Monday, January 19, 2009

In Hospice

(From Wendy)

We cannot thank our precious friends and family enough for your prayer support, visits, encouragement, and countless expressions of love, care, and concern. When we met with the doctor this morning, he assured us that everything medically that can be done has been—that Dad is not expected to wake up. He explained that the cumulative trauma to his brain is severe and irreversible. He also did a final CT scan this morning to bless us with the peace of mind to confirm the diagnosis with a final assessment. He recommended that we transition him to hospice care, and he was moved to BSA hospice this afternoon.

We feel a tremendous peace and know it is God carrying us through this difficult situation. Every prayer has been answered in God’s sovereign way. While it is not the outcome we hoped for, we know this is best for Dad. We are thankful to know heaven awaits him when the time comes. He looks comfortable and peaceful. The staff here has been wonderful, and the environment is sweet.

The Lord gives peace that passes all understanding. We thank Him that we do not walk through any of this alone.

Wendy for the family

26 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dear Lucy Beth and family,
Jayson and I wanted to let you know that you have been in our prayers. May God continue to watch over all of you and give you renewed stength and peace. Jayson and Jyl Grimsely

DarlaShelton said...

My prayers for Jerry and all the family during this time. God is so good and I praise Him that He has all of you in His hands to comfort and guide you during this difficult time. May His infinite will be done. God bless each of you.

Darla Rhodes Shelton

Unknown said...

My prayers are with you.

Terri Cox

Anonymous said...

May God's grace bless your family, and please know that you have been in our prayers. Jerry & Faith Carr

Unknown said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mendan Dixon

Anonymous said...

Dear Lucy Beth and family,
We lift you all up to the Lord today to give you strength that only He can give. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. God bless you and keep you and know that we love you.
Jackie & Peggy

Karen said...

Dear Lucy Beth and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the trials that Jerry has been through. I know in my heart that you are getting the guidance and support that you need.

My thoughts are with you as you continue to pray for what is best for Jerry.

Karen Edelmon Burns - Enumclaw, WA

Anonymous said...

May God comfort your family in this difficult time. I will be thinking of you all and my prayers are with you.
Sandy Spring Fuentes

Patricia said...

Dear Lucy Beth and family,

We have had all of you constantly in our thoughts and prayers. The latest update has weighed heavily on our hearts, but we are certain that God will continue to comfort and be with each of you. He certainly knows what is best. We will continue to pray for you, if there is anything that we can possibly do, please let us know.

God Bless you and your family,

Yours in Christ,

David, Patricia, Kenneth and Michael Newhouse

Anonymous said...

Dear LucyBeth and family, I just read todays blog; this really makes me sad, but we know that God knows what is best. We continue to pray for all of you.
Rex, Connie, and Amy Cumpton

Anonymous said...

Lucy Beth and family,
I wanted you to know how much you have been in my thoughts. I have prayed for you daily. It sadden my heart upon reading the lasest update. Jerry is one of nicest men I have the pleasure of knowing. My God continue to guide you. Tonya L.

Anonymous said...

Hinkle family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Mike and Sharon Crofford Mills

Anonymous said...

Dear Lucy Beth and Family, You have been in my prayers during this difficult time. At this time all I can say is.."Be there. Hold his hand. Don't feel the need to say anything profound, unless God lays something specific on your heart. Maybe you can even talk about what he's going to get to experience before you - the joys of heaven and seeing our Father."
May God Bless you and your family,
Linda Inman Williams Holland

Anonymous said...

Lucy Beth & family:
John and I wanted you to know that you have continued to be in our thoughts and prayers. We were sad to hear of Jerry being put in hospice and know this was a difficult decision to make but may you be comforted in knowing that the Lord has all of you wrapped in his loving arms. HE will continue to give you peace and understanding. We love you.

John & Christie Spring

AmberBonds said...

Lucy Beth,

I wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that you will feel the warmth of God wrapping his loving arms around you.

Amber

Unknown said...

Mike and I continue in our prayers for Jerry and for your family. May God be with you all and bless you with His unending peace.
Becky Riethmayer

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Anonymous said...

Dearest LucyBeth and family,

You all have been foremost in my thoughts and prayers. LucyBeth, it was so good to talk to you and hear your voice. I have missed you so much.
I will continue to keep Jerry, Lucybeth, and your family in my prayers at this difficult time. I love you all.

Cathey Hamman

Anonymous said...

Morton is praying for you guys every day. Love and God bless!

Allison Johnston said...

You are all in our prayers each and every day. Let us know if we can do ANYTHING at all to help you.

Love,Allison Johnston

Anonymous said...

We are continuing to pray for you all. God will sustain you, we are sure of this. Rest under his love and grace.
James & Rachel Clark & Family

Anonymous said...

Just know we continue to lift you to the Father. We are so thankful for God blessing us with the Hinkles. We love you all.
Jim, Rhonda, and family

Anonymous said...

We will always remember how blessed we have been with Jerry ram rodding our class reunions. He was always laughing and so organized. The good Lord gave us a very special person when he sent Jerry. When he gets to heaven he can conduct celebrations even if they have to WALK down the streets of gold! God bless all his family at this difficult time.
Owen and Linda

Anonymous said...

Dear Lucybeth, Brent, Wendy, Wade and others,

early this morning I received e-mail here in Helsinki, Finland from Wendy about Jerry and immediately blogged here. Reading all this brings tears to my eyes even that I know my beloved "Texas Dad" (as Jerry always signed his letters and e-mails) is in good hands and surrounded by his loved ones.

I am thinking of you all and my prayers are with you.

Love from your foreign exchange student in 1984-85,

Susanna Kelkka

Anonymous said...

Dear Lucy Bath and Family,
Wehave had all of you in our prayers. We will always remember how blessed we have been to know you and Jerry, May God bless all his Family at this dificult time.
Tony, Myrna, Emily, Sabrina Barraza.

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