XOXO"AMY"XOXO
TODAY WAS A REALLY BLUE DAY
TEARS POURED FROM HEAVEN
AS A HEALING BALM
SENT FROM JESUS TO CLEANSE
THE SADNESS AND BRING HOPE
~DEBBIE
CAROLE ELIZABETH REIMER
MAY 27, 1955 - MARCH 7, 2010
SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND OF THE HOME
3 DAUGHTERS
9 GRANDCHILDREN
3 SISTERS
CAROLE ELIZABETH WAS MY SIL. SHE WAS
MARRIED TO MY HALF BROTHER AND SHE LOVED
HIM UNTIL HER LAST BREATH.
SHE LIVED WITH HER DAUGHTER SANDY WHO
TOOK IMMUCALATE CARE OF HER AND HER DAD.
THE TRAGEDY OF THIS IS THEY WERE ESTRANGED
FROM THE FAMILY BY THEIR CHOICE.
MY MOTHER AND I STAYED IN TOUCH WITH
THE DAUGHTERS AND I TALKED WITH CAROLE
ON THE DAY OF AMY'S FUNERAL. CAROLE
LOVED YELLOW ROSES AND THEY SET FREE
YELLOW BALLOONS AT THE END OF HER MEMORIAL.
PEOPLE WOULD SAY DON'T AIR YOUR DIRTY LAUNDRY, DEBBIE. OH
BELIEVE ME, I COULD AIR FILTHY LAUNDRY BUT THERE ARE SO VERY
MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT ARE ESTRANGED FROM THEIR FAMILIES.
THEY HAVE NOT TALKED IN YEARS AND IF THEY SET DOWN
AND TALKED, THEY PROBABLY WOULD NOT EVEN REMEMBER WHAT CAUSED
THE SEPERATION.
WHEN YOU PLANT A GARDEN...WHICH WE COULD SAY IS THE FAMILY....THERE
IS A LOT OF DIRTY WORK....WEEDS TO BE PULLED THAT THREATEN THE
FAMILY....BUGS THAT ATTACK THE STRENGTH OF THE FAMILY.....ALL BEFORE
YOU SEE HOW EACH FAMILY MEMBER BLOSSOMS FOR THEIR PURPOSE.
I KNOW I DON'T HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT WHEN SOMEONE DIES.......
IT IS FINAL FOLKS......NO MORE CHANCES TO TELL THAT PERSON
YOU LOVE THEM....DON'T STAND OVER THEIR CASKET AND JUST ASSUME
THEY KNEW YOU LOVED THEM.......I DID NOT GO TO CAROLE'S MEMORIAL
TODAY AS RICHARD AND I ARE STILL SICK BUT IT WAS A VERY TRAGIC
MEMORIAL.
"BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS"
LORD, EITHER LIGHTEN MY BURDEN OR
STRENGTHEN MY BACK.
~THOMAS FULLER
"HAVE I NOT COMMANDED YOU? BE STRONG
AND COURAGEOUS. DO NOT BE TERRIFIED,
DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED, FOR THE LORD
YOUR GOD WILL BE WITH YOU WHEREVER
YOU GO."
AMY'S DEAR FRIEND LEILA
AS YOU KNOW, 3 MONTHS AGO LEILA HAD A 1CM AREA ON HER CT SCAN
WHEN SHE WENT FOR A FOLLOW- UP.....THEY TOLD HER, WHAT THEY TOLD AMY.....IT IS
PROBABLY JUST SCAR TISSUE AND WE WILL REEVALUATE IN 3 MONTHS.
TODAY WAS THAT DAY...TEARS....TEARS......
THE 1 CM QUESTIONABLE SCAR TISSUE IS THE SIZE OF A FOOTBALL FULL-FLEDGED
CANCER. WITH HER PARTICULAR TYPE OF CANCER THEY NEVER DO ANOTHER
SURGERY AND NO CHEMO OR RADIATION.
THERE ARE 2 TYPES OF INJECTIONS THEY WILL GIVE EVERY WEEK FOR THE
REST OF HER LIFE UNLESS A NEW DRUG IS FOUND. THESE TWO DRUGS WILL
NOT DESTROY THE CANCER. OH IT MAKES ME SO ANGRY.
LEILA NEEDS OUR PRAYERS AND GYPSY LULU NEEDS OUR PRAYERS.
SHARON, BARBARA'S FRIEND WHO HAS THE CANCER LIKE AMY, IS IN THE
HOSPITAL IN LOTS OF PAIN....ROY AND ELISABETH, ANASTASIA, SHAUNA, BETTY'S SON,
LADY KATHERINE, KACI B, THE REIMER FAMILY, JOHN, MONTE, TED, CASS, WILL, TREY,
TORRE, HOPE, SANDY, SHEILA, BEKAH, MICHELLE, CANDANCE, GLORIA, IRENE, AJ,
KRISTIE, TERESA, LYNN, PAT, DORIS AND RICHARD, LEILA'S PARENTS, DAVE, JENNA,
DEBBIE AND RICHARD, MEGAN AND RICHIE, TED'S JOB, LAURA, JEFF AND ROBBI
I HEARD A MAN TELL A STORY ABOUT HIS DAUGHTER. SHE HAD CEREBRAL PALSY.
SHE WANTED TO RUN CROSS COUNTRY. HER COACH SAID, "WELL YOU MIGHT AS
WELL JUST RUN HALF WAY AND SET DOWN, CAUSE YOU'RE NOT GOING TO
MAKE IT. SHE TRIED OUT AND CAME TO EVERY PRACTICE AND THE TEAM
NAMED HER THE TEAM CAPTAIN.
HER DAD WENT ON TO TELL WITH PRIDE HOW SHE FINISHED EVERY RACE....THEY
HAD LONG TAKEN THE TIME CLOCK DOWN WHEN SHE FINISHED BUT HER
MOTHER AND MATHER KEPT THE TIME. EVERY RACE SHE BEAT HER OWN TIME.
AT THE ATHLETIC BANQUET THEY ASK HER TO SPEAK.
SHE STARTED OUT WITH THE WORDS OF HER COACH, "YOU MIGHT AS WELL
GO HALFWAY AND THEN SET DOWN...YOU WON'T FINISH." BUT I DID
FINISH. I WAS RACING MYSELF AND EVERYTIME I BEAT MYSELF.
SHE REMOVED THE OBSTACLES. I HAD TEARS IN MY EYES.
I SHALL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT TRUE STORY.
THAT BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IS
GLEN BECK'S DAUGHTER.
AS ALWAYS THANK YOU FOR SPENDING A PART OF YOUR DAY WITH
GRACIE ANNE AND ME. PLEASE JOIN ME IN
CONGRATULATING
SUZIE AND IRVIE ORTON
FOR COMPLETING THEIR MASTERS DEGREE.
SUZIE IS MY DEAREST COUSIN.
LOVE YOU BOTH
SIMPLY DEBBIE
14 comments:
Debbie, that is awful news about Leila, I will keep her and her family in my thoughts and prayers! I think we all have someone in our family that we don't/can't get along with, but I agree, once they are gone it's too late.
How very tragic Debbie......about your SIL to alienate herself from family...by CHOICE...I live everyday the pain of a "choice" like that by someone in my own family....we can never regain time lost. TODAY is a GIFT thats why its called the PRESENT. Cancer has taken from me so many that I have loved...my prayers go out to Leila and her family....
Hugs,
Lynn
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Debbie. I have a sister who is estranged from our family. By her choice. I always say that the next time I will see her is when one of my parents leaves us. None of us can figure out what exactly her issues are - but we've tried and tried. Now we just have to let her go. I'm sorry to hear about Leila.
Take care, and know that you are loved.
xo
Claudia
I'm so sorry for the loss of your SIL and for Leila's cancer.
I'm so sorry to hear about your SIL, but you offer just wonderful and true words of wisdom that each of us truly need to remember each and every day!!!
Debbie I am just a bad combination of emotions as I read your post. I am so upset over Leila. How can this be. WHY did they not check on it more. Why why why must these beautiful young ladies face these terrible burdens and why the hell can't cancer be eradicated. This is a sad, sad piece of news. And of course the death of your SIL Carole, very sad. Too many burdens on you, my dear, too many too fast too heavy too soon. I wish you strength.
Debbie, I'm sorry about your pain. I hope and pray that the Lord will comfort you and give you the balm of Gilead on your soul.
XO,
Sheila
Debbie Dear ~ Bless your heart - sometimes one does just need to cry, so don't feel bad about that. You really have had some really sad and painful events going on the last week or so. So sorry about the loss of your sister-in-law - I know her family is hurting so. I will keep them and you and Leila in my prayers, not to mention all the others on the list.
I agree with you - NOTHING is worth separating family members, being estranged and holding grudges. After the offense, let a little time pass, pray and make the first move to make-up. Maybe the second and third, etc move if necessary. People are wasting valuable time - life is very short - love on people NOW. I lost three of my closest family members last year - it has been very hard -but if we had been estranged or just at odds with each other - then it would have been hundreds of times worse. Thank God I have no regrets - I can only imagine how awful that would be...
Cynthia K. (Beauty and Blessings)
HI Debbie,
I'm so sorry that you are facing all this sorrow at this time. All we can do is stand on God's Word and hold on tight. He is our Rock!
With much love and big hugs, Sherry
Dear Sweet D...
First...about Leila. I'm so upset that she too has cancer. Did she know about this when Amy's cancer was diagnosed? I am praying for this girl...and will continue to do so until healing comes.
Second...you are so lovely to visit me and comment in such a dear way. Your thoughts mean a lot to me my friend. Thank you.
Third...I met Ginger and her beautiful (really gorgeous) daughter, Tammy, today. They were in my little "shoppe" when I came in today to restock. What a blessing. Next time I'm in Enid we MUST all go to lunch. OK?
Fourth...There has been estrangement in my family for a few years. It was over something STUPID and I was as guilty of it as anyone else. I prayed about it for so long. Last year, through a miracle, our family was restored. It took work. Guts. Giving in. Asking for and receiving forgiveness and then MOVING ON. I thank God for reconcilliation and for peace this very day.
Love to you again my friend...
Rebecca
Oh my, Debbie, I'm so sorry for all of these loses that have come your way. This recent death is so sad, but to me, the death of your sweet Amy, must be just unbearable. I have no words to help you other then I am praying for you and yours. Thank you so much for your comforting words to me about Katrina. My issues are nothing compared to your life. God bless you and my prayers and thoughts are with you.
xoxo, Lamp Tramp
Debbie, Sorry about your sister=in-law, but she is home with the Lord and Amy.
I am also sorry to hear about Lelia, such tradegy for those so young.
Sharon is home and is doing better at last.
Love,
Barbara
Hi Debbie, I am sorry to read this. Thank you for visiting my blog and your kind comments. Wishing you the best of luck with the giveaway. : )
hello debbie , what a very sad state to be estranged from family members.... it happens all too much even in our own family ( as it took something really bad and very morally compromising for one of my sisters to return ) she was estranged for some years however it was also because she did not have the relationship with the LORD that she so desperately needed ( it was JESUS who said this kind of thing would happen (LUKE 12:49-53 ) to families ,so we need to pray about these issues whether they are affecting personally or distantly ..... you have a beautiful blog ..... i will join and keep in touch and i will pray for this girl as she is going through a very difficult time ..... sorry for your pain however i can see you LOVE THE LORD !!
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