Linda is dying. Linda is also flying back to Zambia tomorrow. She was in church today, and she did not look well. Please pray that Linda can make the trip in a measure of comfort.
Linda's story is here. I'm sorry, but I can't write any more.
UPDATE: I just talked to one of the two parishioners who took Linda to the airport. The staff at Delta Airlines and the airport went out of their way to care for Linda with compassion and efficiency, and Linda got on the plane for Atlanta. A friend was to meet her in Atlanta to help her board her flight to Johannesburg, where friends will meet her and offer her hospitality for the night, and she will set out for Zambia the next day. Thanks be to God that, although Linda seemed to be in great pain when the group left Thibodaux, she felt better once she arrived at the airport. Thanks be to God for the two fine people from our church who helped Linda on her way.
Please continue to pray that Linda will make it safely to Zambia, as Brian says, in the cradle of God's arms.
Thank you all for your prayers and comforting words. They mean more to me than I can say. I type these words with tears of sadness in my eyes, but also with tears of thanksgiving for your love and support.
For Linda:
May God the Father bless you, God the Son heal you, God the Holy Spirit give you strength. May God the holy and undivided Trinity guard your body, save your soul, and bring you safely to his heavenly country; where he lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
Prayers for Linda.
ReplyDeleteHugs for you, {{{Mimi}}}
JCF, thanks. Linda looked so ill yesterday that I'm wondering if they will let her on the plane. Lord, have mercy.
ReplyDeletepraying for Linda...
ReplyDeletePrayers for Linda that she may have the grace, peace, and joy she needs as she goes home.
ReplyDeleteLinda wants to die in Zambia, the place she loves.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the prayers.
Prayers for Linda from me.
ReplyDeleteAs Cathy says.
ReplyDeleteAnd Linda should be able to die where she wants.
God bless Linda with courage and peace in her journey home.
ReplyDeleteBlessed are you, Grandmere, as you mourn. The kingdom is close upon you.
Linda is in my prayers. You are also, Mimi.
ReplyDeleteGod already has Linda cradled in his arms, rocking her gently in His love. May her body cooperate and allow her to go where she wishes to be when she leaves her suffering and pain behind. And may those who lover her be comforted and at peace.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I've said this before, Brian. But from here, and at MP's: you have a (blessed) way w/ words! :-)
ReplyDeleteMore prayers for Linda---have you heard anything, {{{Mimi}}}?
I added an update to my post and bumped it up to the top. Linda made it on to the plane to Atlanta, where where she will board her flight to Johannesburg. Thanks be to God.
ReplyDeleteContinuing prayers!
ReplyDeletePrayers being sent her way.
ReplyDeleteWhat a woman!
Thank you all for the prayers.
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