Monday, July 05, 2010

Maria ... 1965 - 2010

taken on June 9th ... i had such a good visit with Maria on that day ...

Maria passed away this morning (July 5, 2010) at 11:00 a.m.
she had been transferred to St. Boniface Hospital on friday ... they were going to do more heart surgery (an infection at the source of the last surgery was found late last week) ... but she was too weak to undergo what would have been her 3rd surgery in two weeks ... her body had had enough ...
i got to the hospital at 10:30 a.m. today, not knowing that her earthly life would end in only a few minutes ... they had hurriedly called her husband in and they were worried that he wouldn't arrive in time, but God was merciful and he made it ... we were both there as Maria took her last breath ... it was peaceful ... it was sad ... yet precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints ... she is finally pain free ...

thank you for all your prayer on Maria's behalf ... they meant so much to me and the family ...

16 comments:

Felisol said...

Dear Saija,
I'm mourning with you. You have stood faithfully by your sister's side all the time of her longlasting illness.
I'm praying for the whole family, your mother in particular.
Mothers are not created to watch their children die. It's tearing their hearts to pieces.
Maria is freed from her long time pains.
Her long time accounted for days came at an end this morning.
No earthly words can besaid to ease or comfort.

Three yearsago myDad passed away, andI stillmiss him, and stillask why hehad tosuffer this much.
In his youoth myfather was an athlet, running 800 and 1500meters.
On his tomb the words from 2 Fil 4:7 "finished the race. Kept the faith" is engraved. "7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing."
So did Maria.
May God comfort and bless allof you.
From Felisol/Elise

Mari said...

Such a blessing that you were there and that you had such a good visit the last time. She knew how much you loved her!
Praying for you and the rest of the family.

jel said...

sending you and your family , my thoughts and prayers!
((((((HUGGS))))))

Nellie said...

Saija, I am so sorry to hear of Maria's passing. She has been in my prayers, and seemed to always have defied the odds. I think you have been an amazing support for her. I am so glad her husband was also able to be with her at the end. Her passing was peaceful, and she knew the Lord. We can rejoice in that. I pray the Lord will grant you a special measure of his peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Nellie

Terry said...

dear saija...home at last..you know you will see her again but in the meantime may the lord comfort you and her dear husband because even though you know where she is, she has left a huge space in your lives.
god be with you.....love terry

Sita said...

My dear Saija,
I mourn with you. While Maria's painful journey has ended, the pain of her loss is very real. May God cover you and your family in His blanket of grace.
Love, Sita

donna said...

Praying the Lord's comfort....
hugs
donna

Mrs. Mac said...

You have been such a steadfast sister seeing Maria through her health issues these past years .. always there .. a shining example of Christ. May she find His peace in heaven .. my condolences to you, your mom and the rest of your family.

Love,

Mrs. Mac

Amrita said...

Dearest Saija, I embrace you in the Lord ,. I lost my Aunt Virgina on July 4th. We share this grief together in a way. Our hope and trust is in the Lord alone. Lots and love from Amrita

Cathy said...

Oh, Sweetheart, I am so sorry about Maria, but as you said, she is suffering no more. Praying for comfort and peace for the family ~ Love and Hugs ~

Debra said...

Oh Saija... I am so very, very sorry. I can't believe this happened. Please know that I'm praying for you and your family, that God will comfort you and give you great joyful anticipation of seeing Maria again one day in Heaven. May God continue to heal your hearts at this difficult time and thank-you so much for sharing Maria and her story with us. Love, Debra

Deborah said...

Saija, I'm so sorry for your loss! I know how much you will miss your sister, but I also know that God will give you the comfort and peace you need through the coming days.

Susan said...

So sorry and sad for you to read this Sajia. She fought such a strong fight for so long. She is now not only pain free but dancing and in pure peace. Be comforted by Him who holds you in the palm of His hand.

Jammie J. said...

I'm so sorry.
(big hugs)

Anonymous said...

Have not been by in awhile...so very sorry to hear you have lost your sister!! It is so hard, these partings, but we know that they are temporary and I hope you can hold onto that!!
Blessings and hugs,
Elizabeth

Maggie Ann said...

What a special picture.."Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither that entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." I Cor.2:9 Praying for you all. *hugs*