Posted on 10/31/2015 1:46:00 PM PDT by rikkir
I would like to request your Prayers and thoughts for myself, and my family for the very unexpected passing of my wife.
Many of you have seen me refer to her as Mrs. Rikkir, but her name was Patsy. She was 55, and mother to one daughter, and Mee Maw to three grandsons.
She was a KY farm girl, who took a stupid NC city boy, and, 29 years ago, pulled him from a self destructive path, and instead gave him a path of love and responsibility.
She was universally loved by almost all who met her. I have fielded messages from hundreds (approx. 400) of people who essentially have said the same thing.
She "mothered" the young ones, and "sistered" the older ones.
We lived several places, and traveled the US as Professional Drivers (Pro Tourists), so the outpouring of love has been from all over the country.
She had some treated hypertension, and treated slight cholesterol increases. She had no other health issues except for being slightly overweight.
She complained Thursday of feeling like she might be coming down with a cold. Went to bed at 5:30 pm to get up in time for her 3rd shift job.
At 7:30 pm she was gone.
I don't go into all this detail for any other reason than to remind all to never waste a second. Don't ever forget to tell those important to you that they ARE! It's the one thing that has helped me more than anything else in this tragedy. We never left anything unsaid between us. We ALWAYS said "I Love You" before one of us left, or one of us went to sleep, and we meant it. We never went to sleep still angry at each other.
She left this place knowing how much I and her family and friends loved her, and for that I am thankful.
I felt it was important to let you, my FRiends know what happened, as I count all of you as friends even though we've never met. I have much more honest, and frank discussion here than I have with most that I see everyday.
Although Patsy wasn't a FReeper, she believed as we do, and laughed countless times at the brilliant Freeper humor.
At this time I ask for an arm to lean on, a shoulder to cry on, an ear to reminisce to, a Prayer for strength, and the continued hope and optimism from Free Republic that will propel me forward.
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Your wife must have been a true angel and she left a legacy of love all around. Having left this world in such a peaceful way is what will give you peace, comfort and eventually healing.
My own husband left me in such a way, we were talking one moment and the next he was gone..that, more than anything else, gave me peace.
My sincere prayers and those of your FR family will be of continuous support in your journey. God bless.
Dear Heavenly Father, please comfort rikkir with Your love O God. Wrap him up in Your strong embrace. Shelter him from the storm O Lord. Walk with him through his grief. Envelop him in Your tender care. Amen
Dear rikkir, this is my favorite Bible verse because it gives me peace, comfort and hope knowing that my Lord and Savior has prepared a wonderful place for me, with Him, for all eternity.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. ~ Revelation 21:4
May it do the same for you.
What happened to her?
Prayers for you and yours from KY.
Lord please send comfort and wisdom to this bereaved family. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Oh I’m so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. May God be with you giving comfort and grace.
Rikkir, prayers lifted for You and Your family.
Gdd Bless you and hold you up. Rest assured that His is a perfect plan. Do not despair, but rejoice in the knowledge that Mrs. Rikkir is safe at our true home, where we will all be re-united.
Prayers...
May you all find comfort and rest in the Lord. So sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry. You were blessed to have such a wonderful wife.
She was way too young. Prayers for you and your family.
Oh rikkir, I am so sorry for your loss~
may God hold you and your family close and comfort you
at this sad time.
A PING to the Prayer Warriors!
Please respond to rikkir!
Thank you!
I am so sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences.
Despite your broken heart, you have revealed the secrets to a happy marriage so that others might learn and live their remaining time together in true love and happiness.
God bless you and Patsy and be comforted that in a comparitivly short time we will all be reunited with our loved ones forever.
My sincerest prayers for you and your family.
May Patsy rest in peace.
I am so very, very sorry.
Prayers.
Condolences for your loss. May the God of all Comfort be with you and your beloved ones.
I;m so sorry, rikkir. God Be with you & somehow Give you comfort. You & y’all’s family will be in my prayers.
Prayers up for you, dear rikkir. What a beautiful tribute you have shared with us, of your dear Patsy.
She is resting in the arms of our Great and comforting Lord. May He hold you and your family, as well, during this time.
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