Painful memories

I arrived Chennai Airport just after midnight. Bishop Thomas and his wife Kala were at the airport to pick me up. It took us three and half hours to reach Vellore. It was raining heavily along the way. 

After a short rest in the hotel, I went to CMC Vellore. The hospital was crowded with so many people. Bishop Samuel Sharma and his daughter Affrin were there at the ICU, both overwhelmed with grief. I did my best to console them . Jenima was on life support and looked very frail. She was in a state of coma. I was heart broken at the sight. I also called Abishek and comforted him. 

We had a discussion with the senior consultant of the ICU, Dr Thomas. Dr Thomas took the time to explain the condition of Jenima. Her condition has deteriorated and most of her organs have failed. After careful consideration, the family painfully  decided to remove the life  support and leave the rest to the Lord. Jenima had suffered enough and its best not to put her through more. I prayed and committed her body, soul and spirit into the hands of the Lord.

A few hours later, at 4:26 PM, Jenima went into glory. There were many administrative matters to be handed and the hospital staff were very kind to see us through the process.

Dr Prabu, a Haggai faculty came to meet us to. Dr Prabu has been instrumental in making many arrangements and concussions for us. In spite of his high position in the office, Dr Prabu was so humble and a wonderful brother in Christ. I thank God for the many Haggai alumni who are scattered all over the world and true disciples of the Lord.

Although it was a painful experience, I felt a sense of peace, knowing that Jenima is in the arms of the Lord. May the Lord’s peace be with Bishop Samuel, his children and the relatives.

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