will be
experiencing once she gets through this crisis.

Nancy, Doug and Wolf
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sila Miller" <silam at earthlink.net>
To: <fcb-l at acb.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 7:28 PM
Subject: [fcb-l] Frela Grubb, a FCB brother went home today


> Dear FCB Family,
>
> I come to you again, all too soon with difficult news. Frela passed away 
> peacefully this afternoon. His devoted wife, Debbie and friends were all 
> around him at their local Hospice House. As most know, Frela has fought a 
> long hard battle with 2 very aggressive types of cancer.
>
> Frela loved FCB and especially our affiliate, Guide Dog Users of Florida. 
> It was his wish that Florida host the Top Dog conference in January. With 
> some wonderful volunteers and great team work, we will carry out that wish

> and make it the best it can be without Frela.
>
> It was Frela's desire that rather than a memorial service, people remember

> him by, in his words, "doing something good in my name." If you would like

> to remember Frela, you may make donations to Southeastern Guide Dogs, 
> Florida Council of the Blind or Mophet Cancer Treatment Center. Debbie 
> will be sending a message in the near future with all the contact 
> information for these "good" organizations that Frela loved and supported.
>
> Please remember Debbie, Frela's brother and their family in your prayers. 
> I talked to Debbie earlier and though she has a heavy heart, she has a 
> sweet spirit of peace, thanks to her very strong faith. She knows Frela is

> home, safe in the arms of our Lord Jesus and is no longer suffering.
>
> Frela, my brother, I will miss you and your laid back manner and 
> incredible intelligence. I am so happy I had the all too brief time to get

> to know you and call you friend. Thank you for your patience, your 
> laughter and for letting me stroke your lovely beard. I will even miss 
> asking you to repeat yourself a hundred times because I couldn't ever hear

> you on the phone. Be at peace, gentle spirit and know your wife will be 
> cared for until she gets up there to you.
>
> Dearest Debbie, I can not even begin to imagine your loss and pain. I am 
> hear for you any time. I will continue to lift you up in prayer and I know

> that God in his kindness will bring you peace and comfort in the many 
> beautiful and happy memories that you and Frela made together.
> I love you, Friend.
> Sila
>
>
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