Best Mom Ever

My mom passed away last week after an incredibly tough fight with pancreatic cancer. She never complained about the nausea or pain, but instead would say that it could be worse and that she knew tomorrow would be better. A few days before her death, my mom, wrote out her obituary (along with my sister and my mom's best friend Sherry). Here it is:

Lynn Kurt, age 62, safely walked into the arms of Jesus on October 6, 2006 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was the daughter of Harry (deceased) and Agnes; sister to Bill (deceased) and loving wife to Jim Kurt. Lynn was a Proverb 31 woman who will be missed by all, until we are all reunited with her in Heaven.

Jim and Lynn have been blessed with four children who married wonderful spouses: Daniel & Kris Kurt; David & Cathie Kurt; Jonathan & Beth Kurt and Susan & Kevin Mayes.

Lynn loved spending time with her grandchildren. They are Matthew, Nathaniel, Andrew, Madeline, Stephen, Gabriel, Emily, Allison, Benjamin and Libby Danielle.

She spent her life in service to others. Her passion was protecting unborn children through Right to Life, Lutherans for Life, Pregnancy Services of Greater Lansing and the Republican Party.

Lynn was involved in her church, St. Luke Lutheran, and felt greatly blessed by the members. A special thanks to her best friend and shopping buddy, Sherry, who has given unselfishly of herself in caring for Lynn and her family.

A memorial service will be held Monday, October 9, 2006 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5589 Van Atta Road, Haslett with Pastor Dave Davis officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, at the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Home, 205 E. Washington Street, DeWitt.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Lutherans for Life, Pregnancy Services of Greater Lansing, or PanCan Research in memory of Lynn.

One thing I learned through all of this is that I really suck at expressing my feelings, whether in real life or on this blog. To read more about what my family went through, I suggest reading Dave or Susan's blogs.