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 for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. God Bless you and your family.
Oh Billie, isn’t that so beautiful just like our Kay?
More tears.
If someone knows, could they please tell me.......
I read “Kayak, Gastonia NC”
Is this true???????
That is my town.
Is she really from Gastonia NC?????
Yes. Gastonia, North Carolina. She’s your neighbor.
Dang.....I never she was from Gastonia.
I will have to find out the arrangements...
If y’all have a local paper, her obituary will be easy to spot. Prayers for hew sweet soul and for her grieving family.
Small FR world, huh?
Hold on....FRmail coming in a few...
God bless her soul!
FreeRepublic has lost a kind and loving Freeper.
Rest in peace, ‘kayak’.
Prayers for peace and strength for you and your family, Poppyseed.
And thank you for sharing your mom so generously with all of us.
Prayers up for your entire family.
I’m sorry that you are going through this, I know it’s hard.
Know that this is the path on to the eternal life and she is now safe at home.
God’s Blessings on all of you.
Thanks BG
Its good to know that my pops will be in such good company...
And Kayak, when you get to the kingdom, say hello to my pops. He’ll be the tall guy, probably holding a golf club.
RIP Kayak, and Prayers for your family.
I am so sorry. I lost my dad in January. It has been very hard on all of us. May God Bless you and your family.
A very touching account by Poppyseed on her mother’s passing. As good a personal account as I’ve ever seen here. Thanks for sharing it. Sometimes, we don’t talk enough about these things in life because they’re sad but it is helpful to others to know how another family has met the challenge of such illness and loss.
I’m so sorry, Poppy. I can’t seem to find the words.....just know that we love you all and will continue to pray to help you through your grief. I’m so sorry....
My warmest and deepest condolences to your family, Poppyseed. My heart hurts today. We have some mighty fine Freepers who will welcome her in heaven, of that I’m sure.
Prayers of comfort for all,
G
Godspeed Kayak.
God speed her to a better world and bring great comfort to those loved ones left behind for a latter homecoming.
Amen.
“Fair Winds and Following Seas”
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