“Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones shines down to let us know they are with us.”
I have often wondered how I would react to the passing of one of my parents. I could say what I would do or say, but that sometimes doesn’t hold true when you get in the situation. Well, I recently found out. My father passed away January 20 at a care center in Twin Falls, Idaho. He had been there since the fall of 2009. His quality of life had deteriorated for sometime and it became hard for him to take care of himself. It was even harder for Mom. He was enduring to the end, but didn’t know how soon the end would come. Dad was a working man – always busy. But he received his wish – to go in his sleep. I am thankful that he was able to go that way. I am thankful that he was able to move on. Now he can be busy again and his mind can be active. I know that we will be together again. Brett sent me a card and wrote inside “…I hope all will be well as we move on with grandpa watching down.” I know that it will.
I have often wondered how I would react to the passing of one of my parents. I could say what I would do or say, but that sometimes doesn’t hold true when you get in the situation. Well, I recently found out. My father passed away January 20 at a care center in Twin Falls, Idaho. He had been there since the fall of 2009. His quality of life had deteriorated for sometime and it became hard for him to take care of himself. It was even harder for Mom. He was enduring to the end, but didn’t know how soon the end would come. Dad was a working man – always busy. But he received his wish – to go in his sleep. I am thankful that he was able to go that way. I am thankful that he was able to move on. Now he can be busy again and his mind can be active. I know that we will be together again. Brett sent me a card and wrote inside “…I hope all will be well as we move on with grandpa watching down.” I know that it will.
Alaine, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I'm glad he got his wish of going in his sleep. I would have to agree that it would be the best! I wish I was there to give you a hug. Oh wait, I'll be there this weekend to give you a big hug!!
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