It’s peaceful now at 4:20 am on the in-patient hospice floor of the hospital. No more whirling sounds of the ventilator or beeps from monitors. The only sound is the cadence of Jasmine’s weak breaths as she transitions to breathe on her own.
After witnessing the struggle of the medical team to stabilize her on Wednesday night, it became evident that the time had come to transition from artificial life support and allow the natural course to take place. The team of doctors, nurses, and technicians in ICU had utilized every means to sustain her life and now was the time to place the final outcome completely into God’s hands. On Thursday, I made the decision and on Friday evening, the transition from artificial means of life-support to the natural was made.
Rhapsody and Seizen had the opportunity to visit their mom and express their final words of love and appreciation to her. We trust that God opened her ears to receive the words from the deepest parts of their hearts. Those poignant moments will be embedded in our memories for life.
God has chosen to not raise Jasmine up by the miracle that we all wanted; He has made it clear that His desire is to call her home at the exact time of His choosing. Jasmine has lived a life that the little girl from the sleepy town of Hilo, Hawaii never dreamed of. She never anticipated that she would call Texas her home for nearly half her life and raise two “native Texans” without compromising her cultural roots. She touched many, many lives with her passionate love for God and love from God, more than she will know this side of heaven. So, at 70 (yes, I know that comes as a surprise to many of you), despite the richness of family, friends, and her abiding faith in Christ, if God gave her a choice she would say as the Apostle Paul, “My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.” (Philippians 1:23b).
There is one more transition to come, from the earthly to the heavenly. And so we wait. . .
“When the life is over…
And the race is run…
I can hear you calling, “Come”
I will come, while you sing over me.” Dennis Jerniganhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1z0J-TgzAZBys4SJGtPnRqi92Qj0nVGTV/view?usp=sharing
Morris—I was so saddened to hear of Jasmine’s passing. I’m from her alma mater, Hilo High School. She was the kindest & sweetest person. May she rest in peace.
Dear Morris – We are sadden and brokenhearted with the news but know there is far greater joy that is awaiting Jasmine. Thank you so much for your and Jasmine’s love and influence – You and your families are very special to us – Love and Peace, Alan & Shirley
Morris, your in our hearts and prayers.
Praying for you and your family, Morris. God is so very near during these times. Lean into Him.
I am keeping you all in prayer Morris. Praying for the Lord’s will to be done. Praying for a gentle and peaceful transition. Praying that God is enveloping her in His love and tender mercies as the time draws near. This time is precious to our Lord. Yet so painful for us to have to let go. May you and all of your family feel held close by the Lord, feeling the prayers of all who are with you in this most difficult time. And yet you have continued to inspire the rest of us in this hard journey. God bless you and be with you now and your beloved Jasmine.
May God bless you all during this time, Morris. Holding you all close in prayer.
Morris
Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort, peace and strength in God’s embrace.
Standing with you my brother
Lord be with you and your children today and all the days to come. My heart grieves but a moment, then I am reminded Sweet Jasmine will soon meet her goal, be into the arms of Jesus. This is a gift to you and yours to be with her. I can imagine she looks peaceful waiting on Christ. When He’s ready, He will call her by name and she will follow. Praying for your hearts.
Blessings
Morris, I am so thankful for you and Jasmine. You taught me about the Holy Spirit so that I would be filled with God’s Spirit. I admire your strength and resilience and give thanks for both of you. I am thankful for the healing that Jesus is bringing into Jasmine in this seemingly hopeless situation and believe that God indeed will get all the glory for what he has done in her despite what the enemy has thrown your way. You are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus. Love you guys!
So sad to read this, Morris. Praying for strength and peace for you and your family. Our goal is to be in the arms of Jesus, but that journey can be so difficult. I’m thankful we will all be reunited again some day.
Still very much in our thoughts & prayers. ?❤️✝️
Lifting you up in prayer through this time.
What a beautiful song. I will forever remember on behalf of Jasmine. Thank you for sharing.
Praying for the family’s heart. I cannot imagine how the little ones will remember, her nothing less than being the best grandmother. They are her blessings. Oh, how she loves them so. A love only she knew, felt, and the little ones knew.
May you draw comfort in Jesus Christ as you wait. This is still a gift that you are with her.
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May the Lord give you and your family an extra measure of strength, comfort and peace during this time. Thank you for both of yours continuous service to God and love for others. ???
I am here with you Morris
My heart is saddened and broken in the earthly realm but rejoicing at Jasmine’s homecoming in the spiritual realm. We will continue to pray for a miracle until God chooses to do His choosing.
Mahalo nui loa, Brother Morris for being the tender and wise minister that you continue to be through all the pain and turmoil you must be feeling yourself right now. You’re teaching and touching us all through your example and the time you take to touch all of your lives with these updates. We’re continuing to pray for you and Jasmine and for Seizen and Rhapsody during these hours.
Morris, our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family through this transition.
We’re praying for all of you. Thank you for being willing to let us journey with y’all in prayer and giving glory to God every step of the way in these difficult times.
It saddens my soul. I also rejoice in how she represented Jesus Christ. The Lord has called her by name, she will follow. The Lord gives and the Lord calls His children to come home. She’s been so obedient to Christ. She’s reached so many; I am one of them. We kept in touch. If I did not text she’d text, “Helen how are you?” She is a beautiful woman of Faith, a prayer warrior. Blessings
While I woke up praying for a change, my sweet sister is waiting on Jesus to take her home. I pray Grace, Mercy, and Strength for the family. Everyone will walk around with an empty place in their hearts. Then you shall draw comfort knowing she’s in the loving arms of Jesus. Truly this is the goal, to walk in our purpose, to serve our Lord and Savior and one day be with Him. He called her by name, Jasmine, and she followed. Free Indeed.
Blessings
Prayers for peaceful transition from your loving arms to the loving arms of Jesus
Praying for peace that passes all understanding as I am reading this, Morris. You are also a testimony to us, as so is Jasmine.
Thank you, Morris for being an amazing man of God that we’ve known since we met you. Thanking & praising our Heavenly Father for giving Jasmine such a rich & fulfilling life here on earth. An amazing team who walked this earth with God, doing His Kingdom work together. God gave you, 2 equally amazing offspring, Rhapsody & Seizen to carry on the the “Legacy of the Risen King”, LRK’s Pikake Lei as she is known on FB.
Thank you for this most amazing send off. Yes, it’s a “send off”, not a final good-bye for us who clings to God our personal Heavenly Father’s assurance of His eternal truth.
Thank you, sis, for being the best daughter, sister, spouse to Morris, mother, grandmother & phenomenal caregiver to them & all the animals Father God placed in your path. Your beautiful spirit & soul will live on here even as you transition into His glorious presence of pure love, peace, & total healing.
I love you sooo much❣????
See you there, sis….
Morris, I am so heartbroken. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You have been very brave and strong throughout this journey….thank you for sharing your journey with us, and please know we stand with you and will continue to support you. Jasmine is no doubt so proud of you and loves you and the children so immensely! May God comfort you all….
Ellen Weber
May you feel God’s peace and be reminded of Jasmine’s joy each day.
Psalm 116
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I cried as I read this. Morris you are so strong and I have learned from you in reading your posts. I know God is holding both your hands as you go through this transition.
Morris, you have honored your beautiful bride so well; and your children likewise. Praying for the peace that passes all understanding to be so rich as you all go through the days, the weeks & months ahead. You’ve touched our hearts as you’ve shared yours, Morris. Even in the valley, God is good. Much love to Jasmine, you & your family.
Nancy & Lynn Crissey
Our thoughts, prayers and hearts are with you. Be at peace.