Wrapped in Love

Terri has done a great job keeping you all updated.  And it is so Kim that she didn't want to cause a bother with a big, fancy funeral.   Isn't she cute and so humble.   

This morning (Thursday) when our mom got here, I thought it might be just another day.  She would help me shower and get Kim ready for the day.  Cheryl would be Kim's caregiver for the day.  

I was able to get Kim up and to start walking toward the bathroom when I knew I was in trouble.  I was so thankful that big strong Jess was near.  He finished what I was thought I was strong enough to do.  That is the moment I knew this was not just another day.  Shane saw the difference right away.

The shower became a sponge bath and the walk back to bed became a wheel chair ride.  The pills would not go down and she could not complete sentences.  We were able to get Kim ready for the day and back into bed.  Mom sat next to her little girl and read a mediation to her.

At the foot of Kim's bed is a pink quilt.  Our grandma Haldeman cross stitched and pieced a quilt for each of us as a wedding shower gift.  Grandma and her friend the real live Mrs. Peglow (I named my long arm machine Mrs. Peglow in her honor) quilted them.   

Sometimes Kim uses it for extra warmth.  Others have used it too as we sit in the rocker next to her.  Gail is currently sitting by Kim's bed and wrapped in the love.  Kim wants that quilt to go back to mom when she is done with it. 

Mom will be able to reflect on her mother and her daughter that passed before her.  Kim wants mom to feel the warmth of the love the quilt holds and feel hugged.  Knowing this I make a point to wrap in it too.  I also feel the love.  When the time is right, Mom will pass it down to Kim's family.

We often wonder why the people we love so much seems to linger and suffer.  It does not seem fair or good.  They do not seem like the same person.  I am ready to have Kim pass from this state of suffering into the arms of a loving Father.  Before today I would never had been ready to give her up.  I would have always wanted more.  I do not want more of this for our beloved Kim.  

You have served well, good and faithful servant.  It is time to go to your reward.

We love you,
Jan