Goodbye Dad......

Dad passed last Monday evening at about 6:55 p.m.  His passing was very peaceful and he was surrounded by people that loved him.  In the ten days that he was at home, he was talkative, alert and got in a lot of visiting with friends and family and I hope was able to put his personal affairs all in order. Dad never lost even one brain cell as he aged and even at the end he was very alert and knew exactly what was going on.  Although he did lose his ability to speak the last 24 hours or so and even though the medications made him weak the last couple of days, he could squeeze our hands in response and I know he heard us right up until the end. 

I am thankful for the approximate two weeks we had with him.   I am also thankful that he did not appear to be in any pain, at least he denied being in any pain.  He did become restless and found it hard to stay in bed but his doctor provided us with medications designed to relieve him.  If I had to lose my Dad, this was the best way I can think of for it to happen.

We are now busily planning his funeral which will be next Tuesday, January 29, 2013. There is so much more that I could say about him, but I will leave it for another time.  Thank you all for your prayers and for keeping us in your thoughts.  What a thoughtful, loving and supportive community of people we have.  Love you all!