In Loving Memory of Carol Lewis - Video Played at Memorial Service

In Loving Memory of Carol Ruth Lewis

We had a lovely memorial service today for mom. Dad was able to give a scripture reading and message. Kristi and our sister-in-law Jessica sang Day by Day and He is Able. I gave the story behind why they sang He is Able. Karen shared a memory and read mom's poem that mom wrote to her stillborn son. The boys presented a necklace to my dad with mom's wedding ring on it. We then showed a slide show with pictures of my mom and our family (we will try to post this slide show on here soon). Then the assistant pastor from a church in Longbeach gave a nice closing message and prayer. Here is a picture of all of us before the service.  

Well Done Thou Good & Faithful Servant...Enter Thou Into the Joy of thy Lord

Shortly after I finished posting the blog on late Friday night, mom went home to be with her Lord around 2:15AM on Saturday. We were all with her praying, singing and talking to her even though she was unable to communicate with us towards the very end. We knew that she could hear us and feel our presence. Everyone had left the room for just a moment and when my dad went back in to check on her she was gone. I believe even up to her last moment she knew that we had left the room and she wanted to part privately.

We are all heartbroken that she is gone. We did not expect it to happen this soon. The Lord was working though, because he knew we would not be able to stand seeing her in the condition she was in for very long. She will be greatly missed by many and we are just so thankful that she is no longer in any pain or suffering.

We will be having a memorial service for mom at the Fairhaven Memorial Park on Tuesday at 10AM.  Our family has greatly appreciated all of your prayers through this time. We continue to covet your prayers.

Fairhaven Memorial Park
1702 Fairhaven Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

For those of you who would like to send cards, please send them to Karen's address.
1737 N. Bates Cir.
Anaheim, CA 92806

1Thesselonians 4:13...sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.