Comments on: Donny Testimonials

By: Sandi Querin

Sandi Querin — Fri, 21 May 2010 08:11:38 +0000

I remember you Louanne. Sitting there on the right………….. ! I appreciate the note, get a hold of me anytime at sandi@abbasheart.com I am blessed to have been Donny’s Mother, thank you for remembering his wonderful life! The Lord gave me a sweet daughter in his wife, Amy, to join my other daughter, Cynthia and her husband. I will be praying for you as you go forward into South Africa. We have a team heading over there in June as well. Much to do there. Call anytime. A constant joy and pleasure to pray for you.

By: Luanne Henderson

Luanne Henderson — Mon, 10 May 2010 02:40:49 +0000

Dear Sandy,
I have not had the pleasure of meeting your son, but I did meet you a couple of years ago through Hope Beard. I was so blessed by your love for the Lord – and truly walked away with that blessing to follow many days. Fast forward to now – I am a missionary working with inner city kids and african refugee kids in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Last week, i was praying and crying – I know the Lord is leading me to South Africa – there are a lot of transitions in my life right now, and the SA trip is in July – it’s just short term – but there are a lot of “unknowns” about SA, a pastor friend, and my life in general. All I can hear is “South Africa” so that is my focus. But while I was praying, the Lord reminded me of you, Sandi, your ministry and I thought I would look you up -but alas, my memory failed and I forgot…but God…
Then today, Mom’s day, I am empty and feel like I have nothing left to give. Then Hope texted me – I asked her what your website was and here I am, not knowing what has been taking place in all your lives. I’m Praying for you, Martin, Amy and Donny’s sis. You all have my heart and prayers for you this day – and in the future. I listened to one of your sermons, watched Donny’s video and have been praying and crying ever since. My the joy of the Lord be your strength, day by day. May our Lord Jesus Christ give you a glimmer of His glory, each day.

I don’t know if this is appropriate, but Happy Mother’s Day. Surely the Lord has blessed you. Surely He has. You, your family and your honest testimonies have ministered to me this day – and I thank you for it.

I still have a lot of unknowns, but I know God has the plan all mapped out, I just need the courage to follow. Which I will, (which sometimes I just want a glimmer of the plan!). But you all hold a dear place in my heart and I will continue to lift you all up in prayer.
May the Lord Bless you and keep you, may His Face shine upon you…forever. Amen & Amen.
Blessings, Love & Prayers
Luanne Henderson
Albuquerque, New Mexico

By: Pam Van Meter

Pam Van Meter — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:17:45 +0000

Sweet Amy. and Querin Family
You are in my thoughts and prayers. You have all fought the good fight and have been an inspiration. What a testimony for us all.
Blessings
Pam Van Meter

By: The DeLaRosa Family

The DeLaRosa Family — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:16:48 +0000

Our hearts are greaving for all of you , the dear Lord’s best interpreters are humble human souls; the gospel life of your beloved Donnie has been a testimony to all of us , he interpreted how much God loves us he will always be remembered with a joyful heart. When Donnie rode my school bus when he was much younger I new then he had something special going on inside his precious heart , he was always making me smile. Please know we are praying for your wounded hearts, I promice you that God will heal your hearts, he will bring joy into your lives abundantly. Isaiah 40:32 Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength, they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary. We love you all so very much, sincerely The DeLaRosa Family

By: Sandi Querin

Sandi Querin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:21:22 +0000

welcome in our home. You just give a call or drop a note and it will happen. We pray for you.
559-897-9575 P.O. Box 734, Kingsburg, Ca 93631
Please stay in touch. You are loved. Sandi

By: Sandi Querin

Sandi Querin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:20:09 +0000

Dear Todd – Yes, the world seemed safer, gentler, more honest when Donny was here. But, the Lord prevails and we are confident that Donny is training angels to instill those same qualities in anyone down here who will listen.
It was a pleasure to see you again and you need to know that it was Donny’s great pleasure to reconnect. He chose close friends carefully and molded whom he could to look like Christ. He pursued you as a friend. So, close, so young……… and it would seem forever. You and your family are ALWAYS

By: Todd C.

Todd C. — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:48:01 +0000

The first person to touch my heart and show me the true meaning of friendship. Boyhood friends with big dreams, separated by two different paths to walk. We found eachother again, later in life, only to find that we still felt that same connection we shared as children. Like no time had passed at all. Only this time the big dreams were bigger. Husbands and Wives with children running and playing in the front yards of our side by side homes, in Sonoma of course. Complete with white pickett fences. He always emphasized the fences.

I was invited to the wedding. I went alone, knowing I wouldn’t know very many in attendance. It was ok. I was filled with that feeling of friendship he had instilled years ago. I didn’t need to know anyone else.
I made new and wonderful friends, felt the same warmth and welcome that Martin and Sandy made me feel two decades earlier, and met a best friend face to face, all over again.
I met the most beautiful bride to be. And amidst all she had on her plate, (it was a BIG plate!), was still able to make time to make a stranger in the house feel welcome and like I was a part of this wedding from the beginning.
I remember the passion and the love we all saw in Donny and Amy during the ceremony. The tears, the smiles, the connection.
What a journey he made to get home.
I am so thankful to have been a part of this great man and his journey. Even if a small part. Because he had a way of making even the smallest things seem larger than life itself.

We are taught not to be proud, but what a shame it would be to not feel pride when you think of him. I am proud to have known him. One of our Lords finest, I am sure of that.

Martin, Sandy, Amy, Cynthia…
Thank you for welcoming me into your home and letting me know your Donny. I miss him.

By: Cheryl Fowler

Cheryl Fowler — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:39:43 +0000

How Will I Be Remembered?
by John Fowler (1953-2009)

Many seek eternity
In things they do and say
They hope to be remembered
For what they do today

But they never stop to think
What fate may hold in store
How fickle it can be
And leaves you wanting more

But rather than the books of men
I want my name to be
Written in the book of Life
For all eternity

And all that I have done or said
of another be the story
Of how Jesus took a simple lad
And walked with him to glory.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Cheryl Fowler and family

By: Sandi Querin

Sandi Querin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:36:43 +0000

Tim ——— I was a bit weepy today, and your note made me laugh. Yes, our Donny was everyone’s “Donny” and he left a mark…….. longer lasting than the burnouts!! Thanks so much for sharing. We received a beautiful letter from your Sister, Lisa just yesterday. Yeah, that Rodeo held some pretty powerful secrets! We shall see him, with joy, “on the other side” and we dwell here thanking God for the wonderful time with had with “The Don…… The Champion.” And yes, as he would say….. We are handling it. Only through Christ! Thanks again Tim. Sandi Querin

By: Tim Stucky

Tim Stucky — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:31:49 +0000

Many of my memories from my jr and sr years of high school were with Donny.. Flying the old Suburban off our favorite jump out past the river (not sure if it even had seatbelts??), then running it in ‘diesel mode’ down main street just to see the look on people’s faces. While I’m on the subject of the ‘burb, Donny and I had to push that thing through the McDonalds drive thru at least twice! Nothing like two 17 yr olds trying to be cool having to push their ride through the drivethru after it dies. Good stuff…. Maybe the time we dropped a nut down the intake of the 396 and didn’t realize it until it was almost too late or cranking it over while Donny peered down the carb only to have 3 ft flames take half his eyebrows off?

Burning out in anything with an engine and rubber tires, sorry Martin and Sandi, Donny could do great burnouts in the Rodeo!! (Boys will be boys) I don’t get back to Kingsburg very often but I wouldn’t be surprised if there are still rubber marks in front of your house. At one point, it looked like a dragstrip there was so much rubber laid down! All the marks we left in front of your house and my parents house seemed like a great idea at the time. So did heating up part of the coil springs on Donny’s truck to lower it. It didn’t matter that it rode terrible when we were done, it was still cool. To this day, my wife can verify that I still use the following Donnyisms: “Handle it” and “champion style”.. Those will never get old. I know many people locally who have been praying for Donny and the family for the past few years. I can’t believe how many people have thanked me for sharing Donny’s story with them and the impact it’s had on people has been amazing. Looking forward to seeing him again someday..