Nothing was more important than the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. I took second place as I should. And ditto with me and her. I want everyone out there to know that she passed the torch to me. The night before she fell asleep for the last time, she, in her feeble voice asked me to warn others about cancer and the dangers that will befall them.
Since May 2016 to now, I have not been able to work because of the continual care necessary to take care of my Dear. A year ago in October 2015, I made Theresa promise that she would not die without me. October the 6th, she allowed me to have dinner just after the hospice nurse was here, but after I was done, I could tell she was really wanting my attention. I said, “Dear, I just want to floss and brush my teeth”. You have to remember that at this point I have been medicating her every two hours with morphine and lorazepam 1 ml each. But there was something different this time. She wanted me now so I just flossed fast and went to her. “Is it pain” I asked. She shook her head cause she couldn’t speak, no. “Do you want me to rub you”, that got a nod up and down. Do you want me to sit behind you and massage your back”, another nod up and down. Background on this: I have successfully gotten rid of pain temporarily by hand to body massaging.
First and foremost is the one body. True marriage is a union of body, soul and spirit. The one flesh is a spiritual reality unequaled on this planet by anything man can come up with. And if you don’t believe in the God of Jesus and The Word of God, you are just having sex that ends with your climax. God’s “sex” never ends. It’s called unconditional love that goes and goes and goes and never ends because you do not need anything back. Do you have that? Cause if you don’t, you are left empty both physically and spiritually and for all eternality.
You have two choices, Jesus or unsatisfaction. The world will lie to you all day long. Jesus and The Word of God will tell you the truth all day long. This earthly life is but a vapor, a puff of air out of you mouth compared with eternity. There are two choices every man will make. Heaven you hell. Both last forever and ever. Whether you call Jesus Lord now or after you die, you will call Him Lord. If after you die, He will say “I never knew you”. That means you are not going to Heaven.
The last breath my Dear took, she was in my arms laying across my body looking into my eyes, six inches apart holding my hand, still believing that the God of Heaven and earth would heal her.
The girgling in her throat stopped. She had no pain. It was a release, for the first time, it didn’t matter if she took another breathe. There were another 18 air intakes over the next four minutes. Theresa’s daughter Lora came in about three minutes before this transition took place. I prayed that no outside influence would rob us of this moment that was destined for my Dear. I told my Dear to let it go, it’s time to go home, You’ll be free, don’t come back. It’ll be OK here, you have accomplished your mission and God is calling you home, I love you and will never stop loving you, you’re my Dear. Go and be at peace. In the name of Jesus Christ. Thus sayeth the Lord.
I want all of you to know, that Theresa Lynn Hill, lived with a faith that did move mountains. She literally transformed the entire 50 States of the United States of America with her animal identification program at the department of agriculture. Nebraska was recognized as the leader of tracking livestock without a close second. She developed the program and when a cow was intangled in a fence in North Carolina that caused it’s death during a flood, Theresa was able to identify the animal and who owned it and where it came from within 15 minutes. Theresa had to quit work June 2 2014 because she could not walk the three blocks into work anymore.
The love of money Doctor that we saw either January or February of 2015 said point blank “it’s cancer and there’s nothing we can do for you now. You have a collapsed lung and have 6 to 12 months of life left. Then the “money changer” said he had a hospice that he would recommend because he had ownership in it. The love of money is the root of all evil. Dear beat the gods of the world projection by either 10 or sixteen months without any radiation, surgery or chemo. All three cause cancer growth and spreads it to other parts of the body.
After I pay the bills with the life insurance that will go over $75,000, I am funding a non profit to help people like my Dear to avoid the hardships they will face when a Medical Doctor walks in and says, “it’s cancer”. For any and all that knew Theresa, you are welcome to come to her “LIFE CELEBRATION”.
A once in a lifetime friend. Beautiful inside and out. Smart,loyal,loving, beautiful, funny and strong in her relationship with Jesus.Her passing will leave a huge hole in my heart. She fought so hard and endured so much. Cherished by her family and friends. Thank you Rick for caring physically and spiritually for my friend. You were tireless and vigilant. Your mutual love is an inspiration. David Paul and Lora her pride and joy. I love you guys. I love Theresa as a sister and will miss her until we meet again. She will remain always in my heart and in my prayers. Meliss I’m praying for you as well. Borrow strength from your Auntie and know I love you too. I’ll probably be back to post again because I can’t say enough about her beautiful soul. I love you Theresa
Oh Theresa my sister in Christ!! I’m going to miss you so much!! You are now pain free and running around with our Father God!! Rick I want to give you a great warm hug !! No one can ask more than such a loving husband. She was a great lady!! May she find peace in paradise ! I’m going to miss her so much!!
To all Theresa’s family and friends, I am so grateful God placed here and the great benefit I received by knowing and working with her.
“Nebraska was recognized as the leader of tracking livestock without a close second. She developed the program and when a cow was intangled in a fence in North Carolina that caused it’s death during a flood, Theresa was able to identify the animal and who owned it and where it came from within 15 minutes.”
People always refer to their legacy and sometime wonder what it will be. Theresa Hill left the Department and ADT program in June 2014 and the quote above is from her husband Rick Hill’s letter announcing her passing away last week.
The successful outcome of that event was an example of a legacy left by her. Her efforts and dedication were key to the development of the system and processes used by our ADT program. Furthermore she was the initial author of the Standard Operating Procedures. This effort made it possible for the standard of results the program had achieved would, with efforts of the special people who follow in her position, to be maintained and even excelled.
She was deservingly proud of the accomplishments of the ADT program and I have always been and continue to be so grateful for her dedication and contributions to the program while she was here and the program legacy she left. I truly miss her support and teamwork.
Theresa also has something more important she desired to leave as a legacy to everyone she knew. If at some time you like to know of it, let me know and I will share it.
Ross Baker
I would love to hear
Dearest Theresa,
A kinder, gentler, more gracious woman in life we rarely are blessed to know. You were such a woman. I will miss your optimism and love for life. I relished the time I spent with you. It was an honor and a privilege to know and care for you the last couple of years. I will always remember you. With deep fondness to Rick and prayers for all family and friends.
Sister Theresa, (Literally and figuratively)and (Rick,Lora and David Paul,)
You are where you belong and at peace. You have fought the good fight and given your all! You cared for my brother, in his suffering and received the same in kind, from your loving husband ,Rick.I believe you were instrumental, in helping to lead, David to Christ before he passed,for which I am eternally grateful!! Lord willing, I am looking forward to seeing you again someday!
Love,
Your brother in Christ,
Craig Hudgens
Please be encouraged
For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive
1Corinthians 15:22