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The beautiful soul written about in yesterday's post, as well as here and here - left her tired and weak earthly body this afternoon shortly after 4pm.
In the final weeks of her life many visitors came and sang with her and spent time at her side. Multiple people were touched by her life and the joyful spirit with which she battled disease. While AIDS ultimately stole her health from her, it did not steal her faith or her spunk. She did not die alone or unloved and she now is Home where her suffering is no more.
Please pray for her sister (18) and her mother and their family.
In the final weeks of her life many visitors came and sang with her and spent time at her side. Multiple people were touched by her life and the joyful spirit with which she battled disease. While AIDS ultimately stole her health from her, it did not steal her faith or her spunk. She did not die alone or unloved and she now is Home where her suffering is no more.
Please pray for her sister (18) and her mother and their family.
K. R.
Born in September 1992
Went home February 20, 2012
I’ve been feeling kind of restless
I’ve been feeling out of place
I can hear a distant singing
A song that I can’t write
And it echoes of what I’m always trying to say
There’s a feeling I can’t capture
It’s always just a prayer away
I want to know the ending
Things hoped for but not seen
But I guess that’s the point of hoping anyway
I’m confined by my senses
To really know what you are like
You are more than I can fathom
And more than I can guess
And more than I can see with human sight
But I have felt you with my spirit
I have felt you fill this room
And this is just an invitation
Just a sample of the whole
And I cannot wait to be going home
Going home, I’ll meet you at the table
Going home, I’ll meet you in the air
And you are never too young to think about it
Oh, I cannot wait to be going, to be going home
Face to face, how can it be
Face to face, how can it be
Face to face, how can it be
"Going Home" by Sara Groves
9 comments:
Thanks for sharing this. We'll be praying for the family. Also, I have to say thank you for introducing me to "The Children's Song". I've certainly listened to it at least 47 times since Friday.
Prayers for all of you and her family as each grieve another loss.
even jackson was asking about her this evening. we will continue to pray for K and her family. kendyl insists that K is flying a kite today, "because heaven has kites". a nice image, anyway.
My son is 19 - a carefree U.S. college student. I say "carefree" but of course he complains often - his courseload is SO HARD. It's difficult for me to reconcile his reality with that of your precious friend. And I understand that if it's difficult for me, it must be so much more for you. Just wanted you to know that I did pray for K, and I often pray for you, and I appreciate that you invested real love in her life. Thank you.
Oh, sweet Kettia. Praying for everyone who loved (loves) her.
We all fall into the trap of wanting the happy ending and those are just too few. This young woman got to be touched by your love and caring during the last years of her life. I am thankful for that. I applaud you for your boundless compassion and bravery as you serve in Haiti.
When I first read about K I felt like I was being crushed with sorrow, and it reminded me how insulated I am in my nice suburban home. It also caused me to reach out more to my community right here. This young woman's life has touched me deeply. I so appreciate you bringing her to us. Blessings to you.
Praying for her family and you today here in Wis Tara!
Thank you for share her with us!
God Bless,
Rose Anne
Dear Tara,
I read this at work and tears filled my eyes!!! I'm so thankful that you were there for her and that thru you, we were able to (at least) pray for her... I will continue to lift the family and you all there in prayer, I cannot fathom how you bear it... I especially like the thought of K flying kites - how sweet! in my thoughts & prayers, Kim N
One thing I do in my line of work is hold dying babies (usually very premature, under 20 weeks) until they are gone, so they do not die alone. It is sad, and very very humbling.
Thank you so much for ministering to/loving this young lady in her final days this side of heaven. You gave her what every human deserves. She is now resting, happy and whole....it's folks left behind who need comforting, and you/they will all be in my thoughts/prayers. Hugs.
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