Metisha peacefully entered the gates of heaven early this morning. She is finally healed, free of pain and experiencing a joy we cannot comprehend. She is with her eternal Father who loves her so much he made the ultimate sacrifice to give her everlasting life. And because He also loves us, we can be there with her too some day.
I know the last weeks have been extremely hard on all of you as you have continued to pray for and support us but have not been able to see or talk to Metisha. But we and Metisha greatly appreciated you respecting her wishes for privacy and felt the power of your love and prayers. There is nothing easy about this process. Nothing. But we want to celebrate Metisha’s life with you. While we do not have finalized details yet, we are planning on having a time of visitation and sharing here in Fort Worth and then a celebration service in Fairview. Please check back here for date and times.
Please continue praying for us as we begin this new life. A parent should never lose a child. A husband should not lose his wife in their 30’s. And siblings should grow old together. Our heartbreaks are real and the grief is going to hit us like a tidal wave and then subside only to come crashing in again. But Metisha joyfully fought for over four years and we must honor her by finding the same fighting spirit and live, joyfully, a new life without her on Earth. This is a process that will take time but a process we must go through to live out Metisha’s legacy.
10 comments:
Sweet Tish, your legacy will live on forever. You are truly one a of kind and Heaven just got much brighter as you ran through those pearly gates. We love you and will always keep your memories close to our hearts. Praying for your sweet family.
All our love is being sent to you all. Natalie is so right - Heaven got brighter with Metisha's smile and laughter.
Love, Uncle Stephen and Aunt Mary
She will be greatly missed, but all the wonderful memories will keep her alive.within us. My heart is heavy for you right now, but my heart is also full of joy knowing she is healed and with her Heavenly Father. Prayers to your family for comfort and peace through this new journey. We love you all :)
“You can shed tears that she is gone,
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her only that she is gone,
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what she'd want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”
--quote by David Harkins
I am so sorry for your sadness, but I am rejoicing
in the peace that you have in knowing that she
is "perfect" in Heaven now with our Lord! I am
praying for all of you as you miss Metisha. She
inspired all of us with her loving, yet very strong,
fighting nature. The Lord used her to touch all
of our lives, and I am blessed to have known her and
her testimony! What an amazing Christian woman who showed us all how to live each day in a positive way! Much Love and Prayers, Ashley McCue Battles
What a pleasure it was to know Metisha, an Angel on Earth.
Tish was a wonderful person. She was a very strong person who had a very strong faith. I agree Heaven got a little brighter today because of Tish. My prayers to all of you in your loss of an amazing wife, daughter, sister and aunt. Love to you all.
Elaine Moore
Praise God that she is no longer suffering and in pain. May He bless her whole family and friends with much comfort and peace. I know my children have been blessed by her having her as a teacher, and my husband and I have also been blessed by her. With love in Christ...The Monteith Family.
I am so grateful for every Metisha memory I have. I find comfort in knowing that Foxx and I have another guardian Angel to watch over us. I can only imagine her beaming smile as she entered Heaven...God bless you Welsh/Ewbank family. Thank you for sharing Metisha.
Praying for peace and comfort for your family during this difficult transition! Praise God that Metisha is now fully healed and looking down upon us now. God bless her and her family & friends who took this journey with her!
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