Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.
At 2:13 pm EST today, my mother went Home. No doubt my father came calling for her and said, "C'mon, sweetheart, it's time." And I know she went happily, and now they are together again, and her younger brother, Michael, and her parents, Wanda and Michael, are there to welcome her.
Dorothy Leona Koretzky Martin
December 16, 1928 - November 30, 2008
41 comments:
Prayers ascend.
Eternal rest grant unto her oh Lord. May she rest in peace.
Stephanie:
My sympathies to you and your family.
On Monday, my priest's father passed away unexpectedly and today at Mass he talked about how, through the sadness, he realized his father was meeting Jesus.
I'll keep your all in my prayers.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
I love the picture - it makes me feel like I know her.
I will be praying, both that she make a straight shot into Heaven, and that with God's grace (and hopefully the help of the law), the battle you no doubt have in front of you against your sister for your mother's remains is swift and not too painful for you.
Oh, Steph, I'm so sorry. Nothing really prepares you. I'll keep her and your family in my prayers. ditto one for your sister, though she might require the nine first Fridays, and a trip to Lourdes. God bless you all.
Dig,
SO very sorry to hear...
In our prayers,
Timothy
May she rest in peace! I know she is probably already a saint--but I'll have a couple Masses said for her--just in case. Heaven's gain, but, I am so sorry for your loss of her here on earth.
What a wonderful photo. God bless you and may she rest in peace.
I have taken the liberty of adding your mother's name to our Month for the Souls In Purgatory prayer initiative.
Her name now appears in the sidebar with the other souls for whom are praying daily between Nov 25 and Dec 25 and for whom we are having masses said.
Lots of love and prayers headed your way, Stephanie - and anything I can do from here, consider it done.
Martha and I are praying for you and those who remain here awaiting our final reward.
From everything you've said about her, I know she was/is a really neat person. I too will have some masses said. I like the idea of her rooting for us from other side.
Thinking of you too in your time of sadness!
Continued prayers for your family in this time of grief. Eternal rest grant unto Dorothy, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.
Digi--
My 6:00 pm Mass last night was offered for the repose of the soul of your mother.
Dig:
Our most heartfelt sympathies to the entire digiclan. We will have you in our nightly prayers.
While it can be only a small comfort, remember that you now have a POWERFUL ally in the Church Triumphant and that it is somewhat comforting knowing that you can (and I am certain WILL) talk with her often and know her protection is there whenever needed. Over 10 years on and I still talk to my Dad often.
Next gig....we will raise a pint in hers, and all of our faithful departed's honors....
Dominus Vobiscum!
Peter & Family
In Paradisum deducant eam angeli...
SARita,
So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing, but I know you find comfort in knowing she is in Heaven and has met the Lord. P.S. I had a dream about you last night; you were carrying a Louis Vuitton handbag.
-Gabby A.
I lost my mother after a painful fight with cancer. I found this prayer most comforting:
"Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, we turn to thee, O Virgin of virgins, our Mother. To thee we come, before thee we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word incarnate, do not despise our petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer us. Amen."
Please accept my condolences.
Will pray for your family rift to be healed as well.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hugs >>>>>>>
So sorry to hear this, prayers for you DHS.
Probably should of signed the aqbove,
Boazo, ozaoB
I'm so sorry to hear Stephanie. This is one of my favorite lyrics as someone goes home to the Lord:
Our prayers have all been answered. I finally arrived.
The healing that had been delayed has now been realized.
No one's in a hurry. There's no schedule to keep.
We're all enjoying Jesus, just sitting at His feet.
If you could see me now, I'm walking streets of gold.
If you could see me now, I'm standing strong and whole.
If you could see me now, you'd know I've seen His face.
If you could see me now, you'd know the pain is erased.
You wouldn't want me to ever leave this place,
If you could only see me now.
My light and temporary trials have worked out for my good,
To know it brought Him glory when I misunderstood.
Though we've had our sorrows, they can never compare.
What Jesus has in store for us, no language can share.
You wouldn't want me to ever leave this perfect place
If you could only see me now.
Amen.
Probably should learn to spell too!
Boazo.
Thank you, all, for your kind thoughts. We knew Mom had terminal lung cancer back in August, and I know she is delighted to "have gone so quickly."
My mother was fearless. In october when I visited her, she laughed and said, "You know, dying isn't so bad - I now have something to look forward to!" She also admitted she was "incredibly curious" to see finally what Death would be like.
Then LLoyd comes along and gets in my way.
Boazo
My father died in surgery a
few years back. He said to the doctor, I'm not going to wake up dead I'm I.
Boazo
Boazo, in some ways that reminded me of my grandmother, who would always say, "I better enjoy this Thanksgiving/Christmas/Easter/Pulaski Day . . . I may not live to see next year's . . ." until the day I said to her, "You know, Grandma, some year you'll be right."
What a beautiful picture you have of her! Just beaming.
Deep sympathies at your loss
DaMav from Sondrak.com
We are so very sorry. God bless your family and give you strength. You know we went through this just last week and relate so well.
Love you,
Stepperg and Cuchieddie
There's not much to add to what's already been said...I too lost my Mother to cancer, so I understand some of what you're dealing with.
God speed......RIP Dorothy Leona Koretzky Martin and say hello to my Mom.
I am so sorry to hear this sad news.
Please know that you are in my prayers.
MITX
My condolences TDH. My prayers for your family.
Condolences to you and yours, TDH.
Best wishes always.
008
Your mama was very beautiful.
I love her smile.
TDH, my prayers go out for you and yours. She looks like she is a sweet, loving person. May the Lord keep her close and ease your pain.
MitchM
Hugs and prayers.
e~C
Oh, Dig, I'm so, so sorry.
:(
I'll keep sweet Dorothy in my prayers, and all her family.
-Cathy
I am just now reading of the passing of your beloved mother.
My poor words can do little, but your mother and your entire family remain in my prayers.
May she rest in peace, may the Lord's light shine upon her :)
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in our prayers.
Our sympathies to you and your family.
We will keep your all in my prayers.
We will prayer this simple prayer for your own healing.
Catholic Healing Prayer
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