Our dear sweet 28 year old niece, Libby (Bruner) Davis, died a few days ago in Texas. It is so unbelievable and so tragic. We had the privilege of knowing Libby when she was a little girl in the Solomons (our families worked together) and then as we were home on furloughs we would spend time together. We even just saw her at Grant and Sara’s wedding.
When Libby pops into your mind you immediately think of her infectious laugh, her smile, her interest in you, her love, her fun. As a college student she flew to the Solomons so that she could be with us and celebrate with us at the Bughotu NT dedication in our village. That’s the kind of girl she was. To think that she will no longer light up family gatherings and be a friend, daughter, sister, wife, and mom to those around her is unimaginable. But we have hope that because she was a believer in Jesus, we will see her someday. That is such a comfort.
Please pray for her husband, Kevin, and little girl, Michelle, as they carry on without her. Pray for her parents, Andy and Kay. I can’t even imagine losing a child. And pray for her siblings Matt (and wife, Amy), Michael and Jacob. She was their wonderful big sister. Their family will never be the same.
John has been in the Solomon Islands this past week doing checking when we heard the news. After much discussion we decided that it would be good for John to fly back for the memorial service, so that he can be there with his family. He will be leaving straight from Honiara tomorrow and arriving back here to PNG on Friday, Aug. 3. It’s hard to not be going with him.
Libby, at our dedication, already making a friend
Kevin, Libby, and Michelle
TO BE IN TOUCH:
PO Box 1 (134), Ukarumpa EHP 444, Papua New Guinea – john_bruner@sil.org,
Grant and Sara Bruner, 700 Daniel Ellis Dr., Apt 10105, Charleston, SC 29412 – grantbruner27@gmail.com & sarabruner14@gmail.com
Joey Bruner, c/o Dave & Ceil Bruner, 206 Forest Trail, Isle of Palms, SC 29451 – joeydbruner@gmail.com
TO GIVE ONLINE:
https://www.wycliffe.org/partner/Bruners
TO GIVE BY MAIL:
send gifts to:
Wycliffe Bible Translators
P.O. Box 628200
Orlando, FL 32862
(The check should be made payable to Wycliffe Bible Translators – include a note that says it is for the ministry of John and Brena Bruner)
johnandbrena 
Oh no! I am so sorry to hear of Libby’s passing.
Praying for all of you who loved and knew her. What an unexpected and premature loss.
With a heavy heart,
Doug H
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So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and the family. ♥️
Terre Coble
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So sorry for your loss. We will be praying.
Blessings,
Alfie Mosse
SEND International
Odessa Theological Seminary
http://www.runningtherace.com
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John and Brena,
So sorry for everyone who was close to Libby, especially her family, but also the MK’s I see writing about how they are grieving. I can’t picture Libby in my mind without picturing her with a smile. Brena, I really wish there was a way you could go to the Memorial Service as well, to be with everyone, to grieve together with everyone.
Amy
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so sorry to hear. will pray for you both and libby’s family. romans 11:33-36 Paul Sailhamer
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So sorry for you. Can’t imagine what you’re going through John.
Scot
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I’m praying for peace….comfort and strength. So hard! Trusting in God’s goodness and faithfulness when it is hard to see or understand. My heart feels sadness for all. Praying for travel safety for John.
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To Brena and John,
I am so sorry to hear about Libby’s loss.
Even though I have never met her, I could just tell that she was a warm hearted person. I will be praying for her and her family.
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Dear John & Brena & family,
We share your sorrow and tears for Libby. May the peace of God, which passes all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:7) Love and prayers, from Andrew & Hilda Steele & family.
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Beautiful girl, i am glad you have some wonderful memories.
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Jimmye and I were saddened to hear of Libby’s passing. Though we didn’t have the privilege of knowing her it is obvious she was a very special lady to all of you. We don’t always understand God’s ways, but we know we can trust His heart! It helps greatly to know we will be reunited with our loved ones, but right now we pray you will experience the comfort and compassion or our loving heavenly Father.
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ! 2 Cor. 1:2-5
Keep looking UP!
Taylor and Jimmye Gardner
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So sad for your loss of a precious family member. Condolences and deepest sympathy. Val Bilar
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Dear Friends! I am so sorry to hear this news. My heart and prayers go out to all of you at this time. So glad John could join his family during this time. Praying the Lord will comfort you with His peace, surround you in His love and sustain and encourage you with His presence. May you experience His grace to be sufficient. Your PNG Sister! Lydia
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Nancy and I mourn with you and your family – and rejoice that this beautiful young mom is now with Jesus. We know you will cherish your memories of her.
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This news is heartbreaking and we are thinking of your family constantly and praying for God’s peace and comfort that is beyond understanding at a time like this.
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this is heartbreaking news. I am so sorry for your family in their loss of Libby. I will be praying for god to bring peace and joy in the midst of the severe sorrow.
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So sad to read this Brena. Beautiful to read of her life and how much you loved her over the years. And thank you for including her photos. Hard to understand– but trusting God’s goodness with you for her family and parents through this. Hugs hugs from here.
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