Kairos.
Those who are finding themselves at the end of their physical life, find support through Kairos. They are committed to loving those who many have forgotten. Their care is for the elderly, for the sick and especially during the holidays, those who may feel most alone.
The story of Ms. Sadie is told through our friend, Guy. She lives deep in a neighborhood that many avoid. Her family is poor, as Guys says, “generationally impoverished.” The family home doubles as a child-care center. She has a daughter who loves her and cares for her to the best of her abilities. As Guy sat in the room with Ms. Sadie, praying and reading scripture, God spoke clearly, “It’s her time. I’m about to take her home. My arms are open. You should talk to her daughter.” With hesitation, he spent time sharing what was about to happen to her mother. He used a quote from Henri Nouwen: “The greatest gift a family can give their loved one at the end is to release them... let them go.. bless them to go home to God.”
After a prayer, the daughter left. She returned home after purchasing a beautiful bouquet of flowers. She laid the flowers with her mother, wrapped her hands around it and spoke the words we may never be quite ready for. “I love you, and I want you here with me forever, but the preacher says God is ready for you. I think so too” With that, she released her mama to Jesus.
