Posted on 04/16/2007 2:48:18 PM PDT by Jemian
Kayak has been a long-time freeper, appearing on many threads, but most especially America ~ the Right Way! She is a stanch conservative, a good friend, and most especially a dear sister in Christ. In December 2006, she was diagnosed with lung cancer which was soon found to be metastasized to the brain and throughout her body.
Her daughter, registered as Poppyseed, has been giving us updates when Kayak had to stop posting. This is the update posted most recently.
So much has happened since my last message to you all. My whole family came down this past weekend, and my brother came as well. The difference between Mama the weekend before and then this weekend was like night and day. By this past weekend, she had begun letting go, and was more or less staying in bed, much, much weaker and frailer than the weekend before, when she was weak but present.I stayed on after the weekend to be with Daddy and help out around the house, and to sit vigil by Mama. She was quiet, but sometimes responsive, and eating. This morning, though, her breathing changed, and she is in a near-comatose state and not really responsive at all. The Hospice nurse who came to see her this afternoon said that she is actively dying, and said that anytime in the next 24 hours, to the next two or three days, we can expect her to let go.
Yesterday, Daddy was hugging her, just loving on her the way he does, and she said, “You just won’t let me go, will you?” And he told her that absolutely he will let her go, and that anytime she’s ready to let go, she should.
I also told her that when she’s ready, she should go. I told her that we will take care of each other, and God will take care of us. “Are you ready to go?” I asked. “Go where?” she said. “Home,” I said. “Yes,” she said.
And after that business was taken care of, she began the process of letting go. She’s ready, and we’re as ready as we’ll ever be.
Please pray for her swift and peaceful passing into the next phase of life, and keep the rest of us in your prayers. We alternate - well, I alternate - between numb and inconsolable. It doesn’t even seem real right now. I’m sure it’ll hit me hard, harder, hardest later on.
She doesn’t seem to recognize us any more, so I won’t be passing on any messages to her. She seems to have heard all she needs to from those of us here in this world. She’s got her feet in two worlds, but she’s mostly elsewhere now.
I’m trying to keep myself busy, so I doubt I’ll be able to return individual responses to anyone anytime soon - apologies for that in advance. Thank you all for your love and your prayers. Take care, and I’ll let you know when she dies.
Love to all of you.
It was felt that y'all could post your tributes and thoughts to her here and perhaps it could be included in her memorial service when the time comes.
I’m sorry to hear this. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around Kayak and comfort your family and friends.
Thank you KC.
I am very sad and send you my sincere condolences. May G-d comfort all who mourn for her.
The Rose Beyond the Wall
Near a shady wall a rose once grew,
Budded and blossomed in God's free light,
Watered and fed by the morning dew,
Shedding it's sweetness day and night.
As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,
Slowly rising to loftier height,
It came to a crevice in the wall
Through which there shone a beam of light.
Onward it crept with added strength
With never a thought of fear or pride,
It followed the light through the crevice's length
And unfolded itself on the other side.
The light, the dew, the broadening view
Were found the same as they were before,
And it lost itself in beauties new,
Breathing it's fragrance more and more.
Shall claim of death cause us to grieve
And make our courage faint and fall?
Nay! Let us faith and hope receive--
The rose still grows beyond the wall,
Scattering fragrance far and wide
Just as it did in days of yore,
Just as it did on the other side,
Just as it will forevermore.
~ A. L. Frink ~
Prayers for you and yours, poppyseed.
May the Lord bless and keep our deep FRiend, kayak.
It has been a blessing to have made her cyberacquaintance and she will be missed.
Warmest wishes to kayak’s family and friends. May the Lord’s grace and comfort give you peace.
Prayers up!
Dinah
Prayers for your mother & family. ~P~
Nonetheless, I know we all grieve the loss of loved ones and we miss them. Just keep your eyes on Jesus, and cling to HIS promises, and rest on the unmovable ROCK of Ages.
Revelations 21:4
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.
Your mother was awesome.
She will be sorely missed.
I very sad time, but at least Kayak is free of pain and suffering.
Poppyseed, my deepest sympathies for your mom’s passing.
God Rest Her Soul.
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so sorry...tears...
Tears are in my eyes
I love her so.
(((((((((((((((((((((((hugs to ALL of you)))))))))))))))))))
So very sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort all of her loved ones.
Poppyseed, I am so sorry. You’re not going to believe this but as I was dreaming (because my night is your day) all at once there was a heavenly choir singing “For All the Saints” and I was watching your mother’s entrance into heaven. When I woke up, I knew that Kay was gone. She will be missed here on earth. But thanks be to Jesus Christ, she is with Him now.
((((Poppyseed))))
I’m sorry hon.
I know when I really start to miss someone I love, I just ask Jesus to give them a hug for me. It helps.
Please realize how many folks your Mom touched here thru FR. Her life, goodness and faith will be remembered for years by us. It's a kind of miracle that that was possible!
Many, many condolences to you and yours
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