On Monday January 4th at 2pm Rob took his last breath while I cuddled him in his bed at Riverview Palliative Care Centre. He is now with his Saviour in heaven and is not in pain anymore. I am heart broken but I am also so happy that Rob is in heaven and one day I will meet him there. Isaac cried a lot when I told him his Daddy was in heaven however he is young and can forget his sadness and have fun. The support we have had over the last while especially is over whelming and we are so grateful. Rob and I often talked about that when Rob had to go to heaven that Isaac and I would be ok because we would never be alone. I am completely exhausted and trying to wrap my head around Rob not coming home and am already missing him more then I can even express. Please pray for Isaac and I and our families over the next few weeks especially.
The funeral for Rob will be Friday January 8th, at 4pm at North Kildonan MB church on Gateway. Please join us to celebrate Rob's life.
Dear Karen and Issac - as you begin the very sad process of finding your way without Rob I wanted to assure you that he will always remain in your hearts. Issac will not forget his daddy because you, Karen, will make sure he learns all the lessons his daddy wanted to teach him. He will always know how much his daddy loved him because you will remind him and in doing so you will be reminded how very much Rob loved you. My prayer for you through this life challenge has always been that you feel assured and comforted that God is in everything - the struggles, the trials, the joy and the separation. God will continue to hold you, comfort you, and sustain you when you don't feel you can go on. God has set a network of friends and family to be with you as you now journey without Rob. Rely on those who care for you and never be afraid to ask for help...it will be there as soon as you ask for it. Above all always remember that even though Rob was only here for a little while with you he will always remain larger than life in your hearts. love to you and Issac, Heather & Scott Graham
ReplyDeleteDear Karen,
ReplyDeletePlease know your family has been on my heart for a long time, and I can't imagine your sorrow at this point.
You are such a strong example of a mom, a wife, and an incredible individual. You've been an inspiration to so many of us through your blog.
You and Isaac will never be alone.
With love,
Gwen Smid
Karen,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your pain and loss. Though we don't know one another other, we share common friends, and they have told me of you. Our stories are a little too similar for comfort - you have a son who's 5 where I have a daughter who's 4, but the young husband, the cancer and the heavenly healing is all too real in my life as well. I discovered that your journey with cancer began on April 10th 2014, where mine ended on the 11th of that same year.
I don't pretend to know what you're going through (we're all so different) but I trust that the same God who continues to comforts my Nora and I in our distress, will comfort you and your Isaac. You are in my thoughts, and in my prayers.
My God grant you the comfort and support you require for daily living as you begin this new life.
Beth
I volunteered under Rob with The gym and football. I did anything for Rob he was a truly meek gentle spirited manly man!!!! Those years of service under Rob as a young man has shaped my life in HUGE ways today that I am more than aware of, as well as ways I don't even know yet, or can see. I havn't been able to see him a whole lot the last couple years but he was always on my mind. I hope Issac will read this when he's older and be proud of the beastly man his dad was a legitament good man! Issac your dad is a beast! I remember homeboy spraying ketchup and mustard all over his white shirt at a football supper just to show Lil homies the gospel!!! Much love and prayers from the Dueck family to Karen Issac, mom, dad, and sister. Life is a flash and praise God that we have an everlasting hope! So glad that Rob is with Jesus and not suffering! MARANATHA!!!!!!!
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