In Honor of my friend Pat

My eyes are filled with tears

red and puffy

Can't believe and yet can

that my friend Pat was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

3 weeks to the day that she died (yesterday)

I found out about an hour ago

And I've hardly stopped crying since

I had a cold last week and didn't get to go see her

Now I'm really mad at myself

I miss her

I served alongside her for years at church

She trained me

I learned a lot from her

I hugged her 3 weeks ago tomorrow

And had no idea it'd be the last time I'd see her

That was one aggressive cancer

I should have known

I wish I'd done more

It just reminds me to take up every chance we get

to show love to those we love

She was such a sweet, lovely, godly woman

who had such a servant's heart

I got to greet her 3 weeks ago when she arrived at church

We hugged and hugged and cried

as she told me of the cancer

I can't believe she's gone

My heart hurts

And yet, I know pancreatic cancer

is often a death sentence

I prayed for healing, and the Lord chose to take her home

I know that's his will

I'm not questioning it

Just sad

I'm glad she's with Jesus

and no longer suffering

But I will really, really, really miss her

here on earth

But I look forward to seeing her again someday in Heaven

All my best to her family

And here's to you Pat

You will be dearly missed