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Post by Caretaker on Dec 20, 2013 3:34:23 GMT -6
Ed and Debe are in residence here at the lake. Ed has been receiving cancer treatments. At midnight the ambulance called and requested assistance to their home. Assisted with gurney and transport staging. Ed had the pallor, and he passed away in the hospital. Debe called and I went in and picked her up from the hospital, and we were able to share, and I shared some of my own grief experience, and how my Heavenly Father has sustained me through the last year, and how faith in Christ assures us of our Home-going. I volunteered to sit up if needed, and told her to call me immediately for any reason. Just as I was opening the door to leave I asked if she would like me to pray with her, and she said yes. I gave her one of my hugs and prayed for her. I am waiting up to call two of her best friends to let them know as soon as it gets light.
Dear Father God we pray that You would hold Debbie in Your Hand and in Your love, that You would draw her near, hold her close, and minister comfort, peace, strength, and an ever deepening measure of faith, that You would minister in every area of need, and guide her gently through the hours and days ahead, according to Your perfect will and eternal love for Your precious children, in Jesus' Name we pray. Thank You Abba, Father.
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Post by ldysly on Dec 20, 2013 7:50:29 GMT -6
Joining you in praying for Debbie and all of her needs at this time. She is blessed to have you there with her Brother Drew, I'm sure you are one of God's greatest blessings.
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Post by Caretaker on Dec 20, 2013 8:06:01 GMT -6
Bless your heart Sis Sylvia. It is the Lord within this big ugly exterior which blesses. Deb was a nurse practitioner and so after I picked her up from the hospital we were able to visit pretty straight forward about death, and she asked how I got through the grieving process. The bottom line for me was love, which is unconditional cherishment, but is also sacrificial. If we truly love then we can sacrifice having them gone, as it would be so selfish to want them back for more suffering. I also told how it was the very Hand and love of God which sustained me from the very first moment as I was gathering Jan up in my arms and carrying her from the porch.
For me this caretaker position has been a ministry for the last 26 years next March. He opened the door, provides the "tools" and the opportunities, and truly blesses this old sinner saved by grace beyond my wildest dreams.
God bless you Sis.
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Post by Keith on Dec 20, 2013 8:22:12 GMT -6
How awesome, Drew. May the Lord lead and comfort all involved, in Jesus' Name, amen.
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Post by Murph on Dec 20, 2013 9:24:46 GMT -6
Been sitting with a friend who recently lost his wife...another friend to cancer. So much of that disease around. Can't help but think about Heaven where there is no death and disease...
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Post by Caretaker on Dec 20, 2013 10:25:03 GMT -6
Been sitting with a friend who recently lost his wife...another friend to cancer. So much of that disease around. Can't help but think about Heaven where there is no death and disease... Amen Sis!!! The family is getting involved in the Relay For Life, which is a local Cancer charity. We had a fundraiser at the bowling alley on the anniversary of Jan's death, and raised $400. They do their walk for life in May and one can sponsor a luminary with the cancer patients/victims name, for $10 and you can write their name on them and decorate. They are lit and placed all around the track, and at one point all of the names are read off. I need to make my list but it will be well towards 20+, of family and close friends. Can't help but think so many got radiated with the above ground nuclear testing from the 1940-1950s. |
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