If We Die, We Die for the Lord

For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. — Romans 13:7-8

Last night our friend Dave lost his wife.

Kathie was a wonderful friend, wife and mother of Katie, Andy, Hannah and Madison.

She had Hannah just a few months before I had Abby.

And she graciously let me borrow her maternity clothes, which tripled my wardrobe! 

Dave arrived at her side just in time to hold her in his arms as she went to be with her Lord and Savior.

Through our tears, we rejoice that she is now at peace in heaven.

With no more pain or anxiety or sorrow.

We grieve with the family — it's so hard to lose your mom and wife.

Dave has been at her side for over 15 years now following a car accident on September 5 in which she was paralyzed and no longer able to communicate fully. 

We had all been celebrating at a pool party, and someone took a beautiful photo of Kathie with her girls Madison and Hannah on our friends' deck before the accident.

Requiring constant medical attention in care facilities since then, Kathie also received the undivided attention of Dave and her family. 

Dave even remodeled his home so she could spend time at home whenever possible. 

Their daughter Madison was also injured during the accident, and spent lots of time in surgeries recovering.

She has a beautiful little boy now.

I know Kathie would be and was very proud of her children and grandchildren and all they have each accomplished.

In Dave’s words ‘tonight… she moved into the arms of Jesus’.