No More Sorrows
No More Pain

On Saturday evening at 10:50pm my mother June, concluded her journey on earth. June’s Journey now continues in heaven. It was a peaceful transition as the last days lingered on. June’s determination to live was fulfilled right to the very end. All of the suffering, pain and nausea slipped away in her final hours. There was so much love in the room with mom in the last hours of her life, the nurse suggested that we step away from her. June needed to release herself from us so that she could reach out to the Lord and accept His hand as the angels escorted her to the Father. In the final minutes her labored breathing became easier. As the final dose of morphine was given, a few minutes later she took her last breath of life.

June’s legacy did not end last night, it has only begun. She set an example of grace, beauty and determination that could not be altered by the setbacks and obstacles she faced. Her will to fight the battle against cancer within herself and for others will be remembered by all. Ironically it was not cancer that ended her life it was complications from the antibiotics that were used to treat the infections that occurred after the numerous operations in Lexington. Ultimately it was renal failure that eased her into the final days of her journey.

The final battle of life lasted sixty one days from the time June and Ernie departed to Lexington, KY on Angel Flight to the last moment the angels escorted mother to heaven. We the family are relieved and at peace today. We were completely compliant with mother’s last request. June asked to come home from the hospital on Monday. She simply asked to be made as comfortable as possible, keep her pain at a minimal level and relieve her of the nausea that had made her so weary. We explained to her exactly what should occur over the next few days or weeks and she was completely accepting of her fate. Family and friends came by and spoke with her over the last few days, some were able to converse with her and others could only hold her hand and convey their love to her.

June had the faith of Job, and never questioned her destiny. She is at peace; she is healed, and will never suffer again. She has reached the pinnacle of life; she is in the presence of the Lord and she shall not want. Give glory that there is such a place that awaits us, that we may be redeemed and that we will all come together again for those who believe in the greatest gift ever given. Accept the Lord Jesus as your personal Savior, ask Him to forgive you of your sins and you shall have everlasting life in the presence of the Lord. This would be my mother’s final request to the many that have shared her life.

I will post the funeral arrangements very soon for those who do not receive the local newspaper or do not receive a personal call. Thank you all for your tireless love and devotion to lift up and support our family during the final days of June’s Journey.