Our dear precious mother has gone to be with Jesus. How ironic it is that today is my 67th birthday and our mom is gone. She just passed away early this afternoon, after I had written this earlier update for today. We are heart broken and sad, but also relieved that she is out of pain and no longer suffering. The last few days have been so agonizing to watch her fade more and more from life. Yes, it’s sad, but also we are rejoicing that we know where she is. She is meeting Jesus face to face and that is the best gift of all.
It’s been so hard to watch her decline, but we are glad she is out of pain now and with her heavenly Father. We prayed that she would not have to suffer long and God honored those requests. As much as it hurts to lose her, she is no longer in a failing body.
She went peacefully after eating a bit of lunch today. I had just been there to see her about an hour before and a nurse care giver was with her when she passed. She went back to sleep and passed away. I knew she was getting bad, but even the hospice nurses were surprised she went this fast. I felt it in my heart that she was bad after I saw her this morning, but had no idea she would be going today on my birthday.
I will cry and grieve, but most of all I will rejoice in celebrating the best mother I could possibly have been gifted. She was an angel on earth and she loved her family so very much. My sister, Renee and niece, Lauren, will be home very soon and we’ll be planning a memorial service for her. I had to go and tell my daddy that she had passed and he took it well, in his state of dementia. I know he understood that she was sick and her body was failing and he was sad to hear she was gone. She was such a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.
Thank you so much for loving our mom as much as you did! She was every bit the sweet and precious lady you thought she was and we will miss her dearly.
Rhoda,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have enjoyed hearing about your parents over the past several years. She was such a special lady.
Pam
Rhoda, I’m so very sorry. Your mom was so special to so many of us through your blog and postings. Thank you for sharing her with us. We have all been blessed for sure.
Happy birthday, Rhoda dear! You celebrate your day because your sweet mom who the Lord chose for you, gave you birth. xo
Love Hugs and Sweet Prayers…..
Dear Rhoda, I’m terribly sad to hear of your loss. You’re right, your mom was well loved by her family, friends and community and all of us who read your blog. I felt like I knew her. It’s gratifying to hear she went peacefully. I’m sorry that it was on your birthday. I’ll be saying a prayer and also remembering and celebrating her amazing life. Love and hugs, Juliet
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I so enjoyed reading about your sweet mother! I know she is rejoicing being with Jesus🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Prayers for peace and comfort for you and your family. Thank you for sharing her with all of us. Will always cherish memories of her reading “Streams in the Desert” devotionals.
Many prayers in the days ahead.
Psalm 23
Psalm 46:10
With deep and sincere sympathy,
Kaye
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious mom. Praying the Holy Spirit will comfort you and your family. We can rejoice knowing this is only a temporary separation for those that know and love the Lord. RIP sweet Iris.
Praying for your sweet family. I have always looked forward to the sweet stories you have shared about them over the years. It’s almost like I knew them personally. We grieve with you and pray peace over your family as you go through this difficult journey.
I am so sorry for your loss. I think we all felt like we new her from the wonderful posts you always did about both your mom and dad. You are in my prayers and thoughts. God Bless.
Rhoda
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mother. I have enjoyed your blog for years and always loved the posts about them. I know you’ll be comforted knowing she is with Jesus. Prayers for all of you.
Dear Rhoda, I have been following your blog for several years. I remember the days when your mom was cooking all of those delicious vegetables from your Dad’s garden. My heart is with you. Wishing you love and peace. 🙏🏻
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I always enjoyed the blog posts about your parents. She definitely had a life well lived. How lucky you were to call her, “Mom”.
Prayers for your sweet family. So sorry for your loss. As you say she is now with our heavenly father…no longer in pain. I have enjoyed getting to know your parents through your postings, what a wonderful lady she was.
My heart both hurts and rejoices with you, such a difficult time. I lost my Mom 6 years ago after a long decline and shared many of your same feelings. Thank you for sharing your parents with us, you were very blessed to have such wonderful parents and you have been such a wonderful, loving support for them. My prayers are with you and family as God surrounds you with comfort and peace.
Rhoda,
Our prayers are with you and your family. So enjoyed hearing about your folks through the years. So sorry for your loss, Oh to be with Jesus!!!!!
Sorry for your loss but also understanding about being ok with her in no more pain……🙏🙏
Wrapping you in love at a time when words fall short. So sorry for your loss but you can rejoice in knowing she is with our Lord.
I had read your post this morning, and was saddened to hear your Mom’s passing this afternoon. Knowing she is with Jesus and having peace in knowing you will see her again, will hopefully provide some measure of comfort to you and your family in these coming days.
Am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers being said for you and your family.
Rhoda, I lost my dad and then my mom in 2010/2011. All of your posts with your mom and dad brought me so much joy. We all did truly grow to love them. It isn’t easy no matter how prepared you are to lose a parent. Praying for you, your sister and family during this difficult time.
Liz