Kathy was a wonderful woman. She and her husband Bill led the RCIA program when I "went through" it. Their marriage was a wonderful example of how things should be in terms of love and marriage. Their ministry in the RCIA program was also an inspiration.
I attended her funeral today, and I have to say that this is really the first time I have felt so emotional at the passing of a friend or relative or while at a funeral. What is interesting is that I am not so emotional about passing, all though that is saddening. What stirred my soul is that Kathy was a great reflection of the True Light that we are all looking for in Jesus Christ.
I've commented before that studying scripture and bible commentaries will often times "convict your soul" when you discover a nugget of truth that shines a light on a part of our life that is sinful or otherwise needs work. When I say "convict your soul" I mean the part of you that feels like "oh no! I've been dong that. I really need to do better."
Kathy was the type of person that made you want to be a better person because of the way she lived and how the Father's love really reflected in her words and actions.
Kathy passed as a result of a long fight with cancer. Fortunately here family were with her. She was a loving person who was everyone's best friend. Even through her struggle with the terminal illness, she continued to love. The circumstances of her struggle also helped those who loved her to love each other more and as well as to learn more about what love is. A testament to what I think is wrong about the "death with dignity" movement.
Kathy, you will be missed. I pray that the Father welcomes you into his presence and Jesus is there to hold your hand until you are united with Bill. Kathy, please pray for me so that I may be a better husband, father, and friend
Tim
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