[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Ernest apologizes in advance for perhaps not being able to answer everyone.

Please ping your lists, prayer warriors. Thank you.

[Wolfstar]

Dear Ernest and Mrs. Ernest, my heart goes out to you. As I've said on other threads similar to this one, I'm not good with ritualistic prayers. I'd rather just ask the good Lord to relieve Mrs. Ernest's suffering, and comfort those who love her. I have often wondered why God chose to make the world in such a way that all his creatures die, and most often in a very difficult, painful way. Very few of us just slip quietly away in our sleep.

He could have organized things any way he wished, but He chose a seemingly endless cycle of destruction, pain, death and renewal. Even his stars die eventually. So there must be some purpose to it all.

[AppyPappy]

There is a place of quiet rest,
Near to the heart of God

On the way.

[christie]

May God give you strength, Kathy and Ernest. My prayers are with you.

[wardaddy]

Prayer bump!

[socal_parrot]

Prayers to give them strength and peace during this time.

God Bless.

[concentric circles]

Strength, wisdom, and peace. God bless.

[LibKill]

Ernest, I pray about once in a blue moon, I'm praying for you and Kathy now.

[r9etb]

I'm so sorry to hear about this.

Praying that our dear Lord will give you both comfort and peace.

Remember the words of St. Peter:

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

(1 Peter 5:10)

God bless and keep you both.

[risk]

Take care, Ernest. We're all thinking about you. Losing someone close is never easy. I hope you can spend a lot of time sharing memories before she eases away. Also, please keep us up to date on her status and how you're doing, too.

[RJL]

Prayer sent for Kathy and her family.

[tubebender]

My wife will light a candle for Kathy and Ernest this Sunday...

[TroutStalker]

My prayers for Ernest and his beloved wife. God be with you at this time. My heart goes out to you.

[tubebender]

Sad news PING...

[Marie Antoinette]

Keeping you both in my prayers!

[Publius6961]

Prayers to the family.
No answer necessary.

[jam137]

I am sorry, Ernest. I am praying for you and Kathy.

[NukeMan]

Prayers up and away. God bless Kathy and her husband.

[ladyinred]

How very sad. My heart goes out to them both, and prayers for comfort and the end of pain going up.

[wimpycat]

Dear Lord,

Please ease the pain and suffering of your, servant, Kathy, who lies at the threshold of eternity. Please be waiting for her on the other side. Please allow the time remaining to her in this world to be one of peace and comfort in the knowledge that soon she will join You and begin her Real Life. Please comfort her loving husband, Ernest, and all her family and friends, and hold their hands through this difficult time.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we look to You for mercy as beloved Kathy prepares to enter Your Kingdom ... ease her pain, I pray ... may her heart and mind be fixed upon You and the unspeakable joy that awaits. Comfort Ernest and all those whose love surrounds her ... strengthen them as only You can. Thank You for Your promise that You will never leave nor forsake, that You are alongside, and that You have prepared a place. Hear us on behalf of Kathy and Ernest, in the name of Jesus, I pray ... Amen