Joey Feek Says Her Goodbyes, Gives Daughter ‘One Last Kiss’
In a blog entry entitled, “One Last Kiss,” Rory Feek updated fans on his wife’s worsening condition this afternoon.
The singer admitted that the post was “difficult for me to write” and told fans that Joey has been asleep for several days and that “her body is shutting down quickly.”
“The hospice nurse came again this morning and said Joey will most-likely only be with us for a few more days… at the most,” he shared.
Shortly after their daughter Indiana’s second birthday, Joey gathered their family together to say her final goodbyes.
“There were lots of tears as she explained to each one how much she loved them and that she was going to be going home soon. That her time here was done and she was going to go to sleep soon.”
Then it came time for Joey to tell her baby girl goodbye.
“I set our little Indy on Joey’s lap and we all cried with my wife as she told her how much her mama loved her and, ‘…you be a big girl for your papa… and that mama will be watching over you.’ And then she pulled Indiana up and she kissed her. One last kiss.”
He went on to reflect on his wife’s life and, as he has throughout her entire battle with cancer, he somehow remained positive about the unfortunate situation.
“In the 40 short years that Joey has lived, my bride has accomplished many great things… she’s lived a very full life. But even more than that, she has loved those around her greatly and been loved greatly in return. I can honestly say that Joey’s isn’t just a life well-lived, it’s a life well-loved.”
“God only gives each of us a certain amount of time to be on this earth and every day when we wake up, we get to decide how we are going to spend those precious minutes and hours,” he continued. “There are no do-overs, no second-chances, no next-time-around’s to get it right. Joey knew this and she has made each and every day count.”
He recalled one of the last things Joey told him before falling asleep. “I have no regrets… I can honestly say, that I have done everything I wanted to do and lived the life I always wanted to live,” she told him. Before closing the post, Rory once again thanked fans for their support throughout Joey’s battle with cancer.
“And thank you to all who have followed my wife’s beautiful journey. Who are still following. Though our hearts are heavy we all need to do our best to remember that this is not the end. It’s only the beginning. When Joey takes her last breath here… she will take her first breath there. In Heaven.”
