DebbieR
Distinguished member
- Joined
- Aug 19, 2009
- Messages
- 109
- Reason
- Loved one DX
- Country
- CA
- State
- Alberta
- City
- Drayton Valley
Dad passed away in the early hours of December 30th. He fought a good fight but was ready to go home to the Lord. We were so blessed to have him as a father. Even as he battled this ugly disease, he cared about others. A week or so before Christmas he asked me (via talking machine) to make sure that mom had a great Christmas gift from him. He was able to give it to her himself. All of his kids, grandkids, great grandkids came home for Christmas. There were 31 people at my house for Christmas dinner and dad made sure to be there. He got to see everyone and everyone got to see him.
He dealt with this disease with dignity and grace. I admire his patience with those around him (especially his daughters) as he tried to make himself understood. It was almost like he was proud of us just for understanding him. We had many good laughs with him and we will miss him but he is in a better place. His faith stayed strong. He showed us how to live well even when it was very very hard.
We are all a little lost right now as this disease is all consumming but I know that we will be alright as Dad showed us - accept, deal and enjoy the small blessings in life.
He dealt with this disease with dignity and grace. I admire his patience with those around him (especially his daughters) as he tried to make himself understood. It was almost like he was proud of us just for understanding him. We had many good laughs with him and we will miss him but he is in a better place. His faith stayed strong. He showed us how to live well even when it was very very hard.
We are all a little lost right now as this disease is all consumming but I know that we will be alright as Dad showed us - accept, deal and enjoy the small blessings in life.