one last date was added to my families memory bank. it is the date of january 21, 2012. which is when my precious daddy went to be with Jesus.
after 1 week in the hospital. 2 weeks in the rehab center. and 1 full day at home on the ranch. dad breathed his last breath. and he took his first sight of His Lord Jesus Christ.
we all look at those last weeks with him as treasured and precious days. we feel honored and privileged to have served my dad in the way we did. it was as though we were ushering him into the throne room of heaven. with every passing day it became more difficult for him. but we wanted to remain steadfast in fighting with him. we ended up coming home from the rehab center on january 20 with full-time hospice. then just a little over 24 hours later, we stood around his bedside as he breathed his last breath. it was a very bittersweet moment. you are never prepared or ready for someone to pass away. you long for their presence everyday. but you dont want them to suffer or struggle. and so here we are. missing dad everyday. but we praise the Lord for no more sorrow and suffering on this side of heaven. we try to imagine what new body dad has. we wonder what he is doing in heaven right now. what a glorious and beautiful comfort that gives us here.
in the midst of lose, we have to trust the plans of God even though we wonder sometimes why? daddy was so young and had so many wonderful years ahead of him. but again, we have to look to Jesus and ask for Him to show us why. to show us how this will be used to further the name of Christ. to show us how he is making ALL things work together in conformity for the good of those who love Him. we know there are greater things to come and we will choose to believe that!
so on january 25, we had a precious celebration of my dad's life. we were overwhelmed with all the friends and family who came and who has loved us through this season. we are beyond thankful for everything and everyone. missing dad already, but comforted in knowing He's with the Lord.
with a grateful heart,
joy
...more to come on what the Lord taught me in the midst of the hospital ward
so on january 25, we had a precious celebration of my dad's life. we were overwhelmed with all the friends and family who came and who has loved us through this season. we are beyond thankful for everything and everyone. missing dad already, but comforted in knowing He's with the Lord.
with a grateful heart,
joy
...more to come on what the Lord taught me in the midst of the hospital ward
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