It's with much grief that I write to let you all know that our dearest friend, mentor, boss, father (everyone needs a third one), and Rachel Ray's name sake, has gone to be with Jesus last night. He died after much struggles the last 6 months with breathing. He and Anne decided if he were to go in the hospital again they would not put him on life support. We said our good-byes, he was given morphene, and then he breathed his last breath at 7:15 last night. Ray, Jr and Jani (his son and our dearest friends here in Nashville) are in Ireland speaking at a large conference. They'll be flying home tomorrow and we'll all be flying out Wednesday. There will be a graveside when we arrive and then two services, one at St.Andrews in Newport and one at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena. We're not sure of any plans-- everything is up in the air-- but I'm sure John will keep you posted. We're terribly happy for Ray to be released from his struggles and gasps for air, but our hearts are deeply grieved. No one will ever be able to replace him. We're just happy that we had the privilege of knowing him. He would tell me from time to time, "Live so people will cry at your funeral." I'm sure that will be the case at his. Much love to you all.
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