Thunder shook my house early this morning. It was raining really hard, for a moment I thought "It rained on the day of Jeffrey's funeral... I wonder if Kerri is with him now?"
Later this morning, a phone call confirmed my suspicions...
Maybe they were raindrops with two messages. I'd like to imagine that they were heaven's tears of sadness for everyone who will miss her and tears of joy for those in heaven who are so happy to see her.
I imagine angels escorting her up into a bright and warm atmosphere of divine satisfaction-the kind that leaves no need or want for anything. I picture Jesus, her savior being first in line to welcome her. Standing near Him, I see a group of family and friends beaming with smiles and giggles holding up banners and cheering. The one in front, the tall, handsome golden boy takes his mother's hand...
In this fantasy-part-fact, I feel great comfort knowing that something like that or something infinitely better happened in the wee hours of this morning. I also know that the journey for the rest of us will be difficult. In fact, this is the beginning of the tough part.
I am afraid we will ache for a very long time.
For the family, we have a job. We must wrap them in prayer and hold them up. Follow them through hell and back, whatever it takes... This is the part where words fail... the going forth... Lord give them your comfort and strength.
Her friends and co-workers will ache just as well. To them, this feels like loosing close relative because Kerri made that kind of impact around here-she is part of what made us all feel so connected. To so many of us, she is not just another person who we have lost... it feels like our very heart has been ripped out.
And, Kerri if you can read these words, I want you to know how much I admire and respect you. I hope you know that I am one of your biggest fans. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of my son's life. I notice the careful attention you spent with each kid and how you went above and beyond with the photos, hand-print pot holders, the turkey feather hats! You demonstrated love in so many ways to so many people for so many years!Thank you for everything.
With much love,
Kacy Latham
3 comments:
Kerri your handprints are all over Munday & your shoes will never be filled. I know your reunion with Jeffrey & Charles was awesome. You will be missed so much. All my love & prayers to Mike & the boys. Please know that we are all here for you & love you.
Angela Herricks
My sincerest thoughts are with Kerri and all of her family and friend in the losses you have endured this past year; most especially now as she has passed from this Earth. I have no doubt that our Heavenly Father and her loved ones there greeted her with open arms. As our arms close tightly around each other to comfort our human pain, her arms open wide to greet her new life just as they did to greet each new child who walked through the door of her home or classroom. 'Welcome" and "I love you." were words invisibly conveyed by her actions and countenance. You, her family, are an amazing extension of her life and share her legacy of love and friendship. Take comfort and strength in her love that will be with you always.
Greta (Waldrip) Sherrill
There are no words to describe the loss we feel today knowing that Kerri has gone Home. But I believe with all my heart that Kerri is rejoicing in Heaven with Jeffrey, Charles, Ross, and many others. I can just imagine how happy Marie Baker was to wrap her arms around her beautiful granddaughter once again. Who will take your place Kerri? I can think of no one. You were a special gift to this community and to your family. God bless this wonderful family, who means so much to all of us. I pray that He will comfort Mike, Brian, Stephen, Joy, Kenneth, Laurie, Aryn Jae, Chris and dozens of other family members who must face the future without her. I pray that they be reminded daily that our years on Earth are just a heartbeat to those who wait to greet us in the presence of our Heavenly Father.
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