Posted on 09/20/2015 12:40:01 PM PDT by iowamark
It is with great shock and sadness that we offer our condolences and prayers to the family of Jake Brewer, the husband of Mary Katharine Ham, and the father of Georgia and a child on the way, as well as his colleagues and friends at the White House and Change.org. Jake died as a result of an accident while participating in the Ride to Conquer Cancer bicycle rally and fundraiser. He gave his life while trying to help others, a quality that Jake’s friends say is defining about him. Jake passed away yesterday at 34 years of age.
Mary Katharine published this statement on Instagram, along with a picture of their growing family:
We lost our Jake yesterday, and I lost part of my heart and the father of my sweet babies. I don't have to tell most of you how wonderful he was. It was self-evident. His life was his testimony, and it was powerful and tender and fierce, with an ever-present twinkle in the eye. I will miss him forever, even more than I can know right now. No arms can be her father's, but my daughter is surrounded by her very favorite people and all the hugs she could imagine. This will change us, but with prayer and love and the strength that is their companion, we can hope our heartache is not in vain-- that it will change us and the world in beautiful ways, just as he did. If that sounds too optimistic at this time, it's because it is. But there was no thought too optimistic for Jake, so take it and run with it. I will strive and pray not to feel I was cheated of many years with him, but cherish the gift of the years I had. In a life where nothing is guaranteed, Jake made the absolute, ever-lovin' most of his time with all of us. This is a family picture we took a couple weeks ago. It was taken because Jake, as always, was ready with a camera and his immense talent. All four members of our little, growing family are in it. I can never be without him because these babies are half him. They are made of some of the strongest, kindest stuff God had to offer this world. Please pray that he can see us and we'll all make him proud. God, I love him. Psalm 34:18, Philippians 1:3.
Nothing we can add would be adequate to the profound loss and sorrow which Mary Katharine, their families and their friends are suffering at the moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of them, and we’d ask our readers to join us. Later, we’ll ask a friend to give us a more complete recognition of Jake’s life, but we do not wish to unnecessarily disturb them during this time of shock and mourning.
God our Father, Lord, those who die still live in Your presence, In company with Christ,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.
their lives change but do not end.
I pray in hope for my family,
relatives and friends,
and for all the dead known to You alone.
Who died and now lives,
may they rejoice in Your kingdom,
where all our tears are wiped away.
Unite us together again in one family,
to sing Your praise forever and ever.
Amen.
I’m very sorry for her loss and I agree with what you said.
This is why the women in the power couples do not take their husband’s names. So much easier to hide the connections this way. And the typical set-up is one spouse works in government while the other works in media. Still, I’m sorry that she has lost her husband.
Thank you so much!
Did I once say MKH is a “POS”, as you imply? I did not. Did I ever once say I “rejoice” because she’s alone, or because the guy died? I didn’t. (I can see that Reading Comprehension was not your strong suit.) What I said was: (1) As a conservative I couldn’t be in a relationship with a liberal, and (2) I no longer consider this chick credible due to her obvious lack of discernment. Not taking her seriously is not trying to “destroy” her. Trust me; I’m not that powerful.
I do love to say I’m a Christian. I was saved in 1956 sitting in the pew of my dad’s church. As a Christian, I hope this man was a Christian as well and that he and his wife will meet again in the Hereafter. I don’t “rejoice” that he died.
Pay attention. Take a class in Reading Comprehension.
If you are catching flak, you know you’re over the target.
(And I expect to be called--like y'all--'a steaming heap of dog-doo' for it; then I will say to the detractors 'bring it on, you're only wasting bandwidth.')
After reading the Posts here, one thing is very obvious.
Had MKH simply disclosed to her followers and viewers her Husbands Political slant and current Job with the Obama Administration, most here would just be Posting Condolences without additional comment.
From my experience, most here are very Compassionate and Understanding of others who they may disagree with.
That being said, add my Condolences to MKH and her Family.
I've enjoyed watching M-Kat on RedEye and listening to her (primarily on Hugh Hewitt), but I get a UniParty vibe out of this as well. Still, I offer my condolences to her. What a horrible thing to have happened.
“Jake Brewer was from all accounts an IT guy.”
You are wrong. He was left, which is self evident in his tweets and she said so herself in local DC radio broadcasts.
Give it up and stop demagoguing.
Nothing I or others have written wishes anything bad on her or her family.
There is nothing wrong with pointing out another example of the corruption of the professional political class.
I knew she was a boring pundit, but did not know she was so connected.
Stay classy mr ad hom.
Are you a Christian, Georgia Girl 2?
Wow...just googling Jake Brewer.He was one liberal guy. Lots of stuff going back years and years.
Condolances. Never wish misfortune on others.
Now
Any connection to any of the email scandals? Server wipes? Hillary? Is this a potential Arkanside?
I know little or nothing about these folks,but I am sad for this loss. My condolences to the family.
...and it is too late to pray for this man.
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For God NOTHING is impossible (Jeremiah 32:27; Luke 1:37; Matthew 19:26). God exists outside of linear time, which He created. He has no such constraints. I put my trust in HIM and pray for the entire family. Let us praise God for His Truth and His great mercy. We rejoice in His goodness!
I understand your reasoning, but for Christians, it should make no difference whatsoever. Our focus should be on the salvation of souls...ALL of them.
And YES, there are many good conservatives here...though I have noticed a growing number of the more strident responses in the last few years. For all Christians, it is going to be VERY important to work in unity in the days ahead...in spite of minor differences. All Christians should give great example of the fruits of the Spirit as mentioned in Galatians 5:22.
Well God has his job cut out for him on FR as the number of Aholes has increased exponentially over the past several years. :-)
If it talks like a steaming heap and walks like a steaming heap wellllll! :-)
I hate myself for this, but I am thinking of the possibility simply because I think the White House, at this time, could be involved with anything.
With all of your ad hominem attacks, there is a place waiting for you at DU.
I did not realize it was mandatory to mourn every dead leftist. Welcome to the new Amerika.
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