Delight has taken a turn for the worse. Breathing is SO difficult for her. She is only just seeing her close family now.
Pray for God's Peace & Mercy for this family during this difficult time.
We ALL love you Delight. You are the best friend anyone could ever wish for.
We all wish we could be with her....
Kaye
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Our prayers are with you at this difficult time in your life. All of our love, Roger and Shirley and James and Debbie
All our love and prayers are with you all. The Owens Family
You will never be alone, Delight. How could you be when we will always carry a part of you with us? You have touched so many lives in such a positive way. We love you and continue to keep thoughts of you and your family in our minds.
I send you love and peace. Know you are NEVER alone. Love, Susan Spencer
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Jenn, if you need anything, please call me. Leigh
May God be with you and your family, easing your pain and comforting your loved ones.
Mike and Margaret Pollard
Delight and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need. I am here
Love and prayers,
Kelli House Richard
My whole church is praying for you and I know God is watching over you. I love you sweet Delight.TJ please call me if you need anything. Peggy
You will always have a special place in my heart. Love you - Annie
I never asked you to visit
at least I don't believe I did
Maybe, I don't know
It's so confusing
At any rate, you're a rude guest
You take my energy,
rob my sleep, and with a stick
You swirl and distort my dreams
All right, You are here...for now
But understand
There are two places that are forever off limits
You may not tread on my spirit
You may not occupy my soul
I have heard of your visits to others
I know the damage you leave in your path
the wanton disregard for innocence, value,
and what some would call fairness
Also, I hear that laughter confuses you;
that good foods make you feel bad,
and that nothing causes you more distress than an autumn sunset,
the forever blue of a summer sky,
or the unconditional radiance of a child's smile
Listen and understand
You might pilfer my closets,
empty all the drawers and trash my house
But there are two places forever off limits
You may not tread on my spirit
You may not occupy my soul
Do not mistake my nausea, weakness, and pain as signs of your victory
They are simply small dents in the armor I wear to fight you
Instead, look deeply into my eyes
They will once again remind you that there are two places forever off limits
You must not...May not...Will not tread on my spirit
You must not...May not...Will not occupy my soul
TJ, if you need anything done around the house, yard mowed or anything just have somebody call me or RaeLynne. I mean anything at all. We are all praying to give you & your family the strength to get through this.
Jerry Bob & RaeLynne
As always you are in my prayers and you will always be in my heart. I love you, Vicki Y
As we sit and wait for the Lord to come and take her away, I try to only remember the good times and cherish those memories so they will always be close to my heart.
As everyone knows my mother is the strongest and most dedicated woman in the world, and her life has been dedicated to her family, friends, and of course, God.
I know that each of you are waiting for her pain to stop just has we are and for her to go home to be with our loved ones that have past. As you do this, cherish those times you had with the her, remember her laugh, remember her voice, remember her stubborn side that fed her strength through this long hard fight.
REMEMBER THE MOST LOVING, MOST BEAUTIFUL, AND MOST WONDERFUL WOMAN IN THE WORLD...MY MOM.
Thank you all as you continue to pray that God will relieve her soon.
Love, Jenn
Still sending you and your family prayers, love and light, peace and tranquility during this time of transition for all. You are so loved and NEVER alone. Susan
TJ, Jennifer, Riley,
Amber, Natalie and I are together right now and have shared some laughs and tears about our adventures with all of you. James remembers the famous golf tournament with Delight and Cauthron as partners. We feel privileged to have had such fond memories of all of you and we send you our love, Debbie, James, Amber and Natalie
So many thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Delight is one of the strongest women I have ever known. I do remember good times even tho it was years ago and we have been apart... she has always been a part of my heart. Love to all of you. Kim Knox
TJ & Family, We talked to Trot in Mexico on his mission trip and he and the brethren there are all praying for you to have much peace and comfort that is only available through our belief that God knows what is best for us - even when we can't begin to understand the things that happen to us in our lives. Know that you are loved by Him and many here on this earth. God bless you and our hearts are breaking with you.....Love, Gail, John, Vickie & Billie Trotter
Delight, TJ, Jennifer, and Riley,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I just wanted you to know I love you and am here if you need anything.
Love, Kelli House Richard
t.J. we were part of a family back in the Idabel Country club days. I remember Delight coming thru the door in the lunch room. so happy and excited.
I have lost Clark since those days. It rips your heart out but all the wonderful memories are in our hearts and we will always be together. we love you and please know my thoughts AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. lOVE, mary jane Stailey
TJ and family, words cannot express our sympathy and love for you. As Delight's homegoing becomes nearer know that God certainly has rewards prepared for her in the next life for the good that she did in this one. He sure gave her power in this life that few have, as evidenced by all the ones that have participated in this blog.
I know there is nothing I can do and that is so frustrating. God give this family the strength and love that they need and so deserve. Delight is so much more that just someone that I knew at work or a customer. She is a source of determination and integrity and as Jennifer said a great MOM and MIMI.
Our hearts are breaking and we can't do anything to change it.
We love you all
Joe and LaBetha
TJ, Jenn, Riley--you are going through such a bittersweet time right now. Loving her and wanting her with you, but loving her enough to let her go and be at peace. I pray for you in every quiet moment of my days, and I know that what you are experiencing is life altering. Please remember that you have a host of family and friends at home to help you through these tough times. You have ALL touched so many lives, and we all celebrate the beautiful life that Delight shared with all of us.
All my love and prayers for God's blessings--Andi
Delight and family,
First i have to say what a great lady and mother Delight is, i enjoyed talking with her in school and when i heard what she is going through i just could not believe it.
Delight your in my thoughts and prayers and God will watch over you!
Chris Batson
Delight and family,
I had no ideal Deight was going through such a difficult time, I can say she is a GREAT lady and mother!
I remember Delight from school and i talked to her quite a bit and like Jennifer said in her comment.....Her laugh and voice is what i remember the most of her.
Delight your in my thoughts and prayers!!! Sounds like you have some great friends and of course family there taking care of you.
Chris Batson
Delight, I am so sorry that you are not feeling well. You are such a special person and I have many found memories of you from school.
Just remember that God is with us no matter where we are and there is peace just across the river.
You are a great friend to all. May God be with you and make you well once again.
Just a note to let ya'll know our thoughts, love & prayers are with you all. Delight is an Angel on earth that touched us all in her own special way.
Love,
Billy,Valarie,LaRue,Abale,Summer,Cameron,Kaylee,JaKoboe,& Joe.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL...
T.J., Jennifer, Riley,
You have such strength, just like Delight. She is so proud of you all!! You are in my constant thoughts and prayers. God will lead you through this difficult time. Love and prayers to the entire family, Becky B.
You guys are in our constant thoughts and prayers as the past serval days have passed. You are all such a strong family and an example to many. Our hearts are hurting for you and we know God is holding you all close. God Bless You, Shea and Becky Coursey
If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. (Romans 14:8)
Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed--in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. (1 Corinthians 15:51-52)
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. (John 14:3)
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4)
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:26)
Delight has not lost a fight with cancer; she has won. Perhaps not in the conventional sense of the word, but in some way so much richer and grander. God is always with us, and He is also with Delight. She is always in our prayers.
Matthew 11:28-30
28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
We are sharing in your sorrow this morning; but the sorrow of the faithful is not that of permanent loss, but the tender sense of sadness that comes in saying goodbye for now to someone we love. May today's sorrow give way to the peace and comfort of God's love. We continue to pray for friends to comfort you, faith to uphold you, and loving memories to help you smile again. We love you all!
-Christopher & Stacey
As I lay awake at 1:30 this morning crying, grieving, and worrying about Delight & our familes, I starting remembering.
I remember when Terry Joe called me to tell me about this girl he had been dating and that she was really special. He told me she reminded him a little of me. I think that might have been the "tell it like it is" part of us. It was the best compliment he could have given me.
I remember when my dad died and Delight was recovering from her hysterectomy. She was hurting then, but she was there for us. I was the one crying, she was the one patting my arm and telling me everything would be OK. That was so Delight - taking care of everybody else when she needed taking care of too.
I remember us planning Terry Joe's 50th birthday party. We surprised him big time. She knew he would probably be upset over the money she spent, but she did it anyway. She did it because he is special.
I remember last summer they came up to Jenks and we drove to Little Rock to see Alan Jackson and Brooks & Dunn. Delight wore a do-rag to the concert because her hair was gone. She was tired some, but we had such a good time.
We always enjoyed them coming to Jenks to see us.
I remember a recent visit to Idabel and we were at their house. Delight was laying down and I happened to set in her tapestry chair in the living room.
Bracee walked up in front of me and gave me the look(you all know the look) and very sternly said "that's Mimi's chair". She stood guard until I got out of the chair. I think little Bracee will stand guard over that chair for a long time.
While I was doing all the remembering, I just kept saying her name over and over. Delight, Delight, Delight - and I starting thinking about her name. Marion & Tom must have somehow known what pleasure her name would bring when it was spoken. The name went with the lady. I think the name says it all. And now we have Ayva Delight to share her name.
I remember so many fun times and special moments spent with someone I have loved dearly. She was my sister too.
Terry & Delight raised some wonderful children. Jenn has grown into a responsible, level headed young lady. She & Blue have their little boy (Jo) now. I just hate that Jo & Keeley won/t get to grow up with their Mimi here.
And Riley & Reisha seem to have learned some hard lessons and are a couple that love each other and their kids. I am afraid Bracee is going to tell God he has to give Delight back or else. Blayd will be trying to reason with her. Chayene will tell them how silly they are. Ayva Delight will giggle and kick her leg. So many wonderful things that Delight is going to miss.
First and foremost, I grieve for my brother. Then I grieve for Jennifer & Riley. Then I think about Marion having to bury two children and a granddaughter. And now Charmyle, Debbie & Darlene have lost another sibling. And my heart just breaks when I think about the grandchildren. Their Mimi loved them so much. And they loved her.
I know that Delight is at Peace now. Her breating is like it should be and she is not in pain.
And as we think of her, we all know that there is another Angel in Heaven looking over us and every once in a while we will feel a hand on our shoulder and whisper telling us "It'll be alright."
That will be our Delight.
I love you all -\
Vicky Eidson Bailey
Vicky: That was beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your memories with us.
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