Patricia " Pat " Cardiel

Patricia Cardiel, aged 53, died peacefully on July 07, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving sons Chris, Ethan, Harrison and her sister Rose Luna, after a long battle with cancer. (“When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live.”)

Patricia was born March 17, 1962, in El Paso, Texas to Federico Cardiel & Josefina De Angel.

Patricia thoroughly enjoyed dance, singing, and working in the Lord’s ministry. Since her early 20’s, Patricia served the Lord in every ministry possible from the Children’s, Youth, Women’s, Homeless, and Worship team. Her life was dedicated to her family and the Lord’s work. She was a Warrior of the Lord who feared and loved the Lord that she received her heart’s desire to spend her last moments with her family.

Patricia career spanned in many positions within the IRS and also enjoyed selling antiques.

In addition to raising her three children, she also enjoyed spending her time watching her children play baseball and volunteered at the homeless shelters. When she had a free moment, she enjoyed the outdoors and horseback riding with her children.

Patricia spent her time enjoying at Igelsia Cristiana Renuevo and missionary trips.

Patricia is survived by her 5 sisters and 5 brothers, sons, Ethan Fernandez, Chris Fernandez, Brian Fernandez (in the Heavens), Harrison George II, and close friends.

There will be a graveside service for immediate family members and friends at the Little Elm Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent in her name to Make-A-Wish Foundation or Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support. http://www.genensisshelter.org http://www.wish.org

A Mother’s Crown

Heaven lit up with a mighty presence,

as the Angels all looked down.

Today the Lord was placing the jewels

Into my mother’s crown.

He held up a golden crown,

as my darling mother looked on.

He said in His gentle voice,

‘I will now explain each one.’

‘The first gem,’ He said, ‘is a Ruby,

and it’s for endurance alone,

for all the nights you waited up

for your children to come home.’

‘For all the nights by their bedside,

you stayed till the fever went down.

For nursing every little wound,

I add this ruby to your crown.’

‘An emerald, I’ll place by the ruby,

for leading your child in the right way.

For teaching them the lessons,

That made them who they are today.’

‘For always being right there,

through all life’s important events.

I give you a sapphire stone,

for the time and love you spent.’

‘For untying the strings that held them,

when they grew up and left home.

I give you this one for courage.’

Then the Lord added a garnet stone.

‘I’ll place a stone of amethyst,’ He said.

‘For all the times you spent on your knees,

when you asked if I’d take care of your children,

and then for having faith in Me.’

‘I have a pearl for every little sacrifice

that you made without them knowing.

For all the times you went without,

to keep them happy, healthy and growing.’

‘And last of all I have a diamond,

the greatest one of all,

for sharing unconditional love

whether they were big or small.’

‘It was your love that helped them grow

Feeling safe and happy and proud

A love so strong and pure

It could shift the darkest cloud.’

After the Lord placed the last jewel in,

He said, ‘Your crown is now complete,

You’ve earned your place in Heaven

With your children at your feet.’