Episode 4: Joyce Kelly
Tuesday, February 04, 2020
11 Comments
Episode 4: Joyce Kelly
Welcome to my 4th episode of OFF-AIR with Carmen! This week’s guest is Joyce Kelly. Joyce is one of my favorite people ever. I actually met Joyce through the station. OF COURSE, I feel like everyone in our listening family is my bestie, but goodness, when I get to meet some of you, and become real life friends…well, it’s one of the biggest gifts ever! Joyce is one of these people for me. I have so much respect for her, and she has become a dear friend.
There’s not a soul who will hear this that has not been affected by cancer. Joyce is no exception. You’re going to hear how she and her family have navigated – and are still navigating - this road that no one wants to walk down. But she will be an inspiration for you. If you have walked or are currently walking this road, you will feel less alone. And you might want to grab a pen and take notes towards the end when she shares how to sit with someone in their grief.
One last note: when I thought about launching this podcast and the space I wanted to create, my time with Joyce is EXACTLY what I had envisioned. This is what I want OFF-AIR with Carmen to be. Thanks for listening! And if you like this podcast, please rate it and share with your friends.
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Comments (11)
Dolores Loveless MD MamaLo:
Feb 04, 2020 at 07:30 AM
Love this
Just trying to subscribe!
Theresa Sullivan:
Feb 04, 2020 at 11:47 AM
I'm a member of Grace Family Church with Joyce we have a freedom group that she was in charge of that I attended and she was such a inspiration to me and help me find my way where I needed to go she is a wonderful person
Susan Gaunt:
Feb 04, 2020 at 10:57 PM
Thank you Carmen, your podcasts are a huge blessing!! This one was very special.
Cindy Douberly:
Feb 05, 2020 at 05:03 PM
Thank you Carmen & Joyce for this podcast. Joyce, like you I lost my husband of almost years to cancer 8/20/18. He only lived 3 months from diagnosis to his eternal resting place with Jesus. I am so sorry for your loss...I do understand and can relate to so many things you shared in the podcast. May God bless you with comfort, peace, and His presence as you adapt to this life without your husband.
Estrela Heard:
Feb 05, 2020 at 07:08 PM
Love,love love. Except for the fact that I listened on my way to work, and looked like Niagara Falls came down on my face. Beautiful story. This was my first podcast and I will definitely tune in to the last three.
Thank you Carmen
Teresa Rosalez:
Feb 06, 2020 at 09:39 AM
OH MY GOODNESS! I could not keep from crying, sitting at my desk at work... We lost our 28 year old son in a car accident on 6-19-19 2 miles from our home and I have had such a hard time! I used to listen to you guys daily and after the accident, I couldn't listen. I was part of our praise and worship team and have not even been back to church since July. It hurts to hear the words of the songs and feel like, God why did you allow my son to be taken from us? Why did you allow his kids to be left to grow up without their dad? Why? He was human, he was not perfect, but he had such a huge heart for people! He was not your typical Christian. He did his ministry behind the scenes and we didn't even know of what he did until he passed. I am still struggling with my faith, but your show yesterday on my way to work, I tuned in. We lost him on a Wednesday and I usually listen to my playlist titled Josh, but didn't want to yesterday. It's been 8 months, 1 week and 1 day today... There is so much more to this that would take awhile to type, but I need to get back to work. Thank you for this and maybe one day I can get back to where I once was.
Pat Elling:
Feb 06, 2020 at 11:41 AM
I totally understand where Joyce is at. My husband died , of cancer, Dec 13, 2016. We thought God was going to heal him, here because we stood on the Scripture and proclaimed them. Like Joyce we served the Lord. I was in total shock when he went home to be with the Lord. Everything changed. Had to find a new normal. What really helped me was going to Grief Share, where others were grieving also. Knowing what I was going through was normal. I was not crazy even though my mind was mush! It is a journey we must go through, one day at a time!
Carla Holley:
Feb 11, 2020 at 05:45 PM
What a blessing you ladies are to me. Carmen, I am loving your podcasts! Joyce, thank you for your sharing your journey with us. You are truly an inspiration to myself and many others. I will be praying for you and your children.
Rita Leavesley:
Feb 13, 2020 at 11:14 PM
Thank you. I’m hurting so much with the death of my husband of 32 years. He went to heaven on January 21. I cared for his health needs the last three years. I have a big empty hole in my heart. I know God can fill it and He will never leave me. But I still fill very alone.
Charleen Berg:
May 23, 2020 at 08:17 PM
This story resonates with me as my dear husband (Jimmy Berg) died of brain cancer on January 25 on 2020. We were married 30 years, I have a Facebook post called #somethinggoodeveryday. I feel God has used my posts and to give hope to people regarding God’s provision and grace. God has certainly held me up and given me a peace and strength beyond comprehension. Joyce you could be my friend-I loved this interview!!!!
Carol Gobeli:
May 27, 2020 at 02:24 PM
I became a widow on January 13, 2018. Listening to Joyce brought back many of the same memories I had when going through my husbands illness with cancer and the beginnings of dementia at the same time. It truly was the grace of God that got me and my two children through each day. She was blessed to have the love and support of her family as well. At the end of her interview she mentioned she’s learned how to be more empathetic to others that are also dealing with the loss of their spouse by just being there and validating their thoughts. That is so true. A friend of mine who had lost her husband two years before me told me “ It doesn’t really get easier but with God you get stronger”. I have found that statement to be very true. Thank you Carmen for having Joyce on “Off the Air with Carmen”. You both are a blessing to me.
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