Yesterday Far Guy's sister died. He spoke with her shortly before she died. She died from Metastatic Breast Cancer that spread to her brain and throughout her Nervous System.
They were very close siblings, each leaning on the other throughout their lives. Jan was well loved and will be missed very much.
One of her favorite Hymns, she sang it to her Father on his last day. Her husband played it for her yesterday.
Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling—
Calling for you and for me;
Patiently Jesus is waiting and watching—
Watching for you and for me!
Come home! come home!
Ye who are weary, come home!
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading—
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies—
Mercies for you and for me?
Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing—
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, death-beds are coming—
Coming for you and for me!
Oh, for the wonderful love He has promised—
Promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon—
Pardon for you and for me!
Far Side
49 comments:
So sorry to hear this. Sending you all a huge hug!
:( I'm so sorry.
My Deepest Sympathy to Far Guy and you on the loss of his sister. She is now in the arms of Jesus.
My condolences.
So very, very sorry. No matter how old our siblings are or how old we are, it is very difficult to lose them. Thinking of Far Guy and all who those who loved his sister.
So sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. She looked like a lovely lady and what a special bond she and Far Guy had. I can only imagine how painful this loss is. I am so glad you got to talk to her each day before she left. I remember that hymn and it is a beautiful one. Hugs to you both ~ Sam
So sorry to hear the news, even though it was expected. Thank you for that lovely hymn. It is a very beautiful sentiment.
I am very sorry for your loss. Sending warm hugs and healing thoughts.
How lucky this world was to have Jan in it.
I am so sorry for your loss.
That is a wonderful old hymn. I've always felt it had a calming effect. My condolences on your sister-in-law. It's so hard to let go, but also hard to watch them get weaker and weaker. I spent the last month with my mom as she died of ovarian cancer so many years ago. Hospice caregivers were my heroes.
So sorry :( sending our prayers to you both and to the entire family. May memories surround you.
Deepest sympathy to you and FarGuy. That’s one of my favorite hymns.
My sincere sympathies on the passing of Jan. May all of her family and friends find some solace in their memories of her.
I'm so sorry. Your photo shows their special bond so well.
My condolences on Far Guy's loss.
I am so sorry for this great loss. Those are wonderful pictures. You all have my sympathy.
My sincere sympathy to the entire family. I'm so glad Far Guy was able to talk to her so often and especially yesterday. It's never easy, even when it's expected. I love that hymn and sang it often with my mother. Jan is at peace with Jesus, but the family stil has to cope with the loss. I'll be praying for you all.
Blessings and love,
Betsy
Awwwwwww.... I'm so so sorry about the passing of Far Guy's sister. I know you both will miss her terribly, as will all who loved her. Damn cancer!! *sigh* ~Andrea xoxo
So very sorry for the loss of a family member Prayers for the family
My deepest condolences. It's so hard to lose a loved one.
You have my condolences.
A beautiful song for Gene's sister Jan. I'm praying for comfort and peace for the whole family. God bless you all as the Lord calls another beautiful soul home.
So very sorry. {{{hug}}}
So sad to hear of your loss, she sounds like a well loved person. I stopped and sang the hymn you included in your post.
Deepest condolences from Africa. Always difficult to loose our loved ones. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry.
Please accept my deepest condolences. Praying for Our Good Lord to bless each of Jan's family & friends with peace & strength during this difficult time.🙏 Beautiful hymn... 🎵 🎹
I am sorry.
Sincere sympathy to you and Far Guy. I love the little collage you made of the two siblings.
So sorry to hear that.
So sorry to hear of the loss. A favorite hymn that we sang often in church. His pardons are for ever and ever, amen.
I am so sorry. Our friend Shary died from the exact same path of cancer invasion. I know she appreciated Far Guy staying close to the end to her journey to heaven. Sad news for those left behind.
My condolences to your family.
Oh. My goodness! That is so sweet, but so sad. My heart goes out to you and to Far Guy!
Sincerest sympathy to you and Far Guy, and prayers for comfort and peace. I have sung that hymn all of my life and it beautifully expresses the love of our Savior for us.
So sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry , but we know she was very brave and is in a better place.i read your blog daily and I enjoy you. Xending hugs your way
Peace be with you.
So sorry.
Beautiful hymn.
Was wonderful that FarGuy got to talk to her often at the end here. She will be missed.
So sorry for your loss. Hugs to you both, but especially Far Guy.
I remember that hymn from my earlier years. It's beautiful and perfect. FG's sister has ended her struggle. Now it is for the living to deal with the loss and sadness. You have my deepest sympathy.
My sincere condolences to all those who loved her. Beautiful composite remembrance photo <3
My sympathies to you and Far Guy. May cancer be no more in our lifetimes. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com
Such sad news my deepest condolences as well
Jerry and I send our deepest sympathies to Far Guy, you, Jan's husband, and the rest of the family. We will continue to lift all of you up to the Lord for peace and comfort, especially during this time. 🙏 May Jan rest well in the arms of Jesus. Amen. Hugs and love to all of you, Connie! ❤️
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
My condolences to your husband, you all your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. How wonderful to know she will be missed. I think that is all we can ask!
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