Many of you remember about my friends Jerry and Vicki whom you have prayed for before. Another friend talked to him tonight and called to let me know that Jerry said Vicki may pass at any moment. The cancer has run its course and she is extremely weak. The friend who called is so close to Jerry that he is like a brother and almost cried on the phone while trying to tell me.

I called our other close friend who had flown back from overseas to be near them a few weeks ago. She was so upset on the phone and was crying too. I did my best to comfort them both as they are already grieving for Vicki and for Jerry who have been such a close knit couple that we are all concerned for him when she passes. May pointed out to me that this is Valentine's weekend. I had not remembered. He always made a big deal out of Valentine's Day for Vicki - special plans, gifts.

Would you please keep them in your prayers this weekend? I have been asking God to just let them feel His closeness and Presence all around them and give them both peace in this separation. I am also praying tonight for our other two close friends Steve and May who are suffering terribly because of Jerry's grief. Thanks so much to each of you for all of your prayers for these dear people. I know angels will escort Vicki home and Jesus will welcome her with open arms. But it is so hard for the ones left behind.

Oh, Texas Sue, I know what it's like to watch a loved one dying!

"Father, I ask that Yout pour Your love and peace upon Vicki and Jerry right now. I ask that You comfort them both and give them strength. I also pray for May and Steve that You comfort them with Your peace. Let them feel the warmth and comfort of Your presence, Dear Lord, and a special comfort for Vicki and Jerry since it's going to be Valentine's day tomorrow, which was a special day for him and Vicki. Please comfort Texas Sue, also, and give her Your peace. I ask all of this in Jesus Name. Amen"

Praying for your dear friends Sue.

Keeping you and your friends in prayer before our Father.

I am praying God will give them a miracle and heal Vicki!!!

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I've prayed too Texas Sue per your request in agreement and in Jesus Name.

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Praying TexasSue for Vicki, Jerry, May and Steve and that the Lord will do something absolutely miraculous in this situation either if it is really time for Vicki to go Home, then that He will show Jerry May and Steve, His angels in the room or His own Person in the room and that what they experience will mean that this will not be a bitterly sad time but rather a joyous one. Or we pray Lord that You will totally remove this cancer from Vicki's body and that will be the miracle. I have known this happen to a person I knew - a Pastor who had cancer where it cannot be healed medically and who was told additionally that the chemotherapy/radiotherapy don't know which, had made him infertile. He came back from death, was completely healed and went on to have five children! He died a couple of years ago many years after that and not of cancer which never returned. I'd lost touch with him by then so don't know the reason for his death although it was said he was extremely worn out. Maybe it was just time for him to come Home. Anyway TexasSue I will be praying.
love
Ditta

Dear Lord, you are the maker of heaven and earth. May your sovereign will be accomplished in this situation. Please hold these dear ones in your loving arms during this time of great trial. Be with Vicki and hold her close to your heart. Release her pain and give her your special touch. We trust you and love you Lord
All in Jesus name and all for your glory.

Please come soon so we won't be separated from our loved ones for too much longer. Amen

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T/Sue, I just saw this. Went to bed early and just got on RITA this morning. Interesting...as I was nursing & rocking Arabel in the middle of the night, Vicki & Jerry came to mind and I prayed for them. Her suffering will soon be over--one way or the other!--and Jerry will continue to need our prayers. I'll be keeping them (and their friends, including you) lifted before the Father.

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Sue - I can't imagine how exhausted and worn out Jerry and his friends must be - this is such a hard time for them all. I do hope and pray that our Lord in all his compassion and love will take Vicky home to be with him in all Heaven's splendor and to give Jerry the peace that passes all understanding to know in his heart that he will be joined with Vicky very very soon - as I pray we all will be.

Praying!

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Cheryl Ann, Lisaleenie, Melissa, Francesca, Angelheart, Joseph, Ditta, Karla, Charity, Shirley and Betsy, thanks so much for your prayers for each of these dear ones. We all worked together for about four years - very small staff, just five of us. Position #5 on the staff keep changing as that person would quit and another come in, but the four of us were there together and became very close and very good friends, Jer, Steve, May and I. We have all spun out in different places now, but are still like brothers and sisters so this is very hard.

At that time one was a nominal Christian, churchgoer - not sure if saved or not, and the others weren't. Jerry and Vicki came to the Lord this past year. I had been praying for them all since 2005 so I am very relieved that they became Christians because now they will never be separated even by death. I am praying for God to have such a testimony out of this whole situation that the other two will come into the family. That is why your prayers are so valuable. I love you all so very much and am asking God to multiply blessings back to you from your prayers.

Tx Sue, so sorry to hear about Vicki's condition. Praying for the Holy Spirit to confort and provide strength to Jerry and to be with Vicki. Please let Jerry know that he and Vicki are in our thoughts and prayers.

Yes, T/Sue . . praying for Jerry's peace, and for our God to comfort him as he goes through this trial over his beloved Vicki.

Praying the Spirit of the Lord shows Jerry Jesus is right there, the Spirit directing this situation. May God bless Vicki with the perfect answer. Bring comfort Father and cover Jerry and Vicki in Christ's peace and strength at this time. . . .

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Thanks to all of you again for your prayers for Vicki and Jerry. Vicki left this life today just before 1:00 pm. Here is a line from Jerry that I wanted to share with you:

T-Sue, I'm sorry to hear of Vicki's death, although, for her it is a time of celebration and victory. Will continue to hold Jerry and the rest of her family and friends up in prayer. Even though you know that Vicki is with Jesus, there will be difficult days ahead for her family.

YSIC,
Mary in OH

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Sue,

I have been praying for your friend since you first informed us about her condition. Sue I am sadened for Jerry and also for you my dear sister.

May the peace and comfort of our Lord surround Jerry, you, and everybody associated in Vicki's life.

Sue, what a beautiful day it will be sister when you can wrap your arms around her again. No more tears, pain, for ever-

I will continue to pray sis-

all my love / ybiC Paul

OH Mary and Paul, thanks so much for your prayers. I know Jerry sure needs them right now. This is going a difficult time and painful for him.

Oh T/Sue, I am sad to hear this, but also relieved that it didn't drag on too long. I guess the Lord was just too excited to have her in Heaven with Him. I will continue to pray for Jerry and the others who are grieving. COME LORD JESUS!!!

Oh Sue - I'm just reading this now - I'm so sorry for the sadness this brings - but so glad that Vicky is out of her pain and with Jesus now - we all know it's true - she's where we all long to be - I'm praying for Jerry's comfort and peace within knowing his Vicky is free now - and that he will know in his "knower" that he will see her again real soon. And for you too Texas Sue - the peace inside to know she is with the one who loves her MOST!

Dear Texas Sue, I'm just reading this myself, and I'd just like to say that I'm so sorry for the loss of Vicki and all those who are grieving for her right now, including yourself. I will pray for Jerry, because I know this is a particularily hard time for him losing the love of his life. Vicki is at last with the Lord, and there is no more sorrow or pain for her, praise the Lord! I pray that the Lord comforts Jerry and all those who grieve for Vicki.

Tx Sue, I'm so sorry to hear about Vicki. You and Jerry are in my thoughts and prayers.

Texas Sue -
Have been away from computer and only now catching up at RITA.

I too extend my condolences to you and Jerry's family and friends over Vicki's departure. Reading the posts brought tears to my eyes (and yes, probably partly due to my dad's departure-his birthday would have been tomorrow), but even knowing our loved ones are safe in heaven, it is still a different world without them. How hard for Jerry to have had to say good-bye to Vicki on Valentine's Day!

With all the world turning upside down, and seeing how in my own life and that of those around me we are having to "let go" of people/things/stuff - I can't help but wonder if the Lord isn't breaking the ties that bind us to this earth?

Blessings to you and let Jerry know he continues to have our prayers.

New Creation, I am sorry to hear about your dad. I will be praying for you today that God will comfort you at this anniversary date. Thanks so much for you kind condolences, and everyone else's as well. Jerry is really in need of some heavenly support now.

My prayers go with Jerry as he deals with the loss.

I too am heading to a funeral tonight of a dear friend, Pastor John Brown of Brooklyn, NY, the pastor of 7-24-365 Church of God.

It seems God is winding down alot in the Church these days.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Jerry's family.

YBIC
Rich

Tx Sue, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend Vicki. I'm sure she touched many lives in a very special way. I'm praying for Jerry and all the love ones. O lord, bring comfort to Jerry, Guide him Father, and give him assurance as Vicki, enter into your present O Lord. Thank you Father God, in Jesus precious name. Amen!

The Last emeny that shall be destroyed is death.
1 Corinthians 15:26

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4




Blessings,
WC/Cathy

Dear TexasSue I too am praying for Jerry and for Steve and May who were close work colleagues too. It's funny because when I'd posted the song by the Ruppes, Angels In The Room I'd been thinking about you specifically but I didn't know why. If it isn't insensitive at this time, I'll post it again. Praying that Jerry especially will know the Lord very near to him at this time. Vicki met the love of her life on Valentines Day and one day soon will be reunited with the ones He gave her to love down here.
your sis Ditta

Texas Sue and Joyful Susan- Thank you for your kind responses (and the lovely cyber hug!) - I shouldn't hijack the thread for Jerry and Vicki - but am mindful of others here on RITA who have also recently lost loved ones (thinking of K Agnew and Tom and others I may be unaware of).

Whether one has to stand by and watch a loved one suffer, or whether he/she is snatched suddenly from us - it takes awhile to truly comprehend the new reality, so your love is appreciated as we each look forward to the day we are all together again.

I'm very aware now of the importance of appreciating those whom the Lord has blessed us with while they are with us...

Thank you both for expressing your love and appreciation