My Mom is dying. She has fought a courageous battle with cancer for fourteen months. Following an MRI two weeks ago, we were told by the doctors that they had used all options available to treat her cancer. She is now in Hospice care. The cancer is consuming her and will eventually have its way. Ultimately, however, it is God who gets to say when. So, in the meantime we trust and we pray for her peace and rest. As we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we will not fear.
As a young girl, my Mom surrendered her life to Jesus Christ in a country church in Palestine, West Virginia. She has served Him faithfully for over fifty years as wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and pianist. For many years she has joined her church in singing and playing music that spoke of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. She has walked the streets of Jerusalem, Capernaum, and the shores of the Sea of Galilee. She has visited the birthplace of Jesus, His hometown of Nazareth, and the place of His crucifixion and resurrection. And soon she will be with Him in heaven. With Jesus…her faithful, loving, patient, compassionate, and forgiving Lord.
Derick….My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. You mom has always held a special place in my heart. She has truely been a blessing to many.
This a beautiful post for your mom. I am so sorry to hear about the struggle and pain she is enduring right now. Prayers sent up for courage and peace.
It has been such a privelage of mine to share life with such a sweet and Godly woman. I am a better person for having known Sharon. I am thrilled to know of the reward that awaits her, and am anxious to experience heaven with her and so many other friends that are awaiting us there. I will continue to ask God for comfort for all that she will leave behind. I have been blessed to call Sharon my friend!!!! Thank you Father!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I’m so glad I got to know Sharon such a brave Godly lady. My heart ache for your pain. But to be with Jesus oh wow. Peace and comfort be with you.
Sister Sharon was always such a gracious woman. She is a wonderful example for young women (and even not so young – like me). I still remember the Sunday night services she’d sit in the pew right in front of us and we always talked about sports. I’ve come to really dislike even saying the word cancer since it took my dad and my sister and so many other wonderful servants of God. My prayer is for Sharon’s peaceful transition from this world into the arms of her beloved Jesus. My prayer is also for her family that has such deep love for her.
Haven’t talked to you in a while, but have been praying for you regularly. My prayer today is that peace would be known to you and your family and that joy would intercede as the knowledge of your mother’s “new address” takes hold! Love you brother!