Debbie’s days may still be many? I hope so!
Or perhaps few?
Our upstairs den is now – – at the nurses requests – – her ONLY place to be: with a wonderful hospital bed; with her husband who sleeps at her feet (floor); with now near-daily visits from her hospice team (chaplain, her primary nurse, her hygiene attendant, her social worker, a music therapist and an extra 3hour/day miscellaneous helper).
Middle of the night times always include – – for Debbie and me – – talking about Heaven and Jesus and a few previously chosen memorized verses.
We do not know. Her days may yet be many? Yet, currently everyday now is sleep-filled + “rest-sitting” next to her bed (on our comfy upstairs den couch).
Yet, lucidity (mixed with a pinch of grogginess) sparks to action on its own schedule. Lucidity is Great! You may get get a text or call from her? I hope so.
Keep praying with us, and with me – – for my “Canada’s Finest”.
Warmly,
Patrick (for the both of us)
Her life verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Prov 3:5-6
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Thank you for stepping in and writing for Debbie. Our love to you both. So thankful for the wedding to be behind you all. Pictures were wonderful. Our love and prayers to you both. Millie and Gail
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How Precious is the Love that holds you both!
Love and Prayers,
cousin jinnie
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Thank you for this update. I continue to pray for you both! “But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives He will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control”. Galatians 5:22-23 TLB… Many have seen this fruit in both of you. Many others have seen or will see this fruit and come to know Jesus because of your love and faithfulness. With love and prayers.
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May God continue to give you precious moments together! Love you guys!
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Debbie and Patrick, What a beautiful example of living life well you are demonstrating! May the Lord give you His grace each day to be all He has planned for you to be and cherish each moment. Praise God for His faithfulness for all of our days. Thank you for sharing. Keith & Judy Hook
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May God surround you, dear Debbie and Patrick, with His love and fill your hearts with the hope and anticipation of being some day in His wonderful presence, a place Jesus said he has prepared for His children, a place of incredible joy and no more pain and tears.
May God bless your special moments together .
Edgar and Trudy
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I am praying for both of you, Patrick, knowing that God is the Blessed Controller of All Things! ( I don’t know either of you, am a friend of Karen Johnson’s)
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Thank you for the continued updates. My heart is full of special memories with you both, our very special friends! ….and full of love for you both. Please know that we continue to hold you in prayer for each and every day…..as you said, for Canada’s finest!
Much love,
Kathy
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We thank you, Patrick, for this update on dear Debbie. Praying especially for her, you, Sarah, Kathryn & Carl today on Debbie’s Birthday. May it be a Special day being together and caring for her needs. I cry for you all and I wish I could bring flowers or a meal. We are thankful to know you have daily help from her hospice team, and that she is comfortable enough to sleep. Those are answers to our prayers. We are doing studies in 1 and 2 Peter and I think first of Debbie when I read, “…there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 1:11. I know hers will be a very rich welcome indeed. We feel SO very blessed to know you both and have been impacted by your lives of steadfast love and service to our Lord. Thank you for giving Debbie our hugs today, Patrick, and they are for you too. And thank you for your personal notes and the great wedding photos you sent. SO thankful for God’s special blessings and JOY on that Special day! ❤️ With our Love, Vicky & Gary
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Lissa and I prayed for you together last night.
Would you like me to share this with our church family?
We love you folks!
Dwight
On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 5:23 PM Debbie O’Connor’s Journey wrote:
> Debbie O’Connor posted: ” Debbie’s days may still be many? I hope so! Or > perhaps few? Our upstairs den is now – – at the nurses requests – – her > ONLY place to be: with a wonderful hospital bed; with her husband who > sleeps at her feet (floor); with now near-daily visits fro” >
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Dear Debbie & Patrick,Our prayer for both of you is that the Lord may strengthen you in body, mind soul and spirit!🙏❤🙏❤🙏 John & Edith 🥰😍😘Sent from my Galaxy
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Dear brother Patrick,
Thank you for every update. We love being part of this journey with the family. We keep praying for you both and the girls. We trust in the sovereignty of God.
Give my love to Debbie. Kenia and I love her very much and we know God is in control.
Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. ☺
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We love you too!
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We love you too!
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Thank you for the update. I’ve been wondering. May God continue to grant you all grace for the journey.
Any wedding photos to share?
Blessings from far away…
Martha
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Dear Debbie and Patrick,
Christine and I have prayed for you guys almost every day. Thanks for your courageous hearts of faith as you prepare to finish your race, Debbie. May the Lord’s grace and soveriegn presence be felt in your room. May you know again that He is a good good Father who always choses the highest good for the people He loves. We are with you guys in our hearts.
Christine comes back from Holland tomorrow. On Nov 8, I am taking a small team to Burundi. We too need your prayers. God bless
Dan & Christine
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Thank you Patrick for your lovely update, despite the sadness of the situation, you paint a beautiful picture of such love and grace – between you both and your family, and all in God’s enveloping embrace. I have lots of great memories of our years as neighbours, never to be forgotten. Will keep praying. My love to you both.
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Dear Patrick & Debbie, Thank you so much for sharing your lives with us in this way…so that we can both learn from your example in handling difficult times, but also helping us to know your needs to bring to the Lord for you at this time. I read Ps. 20 this morning and thought of you both and this journey you have been on…that only God knew what would be ahead of you, and how He has walked “with you”!
Thank you for keeping in touch, we have appreciated you both now for many years, and will be praying that “God may supply all your needs”…and remembering that “nothing shall be able to separate us from the Love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord”
Sending our love…and hugs from Canada to you and Canada’s Finest!
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Praying! Love you two! Thanks for showing the glory of Jesus in your most difficult journey!
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Keep your minds on THINGS ABOVE dear friends. We love you and pray for you.
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