These words were a consistent theme for me while I was in the ICU at St. Vincents' 6 weeks ago. Jeanah knew that I wasn't being hateful, but just expressing how much I disliked being hooked up to all the IV's and being SO tired and WEAK. She also said I sounded like my little niece, May, who has down's syndrome and often says this when she greatly dislikes something.
Well, my sister, Beth, took a turn for the worse last week on Christmas eve she went through three CODE BLUES at Salem Hospital before her frail body finally wasn't able to do what she willed it to do. She went to be with Jesus early Christmas morning. We suppose that Home is a good place to be on Christmas morning.
Mom said one of the last phrases she uttered was "I hate it!" because she was in such pain and annoyed by all the tubes, gizmos and wing dings hooked up to her.
The Memorial Celebration is at 2:00 Thursday December 30 at Salem Heights Church, Salem, Oregon. We expect many people, so come early if you come...
We are encouraged that she is in the BEST place and that we will see her again in the twinkling of an eye! I (still) HATE IT!! There has been much wailing and crying in our household these last few days. Please pray for peace for my mom and dad as they struggle through this intensely difficult pain. Beth's departure leaves a hole that we will not be able to fill. Praise God He has given us the victory over death and its sting! Well done, Beth, good and faithful servant!!
Peace be with you!
Victor
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