Death in the Family
I wish I was writing an article today. Instead, I am attending and speaking at my grandmother’s funeral today. Joyce Paschal Holliday died at her home on April 13th. We are all filled with sadness over the loss of this remarkable lady. However, we are greatly comforted by the fact that she is free of her physical body.
Since she was afflicted with Parkinson’s Disease for 24 years, we sadly watched as the disease robbed her of her quality of life. A huge blessing occurred toward the end of her life. The physical symptoms of Parkinson’s diminished. She remarked, “I finally beat it.”
I hope that you will understand that today is an extremely difficult one for me. If you would like to help, please pray for my family and I. Thank you.
Lara,
My heart goes out to you. Ever since you shared about your grandmother in a previous post, I’ve had a sticky note on my desk top to remind me to pray for your family. My father-in-law suffered with Parkinson’s ever since I knew him. He was diagnosed right after my husband and I got engaged. He passed away a few years ago and I know the mixed emotions you are feeling…relief and sadness at the same time. I will continue to pray for you,
Carol
Lara, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. Praise God for letting her have a little glimpse of life without Parkinson’s at the end.
May God give peace that surpasses understanding to you and your family during this difficult time.
You certainly will be in our prayers today!
Praying for you and your family. I understand the affects of Parkinsons. My mother is suffering from it and it’s hard to watch her health failing. She was always a strong woman.
Gina
Lara,
Mama would have been so proud of you. Your remarks at her funeral were such a meaningful tribute to her. Thank you so much for loving her like you did.
I love you,
diane
You and your family are in our prayers. I lost a grandmother a long
time ago but she was my ideal. I also lost my mother 4 years ago.
She lived with me for 3 1/2 years and it was sad to see her slip away.
Now my husband is sick, so I can sympathize with you. But isn’t it
great that we have the Lord Jesus Christ in our lives to comfort us
with the thought that our loved ones are in a better place and that
some day we will see them again. I don’t know what people do without
the Lord in their lives. I Corinthians 15:55 & 57 55: O Death,
where is thy sting? O grave, Where is thy victory? 57: But thanks be
to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Peace by with you, your friend Pat down in Ga.
Carol,
You are simply an amazing woman. Thank you so much for remembering my family on a daily basis. There are no other words.
Lara
So sorry for the the loss of your precious grandmother. I lost mine 30 years ago and still I miss her. I hope you find comfort in the promised resurrection of the Bible.(John 5:28, 29). And the Bible’s promise of perfect health and life everlasting for all at that time. So when she awakens she will be free from the illness she suffered and from all sickness and suffering of any kind.(Revelation 21:3,4) (Isaiah)33:24) May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Lara, I’m sorry that I’m responding so late, but I just read your site today and found out about your grandmother. I’m so sorry for your loss and know that she meant a lot to you. It was such a blessing that she was feeling free from Parkinson’s for a little while and that you had gotten to spend some time with her before she passed. You and your family are in my prayers.
Christen
Thank you, Christen. Lara