Let me tell you about yesterday. It was a day that has produced many memories filled with many emotions. It began with time with Eric, then to the Y for a time and then home to think about the day. There is a Xmas study at North called Finding Mary lead by Jane Sweet. This is the second year for the study. I made a decision around 9:30 to attend which lead me to North Church and into a small group of ladies sitting in the parlor thinking about the message that came to Mary and how people in her life said yes to the message. Where do we say yes to messages that come to us? When the study was over for the day three of us went to see our dear friend Doris. Our visit told us that Doris' body beginning the last of her journey here on earth. We stayed for about 20 minutes...talked and prayed with her and her message to us that she "wanted to go". We heard that over and over. Her body was in great pain. New medication was given and we left around 12. I went back in the afternoon to see what was happening. She was resting and I didn't stay. A few hours after that daughter Nancy called and I returned to the Forum and was wonderfully blessed to be with the family and Doris at her passing into a new life. Death occurred around 6:50. A wonderful life well lived and given for others. Memories will be with me and with our church through over 100 fabric arts pieces that Doris created for every season of the church year. Her ministry will be with us for a very, very long time.
Blessings on you Doris.
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thank you for sharing Doris's passing. She certainly touched many lives -- and her work will continue to touch lives for many years to come.
So sorry for the loss of your friend, Doris. Thankful though,for heaven's gain and that it's not goodbye, but you will see her later! Thankful that we Christians have this blessed hope! Hugs to you!
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