When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
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.
Prayers for her and her family.
prayers for the family....
I pray that our merciful Lord will bring peace to Kayak and give strength to her dear family.
God Bless Kayak.
Oh no...
I guess we all knew deep down that this day was coming.
But it doesn’t really make it any easier, does it?
Godspeed Kay. We’ll all meet someday on the other side...
As difficult as illness is; and I have had cancer;think often, it is harder on those who must watch from the outside. . .stand-by; be there. The pain and suffering; no matter how big; or how small and from individual perspectives. . .all make for an unfolding Blessing of sorts. . . .God Bless both you and your wife.
Words seem so inadequate right now.
kayak remains in my prayers, as do her family and friends.
God’s will isn’t always easy to understand, but we can find comfort and peace in the knowledge that He knows best.
May this wonderful lady pass peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior. Prayers still going up for her, and for your family.
May heart is heavy with sadness
Sending thoughts and prayers for Kay and her family
When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Prayers up for Kayak, so she can go home to her Lord in peace, but I’m also praying for her family, They are getting ready for this, but no one is ever completely ready, so it will still be hard for them.
She continues to be an inspiration to us all.
Kay... may the Lord fold you into his arms, and bring you gently to God.
God Bless and keep you! +
Kayak:
God Loves You.
I’ve loved my interaction with you.
My prayers are with you and your family.
I am sobbing right now... you have been such a wonderful freeper, and most of all, wonderful friend. Your kindness, humor, compassion and devotion to your friends, family and country is something I will always remember. I am honored to have called you a friend, and am honored that you have touched my life with your friendship.
Godspeed on your journey home, my dear Kayak...
Love, Rosalyn
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To poppyseed, and kayak's family:
I am in tears... I don't really know what to say other than we are losing a dear member of our family here on FR too. Kayak touched us all. May God guide and comfort you during this difficult time, and my Jesus' arms embrace you in your time of grief.
All my love and prayers...
I had no idea. I’m so sorry.
God bless you Kay, and keep you always and in all things.
Prayers going up that the good Lord will comfort the family in this time.
Prayers extended for God’s Blessings and Comfort to surround Kayak, Mr. Kayak, Poppyseed and her loving family and friends.
Prayers for her and her family.
May God keep her in his tender loving care.
It is so strange to feel so sharply the misfortune of people you don’t know and have never met, as happens now in this age of the internet forum.
Peace to them all and Heaven keep them.
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