But just think of stepping on shore...and finding it Heaven
Of touching a hand...and finding it God's
Of breathing new air...and finding it celestial
Of waking up in Glory...and finding it Home.
Last night, our Nita took her last breath on this earth and her first good, clean, easy, non-struggling breath of Heaven.
Our hearts are broken because death is hard and we will miss her, but our hearts are praising the Lord that her long, hard struggle on this earth is over. Because I haven't been able to tell you the full story, you don't know all the difficulty she's been through in the last eight weeks, especially.
She fought so hard. She gave this battle everything she had. And we are proud of her for it.
There are so many things I want to tell you about her journey and about last night. But for now I just want you to know she's Home.
Thank you for loving us so well. Thank you for reaching out throughout these past four months to tell us you're thinking of us and praying for us.
Pray for my Ryan? He misses her. He showed such extraordinary devotion and courage in these last few weeks.
I chose this for today...from our last family photo shoot while she was in the rehab hospital:
17 comments:
I am so sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing and her soul be free.
Sending love.
I'm so sorry for your loss. From everything you've written about her, she sounds like she was an amazing woman. Take comfort in knowing she's with Jesus. Lots of prayers for you guys in the next few days and in weeks and months to come.
My heart and prayers are with you! I thank God for the blessing of meeting sweet Nita last May. It only took a moment to realize what a special women she was! Ryan and Bekah, we love you and ask God to give you peace at this time.
I'm so sorry to hear that, and sorry for your loss. That is so hard, and I know these next days and weeks will be difficult and tiring. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in knowing that you will be reunited with Nita someday, and that she is rejoicing now in the presence of our Savior! God's blessings and peace to you and Ryan and the whole family.
I am so sorry to hear this Bekah. You both loved her well, especially in this struggle, and I hope that is some small comfort to you. My prayers and love are with you and Ryan especially, and with the rest of the family as well.
I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My heart breaks for Ryan and his family and for you. May your memories and love comfort you during this difficult time. May you feel the love of the One who is the Great Comforter in the love of friends and family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't realize that she would not make it through. Prayers for you and Ryan as you grieve this huge loss.
So sorry for your loss. You were both such an incredible support to her. I will be praying for you.
Bekah Brooks
I’ve learned through reading that Nita was a fighter. She was determined to overcome her battles. She received her ultimate healing last night. Heaven in the ultimate healing! It is a place of peace and no more sickness and no more battles. Thank God as Christians we have the hope of Heaven
My heart breaks for my dear friends!!! I am praying for you and all the family! Sending hugs your way.
First time I've ever read the lyrics and I will always remember them now. Thanks for sharing. A perfect word image to provide comfort to all who like you grieve.
Praying for you and Ryan and the rest of the family as you work through this loss of Nita's presence here on earth. Thankfully she left with abundant memories for all of you to sift through as the days and weeks wear on--however, there is still the loss and for you all, I am sad. The words of the song remind me of words that Billy Graham left before he died...(paraphrased by me)...one day you will hear them say that I am dead. It is a lie for I will be alive and well and living in the light of heaven and in the presence of God, our Lord and Savior and His spirit that has seen me through this life on earth!! Nita--alive and well and in the presence of God--how glorious for her. Big hugs to you both, Lois
I have been praying for all of you and will continue to pray for God's comfort, strength and peace. I am so happy that you have faith in God and knowledge of His plan. Continue to take comfort in knowing where she is now!
Prayers for your family.
So very sorry for your loss. My heart sank when you shared Nita’s Glioblastoma diagnosis...my family experienced the same and our brother lost his hard fought battle in a matter of months, too. Ryan’s devotion to his mother was wonderful to read about and hopefully you both can take comfort knowing you loved her well in providing for her needs and comfort. Praise God we have the assurance of seeing our loved ones again. May God’s love and peace sustain you both in the days ahead. Continued thoughts and prayers.
I am so so sorry! Having just lost my dad almost a month ago, I know too well the heartbreak. While I miss him dearly, I know that he's walking the streets of gold. It is bittersweet because just seeing his handwriting on an envelope or seeing his jacket with his gloves in it to await his next errand is enough to bring on the tears, I know that he would never choose to come back to his earthly home. One of the songs that my son (his grandson) sang at his funeral was "What A Day That Will Be when my Jesus I shall see, when I look upon His Face, the One who saved me by His grace..." - it puts it all in perspective. It's just hard to imagine what Nita and my Dad are seeing right now. My condolences to you both. Praying hard for you guys!
Karen in So. MD
You are in my prayers.
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