On the strike of midnight last night Lynn, Ms. Parson, pulled up a chair and sat down in the Fellowship Hall of Heaven, and, she who had for so long and with such joy fed the hungry and homebound, joined Jesus in sharing a pot of soup. But Ms. Parson insisted on making the cornbread.
Rita Lynn Ellis Kent
"Ms. Parson"
October 3, 1949 ~ December 15, 2010
The Parson will be back soon. She would not want me to stop telling stories of the Parson, but I need a little time.
(((guy)))
holding you in the light.
Posted by: teri | December 15, 2010 at 06:26 AM
In my prayers, dear friend.
Posted by: mbb | December 15, 2010 at 07:21 AM
(((QP))) So sorry. Praying. Love you!
Posted by: net | December 15, 2010 at 07:50 AM
So sorry for the loss of your beloved. Praying for comfort from on high.
Posted by: Mark Winter | December 15, 2010 at 07:59 AM
((((Guy))))
Continually lifting you up in prayer.
Posted by: DogBlogger | December 15, 2010 at 08:26 AM
I am sooo sorry, yet happy for Lynn that she did not have to linger if there was no good outcome for her.
Now she goes HOME, but you know that.
I know from your writings that you love her and she loves you. This is the hard part of that promise to love and cherish til death do us part.
No words will suffice or take the place of Lynn's presence, but, as you can see here, you have so many friends who hold you, Lynn, and your daughter in their hearts.
Mine breaks for you all.
Posted by: Rev. Walker King | December 15, 2010 at 09:55 AM
In Life, In Death, In Life Beyond Death
God Is With Us.
We Are Not Alone.
God bless and hold you
Posted by: Gord | December 15, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Lynn's smile, her graciousness, her loving kindness and her generosity will be missed. Her gentle words, her thoughtfulness, and her guidance will continue to lead us and live on in us.
Posted by: Merriman-Swenson family | December 15, 2010 at 10:43 AM
(((QP)))
Prayers, for all of you.
Posted by: Jane Ellen+ | December 15, 2010 at 10:46 AM
My condolences, prayers, love.
Posted by: Robert Pranzatelli | December 15, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Just re-read one of your Advent reflections, Parson:
The hopes and fears
of all the years
are met in thee …
at the last our hopes and fears end in the arms of God.
Prayers for you all.
Posted by: Ruth | December 15, 2010 at 11:00 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Prayers for you & yours.
Posted by: parodie | December 15, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Peace be with you...
Posted by: kathrynzj | December 15, 2010 at 11:21 AM
Guy;
You are so right! And I can testify that the cornbread is wonderful! She will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. I will miss her pleasant conversation, her good sense, her cooking(!), her stitching, her organization, her exactitude, her strong conviction of right(s) and wrong(s), her stained glass and cut fingers, her open love of her family, her strong sense of responsibility, her willingness to help those who could never return the gesture, her excellent technical abilities, her love of travel and adventure, her generous heart. She will be missed here, and rewarded there.
May our loving Father bless you and comfort you. Take your time; all you need. Then keep keeping-on.
Posted by: Mark | December 15, 2010 at 11:44 AM
The comfort of God's presence and peace be with you in the rawness of your grief and in all the days of sorrow and sadness yet before you. May you find support from many friends and family.
So very sorry that your wife has entered her larger life. ((O))
Posted by: stinuksuk | December 15, 2010 at 12:08 PM
prayers from afar...
Posted by: hotcup | December 15, 2010 at 12:45 PM
May God's peace be with you.
Posted by: Wayne Cook | December 15, 2010 at 01:14 PM
Rest eternal grand her, O Lord and light perpetual shine upon her.
Posted by: Anna | December 15, 2010 at 01:21 PM
Oh, I am so happy for Lynn, and so deeply sad for you. Wish I could do someting, but you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: SingingOwl | December 15, 2010 at 02:52 PM
our prayers ...from here...
Posted by: mmp | December 15, 2010 at 03:32 PM
Into your hands O Lord we commend our sister Lynn- with tears and trusting hearts we give her into your merciful arms, into the joys of your's- and now her - heavenly home... God's peace
Posted by: Celeste | December 15, 2010 at 05:57 PM
Parson, This was the last message I wanted to read this morning. You, Lynn, and family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will be forever grateful for the Sunday I surprised you in Church. Your kindness was grand and Lynn's graciousness was outstanding. I thank God for both of you. Peace and God bless you. Peace, Curtis
Posted by: Curtis Grissett | December 15, 2010 at 06:28 PM
Parson,
I am so sorry. There are no words that fit right now, but I want you to know that you and your family continue in my prayers.
Grace and peace,
James A. Garrison
Posted by: James A. Garrison, Asheville, NC | December 15, 2010 at 07:12 PM
Parson,
There are no words that I can say or write that can take away the loss you are feeling right now. But know you are part of a family and that family is supporting you right now.
As others have said, our family lifts you and your family up in prayer.
In peace and with Christ,
Tony
Posted by: Tony Mitchell | December 15, 2010 at 07:32 PM
Parson, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for grace and peace for you and your family.
Posted by: zorra | December 15, 2010 at 08:08 PM