Friday, July 27th 4:30pm
Kerrie is at peace now. We were all with her, holding her hand, and telling her we loved her. Many of the staff were here too.. Kerrie knows how much she is loved and we hope you know how much she loved all of you. Just remember… she doesn’t hurt anymore. No more painful tests, no more horrible procedures. She’s at peace.
We’ll post arrangements as soon as we have them.
We love you!
Jenn, Joan, Steve, Ron… and KerrieÂ
26 Comments
Cousin Pat
Joan, Jenn, Ron, and Steve,
My heart aches for all of you. The void Kerrie leaves is enornous. For Kerrie my heart rejoices, for she is at peace with her Lord. God grant us all the comfort and peace His almighty Word promises.
All of my love-Pat
Shane
Thank God she is no longer in pain. I wish her family strength through this difficult time. I thought I was going to be prepared. I’m wasn’t.
Bonnie Andree
I am so sorry to hear the news. She is at peace, though, and that is good.
Love to all,
Aunt Bonnie
Mary Jo
Dear friends,
My note to Joan was a little too late but I hope that you are all surrounded with the peace and the miraculous energy that the Holy spirit leaves when a soul is taken to heaven. Kerrie, your family will miss you so…..send them your blessing and stay near to them and give them strength.
Mary Jo
Jess & Crew
Aunt Joan, Jenn, Ron and Family,
You were all such solid rocks for Kerrie. She was blessed to have your amazing love and support. Praying with you today.
And to Kerrie, you’re a fighter till the end. Until we meet again. Love you!
Jess, Jared, Reese, Jack & Charlie.
gina
jenn and family,
my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this diffucult time. Please take solace that Kerrie is out of pain and now will be looking down and taking care of you all.
Jason
** In Tears **
We all get caught up in life.. and I just wish I could have told Jenn, anyone, to let her know how much I cared one more time. (I missed the site update earlier.)
Bless you all.. for all that you have done, all the sacrifices that you have made, all the ramps, trips, vans, hospitals, cleaning, medicine schedules.. and blessed you are, still, to have had another precious year with her.
As someone that is far away, I felt I actually got to know her a lot better over the last year than I had ever before. For that, for that.. exposure to her love and kindness, I’ll always be gratefull to have known her.
Jenn, Joan, Ron… and the hospital staff, and other’s I’ve forgotten… from all that I have read and know, you have all gone above and beyond what I think most would do. I really mean that, not just a saying here, a real heart-felt statement. The long hours, double shifts, long drives, all for love. I still have tears in my eyes knowing that such love and compassion is out there. Most of us don’t even know if we have it until the time comes.
You all have stood up, come together, worked as a team, and perhaps shown more love and dedication that I have ever witnessed.
But through all of this, I think you’ve had some fun.. the hats, stealing of easter candy, cards and parades. Some wonderful Kerrie quotes, pictures, and most of all… time.
My Love and Support go out to you all.
J
PS: Not that it should be this far down, but Thank You so much James for a place for all of us to be together, support and communicate. Your gift was exceptional, and read far and wide. Thank you so much.
Kelley
While I am sad that you have gone, I am thankful you are no longer in pain. Although we didn’t know you, We love you, Karrie. Peace to you and your family.
Kelly
To Kerrie’s family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish for you all that the days ahead are not filled so much with sadness, but with fond memories spent with Kerrie and a feeling of happiness for her that she is now home with God and not suffering. It is such a blessing when you know a loved one is going home, when you can tell them how much they are loved and how much they mean to you. May you feel her presence and take comfort in knowing that she is in God’s loving arms. Kelly Kirtley (FBC)
Shane Garver
I echo Jason’s comment about James. Thanks to you for making it possible for all of us to be a significant part of Kerrie’s life. I feel good knowing that maybe some of the things I posted on here gave her a few moments of happiness….a smile.
I’m still sick over all of this, but I’m getting better. I’ve spent much of the night re-living moments I’ve spent with Kerrie, Jen, James, Jason, and all the others. I miss all of that so much, and especially now I miss Kerrie. What an incredible human being.
RON
there are no words to be said to make it any easier in life as loosing someone so special. no words nor passage of time will ever make it any better you just learn to cope and deal with it as time go’s by. and for some sort of piece when its my time to go “home” it will be easier knowing Kerrie will be there to welcome each of us. many tears im sure will fall from all of us but at least as jenn said no more horrible tests no more pain of an already long battle. kerrie was a true angel and a warrior. she fought longer and way more then anyone should have had to go through. i will keep kerrie alive im my thoguhts and prayers always and thank god every day for the brief time i was blessed enough to have her pass through my life. also she will always be remembered by the many who came by this site and are fighting there own battle with this horrible cancer …. i know of a few people she has helped by her own courage fighting this fight it has also given them courage to continue on as well lots of prayers and love to you all …god bless
Ron
Jannie Boyer
Dear Joan,
I am sitting here at two in the morning looking at a pair of shoes, your shoes, and thinking about how many steps you took with Kerrie throughout her life. I know there are so many they can’t possibly be counted, and just today you continued right up to heaven’s door with her. I have seen you walk when I thought you couldn’t possibly go anymore, yet you did. Your love for Kerrie is so strong, it never let you down and gave you strength, all of us here were blown away by. We have all walked with you, prayed for you and want you to know we love you. You are all in our thoughts, hearts and prayers here at NOMC.
Geri Dial
Thank you once again for the update as painful and full of mixed emotions as it was.
Kerrie was truly blest to have so many surround her with such loving care.
Even though I don’t know any of you and would not recognize you if I saw you–your blog accounts of both pain and pleasure gave me enough detail that I felt closer than I could ever imagine. Thank you and God bless each one of you now and in the days ahead. Geri
Kristie
Jenn, I am so sorry to hear about Kerrie’s passing. It’s amazing how many people come in and out of our lives, yet we are impacted by them forever..even if only knowing them for a short moment in God’s eyes. You’re in my prayers, my CP friend!
Lyle Jaeger
My love and prayers are with you all. May the Lord God continue to surround you all with His infinite love.
Tearfully, Lyle
Judy Barr
God Bless and keep Kerrie close to his heart. Kerrie knows that she received the best love and care anyone could ask for. You have all been angels…the true defination of guardian angels. May you find peace and comfort in the beautiful memories of an amazing life and death.
Love,
Judy Barr
Cousin Dan
Thank you, Kerrie, for your strength and faith. Thank you Aunt Joan, Jenn, Ron, and Steve for showing us how to live and love. Lord’s blessings to you all.
Bob Baker
I read your message of the 27th with great sadness and have been biding my time thinking of a reply.
When I was a youngster I had to be near the family radio a 5 each afternoon. I couldn’t miss an episode of the Green Hornet or whatever was my favorite radio serial. Would Superman conquer the bad guy? Fast forward 60 years to read Joan’s and Jenn’s daily reports. Would Kerrie conquer that awful cancer? Well, she didn’t and we are all so dreadfully sorry, but I believe she is now comfortable, at peace and in an existance with the Lord and will be there forever.
Joan and Jenn, you were so beautiful to be able to care for Kerri as you did. She was so Blessed to have you both in her life. I love you for telling your daily story to all of us.
Thank you to Mary Jo and Jason, especially, for expressing the feelings held by so many.
Art & Kerry Feather
To Joan, Jenn, Ron and family
First of all, I’ve said it before & again – how proud I am to be in this incredible family.
The strength & love surrounding her that was evident from the beginning of Kerrie’s illness carried through to the end. We are so thankful to have spent time with her and getting to know her in recent years. The first time at Joan’s 60th in Las Vegas then last summer in Vassar.
Wishing there could have been more time. I thought I had prepared myself but was amazed at how hard it was to read that she was gone – my sweet cousin with whom I will always feel honored to have shared the same first name.
Love
Kerry, Art & All your Calif. Family
heather anderson
I’m so sorry to learn of Kerrie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. She is at peace now and up above shining down on all of you. God bless you all.
Erik Beard
Knowing this day was coming doesn’t make it any easier. I know that you will all find the love and support in each other that will help you through these sad days. Thank God that Kerrie has no more pain, no more sickness. She is in God’s hands and there could be no better place. God bless each of you. You have all the love I can muster.
renee nevorski
Im so sorry to hear the news. I send all my wishes to the family from Florida. Im sorry I can’t be there to say goodbye to a good friend. At least she is no longer suffering. I feel for the family, and how close everyone is. Renee
Meredith & Jen Rehab staff
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Kerrie was a fighter and she did her best. She was a hard worker with us during our PT and OT sessions. She will be truly missed. She touched us both and we are fortunate to have had the opportunity to be a part of Kerrie’s life.