Steven Rast

Hi,

Martha Rast (1967) has been moved to room 2322 at CMC.  She is still hoplding her own.  If anyone knows how, could you get this message to the Cl;ass of 1967.

Steve Rast 

Becky Armstrong (Helms)

Steve,

I just forwarded your message to Annie.

Becky

George Crow

Martha remains in my prayers also, Steve.  As do you also.  May God give much grace, strength and recovery. George

Steven Rast

Thanks George.  Your prayers qnd concern are greatly appreciated.

Steve

Becky Armstrong (Helms)

Posted on FB

Friends,
My wife, Martha Rast, is currently fighting for her life at Carolina's Medical Center, Pineville's,  ICU unit (room 2322), with multiple organ failure caused by an antibiotic resistant infection.. ,She has been in the hospital since July 1, 5 weeks at Piedmont Medical Center and 2 weeks at CMC, Pineville.. The doctors told us on Friday that only a small chance exists  for her to recover,.and she needs a miracle. Please keep her in your prayers; we truly do need a miracle.

Peace,
Steve Rast

Steven Rast

Hi Everyone.

My wife, Martha Rast (1967) transistioned peacefully at CMC Pinevile at 7:35 PM this evening.  We will have an announcemebt later about the memorial mass at the Oratory Church in Rock Hill.  Menorials in Martha's name may be made to the Oratory Church, 432 Charlotte Avenue, Rock Hill. 29730

Would you please let the class of 1967 know about this.

Peace,

Steve Rast (1966)

Wayne Haselden

I'm so sorry for your loss Steve. I know that she is in a much better place. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May she Rest In Peace.

Sister Carolyn Ann Bennett, Ihm

​Dear Steve, I was so sorry to hear of your wife, Martha's passing. God will take good care of her and she will have no pain. Know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.  Rest in Peace, Martha.

Kay Manning (Elrod)

Steve:  My heart aches with your loss.  You and Martha are in my prayers.

Cheryl Pope (Bumgarner)

Steve, I am so sorry to hear about Martha. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brenda Leazer (Chandler)

Marilyn (Lyn) Baker (Jackson)

Steve, I am so very sorry for your loss.  I know this has been a most difficult time for you and your family.  You will be in my thoughts and prayers.  

Becky Armstrong (Helms)

So sorry to hear this news Steve. I think we were all hopeful that Martha would pull through somehow. Thank you so much for keeping us updated. Thoughts and prayers are coming your way.

Ed Burwell

My condolences, Steve. I am very sorry to hear of Martha's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. 

Ed Burwell

Janice Pryor

So sorry to hear this, Steve.  Prayers for comfort and peace.

Deanna (Dee) Ratterree (Nobles)

Prayers and thoughts to you and your family.

Rebecca Littlefield (Jones)

My deepest sympathy Steve.  You are in my prayers.

D. Anne Bagley (Elliott)

Dear Steve, May you have peace and feel prayers 

So sorry. Anne

Dennis W. Haire

Steve, so sorry to hear of your loss.  Times like these are very difficult.  We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Linda Greene (George)

​Steve, I am sorry about your loss. It sounds like you two had a long, loving time together. Peace to you and your family.

David Sealy

Praying for you and your family, Steve. Peace, Love and Grace to you.

David

Richard Heckle

Steve, Like so many Bearcats have stated, my prayers and best wishes go out to you and your family over your loss. May God care for you and may your memories return some happiness to your heart. It is a difficult time but you have many friends to see you through it. God bless you.

Paul Sprouse

^{So sorry for your loss Steve!! My deepest condolences!!}

Steven Rast

Friends.  I am finally able to write about my loving and beautiful wife, Martha, who I lost in this world on Tuesday evening, August 22.  Thank all of you who provided support during this most difficult 53 days to Martha and my family, especially her class of 1967 and my class of 1966 at Rock Hill High School, our many church friends, neighbors, and all those who loved Miss Martha and treated her so well at Publix on Heckle Blvd. in Rock Hill.

I would say that this has been one of the most interesting experiences I have ever had.  Some of you know that I tend to intellectualize most things; however, the existential reality of this situation has hit me deep in my heart.

 I am at peace because I know my Martha is at peace.  For me, all reality is one; thus, the good, the bad, the beautiful, and the ugly are all subsumed under that deep reality that some call God or the Godhead.  We are all in this unity of truth; yet, most of us never experience it.  Martha and I became one flesh in this life, it now seems that my very being has been torn a part.  However, since Martha’s peaceful transition, I have felt her presence, her guidance.  This has brought a deep peace to me.  Love is eternal, and nothing can separate us from those we love.  I know I will experience Martha is a much fuller manner when it comes my time to transition from this world.

Words fail us at times like these.  I harken back to Julian of Norwich, the English anchorite, who writes, “all will be well, all will be well in God.”

We will have a memorial mass, a celebration of Martha’s life, at a later time, most likely on a Saturday morning close to her birthday, which is September 18^th.

Continue to pray for our family.  Some are not yet experiencing the peace that I am.

I have posted a beautiful picture of My Martha with our son, John, and his wife, Yoshiko

Peace to all

George Crow

What beautiful, poignant and powerful words, Steve.  Worthy of rememberig and sharing for sure.  You and your family shall remain in my prayers as you begin this new chapter.  May God give special grace and peace at the funeral mass.