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
:( I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteMy Deepest Sympathy to Far Guy and you on the loss of his sister. She is now in the arms of Jesus.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences.
ReplyDeleteSo 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.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear the news, even though it was expected. Thank you for that lovely hymn. It is a very beautiful sentiment.
ReplyDeleteI am very sorry for your loss. Sending warm hugs and healing thoughts.
ReplyDeleteHow lucky this world was to have Jan in it.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteThat 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.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry :( sending our prayers to you both and to the entire family. May memories surround you.
ReplyDeleteDeepest sympathy to you and FarGuy. That’s one of my favorite hymns.
ReplyDeleteMy sincere sympathies on the passing of Jan. May all of her family and friends find some solace in their memories of her.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. Your photo shows their special bond so well.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences on Far Guy's loss.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for this great loss. Those are wonderful pictures. You all have my sympathy.
ReplyDeleteMy 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.
ReplyDeleteBlessings 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
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for the loss of a family member Prayers for the family
ReplyDeleteMy deepest condolences. It's so hard to lose a loved one.
ReplyDeleteYou have my condolences.
ReplyDeleteA 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.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry. {{{hug}}}
ReplyDeleteSo sad to hear of your loss, she sounds like a well loved person. I stopped and sang the hymn you included in your post.
ReplyDeleteDeepest condolences from Africa. Always difficult to loose our loved ones. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry.
ReplyDeletePlease 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... 🎵 🎹
ReplyDeleteI am sorry.
ReplyDeleteSincere sympathy to you and Far Guy. I love the little collage you made of the two siblings.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of the loss. A favorite hymn that we sang often in church. His pardons are for ever and ever, amen.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to your family.
ReplyDeleteOh. My goodness! That is so sweet, but so sad. My heart goes out to you and to Far Guy!
ReplyDeleteSincerest 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.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeletePeace be with you.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteMy sincere condolences to all those who loved her. Beautiful composite remembrance photo <3
ReplyDeleteMy sympathies to you and Far Guy. May cancer be no more in our lifetimes. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteSuch sad news my deepest condolences as well
ReplyDeleteJerry 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! ❤️
ReplyDeleteMay her soul rest in eternal peace.
ReplyDeleteMy 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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