From the beginning of this journey, I thought that it would be just horrible to lose mom on or around Christmas. This fear has become a reality in the past few days as mom's condition has declined greatly. Seeing your mom struggling to breathe on Christmas day just seems wrong and it will be something we will never forget. But I feel that losing mom at Christmas is kind of special. Don't get me wrong, today was painful and hard but it was also filled with hope. Hope in knowing that we will one day experience happiness again. Hope in the promise that soon mom will be out of pain and in our sweet Savior’s arms. Hope in knowing that one day I will see my mom again healthy and happy. I guess that is really what Christmas is about anyway; the hope we have all because Jesus came to this earth to die for us and give us true hope. Christmas for our family will forever be changed, but what remains is the hope we have in Christ. How special it is to lose mom on or near the day that Christ was born. It is will always be a sweet reminder for us that through all pain and hardships, we have hope in Christ and can cling to God’s promise that we are not saying "Goodbye" but "See You Soon."
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
Amen Katie!
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We've been praying for you and thinking of you all day! Love you so much! Thanks for sharing your heart!
ReplyDeleteGod's word tells us the truth sets us free and that is exactly what you shared. I just keep thinking of the hymn that says softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, come home. You who are weary come home. It was Holy Ground we all stood on by your moms bedside today as the angels are preparing to come take your precious mom home. Love you
ReplyDeleteFather, thank You for giving Your grace and peace to Katie and all the family. Thank You that Cyndi is Your child and will soon see You face to face. Thank You for the Hope of Christ that You have revealed to Katie today! Amen
ReplyDeleteDearest Katie...
ReplyDeleteGod Bless you all..The feelings are in my heart for all of us ..We love your mother so.
as Max Lucado has said The more people of Christ that go before us the more we want for the Kingdom ....
My belief if that we will see the Face of Christ and then be embraced by our loved ones to spend eternity with all..!
This is my dream of Heaven..What could be more beautiful than spending a life of eternity with Christ and our families..without pain and in total happiness...and Love !!
We Love you All Our Family XXX OOO