Sunday, March 18, 2018

Thanks to Everyone

The memorial service for Kay Saturday at Celebration Lutheran Church was a wonderful outpouring of love.  Kay touched the lives of an incredible number of people and many of you gathered to share your prayers, your support and love for Kay to be there for each other.  Pastor Paul led the service as not just our pastor of many years, but a close friend.  Paul's words, along with the words of family and friends, the shared stories, the incredible music of the CLC choir with added voices of many musical friends and the beautiful table of cookies and goodies together made an event I'm sure Kay looked down upon with pride and her big smile.
Through my tears I was able to feel the caring and love of so many people from so many different aspects of Kay's life.  I want to send a sincere thank you to everyone who was able to come Saturday, to the many others who could not come but whose support and love was felt in other ways.  Kay fought an extraordinary battle against her cancer, but her longevity, the energy to keep up the fight so well, and our wonderful years together after her diagnosis would not have been possible without a great team.  The first rate medical care, the prayers and support of such a fabulous network of friends and family, and our love for each other carried us both through that time as though we had a tail wind.  Even Kay's death came on her terms.  She was able to pass peacefully and mercifully quickly. I am convinced that this was possible in no small part to her confidence in God's salvation and to knowing that we will all be there for each other now and going forward.  You are all beautiful and appreciated.  Thanks.

Ed

1 comment:

Cecile said...

Wonderful words Ed. Sending you a big hug!!!