Mom passed away earlier tonight a little after 8:00pm at Tranquilty. She was surrounded by her whole family, including her pastor. She struggled all day to breathe and it was hard for me to be in the room with her struggling so bad. We gathered around her and prayed so hard for her to go and she wouldn't give up. she kept fighting. After dinner, her breathing improved somewhat and I was able to be with her. Everyone had been telling her all day that it was ok for her to go and I realized that I hadn't talked to her yet so I got right down in her ear and told her that it was me and I was ready for her to go. I told her that I was going to take care of my brother and dad and my husband Stu was going to take care of me. Then I prayed for her and sat down in the chair next to her bed and prayed again and minutes later she took her last breath. It was like she had been waiting all day to hear from me. And once she had, she was ready and she left. And that is the most precious moment of my life and I will cherish it always.
For those of you who are sad, we all are. But please know that mom has been struggling these past few days and this is such a blessing to have her finally at peace and with the Lord. She was the toughest cookie. She has been through so much in her life. From car accidents to surgeries, burns, operations, MRI's, chemo, radiation, countless tests, rehab, divorce, and through it all she was the greatest witness to the Lord and her faith only grew stronger. She is my hero! And I'm comforted tonight to know that she is with Him and free from pain and worry and anxiety.
We are currently making arrangements and are meeting with the funeral home tomorrow to plan everything. There will be a viewing Tuesday evening at Carmichaels Funeral home in Smyrna off of Church Street, which is right off of South Cobb Drive. Mom's service will be at her church, Smyrna Presbyterian on Wednesday, which is also in Smyrna. I will post final details and times tomorrow afternoon.
Thanks for loving my mother and caring about her. She was the most beautiful person inside and out and I want to be just like her. :) God bless.
~Lindsey
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Lindsey,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know these last few days, and months have been so hard. I'm glad your mom is at peace now, and I'm praying for you and your family.
She was a wonderful woman and I have so many memories of her. Stay strong and know that there are so many people thinking of you and your family right now.
Pearl
Lindsey,
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was a very old and dear friend of mine. I met you at your Father's last baseball game at sprayberry. My husband played ball for your father and while in High School I spend much time through the baseball seasons with your mother before you and your brother were born. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. God bless always.
Anne Marie and Joey Cramer
Lindsey and family,
I just want you to know that your entire family has been and will continue to be in my prayers. I have been so grateful for this blog so that I could keep up with Krista's condition. My love goes out to all of you. Our family goes way back with your mom's and I cherish all of those wonderful memories. I wish I could be there for her service, but it just isn't possible. Please give your entire family my love.
Julie Holcomb Harris
Lindsey and Jason,
This has come as such a shock to me as I did not even know that your mom had been sick. My boys (Matt and Adam) thought that they had told me about your mom. Please know that if they had, I certainly would have been in contact with her as well as the two of you. Your mom welcomed me with opened arms into the baseball family at GSU and I will be forever grateful. Krista enriched my life in so many ways and I was blessed because of knowing her. The two of you are so fortunate to have had such a loving, fun, caring mom. She loved the two of you more than life! She was SO proud of both of you! Please know that Matt, Adam, Mr. Jimmie and I will be praying for all of you but know that Krista is now at peace. We love you.
Mrs. Kathy
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