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.
You have my deepest sympathies.
knewshound
She’s gone from you, but she’s alive in Christ. I’m sorry for your loss; it’s hard to say good-bye. Prayers for your family.
Rest In Peace, Kayak
May the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand, surround you with comfort and love.. I am so very sorry for your great loss..Kayak is Home in our Father’s arms.
My deep condolences to your family.FR has lost a treasure.
If we never meet again this side of heaven
As we struggle through this world and its strife
There's another meeting place somewhere in heaven
By the river of lifeWhere the charming roses bloom forever
And where separation comes no more
If we never meet again this side of heaven
I will meet you on that beautiful shore
My prayers for your family.
One day every tear will be wiped away.
God will embrace us all at one point.
All we can do is to love Him and pray for those of us who are remaining on this Earth.
For my Kay,
ON EAGLES’ WINGS
(Michael Joncas)
You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,
Who abide in His shadow for life,
Say to the Lord:”My refuge,
My rock in whom I trust!”
And he will raise you up on eagle’s wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His hand.
The snare of the fowler will never capture you,
And famine will bring you no fear:
Under His wings your refuge,
His faithfulness your shield.
And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His hand.
You need not fear the terror of the night,
Nor the arrow that flies by day;
Though thousands fall about you,
Near you it shall not come.
And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His hand.
For to His angels He’s given a command
To guard you in all of your ways;
Upon their hands they will bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.
And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His hand.
And hold you, hold you in the palm of His hand.
I am so very sorry. Prayers for you and your family. May God bless and comfort you all.
Deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
So sorry to hear about this... I didn’t know kayak but I always appreciated her posts. Prayers for her and her family.
May you be comforted by friends and family and God’s everlasting love...
God bless kayak.
God bless you and your family. I recently went through the same thing with my mom in December - your first post really hit home. Many prayers for you, your loved ones and your mother.
Prayers for all of you.
my deepest heartfelt condolences to the family of Kayak.
God bless your family and your lovely mother.
So very sorry to hear this news.
May God give you great comfort in your grief.
Prayers for kayak, and all your family.
My deepest condolences to you, your Dad and your entire family, poppyseed.
Your Mama is in Heaven, free from pain but it is so hard for those left behind.
Rest in peace, dear Kay.
Thank you for letting us know. How I rejoice for her, to be released from so much suffering and to be seeing our dear Savior and Father God face to face! I pray the comfort of the Holy Spirit will flood and sustain all of you.
May God rest her precious soul and comfort you and your families.
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