Prayer for the Craig Family

[rgcraig]

My MIL is expected to pass on anytime now. She has cancer and though it was in remission for a couple years it came back with a vengeance. She's only 75. She retired from WEC and attends New Life in St. Louis.

The four children are headed home to be with her one last time.

The weather is going to be bad here this weekend and my son, dil and I will have to get up there, so we will need traveling mercies should it happen this weekend.

Even though I'm divorced, the Craig family treat me as still one of the family - I have been blessed.

[ForeverBlessed]

My MIL is expected to pass on anytime now. She has cancer and though it was in remission for a couple years it came back with a vengeance. She's only 75. She retired from WEC and attends New Life in St. Louis.

The four children are headed home to be with her one last time.

The weather is going to be bad here this weekend and my son, dil and I will have to get up there, so we will need traveling mercies should it happen this weekend.

Even though I'm divorced, the Craig family treat me as still one of the family - I have been blessed.

I will be praying for you and the family.

[Sister Alvear]

praying for you and your family.

[tamor]

Praying for all of y'all Renda.

[Sinatra]

Praying for you and your family.

[Falla39]

Dearest Renda,
May our Great and Compassionate GOD be with you all, as you travel to St. Louis for this visit. And if HE would see fit, may He allow the weather to be kind at this particular time. May the Comforter send His Love and spread it as though it were a quilt of peace and comfort over the entire Craig family, in Jesus Name!
Blessings as you go,
Falla39

[Pressing-On]

Praying!

[misspresley]

so sorry to hear the news - that's the way family should be - after my parents' divorce, my granddaddy told my mother that she would always be his daughter-in-law. and that's the way it was.

[HADDOCK]

Praying for the family. I understand being divorced and yet still being loved and loving the in-laws. I grieved when my ex's mother passed away as well. God be with you and all the family.

[crakjak]

Dearest Renda,
May our Great and Compassinate GOD be with you all, as you travel to St. Louis for this visit. And if HE would see fit, may He allow the weather to be kind at this particular time. May the Comforter send His Love and spread it as though it were a quilt of peace and comfort over the entire Craig family, in Jesus Name!
Blessings as you go,
Falla39

Amen!!

[MawMaw]

Praying for you and your family.

[*AQuietPlace*]

Praying for you all.

[Esther]

Praying

[RevDWW]

Dearest Renda,
May our Great and Compassionate GOD be with you all, as you travel to St. Louis for this visit. And if HE would see fit, may He allow the weather to be kind at this particular time. May the Comforter send His Love and spread it as though it were a quilt of peace and comfort over the entire Craig family, in Jesus Name!
Blessings as you go,
Falla39Yes Lord, let it be so!!!!

[BeenThinkin]

My MIL is expected to pass on anytime now. She has cancer and though it was in remission for a couple years it came back with a vengeance. She's only 75. She retired from WEC and attends New Life in St. Louis.

The four children are headed home to be with her one last time.

The weather is going to be bad here this weekend and my son, dil and I will have to get up there, so we will need traveling mercies should it happen this weekend.

Even though I'm divorced, the Craig family treat me as still one of the family - I have been blessed.

Renda, my heart and prayers go out to you and to your family. May God smile on you and keep you safe in His arms as you travel, when the time of her departure comes. I would like to share a poem that I use often. Hope it ministers to you.

The Dash

I read of a preacher who stood to speak
At the funeral of his friend;
He referred to the dates on his tombstone
From the beginning — to the end.

He noted that first came the date of his birth,
And he spoke of the following date with tears;
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between the years.

For that dash represents all the time
That he spent alive on earth,
And now only those who loved him
Know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not how much we own,
The cars, the house, the cash;
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard,
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left...
You could be at “dash-mid-range!”

If we could just slow down enough
To consider what’s true and real;
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more;
And love the people in our lives
Like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect
And more often wear a smile,
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.

So, when your Eulogy is being read,
With your life’s actions to rehash...
Would you be pleased with the things they say
About how you spent your dash?


Been Thinkin

[Sarah]

This is so sad, Renda. Will be praying for all of you...

[Sherri]

Renda, I'm so sorry!! Please be careful if you travel, and let us know that you made it up there.

[Blubayou]

Praying for you and the family.

[Cindy]

Dearest Renda,
May our Great and Compassionate GOD be with you all, as you travel to St. Louis for this visit. And if HE would see fit, may He allow the weather to be kind at this particular time. May the Comforter send His Love and spread it as though it were a quilt of peace and comfort over the entire Craig family, in Jesus Name!
Blessings as you go,
Falla39

Amen!

[Margies3]

Be assured - I am praying here as well. For all of you. For comfort. For guidance and for safety as you travel.

[rgcraig]

Thanks everyone!

Been Thinkin - thanks for that poem - - - how very true!!!

[TJJJ]

Praying....

Drive careful.

[tstew]

Sorry to see this. I will be praying as well.

[Trouvere]

Jesus bless the Craig family as they travel and in this time of sadness and loss.
In Jesus Name.

[Tina]

Praying

[Scott Hutchinson]

Praying here.

[StillStanding]

My prayers are with you as you travel!

[Margies3]

Any word on your MIL, Renda? Still praying.

[rgcraig]

Any word on your MIL, Renda? Still praying.

Yes, she has worsened - she's semi-unconscious now and her breathing is changing. The hospice nurse thinks it could be tonight - tomorrow at the latest.

She's reached out and called for her mama.

I'm just praying that God takes her peacefully in her sleep tonight.

I appreciate the prayers and I know the family does too.

[rgcraig]

Here's a picture of us from this past June at her granddaughter's wedding. She didn't feel good, but she always had a smile -- especially when I was goofing around with her. In her little gray wig.....I was trying to get her to dance - - she wouldn't have anything to do with it! lol.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/Melba.jpg

[Sister Alvear]

still praying,,,

[rgcraig]

Thanks for the continued prayers - she is in a lot of pain.

Hospice has once again increased her morphine to relax her - - I just pray God takes her on.

[misspresley]

Renda, I'm so sorry for your family - praying for His comfort and traveling safety for you all!

[rgcraig]

Just so sad that she is suffering so......makes it harder for everyone.

[tamor]

Just so sad that she is suffering so......makes it harder for everyone.

Yes it does Renda. Please be careful if y'all have to drive in this stuff.

[rgcraig]

Thank you, Jesus for taking her own to be with You!

Continue to pray for the family!

[tcovey]

Just saw this for the first time, Renda. So sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Also praying for a safe trip. Love ya!

[misspresley]

Praying for those who are going to miss her so!!! Rejoicing with her that she's in His presence!

[Falla39]

Dear Renda,
May you, your son and DIL be protected by the Hand of God as you travel to St. Louis,
and back!
May the peace of God that passes all understanding keep the hearts and minds of this
family in the loss of this dear one, in Jesus Name!

Hugs,
Falla39

[Margies3]

Renda, her suffering is over and her rejoicing has just begun.

I'm praying for all of you right now. Please be safe on those roads. If it's not safe to go, don't go. You know she would never have wanted anyone to risk their lives for this, right?

[Pressing-On]

Thankful that her suffering is over. Continuing to pray for the family and friends!

[Falla39]

Earth Has No Sorrow that Heaven Cannot Heal!

[rgcraig]

Thanks guys.

We are waiting to travel to St. Louis tomorrow. I55 is just too dangerous still - - at least an inch of ice. The sun will be coming out tomorrow even though it'll remain below freezing, but that should help some.

[Cindy]

Continuing in prayer for y'all. Give Sherry a hug for me. Rejoicing at your MIL's home going.

[rgcraig]

Continuing in prayer for y'all. Give Sherry a hug for me. Rejoicing at your MIL's home going.

I will Cindy.

[ILG]

Sorry for your loss, Renda. Praying for you...

[SOUNWORTHY]

Thanks guys.

We are waiting to travel to St. Louis tomorrow. I55 is just too dangerous still - - at least an inch of ice. The sun will be coming out tomorrow even though it'll remain below freezing, but that should help some.

Your mother in law was one of my wife's friends at WEC. We had prayer for the family this morning. My heart goes out to her husband. I know what it is to loose a mate at that age.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Renda keeping you and your family in prayer.

[SOUNWORTHY]

Here's a picture of us from this past June at her granddaughter's wedding. She didn't feel good, but she always had a smile -- especially when I was goofing around with her. In her little gray wig.....I was trying to get her to dance - - she wouldn't have anything to do with it! lol.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/Melba.jpgThat's a good picture of you and Melba. She was a sweet lady and will be missed. Although she wasn't feeling good, she would always be smiling.
Phyllis Welcher Markwell

[rgcraig]

That's a good picture of you and Melba. She was a sweet lady and will be missed. Although she wasn't feeling good, she would always be smiling.
Phyllis Welcher Markwell

Hey Phyllis!

She would always smile and, as many have mentioned, her eyes twinkled!

[Sherri]

Sweet picture! I think it's awesome that you all have remained close all these years.

[rgcraig]

Headed to St. Louis in about an hour. So glad we waited - the sun is out and the ice is melting...the roads are clear.

Thanks so much for all the prayers -- the tough times are the next few days, but I'm ready to be with the family.

[Sister Alvear]

praying for you and yours.

[tamor]

Headed to St. Louis in about an hour. So glad we waited - the sun is out and the ice is melting...the roads are clear.

Thanks so much for all the prayers -- the tough times are the next few days, but I'm ready to be with the family.

Still praying for y'all.

[rgcraig]

Thanks for all ghe thoughts and prayers!

The day went very good - she had a beautiful homecoming service!

It was wonderful to see family and friends. My children got to meet Bruce Howell and he told them I was his first secretary. Beautiful people!