February 21, 2011 at 9:32 pm · Filed under pray

• Based on Becky’s condition all treatments stopped on September 15, 2010.
• Typical of Becky, she continued to pray that this burden be lifted from all of us.
• There were doubts about Thanksgiving, Becky’s birthday, Christmas, New Year, and the follow up medical appointment that she scheduled for January 19^th. What an inspiration she has been to me; what unbelievable strength; Becky was still practicing her Forms and Hapkido’s until the end of January. Becky “directed” me to announce in class that she was challenging them to work harder. She relayed, “learn your inner strength and focus to be successful in all that you attempt. If I can do this with Pancreatic Cancer, you have no excuses!” Isn’t that just her!
• February 5^th started a rapid decline in her condition with fever, increased pain, weight loss, and over-all weakness. February 9^th, we began Hospice for more frequent and direct care focusing on quality not quantity of life.
• The decline has exasperated what little strength she can muster. Her pain has been managed effectively throughout with minimal exceptions. The transition to Morphine was tolerated without event.
• Today we meet a very difficult challenge and at face value, certainly seem insurmountable. The decision was made and we still look for the miracle that can still happen through His grace.
• We thank all of you for your continued thoughts and prayers. Please continue your prayers and KNOW they are impacting in ways that have been and are unbelievable.

 

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February 4, 2011 at 12:04 pm · Filed under pray

One of our students has passed away. Let’s remember the family in prayer over the next several days, weeks and months.

HELMS – Jon Henry Helms, age 64, of Grandville, passed away into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lorraine Helms and father-in-law, Albert W. Scott. Jon graduated from South High School in 1966 and continued his education at Sams Technical School in Indianapolis, IN. After graduation he joined the Air Force and served in Denver and Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, AK. In 1981 he joined the Michigan National Guard at the 44th St. Armory. After 6 years with the Bridge Co., he transferred to Fort Custer for 11 .5 years. Jon was proud of his service to his country. He leaves his loving wife of 40 .5 years, Joyce (Scott) and children, Odette and Greg Smith of KY and Jon O. Helms of GR; grandchildren, the light of his life, JoAnna, Jonathon, Jasmine, Jennifer, Angel and Faith; former daughter-in-law, Dawn Helms. Also feeling the loss is his family, George and Jan Helms, John and Donna Vander Meer, Dan and Ruth Helms, David and Betty York; his mother-in-law, Carol Scott; in-laws, Don and Nancy Sharp, Pete and Sally Nowicki, Doug and Denise Scott, Jack and Lorrie Scott; many nieces, nephews, and dear cousins; special friend, Margaret Bower. Jon’s family is very grateful for the wonderful care given him by Dr. Zakem and nurse, Joni, Dr. Bott-Kothari and nurse, Myra; the wonderful staff and volunteers of Hospice of Michigan, nurse, Michelle, and Chaplain Laurie Hogge. Funeral services will be held Monday at 4:00 p.m. at Grandville United Methodist Church, 3140 Wilson, with Pastor Tom Pier-Fitzgerald officiating. Interment Floral View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Grandville UMC Capital Improvements or the needs of the family. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the church, as well as one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf

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