So, it has been 6 months since Kent passed away quietly, after really never giving up his battle. He didn’t have a choice in the matter and some of his last words will stay with me forever, when he told me he didn’t want to give up. Never giving up is what we are holding [...]
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April 1, 2009 – 6 months later
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February 18, 2009
Posted in Uncategorized on February 18, 2009 | 3 Comments »
You know Feb. 16 would have been Kent’s 49th birthday. As I reflect upon that day, it is sad for me, and for my kids. It was also a hard day for Kent’s best friend, Brian. The day was uneventful and no one mentioned Kent’s birthday all day, and I thought it was weird. Why [...]
Phil
Posted in Uncategorized on November 8, 2008 | 7 Comments »
I know I said was done posting but we received a comment from Phil who was diagnosed this summer at the age of 27 with MM. I am stunned by this and am compelled to talk to him. Phil, please let me know how we can help.
As I am about to hit the publish button, [...]
November 1, 2008 – One month later
Posted in Uncategorized on November 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
So, I guess this is the right time for my last post. One month later. The time has gone quickly and honestly, we have not had time to grieve. That is not a good thing. I wish I had a checklist of what needs to be done because feeling unorganized and a bit out of control [...]
October 9, 2008
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One week and one day later. Our family is adjusting to our new life. We will never quite be normal again, but we will carry on knowing this will be a process. My brother-in-law Kendall called me yesterday and we chatted for a while, talking about our time together this summer, and how grateful we [...]
Services Clarifications
Posted in Uncategorized on October 2, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Visitation will be held at Stegenga Funeral Parlor, 1601 Post Drive, Belmont MI on Friday from 2:00 until 4:00 and from 6:00 until 9:00.
Take 131 N of I-96 to the Post Drive exit and you are there.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday at 4:00 at Mars Hill Baptist Church (Visitation at the church from 3:00 [...]
October 1, 2008
Posted in Uncategorized on October 1, 2008 | 5 Comments »
I am saddened and my heart aches. Kent passed away rather suddenly this morning at 4:10 a.m., but he is at peace. We are extremely devastated but recognize the alternative is much worse. He is with our Heavenly Father and his earthly father, and for that we find much comfort.
My brother sent me a note with a [...]
September 30, 2008
Posted in Uncategorized on September 30, 2008 | 6 Comments »
I was having dinner with my parents tonight, to share and reflect with them some of my thoughts and concerns. My dad asked me how long it takes me to post an update on my blog. I kind of looked at him, not really knowing where this was going…I thought about it and said that I [...]
September 28, 2008
Posted in Uncategorized on September 28, 2008 | 8 Comments »
The cat scan shows pneumonia. Kent is being treated with antibiotics but he doesn’t seem to be coughing too badly or short of breath. He is just tired, very tired. We are spending a very quiet day and only talking when he wants. We are trying to keep him entertained but it is hard… we [...]
September 27, 2008
Posted in Uncategorized on September 27, 2008 | 10 Comments »
Kent is having dialysis this morning and I am waiting for him to return. The kids and I spent last night visiting with him and he smiled more than I have seen him smile in a long time. He waited all week for their visit. Kristina spent the night with her dad on a hospital bed [...]
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