Seasons
“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.” Ecc. 3:1
The winds of time and change blow across our lives daily. Oftentimes the changes are so small that they are imperceivable…but, then, there are the changes that hit hard and fast. Yes, my sweet momma, Kay, had reached 96 years of life. But, as cruelly as osteoporosis had bent her back, she was still strong and moving with the help of her walker… cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, and anything else her body permitted her to do. She was tiring out faster, yes. She was getting more forgetful, yes. But, she was strong for her age, still riding her recumbant bike most days for 30-45 minutes. (On very low tension, but, still!)
On Sunday the 10th mom woke up with pain in her abdomen. That pain increased all morning, and when it spiked and she looked very weak, we called an ambulance. That set off two days of horrible pain and waiting. Waiting for answers that we never received. Mom passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday the 12th.
As hard as it was to watch her suffer so much, we know that all is forgotten because she is in the very presence of her Lord and Savior. She is right where she has longed to be for many years. Mom is standing tall, running, playing, serving and worshipping her Savior face to face. She has been reunited with her dear family and friends that had gone before her. Oh, how glorious!
For the past 4 years, I have been separating my time between living with and caring for mom, and our work in El Salvador. The majority of my time has been spent with mom. OH, how grateful I am that I made the choice to be with her. Mom was my biggest cheerleader, my best friend, and my #1 prayer warrior. How can I do without her? Yet, God prepared me for this time. He has been carrying me by His amazing grace and I can truly say, “it is well with my soul.” And now, we pray for wisdom and direction moving forward. Please join David and I in asking for guidance and discernment as we work with my family to settle mom’s estate and as we continue to serve the Lord in El Salvador.
What a wonderful mom/grandma/wife/friend/prayer warrior she was! She will be so missed! But just for a time… So thankful for the hope of heaven and the certainty that she is there with her Lord and Savior! May the Lord continue to hold you all closely and carry you through this difficult time of grief. With love and prayers
Kathy, heaven is hopping with your mother joining Jesus…. My heart aches for you as you have given so much over the past years to help your mother. You have been such a support to her, no doubt, she truly loved and appreciated your special ways. May God give you and your family wisdom in the next days, plus His peace….. My love and prayers, Dave
Loved your precious photos and all the joy and love shown. May our
Lord give you extra rest and continued sense of His promises fulfilled for your dear Mom. Also may you have clear direction and His wisdom and timing for the steps going forward. May the El Salvador mission be thriving and a continued blessing to many in that special land.