Comments on: Our only comfort

By: Katie @ cakes, tea and dreams

Katie @ cakes, tea and dreams — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:09:42 +0000

Oh, Annie. So sorry for your family’s loss.

By: Joel Rakes

Joel Rakes — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:48:22 +0000

So sorry to hear about this Annie….

Beautiful post, really moving.

By: Casey Evans

Casey Evans — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:05:06 +0000

I hope it’s not insensitive of me to say Hook em Kent:)

And way to use the Heidelberg Catechism.

See you and hug you in a couple days.

By: Jacklyn Johnston

Jacklyn Johnston — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:57:40 +0000

When my grandparents, who were basically 2nd parents to us, died, the nicest thing someone said was, “this sucks.” I just remember how nice that was to hear because of course, you know all other stuff people say but when someone gives you the ok to be sad and although you know everything else, this sucks. I hate that you, and everyone really, have to experience this but like you, what a privilege it is to see. I was with my grandparents for a week to say goodbye and although it sucked, I’ve never seen such grace and love. I will NEVER forget it.

By: Carmen

Carmen — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:23:24 +0000

What a beautiful picture. And yes, indeed, hope springs eternal in this one small way… in life and in death we belong to God. Love to you and yours as you grieve and live graciously and fly kites in honor of a wonderful man.

By: Tad

Tad — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:54:50 +0000

A mentor of mine is going through this smame battle with Pancriatic Cancer right now. I have thought a lot about walking alongside someone facing the end of their life. I have come away with the sense that as painful as it is to lose someone to cancer, it is sacred space, and as aweful as it sounds, I have a chance to see a man die well. So many depart this life bitter and angry at God/cercumstances. But in this case if death is the result, I get to see my friend go to the Father in a place of peace and love and joy.

It sounds like your family got to witness something much the same.

You’ve had more than your share of seeing lives cut short, and it really sucks. But at the same time, what a treasure it is to remember Kent and the grace and love that he showed as he faced into the reality of his own mortality.

By: The Bug

The Bug — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:32:41 +0000

This is a beautiful remembrance…

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:10:07 +0000

Sorry to hear about you and your family’s loss Annie :(

By: FW

FW — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:48:07 +0000

What a beautiful eulogy – Kent sounds like he was a great guy.

I’m saddened by your loss…

By: Muggs

Muggs — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:45:06 +0000

Beautiful post, Annie. I’m moved and saddened and uplifted and encouraged.