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Before I (Ron) get into the reason for the title of this post, this update… This afternoon, we pass on Kari’s “party bus” to a local family who has a son in a wheelchair. That came together quickly as did the purchase of a minivan for our second vehicle. We already think of this asContinue reading “Works of Art”

So many of you have gifted us with being there for us (your attendance this past Friday), words of encouragement, prayers, flowers, memories, meals, hugs, and so on. Each of them help – a lot! This morning we received another wonderful gift from a dear friend – an amazing writer who has given a lovingContinue reading “Precious Gifts Amidst the Pain”

For those of you who can’t make it on Friday to Kari’s celebration of life service, we want to let you know that Calvary will be livestreaming it. This can be accessed at the Calvary Church webpage, at https://www.calvarychurch.org/memorial-service/.  Please note that if you log on early (prior to 11:00 on Friday, November 7) you mayContinue reading “Livestream Info”

Each of us is responding to Kari’s loss in his own way. Matthew, last evening, wished Kari’s stuffed animals a good night. Our granddaughter, Elia, informed her dog that Kari had died. Bailey seemed sympathetic. As for me, beyond the shock, tears, and waves of deep sadness, I process. And as I do, there isContinue reading “Thoughts about “Life””

A viewing will take place 9:30 to 10:45 am, followed by the funeral at 11:00 am on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. Interment will be in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery on Friday at 2:30 PM. You are invited to any / all the above including lunch followingContinue reading “Celebration of Kari’s Life”

She left us just before 8 this morning. Jeremy was here with us. Her passing was as peaceful as death can be. Though we begged God that he would call her soon, we can’t stop crying. Thank you for all your prayers. We’ll let you know about the celebration of her life. Check back here.Continue reading “Kari is in heaven”

Each moment with Kari is precious. And yes, she is still with us. She is comfortable, which makes things easier for all of us. Joan was able to sleep. Matthew is also more settled and expressing more thoughts and feelings about losing his sister. Today is Matthew’s birthday – he is now a big teenager.Continue reading “Precious Days”

Night time is the darkest, but the most sacred. I will give a peek into this Mama’s heart that is in agony as I cut the final string of my firstborn child. Kari is seeing that distant shore for which she will be boarding that ship coming for her. I can only watch and waitContinue reading “The ship is coming”

For anyone nearby who wishes to share food, it would be helpful to do it through the following link. Knowing our community, this will help alleviate the fear that we will receive too much food (Haha). https://mealtrain.com/5l1eow

Kari has been in many hard places. Over and over, she has come through life-threatening illnesses. This time, she will not recover. For weeks, there have been signs that are clear to us now. In the heart of covid, we nearly lost her, but God brought her through and gave her five more years ofContinue reading “Journey’s End”