Moments ago, I spoke with my good friend, Trisha. She had some very sad news for me.
Last evening, Trisha's mom died of cancer. Greta Dekens has been battling cancer for the last 5 years or so. She has gone into remission only to find herself fighting the disease again. I was told that this time, they all knew that the bone cancer would be terminal.
Greta died with all of her family around her, praying for her, loving her, as she stepped into the ever loving embrace of God. She leaves behind a devoted husband, 5 daughters lost without their mother, and a community of family and friends that honoured her as a fighter, and as a wonderful, caring woman.
I cannot remember a moment in her presence where her always smiling face didn't welcome all around her to feel the joy eminating from her.
The world has lost a beautiful person. I pray that with the sorrow of her loss, her family finds comfort in her joyfully lived life, and in the knowledge that she walks the streets of heaven, complete.
To those who know Trish and her family, The memorial service is this Friday, May 12th, 2 pm at her church which is:
Willoughby Christian Reformed Church
20525 – 72nd Avenue
And I hope everyone takes a moment to cherish the people that love you, while you have that moment.
I love you Dekes
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