Less than a month ago I let you know that one of Pauline’s sisters, Carina, had been diagnosed with fairly advanced cancer.
Yesterday evening, while we were visiting her at Bethesda Hospital, Carina passed away. She was just 41. Funeral arrangements will be made in the coming days.
Please pray for Carina’s family and friends.
Over the past few weeks I have started planning a significant event to honour Carina and the many others in our community who have been touched by cancer. The event will take place in October this year and I’ll give you further details once plans are more certain.
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Rodney – our condolences to you and your wife on Carina’s passing. Hoping that the peace that transcends understanding stays for a while with your family in this difficult season.
I’m so sorry to hear that. Sympathies to your family, especially your wife -41 is so young.
That is sad news. I shall think of all the smiles that Carina had the ability to bring to one’s life… 🙂 She was able to generate laughter in so many ways. While I can’t remember all the specifics, I know she certainly could get me bent over in stitches sometimes. And laughing WITH her (not at her… as some would)! I also suspect she knew how to use self-abasement as a tool to raise a smile.
That little Young Adults Study Group from Attadale Baptist had quite far reaching consequences. While I have to admit that was more than 20 years ago now… making me feel old – 41 is too young.
Oh Rodney, that is so sad. Sending out lots of prayers for you, Pauline and the rest of the family. I’m sure she would have been touched to know of the event you are planning in her honour.
My condolences for your/your families/friends loss.
Oh Rodney, I am so sorry. Please know that prayers for your family are coming your way at this difficult time. Blessings, Debra
Sorry to hear that. I just prayed for you all. Blessings.
My thoughts are with you and your family, Rodney. 41 is so young.
Losses are never easy, despite if you know where the final resting place is or not. You have my prayers, brother.
Peace,
HiScrivener
So sorry to hear your sad news, Rodney. My condolences to you and your family. I will look out for the news of your upcoming event.
having just lost leo’s mom … and daily wondering if my 43 year old sister will pull through her ups and downs with advanced diabetic problems (dialysis, etc.) … i take part in your families sorrow … earthly goodbyes are the saddest … heavens hello’s will be the most joyous …