My Kevin
Thanks for all the encouragement, y'all. I wish I had better news to share. Those of you who have read my site for a long time may remember me mentioning my cousin Kevin, who has been battling cancer. We all thought, and hoped, he was going to beat it. But Kevin just lost his fight.
I can't believe that my Kevin, the one who gave me stupid presents and tried to teach me to dance, who loved life and fought so hard for it, is gone. He was a Christian, and I know he is with God now, but he should be here. I just can't think straight, I have to get up to Virginia for the funeral. If y'all could pray for his parents, Jim and Kathy, and his sister, my cousin Alisa, I would really appreciate it. And now I'm crying too hard, I have to stop.
Look beyond what you see...
posted by Nettie @ 2/12/2005 03:17:00 AM
18 Comments:
omg.
God bless his soul and his family.
my condolences.
but its always never fails to amaze me, how memories of our loved ones never leave us. and seem to accompany us in life.
I'm very sorry you lost your cousin. You and your family are left with the personal loss while still here in this life. I am thankfull you let us know he was a Christian. We grieve at your loss but still have the knowledge he is with God. He is healed of all sickness and someday you will get to see him again.
I had a retired co-worker and friend who passed away recently. She was an atheistic Jew and scoffed at the idea of Jesus being our saviour. When I received news of her death, it was all I could think about, her rejection of her Saviour.
A fellow I read, Bane, put it like this (for the non-beleiver):
and you go off into some stygian darkness that, no matter how well lit by fire, overwrought with screams and pain, and crowded with all of your 'friends', is the loneliest place outside of time and space and existence there is.
So sorry to hear of your loss, Nettie.
I pray God will give you His peace and comfort at this time, for you and the whole family.
Cath
hey girl...
I am so sorry to hear of your loss...But it's awesome to think that Kevin is now walking on gold streets and talking with King David and Nebuchadnezzer,and most awesomely, with the One who created the Universe and died for him.
Though these words (any of ours') may be just words, I pray that God will comfort you in ways that you thought not possible. May His Word become the total source and comfort of your life...
We love you girl, and I will be praying.
I am sorry to hear about such a wonderful relationship that had to end. It sounds like he was a wonderful goofy cousin, a great loss I am sure!
Nettie,
I was thinking about you and your cousin today. I can see how our lives mesh with those around us until they become a part of who we are, and we a part of them. When they are gone, they take a piece of us with them, but don't forget the piece he left behind will always be a part of you.
Blessings in Christ Jesus who is our comfort.
Prayers to you and the family, sister. Keep the faith, and cry your tears.
May you seek comfort in knowing that he is with our Saviour. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Much love and prayers to you and your family.
Nettie,
I am so glad I stopped by your page today...I tried to send you an email, but I kept getting an error...anyways...just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray you find comfort and rest in the Lord and peace in your heart!
Love and Hugs to you...XOXOXOXOXOXO
I'm so sorry. Pls take good care gal.
Noticed you posted on my blog, didn't know who you were, but decided to reciprocate and unfortunately have stumbled upon some really sad news. My prayers at this time for you, your family and those close to him. May the God of all comfort make His presence known to you at this time.
In Christ,
Clem
Nettie, I am so sorry. It's crazy how these things seem to happen to the most vibrant, energentic people. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and I hope that you get through this dofficult time.
Lots of hugs and kisses. xxxxxxxx
Nettie,
As we say in South America...
Mi gran sentido pesame.
My thoughts and prayers are with Kevin's family and with you sweety!
Losing a loved one that is so young is always hard. I hope he was not in pain, that he was in good spirits and that you and your family can keep all the wonderful things about him alive in your hearts and memories.
I am so sorry and all I can say is that I am thinking of you!!
I am sorry to hear that. May God be with you and the family.
Jeez. I'm sorry read Kevin lost his fight with CA.
I hope you and his family mourn him and then go on to cherish his memory happily.
Sincerest condolences...very sorry to hear it. My prayers are with you all.
Nettie,
I know how hard it is to lose someone close to you. I lost my mother to cancer almost 3 years ago. It's hard to see someone you know is so strong and is fighting so hard eventually be taken from you. But God is faithful, and He's in control... He has a Master plan that we don't always understand. I'm praying for you and your family.
Cindy (the other Cindy...grin...)
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