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.
Good keep the family strong. Let the love of husband and wife sustain the husband. Let the love of mother and daughter sustain the daughter. They will be together one day in heaven. God bless them all and prayers all around.
Prayers for strength, love, and understanding for everyone involved in this difficult time.
Kayak, as hard as things are now, before long you’ll experience God’s love firsthand, and finally see what exists beyond this world.
I hope to meet you some point in the future! (Ah, and if you can put in a good word for me, I’d really apprecate it.....)
Just saw this — oh, dear Kay! What a wonderful, kind, loving woman!
How many late nights/early mornings did Kayak bid me good morning — or good night — with her coffee graphics?
One of the dearest people in my life — and just from this little “web forum” and for such a simple kindness.
God bless you, Kay.
Prayers for a peaceful passing from this life to the next and for God’s strength and peace for her family.
My mother was diagnosed with lung cancer in January. You have my very special prayers during this time. I am in awe of your faith and your strength.
Prayers for consolation, and peace.
Prayers up for Kayak and her family.
Prayers for you and your family during Kayak’s move to her new home....it must be so hard, but she seems to have left you a strong, great daughter.
Our prayers will continue. Please tell her she is loved and her friendship has been a Blessing in my life.
I am pinging you Anita so you can read the tributes to our friend Kay. Love, Bev
Prayers for Kayak and her family.
May God bring Kayak joy and her family comfort.
I’ll be saying an extra prayer tonight...
My thoughts are with you.
God bless you and the family - our prayers are with you all.
Thank you for the ping, Jemian.
Poppyseed, your cherished mom has been our cherished friend for years now and we love her. We’ve prayed for her and your family and now our Lord is calling her home.
Please know that your family will be in my prayers and your mom in my heart forever.
Love to you all.
Tricia
Thanks for letting us all know Jemian and God Bless you Poppyseed and your whole family
Love
Eleanor
I send love and prayers for comfort to you, your Dad, brother and the family.
Your Mama is a precious gift!
HUGS!
God Bless You All! I’ll continue to pray.
Prayers for Kayak and family.
May you feel God’s peace and blessings during this time.
Reddy
I don’t know quite what to say. I did not know Kayak. So many have written loving tributes to her. She is now on her way home. I wish her peace and may the family also find some solace in knowing that she soon will be in a better place.
Much love............
prayer bump
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