Jay received well over two dozen visitors in his room throughout the day, Wednesday, as friends came by to bid him farewell. His nurses commented to me how privileged they felt to be able to hear such loving friends talking to Jay, praying over him and telling funny or touching stories about him. One nurse told me that in 28 years of working at Methodist Hospital, she couldn't recall ever seeing such an outpouring of love from an almost endless procession of well-wishers. She felt blessed to be there and said it did not even feel like she was working.
At 9:00 in the evening, over 50 family and friends gathered in the hospital chapel, filling it to standing room only and into the lobby for an informal prayer service to send Jay on his final journey. Pastors Paul and Dick led us in prayers, and several in attendance prayed aloud as well. A number of people shared joyful remembrances of Jay. We closed in singing Amazing Grace.
Jay's family and pastors then gathered in his room for prayers, a final farewell, then a benediction as we gave him over to the Lord.
Our prayers for a quick and peaceful transition to heaven were answered, as Jay was gone within minutes after his ventilator was removed.
At 11:05 PM, Wednesday, May 6, 2009, John Arthur "Jay" Denison was completely healed by The Great Physician as he stepped into the presence of our Lord Jesus, who surely hugged him saying, "Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant" while the angels and saints sent up a thunderous cheer of welcome.
- Please check back soon for information on a full Memorial Celebration to be held at Sierra Madre Congregational Church.
- We would appreciate having copies of your pictures of Jay for a slide show at the memorial celebration- pictures of Jay with your family, at church events, on outings, etc. to help show the tapestry of Jay's life here on earth. Please email electronic copies to victor.polek@att.net as soon as possible.
- If you would like to send a note of condolence or appreciation for Jay to the family, here are the addresses:
Betty and Kenny Hause (Jay's mom and step-dad)
2305 Fiora
Bishop, California 93514
Julie and Victor Polek, Kenny and Christy (Jay's sister, brother-in-law, nephew and niece)
19761 Futura Drive
Yorba Linda, California 92886
Victor Polek
God answers prayers as is evident by Jay's swift departure from this life to his eternal life in heaven. My heart hurts for you Jule and family as you go through these days of adjusting to life here on earth without him. Especially Betty as you say goodbye to your son.
ReplyDeleteOur prayers continue for such a sweet family.
We love you all very much!!!
Ron & Vicki Morse
Christy,
ReplyDeleteYou've done a great job with this blog!!! I know it has helped the family not to have to get call after call and have to repeat everything over again. And it has helped friends to keep informed of the situation!
You're the best!
Hug your Mom for me!!!
Love, Vicki
Thank you Lord for your wonderful servant Jay. He has blessed the Doocy families life in so many different ways. It is difficult to let him go, but he wanted to be with You. We pray for Jay's family and ask that You would give them comfort and peace, wrap Your LOVING arms around them during this time of loss. To God be the Glory GREAT things He has done. I am jealous, Jay with the angels singing praises to God whole and well. Love You Jay the Doocy's
ReplyDeleteJulie, Vic, Christie, Kenny, Betty, Kenny,
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry that we could not physically be with you during this trying time but please know that we have been there spiritually. We sympathize with you in your loss and pray to God to give you the strength that is required for the road ahead. We came to regard Jay as a member of the family and will surely miss him. We will see you soon.
Love and hugs,
Wayne, Rita, Beth, James, Scott, Abby, Meg, Jess, and Emma
Great blogspot Christine!
Dear Victor and Christy,
ReplyDeleteThank you for helping us feel connected with Jay and family over these past precious days. Jay was such a geat example of always showing us how important it was to him to stay connected. We loved that he would always end every conversation with "God Bless". Please give our love to Betty, Julie and family. God Bless.
Betty, Kenny, Julie, Vic and Family,
ReplyDeleteMay you find peace and comfort that Jay is at peace and comfort with our Lord. It's wonderful to see so many comments and hear about the support provided in person at the hospital. Jay will always be an example of love and kindness that we shall share with others in his honor.
Matt
Losing a loved one tests all of us, and you and your family are an inspiration to all of us who may face similar situations is the future. I know Jay is enjoying the "view" and God Bless all of you.
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Julie and Victor,
ReplyDeleteYour family blessed all those at the hospital who witnessed your brother's illness and home going.Your family and friends are a testimony to the grace and love provided by the Lord.
Blessings to you.
Susan Reiring
All of our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. It can at least be a comfort that we know Jay is home with God looking over us. We shall all be with each other again.
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(Rita's friend in CA)