Doug Keough

This is a sad day for our family.  We are all preparing ourselves to let him go.  God has a place prepared for you is one of the many promises we belief in.  Pray for the Keough family as they have a heavy heart right now but also filled with many great memories of Doug!

Hugs to you all, Liz

Below are words from my cousin Sarah (Doug's wife).

I have a Doug Keough story that I have shared this past week with a few friends.  When Doug was first diagnosed in 2005, he kept telling people that if God wanted to take him out with this disease, he was ready to go.  Friends would ask about his cancer and he would tell them that it was a rare one and if God called him home, he was ready.  I finally said, "Hey Keough.  Tone it down.  Think about us.  We're not that excited for you to go."  So he did.  That story gives you an idea of Doug and the reality of heaven and God's promises.  They are true and he was not afraid.

Sunday - The transplant doctor told me that they have done all they can for Doug.  His lungs are worsening, his liver and kidneys are failing, he will not recover.  They are preparing to transition from treating him to providing care and comfort.  I am supposed to meet with the hospice team today to make those plans.  Pray for Doug, all the family at this time, and pray for each other. 

Romans 8.  "In the same way the Spirit helps us in our weakness.  We do not know what we out to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express."