Dear our many friends and family,
Jim lost his valiant battle against pancreatic cancer yesterday morning....
Thank you all for your love and prayers. My heart is broken with a pain that cannot be articulated. The whole thing was so unexpected and so fast. All of our plans are now canceled and I am moving forward into a future I know nothing about. My dear children have said they aren't going home until I get things resolved.
Though Jim served active duty during war time he did not have a 20 year service. So because of the shrinking space at Arlington he will have to be inurned in the columbarium. Jim was a veteran and a patriot who served in the US Navy as an officer on a nuclear submarine during the Vietnam war era. He was always honored to serve. Hence, the decision to inurn him in Arlington. His post military career was all directed by his Naval Academy experience and his Navy nuclear power training.
I am lifted and blessed by my precious children and family and the many many people who have been standing with us through this battle... The power of your love and prayers cannot be overstated.
In all, may God be glorified...
My future and way ahead is full of unknowns. But these things I KNOW:
God is GOOD – Luke 18:19
God NEVER changes – He is the same yesterday, today and forever. – Hebrews 13:8
He will work all things out for my GOOD – Romans 8:28
In my weakness He is STRONG – 2 Corinthians 12:9
His plans for my future are full of HOPE – Jeremiah 29:11
His LOVE never fails; His MERCY endures forever – 1 Corinthians 13:8 and Psalm 136
He will NEVER LEAVE ME nor forsake me – Hebrews 13:5
He is my STRENGTH and my SHIELD – Psalm 28:7
He HEALS the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds – Psalm 147:3
He will DIRECT MY PATH – Proverbs 3:5-6
Many of you have asked me if you could help me in any way. PRAYER is number one. Also, as I have thought about this, these realities are looming ahead:
The medical charges I will be responsible for related to Jim’s oncology and hospital care are unknown at this point, though it is highly possible that insurance will not cover them all.
Because of the loss of Jim’s income, I will not be able to stay in this house we designed and built together 35 years ago.
There is a weight of debt I must somehow navigate through.
Therefore any financial gifts you could give would be so much appreciated. We have set up a donation page for this purpose.
Thank you for your continued prayers and any way you could contribute toward this financial need.
Much Love and Blessings,
Barbara
Rev. Barbara L. Potts