Miriam Krebs

On Thursday morning August 14, 2008, my beloved Sister Miriam went on to be with the Lord in the twinkling of an eye. She was only 44, but her season on Earth has ended. Now her REAL life for all eternity begins. No more night, no more pain, no more tears...ONLY JOY. Surely she is ecstatic as she has been gloriously reunited with her beloved Mother, Ann, and the two are literally soul mates once more.
For all of you who knew her, I don't have to tell you that Miriam always had a caring heart and a loving spirit. She seemed to gravitate toward those who had a "broken wing" or a wounded soul. If she had had her way, she would have ended suffering of all kinds for all people. She loved dogs and I truly believe that the reason why was because she was filled with a unique compassion that simply couldn't refuse to offer help to the helpless. Miriam was not the easiest of studies. While she conveyed a solid and confident persona outwardly, she carried tremendous burdens inside. The battles that she fought were far more intense than most of us could have imagined. She was never quick to bemoan the Psoriasis that covered her body 24-7, but we all knew that the challenges that she braved every moment of every day were tremendous. Only during our final conversation did I learn the depth of her pain and the reason for her desperation to escape the torment that she carried. While Dad and I conferred with the gentleman who was wonderful in helping us to finalize the arrangements, I asked him if they happened to have Elvis Presley's, "You'll Never Walk Alone," as I visualized the many times that I prayed with Miriam. I always felt that the conversations that we had were of immeasurable value if I had just been able to convey that foremost thought before we disconnected. I can't say for certain that I was always successful in helping her to believe that fact as there were times when her loneliness and despair were deeply rooted. Today, however, though deeply saddened, I am rejoicing as I know that she ran first to the arms of Mom, and then she was gathered into the arms of the Jesus that she always knew was real, but sometimes doubted was real for her.
For perhaps the first time ever she is experiencing that amazing love and peace that we did our best to convince her of. Praise God that she finally will know that indeed, she never has walked alone...and she never will have to feel that empty feeling again. I can hardly wait to see my beautiful Sister Miriam with baby soft clear skin and a smile that tells me that she has found a way to look wonderful on the outside, and feel contented and whole on the inside. I don't think I have ever known anybody who deserves that blessing more.
Miriam, I hope you like this. I know that you wouldn't want me to "front," as you never cared for pretentiousness. You always wanted it straight; and that is precisely what I have offered in this rendition. Peace and joy be unto my beloved Sister until we are reunited. Oh yeah, tell Mom that the kitchen is clean and the trash has been taken out.
Lovingly and Longingly Yours--- Brother Dan
A service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 21, 2008 at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock, AR 72210.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Please sign Miriam's online guestbook at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.