Sunday, February 15, 2009

In Loving Memory....

After a galiant year-long battle with cancer, I am sad to tell you that Kenny passed away this morning, just a few hours ago. I can't begin to tell you how hard it is to accept that he is not with us anymore. That his silly being is no longer. How empty the world seems without him....already. He was a hero to many. He was a friend to all. He will be missed more than he will ever know....
His Journey's Just Begun
by Ellen Brenneman
Don't think of him as gone away-
his journey's just begun.
Life holds so many facets
this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing
that we could know today,
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched...
for nothing loved is ever lost--
and he was loved so much.

Rest in peace Kenny. You are now home in the arms of our loving Savior, Jesus Christ. Dear Lord, take Ken's hand and welcome him into your loving Kingdom. He is seeing you face-to-face this morning for the very first time! Help us to take comfort in that fact, Lord. He is no longer suffering but is now rejoicing with you in Heaven.

Take good care of Kenny, Lord. We shall miss him tremendously.

Hugs,

Amy

53 comments:

  1. Your prayer is just SO touching...brought tears to my eyes. I hope you can find so much comfort in knowing that he really is with the Lord. Prayers.

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  2. I am so sorry, Amy. Please know that your entire family and Ken's is in my thoughts and prayers.
    Cheryl

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  3. Although I never knew him, I know Kenny was a great man, a good man, and your words, your grief is testament to all he was and the love he evoked and shared. May he rest in eternal peace, and may your grief me eased somehow with his loving memory. With heartfelt sympathy.

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  4. I am so very sorry for you and for your family. I am glad he is no longer suffering but realize that his family has a long road ahead. ((hugs))

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  5. Amy & family.. so very sorry to hear about your BIL. He fought a hard battle, that's for sure. Heartfelt sympathy to your entire family during this time of loss. Know this is so hard to deal with. So glad y'all were able to go spend time at Christmas. So many wonderful memories to cherish. May our loving Lord wrap his arms around all of you and give you peace and comfort.

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  6. My heart reaches out to you Amy and to your family. Your blog tribute is so beautiful and touching. Yes, Kenny is indeed resting in the arms of Jesus!

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  7. Amy, This was a very touching poem. I am so sorry about your loss but it is a comfort to know that he will be with his savior and very comforted. Your family will be in my thoughts and proayers.

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  8. Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I hope you can take some comfort in the fact that he will always be with you in your hearts through the wonderful memories you have of your time with him. Blessings and hugs ~chris

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  9. Amy,Doug and Family,
    Our prayers and thoughts are with you! One of Gods greatest gifts to us is our Memories, they will hurt at first but in the end will help you heal and laugh again!

    Love and Hugs to you all!
    Doreen, Paul,
    Donny, P.J.and Maggie McGinty

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  10. Amy, I too will keep you, your family and Kenny's family in my prayers. I'm so sorry to hear he lost his fight, but oh how he must be rejoicing to be new again with Jesus! I pray you find comfort in that and thank you for taking the time to share this with us. You are in my prayers. Hugs!

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  11. Anonymous11:51 AM

    Amy, I am sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers go out to your's and Ken's family. Your prayer is beautiful, and glad that you are taking comfort in that Ken is now home and is no longer suffering.

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  12. "Great is our Lord and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit."

    Psalms 147:5 NIV

    May God and His Word comfort you with His peace at this time...so sorry.

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  13. Sorry to hear of your family's lost Amy but, I am sure he is resting comfortable now & not in pain.

    Thinking of you today.

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  14. I am so very sorry to hear of your family's loss. Your tribute is beautiful. My thoughts are with you and your family today.
    {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}
    Love,
    Stacy

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  15. Amy, What an amazing, beautiful tribute to your brother-in-law. I am sorry for you and your families loss.

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  16. Amy - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you deal with Kenny's passing. I am thankful that he is with the Lord now and is no longer in pain. May the Holy Spirit comfort you and your family during this time.

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  17. Amy, you have my heartfelt sympathy. Hugs to you!

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  18. What a triumphant return to Heaven for one of God's special people . May our thoughts and prayers be with your entire family.

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  19. Oh, I am sooooo sorry Amy! Hugs to you my friend.....

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  20. Amy,
    Sorry to hear of your sorrow - God must have something special planned for him to do. Take care. Janine

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  21. When I saw the title to your post I had to come here first. I am so sorry to hear that your family has lost a loved one. My prayers are with your family.
    May he rest in peace.

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  22. Amy, I am so sorry to hear the news. Sympathy and hugs to you and your family. May God give you strength and peace.

    Je

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  23. Amy - I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. You and Kenny have been in my thoughts over the past few days. I pray that God might bring comfort to you and all his immediate and extended family.

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  24. Amy & Doug:
    What a wonderful tribute to Ken! You captured his spirit in all of the photos you posted, and it brought joy to our hearts to see such memorable snapshots of Ken. I think one of the most lasting memories we'll have of Ken is his incredible magnetism to children--he truly loved kids, regardless of whether or not he'd ever met them prior to the moment at hand. He loved them all, played with them, fixed their broken bikes, pulled them into whatever he was doing at the time as "helpers", and made them feel so very special that Ken was there holding them and/or playing with them.
    He was quite the charmer for not only the kids, but for adults as well, and we cherish the many times we shared together. Our Friday pizza nights will not be the same without Ken there, but we'll give a toast to him and always remember his winning smile and crazy sense of humor, next pizza night together.
    Bless the Dunnum family in this time of grief, and may they know that Ken will be remembered always by so many loving friends and family.
    Debbie Kelly & Bob Williams

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  25. Hugs to you and your family. So sorry to hear of your loss.
    Connie Conlon

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  26. Amy...I am so sorry to hear about Ken. Your family is in my prayers.
    Angel Hugs...Chemo Angel Bobbie

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  27. I'm so sorry, {{{{{{Amy}}}}}}. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

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  28. May God bless you and your family. I'm so sorry about your loss.

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  29. Amy,
    All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Hugs,Elizabeth

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  30. Peace be with you and your family. God is a wonderful provides and he will heal your pain.
    Hugs
    Heather

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  31. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. I can tell that Ken was well loved and will be greatly missed. Seems to me like he was a great man that created a lot of good memories for you. Know that he is resting now with our Lord and is in no more pain.

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  32. I feel as if I know Kenny through your blog and I am feeling very sad at his passing. My prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow but know that Heaven is rejoycing in the fact that they have such a wonderful new soul in their Kingdom.
    God Bless your family

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  33. I feel as if I know Kenny through your blog and I am feeling very sad at his passing. My prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow but know that Heaven is rejoycing in the fact that they have such a wonderful new soul in their Kingdom.
    God Bless your family

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  34. Anonymous7:29 AM

    I was brought to tears to find out the news. Please know that you are in my thoughts and that my prayers go out to your family as they deal with Ken being gone. May God comfort you.

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  35. Amy I am so sorry for your loss. I've been praying for Kenny and your family and will continue to keep your family in prayer during this time.

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  36. Dear Amy - My heartfelt sympathy to you and yours during these difficult days ahead. What a blessing to know that he is with the Lord now and in no pain at all. May you all find comfort knowing that one day you will meet again for Everlasting Life. ((HUGS)) ~ Sue

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  37. Amy,
    My heart goes out to you and your family. My the Lord grant you peace at this difficult time and thank you for sharing Ken with us through your blog.
    Melanie

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  38. Amy, I'm so sorry to read this today. Your tribute brought tears streaming down my face. Ken is at peace now and his battle with that horrible disease is over. He can rest. I am sending prayers to all of the family.

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  39. I'm so sorry, Amy. Praying for you and your family!

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  40. Anonymous10:11 AM

    So sorry to hear about Ken. I feel as though we all know him from your posts. Please remember that love never dies. Hugs to your family.

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  41. I am so sorry for your loss.My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

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  42. Dear Amy, I am so sorry that you have lost your dear uncle. The poem you wrote is so wonderful. Got me choked up. I have a favorite uncle who lives 1,000 miles away. Your poem has reminded me how special he is and I am going to call him today because I know how lucky I am that he is still here. God bless you and your family. May the Lord comfort you and bring you peace.
    Jennifer

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  43. My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your brother-in-law, Kenny.
    You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Sincerely,
    Laurie

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  44. Amy, God bless you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss.

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  45. Although I did not know him, I know how much Kenny was loved - my heart goes out to you and your family as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  46. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this time of loss. My the Lord keep you in his arms and comfort you.

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  47. You're family is in my thoughts and prayers. I just got home from My Aunts Funeral in Eastern Idaho. Its hard to say Goodbye... but for me, knowing where she is now really helped. It also helped gathering with family to talk, laugh and cry while reminiscing!

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  48. Anonymous9:56 PM

    I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss, Amy! But it's obvious that you sorrow not as those that have no hope! May the many wonderful memories cheer you in days to come...and the comfort of knowing he's at peace give joy to your heart! With deep sympathy..

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  49. Amy,

    So very sorry to hear your news of Ken. I pray that you and your family are comforted in your time of loss.

    Hugs,
    Kathie

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  50. Amy, I'm so sorry for you and your family. Some people leave a bigger hole than others when they leave this world. Sounds like the hole he left was pretty big. My sympathies to you all.

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  51. What a tribute to a man you and your family love so much. I am sure he is honored and smiling down on you know. I will keep you and all of you family in my prayers. God Bless all of you. May his soul rest in peace and his journey in heaven be an amazing one!

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  52. Oh Amy I just read the news!! My deepest condolences...your entire family is my thoughts!!! Love Always, Your Friend - Sara

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  53. Amy, I just read that Ken had made the journey home. I am sorry. It helps to know that he is with Jesus now...but I am sure it still hurts. I have a friend battling cancer for her 3rd time now. She has taken a turn for the worst. Boy, I feel I can relate to you and your family's pain. I pray God will give you peace in the midst of the storms.

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