From: Timko, Terry M
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 9:53 AM
Subject: Quick Maura Update - July 14th
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 9:53 AM
Subject: Quick Maura Update - July 14th
Dear friends and family,
Sorry there hasn’t been an update since the 23rd
of May and that this one is really just the facts – I don’t have the time or
energy to share a lot about the journey at this time. The past 7 weeks
have been rich, hard, busy and dynamic. You will be pleased to hear that
Maura’s spirits and mood are very good. Amazing. She is not in any
pain, not scared. God is good. Unfortunately, but as expected, her
body is failing and we have a week or 2 left. She is proving stronger
than the doctors and nurses expected.
She had well over 50 different visitors (I’ve lost count) in
the weeks following that last update. We were so blessed by all the
people who came to share how Maura had impacted their lives over the
years. Really incredible.
We have been in home hospice the past several weeks which
has been very helpful.
Funeral Logistics:
Our plan is to have the funeral on a Saturday after Maura
dies and at least 10 days after to give people the opportunity to travel.
We will have a service in the chapel at Vineyard Cincinnati which is in the
suburb of Springdale, followed by a catered informal banquet nearby where
friends and family can connect and share stories of Maura. Current guess
is Sat July 29th or August 5th. We are
looking into getting a block of rooms for those who are traveling in.
For our planning purposes please let me know if you will be
coming in from out of town AND if you are local if you expect to make the
funeral and banquet. I’d like to get a rough headcount upfront. I
may set up an evite but know not everyone on the DL is that web savvy.
That is it for now. This has been an amazing journey
with an amazing woman, God and community. I look forward share more with
you in the future. Know that this life is just a vapor in the span of
eternity and as we step back to realize this the perspective it gives reveals
our need for a relationship with our God, is great comfort in times like these
and empowers us follow the path our good Father has for us.
I bless you all. Thanks.
Terry