In this very moment I feel weak. I miss my mother a great deal. I have a feeling that things will get tougher as time goes along.
I thought i'd be opposite...
Mom I love you a great deal. I know you are in Heaven watching over me. You will be there to watch me grow up, get married, have kids, and living my life for the Lord you are in Heaven with right now.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
This was very sweet of Tranica to write.
The Osterkamps
Someone once pointed out to me how precious stories are. They have the
power to explain decade long wars, invite friends on an enticing
journey, and even allow us momentary relief by distracting our minds
from our current reality. Through stories we can gain motivation,
inspiration, and understanding.
My life story is something that cannot be taken away from me or
revised by any one person's back space button. Through my 23 years
I've experienced laughter, joy, heartbreak, & love. Although some
seasons were harder or longer than I would have liked I can't deny
that they have shaped me into who I am today. My life has been marked
by Grace through Jesus Christ and I am believe that God the Father is
the ultimate provider and protector.
For the past seven years my life story has been enriched by my friend
Becky. She has been near during my largest loses and biggest heart
breaks. She has stood by me through the drama of high school and the
ever changing process of figuring out who I am. Despite any
geographical distance we have remained in each other's lives and are
constantly trying to reinventing ways to serve one another from afar.
Last summer Becky's mom Karen was diagnosed with stage 4 cervical
cancer. The decision was made to have Karen be on full time hospice
care. Through the many good days & many tough days the opportunity for
there to be healing and growth within Becky's relationship with her
mom was unlike any other season. Becky and her brother Kurt
volunteered to make many personal sacrifices to literally spent every
moment with their mom. Becky moved in with her mom & gradually cut
down her hours at work to the point of leaving her job last week,
all the while paying rent at her own apartment.
After months of progress and regression, tears, and sweet sweet
moments, the Lord welcomed Karen into her eternal home in Heaven this
morning. We rejoice knowing she is no longer hurting & are so excited
to think about the peace she is experiencing now.
As unimaginable as it is for folks our age, now comes the process of
experiencing her passing while figuring out final details. As a firm
believer of the encouragement and strength that is found within The
Body of Christ, this is where I'm hoping you come in. If you are one
to pray, pray. Dedicate some time to intercede on behalf of Becky &
her brother Kurt. Ask the Lord to continue to make Himself known, to
protect them in this process, and to provide anything they need from
food, to money, to encouragement.
If you live in the OC area I'd love if you'd join me to contribute by
cooking a meal or two. Below you will find the link to a website
called FoodTidings. I am hoping to cover the next month's food for
Becky & Kurt & I cannot do it without you. It doesn't have to be
anything fancy or even home cooked because any little thing helps.
(copy and paste url)
http://www.foodtidings.com/SignUp.aspx?ScheduleGuid=f1341c34-99be-4e53-9bf2-d7d1c33e72f7
In addition to those two options we've also set up a paypal account. I
invite you to seek the Lord and look your personal budget to see if there
might be some money you can contribute to the Osterkamps.
Thank you all so much for reading!
-Tranica
Someone once pointed out to me how precious stories are. They have the
power to explain decade long wars, invite friends on an enticing
journey, and even allow us momentary relief by distracting our minds
from our current reality. Through stories we can gain motivation,
inspiration, and understanding.
My life story is something that cannot be taken away from me or
revised by any one person's back space button. Through my 23 years
I've experienced laughter, joy, heartbreak, & love. Although some
seasons were harder or longer than I would have liked I can't deny
that they have shaped me into who I am today. My life has been marked
by Grace through Jesus Christ and I am believe that God the Father is
the ultimate provider and protector.
For the past seven years my life story has been enriched by my friend
Becky. She has been near during my largest loses and biggest heart
breaks. She has stood by me through the drama of high school and the
ever changing process of figuring out who I am. Despite any
geographical distance we have remained in each other's lives and are
constantly trying to reinventing ways to serve one another from afar.
Last summer Becky's mom Karen was diagnosed with stage 4 cervical
cancer. The decision was made to have Karen be on full time hospice
care. Through the many good days & many tough days the opportunity for
there to be healing and growth within Becky's relationship with her
mom was unlike any other season. Becky and her brother Kurt
volunteered to make many personal sacrifices to literally spent every
moment with their mom. Becky moved in with her mom & gradually cut
down her hours at work to the point of leaving her job last week,
all the while paying rent at her own apartment.
After months of progress and regression, tears, and sweet sweet
moments, the Lord welcomed Karen into her eternal home in Heaven this
morning. We rejoice knowing she is no longer hurting & are so excited
to think about the peace she is experiencing now.
As unimaginable as it is for folks our age, now comes the process of
experiencing her passing while figuring out final details. As a firm
believer of the encouragement and strength that is found within The
Body of Christ, this is where I'm hoping you come in. If you are one
to pray, pray. Dedicate some time to intercede on behalf of Becky &
her brother Kurt. Ask the Lord to continue to make Himself known, to
protect them in this process, and to provide anything they need from
food, to money, to encouragement.
If you live in the OC area I'd love if you'd join me to contribute by
cooking a meal or two. Below you will find the link to a website
called FoodTidings. I am hoping to cover the next month's food for
Becky & Kurt & I cannot do it without you. It doesn't have to be
anything fancy or even home cooked because any little thing helps.
(copy and paste url)
http://www.foodtidings.com/SignUp.aspx?ScheduleGuid=f1341c34-99be-4e53-9bf2-d7d1c33e72f7
In addition to those two options we've also set up a paypal account. I
invite you to seek the Lord and look your personal budget to see if there
might be some money you can contribute to the Osterkamps.
Thank you all so much for reading!
-Tranica
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