It's been another day of wondering "When Lord?" As I left for my CT scan at Kaiser San Marcos around one this afternoon, I whispered a goodbye to Joyce just in case the Lord decided to bring her home while I was gone. But she made it peacefully thru the day and we are greatful for that. Not too much moving around but still a few smiles when she was briefly awake - which has usually happened when we give her her medications every 4 hours. Many friends stopped by throughout the day to share their love for her and our family.
Our hospice nurse said she could pass in the next day or two. We don't want to loose her but we also don't want her to remain in the state she is now in any longer. They call what we are going thru a "death watch". I like to think of it as a birth watch. Joyce is about to experience the total hope of our salvation. She is about to recieve a new habitation that will last forever - I can only imagine!
We have had so many wonderful people watching and caring with us...and so many more who want to help - our cup runs over! Thank you all so much for your kind and encouraging words and faithful prayer - it will never be forgotten - ever!
In His Arm's,
Pat
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Pastor Pat,
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for keeping us updated on Joyce's journey, as we watch and pray with you and your family. We don't know when, but this we know she is out of pain and surrounded by loving family and friends. We know where she will be, she will soon be in a place more glorious than we could ever imagine.
Let us know how your tests came out today. I know that is is a very hard time for you but please take care of yourself, also.
Take care O :-) God bless
Dear Pat, Joyce and Family,
ReplyDeleteWe have been praying for God to heal Joyce in this life, but realize that He is choosing to heal her in her heavenly home. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you.
We love you,
The Aanerud Family
Dearest Pat,
ReplyDeleteYou have never moved from our hearts in these past several years.
We pray for sweet travels for Joyce as she begins to walk the beautiful winding path to the Father's house-
He watches her from the window, waiting to welcome her home...
We love you immeasurably.
The Trunzos
Phillip, Lisa, Eva, Elijah, Nathaniel & Norah
Calvary Chapel plant
Missouri
God bless and keep you and your family, dear brother. We are praying for you in OKC...
ReplyDeleteRay and Kathy
Pastor Pat;
ReplyDeleteYou are both in our "PRAYERS" !!!
Fran and Jack Coleman....
Dear Pat,
ReplyDeleteKaren gave the best words, yesterday. We are praying for you and Joyce all day, every day. Even David, my sailor in Hawaii. We love the Kenneys.
The Bochinskis
Dear Pastor Pat,
ReplyDeleteI just learned from Diane Bruce about your dear wife Joyce's condition. Thank you for taking your time to keep us updated across the miles by way of this blog.
My heart goes out to you as you go through this deep valley. May the God of all comfort fill your hearts and minds with His presence and peace.
I am praying for you all, and my Sunday school class here at First Baptist Concord in Knoxville, TN, will be as well.
With Love From Your Sister in the Lord,
Gina Osborn