Our Friends

Yesterday, we had a very beautiful service for our mom. What a testimony she is! The church was overflowing with wonderful friends and family. My prayer is that maybe through this horrible tradegy someone lost was saved in church yesterday. That would be a great gift to our family. Our Lord will use this nightmare for the good.

Thank you to all that attended the visitation and the funeral. Please continue to uplift our family in prayer.

God Bless,

Kena

Arrangements

To all,

Our family would like to invite all. The arrangements are the following:

Visitation: Prattville First United Methodist Church
100 East Fourth Street
Prattville, Al. 36067
Saturday, February 21, 2009; starting at 5 pm

Funeral: Prattville First United Methodist Church
Sunday, February 22, 2009; 3 pm
Graveside service will follow the church ceremony at Prattville
Memorial Gardens

Flowers will be accepted at the Church.

Keith

We will miss you!

Since the beginning, I feared this time would come. I am struggling for the correct words to say. Mother has left this life on earth to be with the Lord. We feel the Lord's presence, but we will have a tough battle ahead. Please pray for our family as we prepare a special ceremony for her.

You can take comfort that Mother was very peaceful. I want to extend the utmost thanks to all. I will post the funeral arrangements when we complete them.

May you not walk alone,

Keith

Phil. 4:13

Mimi

Mother,

God made you a special person;
With great character and commitment.
The love for us is everlasting.
It will be greatly missed.
To leave us is unbearable.
But God has special plans for us all.
Your care is unbeatable.
I can still feel your touch.
You are such a lively person.
Your joyful presence will be remembered.

Mimi will always be love, and your spirit will always be here.

Love you infinitely,
Keith



Mother is growing weaker. Her respirations are changing. Words cannot express the magnitude of what is happening to us. A person that we all look up to is being taken from us. This is the selfish person, but I can take great joy in the fact that she is going to a place that we all envy. I love you Mother, but God loves you more.

Our Precious Angel

Our sweet angel is still fighting for us. My Grandmother said this morning that she just doesn't want to leave her family. Please continue to pray for peace and comfort. Thank you, sweet Theresa, for doing this picture. Happy Birthday, Cash! I can't believe you are 3!! Your Mimi loves you more than you will ever know! God Bless Everyone, Kena

This weekend

Good morning to all,

We have endured one the longest weekends that I can ever imagine. First of all, Mother is still maintaining low, but stable vital signs. On Saturday morning, the nurses called the entire family around 430 am. They said gave us the word that "it would not be long". Mother is still breathing today. She has grown to a very weak woman, but she has to be the most determined and strongest person that I know. God has given us the peace that she will no longer be with us, but she is showing everyone what she is made of. What breaks my heart even more is to tell my children and Kena's children that they need to speak to their Mimi without her responding to them. They all told her how they loved her and how much they missed her. Hopefully, the Lord allowed her to hear them. They are a very important piece of her life! I have learned more in the past months than I have in a while. When you run to the Lord, during tough times, then you will find the strength and comfort.

Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."


God Bless,
Keith

I just got off the phone with my dad. He says Mama isn't doing well. It won't be much longer. Her breaths are shallow and fast. I haven't been up today because it is my baby girl's birthday. It is so hard to be happy and celebrate such a special day. Ella loves her Mimi so much! She wishes her Mimi could be here to celebrate her birthday. But, she can't because she is fighting for her life. This just isn't fair. Someone that we love so much is literally being taken away from us. It is hard not to be angry. I have to remember that our Lord is control. There is a reason for this senseless tradegy. Please pray at this moment for my mom, my dad, my brothers, my aunts, my uncles, my cousins, and my precious grandmother. We all love Sue Tatum but our Father loves her even more. Our Lord will carry us in His loving arms when we feel like we can't go on anymore.

My mom would be so proud of Keith as he has done wonderful works through this blog. He has minsitered to so many people. His words are so comforting and powerful. Thank you, Keith.


God truly cares for us and is there to help and heal when life comes tumbling down. That's how we feel. Life is crumbling down all around us. "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds" Psalm 147:3. We also know that during this time God gives courage and comfort. "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble" Psalm 46:1.
We will walk through the valley of the shadow of death holding the hand of our Good Shepherd.

Words cannot express how much we appreciate all of your prayers and concerns.

May God bless you all,
Kena

Today

Sorry to be so short. Mother is getting very weak, but she is sustaining stable vital signs.


Thanks,

Keith

Today

Mother is still fighting. She is keeping very stable vital signs. She is keeping good oxygen levels right now, even breathing on her own. We have come to substantial peace about this, but it is a very difficult situation.

Matthew 11:28-30--- "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

God Bless,

Keith

Today

There is not much change with Mother. She is resting very peacefully. The Lord's plan will work out the way He wants it, and it will be beautiful. His ways are never doubted. His timing is always perfect. He tells us that He has a plan for all of us, and we should trust Him. That is what we are doing. The prayers are being felt. We continue to pray for peace and comfort for Mother. She seems to have that.

Thank you and God Bless,

Keith

Update

Mother is still having stable vital signs. The staff is keeping her very comfortable. Hospice has been called in to assist in this. We thank you for everything.

What a strong lady

Wow, what a strong individual we have for a mother. Even though she is very weak, she is still fighting a courageous battle. We have just returned home. Mother's vital signs are still very stable. Since 3:30 Thursday, she has been removed from all medication and any machines. She is getting some medication for comfort. The nurses and doctors are amazed that she is still with us. I want to continue to thank you for the incredible support. Mother would be very thankful also. The family has felt the love of God and the effects of the Holy Spirit all day. We do have peace and joy in our life. We know the our Lord has prepared a wonderful mansion for our mother. I cannot wait for her to be dancing down those golden streets, worshiping our Savior the whole way.

Thanks for the prayers, they have been felt,

Keith

Today

Today will be a bitter sweet day for us. We have decided to withdraw the medication and ventilation from our loved one. This decision was the hardest thing that our family has ever faced. The one that we all love is not doing very well. Her little body is very tired and lost. We ask for the prayers to lift her up and to help our family deal with this situation. We ask for your support.

Thanks and God bless,

Keith

Yesterday

Mother had a bad day yesterday. She was breathing at a laboring rate. Her heart rate was elevated. The doctors did treat it with medication, but it seemed to not have any effect. I cannot report if this a downward turn, but she is not doing well. She did not have her eyes open. I wish from everyone that reads this to pray for our family and the decision that we might be faced with. We have to remember who is in control. God is and will always be.

"We know that that all things work together for the good of those who love God."

Keith

Good morning

Good morning,
I hope everyone is well today. I am trying to recover from watching the super bowl. Mother is doing OK this weekend. There is really no change form the last time I updated. Her vital signs are staying in a good range for now.

In Sunday School, we learned about abstaining from all appearance of evil. God tells us that we should not retaliate, never trade wrong for wrong. In Romans 12:19,"Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay, "says the Lord." God states that vengeance will be His and we shall have comfort in that.

Take care and God Bless,

Keith