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Thanks for the update, Jane.  And praise God for the relief of some of Faye's problems.

Amen and praise God!

Praises to God for what he uses to get his work done. I am praying!

I am praying too.  For Faye, her children and grandchildren, her sisters and friends. 

As Faye nears the end of this journey, and views the Jordan River ahead, I just pray for her whole family circle as they feel sad at bidding "Farewell" to her but happy in the fact that she won't have to cross the Jordan alone.




I won't have to cross Jordan alone

When I come to the river at the ending of day
When the last winds of sorrow have blown
There'll be somebody waiting to show me the way
I won't have to cross Jordan alone

I won't have to cross Jordan alone
Jesus died all my sins to atone
In the darkness I see
He'll be waiting for me
I won't have to cross Jordan alone

Often times I'm weary and troubled and sad
When it seems that my friends have all flown
There is one thought that cheers me and makes my heart glad
I won't have to cross Jordan alone

I won't have to cross Jordan alone
Jesus died all my sins to atone
In the darkness I see
He'll be waiting for me
I won't have to cross Jordan alone

Though the billows of trouble and sorrow may sweep
Christ the Saviour will care for his own
Till the end of my journey my soul he will keep
And I won't have to cross Jordan alone

I won't have to cross Jordan alone
Jesus died all my sins to atone
In the darkness I see
He'll be waiting for me
I won't have to cross Jordan alone.

I haven't seen any updates lately......How is Fay doing Pat?

She may be "going home" soon, Judy.

I'm sure the whole family is very busy.  Nita wrote me this morning and suggested that it won't be long now.

I'm sure that Jane will be here to update us but this is what Nita posted yesterday on Faye's Facebook page:






Nita Hornerposted toFaye Perry Pekas
15 hours ago


Faye is still holding on, though at times somewhat reluctantly. She is telling the Lord she is ready to go...but knows if she has even one more thing to do....she will stay. We had a nice time of loving, saying goodbye, and lots of prayers by us all...Faye, Raymon and Christy there....and me on speaker phone. I didn't feel far away at all.

One of the reasons she is waiting is to see her nephew, my son. He is being released from prison tomorrow (drink driving) and went in one man and is coming out another. She wants to meet this man who has surrendered his life to God and has shared some with his dear aunt. He wrote her a letter that made her cry..she said a good cry...and she has wanted to see him and tell him how it blessed her. Then her husband, Raymon, gave his heart to God. Many, many blessings in the midst of having to say goodbye to this woman is nearer to an angel than I have known,

Faye was the aunt that always brought games and fun things for the kids to play with when we had our family camps. She'd take them on Safaris...teach them to quietly watch an ant family doing things ants do, everyone had a role ....birds...trees, flowers, dainty little buds or, down to the water to skip rocks or watch squirrels scamper down trees.
The kids liked to sleep in her tent, or at least near, because then the scary stories would start...first person opens with possible chance of making it out without being scared, but by the second or third, probably Marty, Skeet, Robbie....could get some pretty scary sounds for the younger kids. The warm cracking safe-place camp fire had more moving near all the time. Cause just out of the light back where the wild things might be....you would sooner or later hear snap. scrape.woooooossssh, snap,bang, bang.

Then there songs....Remember all the songs, Faye? I know you do. Maybe we can sing some tomorrow, We sang for Morris when he left us....and we sang for Momma and Daddy.....yes, we want to sing for you. Kim thinks we should sing with you "Jesus Loves Me". You sang that for Brother Mo....and he joined in after being unresponsive....when he heart that song...he wanted to sing. And at this funeral....you stood and had us all singing Jesus Loves Me. You knew the truth. Jesus does love his children, and he never wants to be far away.

Tears flowing here!

Thanks, Pat.... that's a beautiful song for Faye.  I haven't been posting anything here for a while because Faye has not been able to post on Facebook, and I was only bringing her writings here for you who don't make it to FB. 

Nita has been keeping me informed, though.  Also, there is another sister, Pam, who has been hospitalized with a near fatal emergency -- she is currently in the hospital (following surgery) in Portland.  All of this has to be the most stressful, emotionally draining time for Nita, especially, so I have not expected her to be posting here for a while. 

As Pat said, Faye is only breaths away from her Homegoing. 

Praying for the family, and for Pam.

Today Nita, along with her son Skeet and daughter Kim, went to visit with Faye.  This is what she wrote on Facebook this evening.


We had a blessed time with Faye, Christy and Raymon today.

She was so happy to see Skeet, and kept stroking his face. She told him he had a blue aura around his head. I figure at this stage she can see things like that. He had written her a letter that touched her so much she said, so they both wanted to see each other and it was perfect.

She got her new hospital bed today! After it was set up, and she was settled in, Raymon, her husband, kept playing with the remote, asking her if she wanted up more? Down? Finally she had had enough and was trying to tell him so. I said I think she wants the remote. He gave it to her, she took it, laid it on her bed, and put her hand over it. I loved it!

We prayed together, sang together, and it felt so good. We sang Jesus Loves Me...Faye sang too.

Seems to me her face is just glowing.

She gets weaker, then rebounds, is ready to go, then doesn't..when I left today I whispered, "I'll see you in heaven."

She replied, "yes......or next month".

That's my sister.

Thanks for this, Jane.

The thought that keeps coming to my mind is, "What a difference it makes when a family knows and loves their God!"  Sweet, sweet times with dear Faye--never to be forgotten by those sharing them.

There is nothing I can add beyond what has been said above.  I keep an eye here for updates on both Faye and Pam.  Sure glad Faye was able to see Nita's son as she has obviously had a large influence on her life.

Faye is still holding on.  The Lord is still preparing her place, I guess.

My daughter, Kim, went to stay with the family tonight, in hopes that they might be able to get some sleep while she sits with Faye.

They keep thinking that every day will be her last, and still she is here.  Please pray for Raymon, her husband, and Christy, her daughter. 
They really need the Lord's strength and his comfort as the days go on.

Pam is home and recovering well.  Now she just has to be patient and let others do for her and not be trying to get back into the swing of things too soon.  I'm so glad.  Losing two sisters at once would be too much.

Thank you, thank you for praying for us.

You're so welcome, dear heart. 

You're very welcome Nita.  I will definitely continue to lift this situation up in prayer. 

Prayers from me, too, know how very much you and your family has touched my heart.
God's love just flows through from each posting and I thank everyone writing for taking the time to share.
Words can't express how deeply touched I feel..

Praise the Lord from whom all blessings flow .....

You don't have to pray for Faye anymore.  She is with Jesus now.  She went Home about an hour ago.

I want to tell you about her last painting.  Some of you knew she was a photographer and  painted also.  She had such a great love for both.

Well, the night Kim stayed there with her, sat up with her so her family could sleep, Faye painted her last picture.

She asked Kim, "Do you have colors?"  Kim said she waited a second, and then said, "You mean paints?  I have some at home."

Faye replied "That's ok.  I have some here".

With her eyes closed, she began to paint, telling Kim she was now using green, and some blue...her hands were up and painting as though she had a brush.  At times her "brush" would touch Kim's leg...or her shoulder.  She kept painting her picture, adding colors until she felt it was just right. At the end she said, "...and just a touch of pink right here".

She waited sort of like she was seeing it herself and then asked Kim, "There...do you like it?"

Kim loved it.

She told her family a  few days ago that she wasn't dying, you know.   She is so right.  She went to sleep here on earth, and woke up in the Presence of Her King, Her Lord, Her Everything. 

Someone said she touched more people in her last journey than some touch in a life time.  I can agree with that.

I pray when I go, it is with as much grace as my dear sister, and that my love for the Lord will shine and draw others to Him.

Thank you all so much for your prayers.  Christy and Raymon need your prayers now.

Also Faye's daughter in law, Tina, lost her dad today.  Two family deaths in one day.   So pray for Tina and Rob (Faye's son)too.

Praying, Nita. 

I will add the names of the family circle.  What a journey she had! 

Psalm 116:15
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

We've opened up a topic where we can post our messages of sympathy to Nita and the family circle.

CLICK HERE

I pray God's peace and love comfort Raymon and Christy, as they navigate this sea of grief in the loss of a very much loved wife and mother ... and for the other family members who grieve this same loss... God's guidance, day by day, as they learn to continue on this earthly journey until we meet again ...

It just doesn't seem real that Faye has been "promoted to Glory" but how wonderful for her!

Remembering the family at this time.

Today is a good time to pray for the family--again.

Hello everyone.  It's been so long since I've been here, I was looking for the "like" button for some photos and comments.

It still doesn't seem real that Faye is gone from this earth.  My sisters and I haven't gotten together since her memorial service, and we're actually not looking forward to that because it will mean she's really not here.  We talk about it, but we're not ready for a sisters' reunion yet.

God is good and we go on, knowing we'll see her again.

I sort of feel like I'm waking up again. 

Hi Nita ....
It's interesting that you came here today.  I have just spent some time rereading all the posts here, from the first one.  I am not ashamed to admit that I was  pretty teary throughout.  I know what you mean about it not seeming real that Faye is no longer among us, here on earth.  It will take a while, I'm afraid. 

As you say "God is good and we go on, knowing we'll see her again."   

That's funny that we both checked in about the same day.   Turning toward the new full circle?    I know how you felt about Faye, so I understand.  Sue told me that she hasn't cried yet.  And she is the softest one of the sisters.  Can you imagine that?  She's just doing it the way that works for her.

I love you, Bestest .... guess it's a family tie after all ... since I've been adopted into your family.   

Aweee  You gals are the greatest!