Jane’s Mom with Lawrence. She has been a great,
loving Grandma and wonderful mother-in-law.
Mom with her own Mother and my Bride on our wedding day.
Early last Tuesday morning we received a call, one of those calls we know will come sooner or later yet we can never seem ready for them. Jane’s mother had suffered a severe stroke and was taken by ambulance to an ER near her home in Indianapolis. Jane left right away for the four hour drive to be with her.
Later Tuesday she was able to see Mom and spend some time with her. The stroke had been devastating, she was not responding, things did not look good. At age 83, having suffered nearly six years with the effects of a previous stroke, the doctors gave the sober news we didn’t want to hear. Mom’s body was beginning to shut down.
Jane and her siblings have been saying good bye. Mom raised eleven children, lost one, loved and worked like a humble champion and will be remembered with a forever love in the heart of each of her children. She will always be with us in memories of her cooking, her prayers, and her gentle, compassionate care.
These are times of life that remind us to consider what matters, hold our loved ones closer, set our hearts more toward heaven.
And these are times of life when we ask for your prayers. The Lord is with the family, sustaining and giving a beautiful and gentle grace. We do ask for your continued prayers as we say goodbye to a mother, a mother-in-law, and Grandma.
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:26 pm e
You’ve got ‘em. We love you guys!
May 3rd, 2008 at 12:27 am e
Our love to you. God’s grace and peace be yours in full measure.
Dale and Deb
May 3rd, 2008 at 12:21 pm e
Love and prayers from our family to yours.
May 4th, 2008 at 10:22 pm e
Randy, praying for God’s comfort for you and your family (2 Cor. 1:5)
May 7th, 2008 at 5:48 am e
Thank you Jay, Dale, Jason and Stephen for you interest and prayers. We have been very aware of God’s comfort and enabling through these days. Jane’s mom is in hospice within the hospital and not expected to be with us much longer. Jane is still there with the family and we are very grateful she can be.
We appreciate your continued prayers.
May 9th, 2008 at 12:10 am e
Hey, we are praying for you and the family… God Bless!
Chris and Hsin