A darling little boy!
This was taken on the cruise we took for my parents 50th Anniversary! November 2007.
My dad died July 12, 2009 - 8 days after diagnoses of Multiple Myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow. When we admitted him to the hospital 6/29, we thought it was just to fix the fractures in his back. Several tests later and a serious rollercoaster ride, we got the official word. This cancer took my dad, and ravaged his body. Luckily, he wasn't very alert the last week and probably didn't know what was going on. The pain was unbearable for him. My sister, Karen, my mom and I were able to be present when he passed. What an unbelievable experience! I was able to have some wonderful time with him and the Lord blessed us with tender mercies on this journey. We know it was for the best that he pass for he told my mom and us kids that he would never want to live in pain or not being "all there". I am grateful for the plan of salvation and the knowledge that we will be an eternal family. It makes this experience a little easier than most folks who don't have this knowledge. It doesn't take the pain or missing him away but we all have our memories and our hope and faith. I love my daddy and I do miss him but I will never forget what he taught me and all the fun times!
I am my fathers daughter!
7/22/09
This is My Dad!
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4 comments:
Erika! I am so sorry for your loss. My dad passed away in October, in much the same way. And even though I knew that he was no longer suffering, and that he was in a good place, I still miss him all the time. Not in a sad way, but still... your dad sounds like he was a great man, and a great dad. How lucky you are! What a nice post to remember him.
Yes, this is a very sweet post. I am sorry that he went so quickly....you are still in my prayers. I am sure it is not going to get easier for awhile. I am sorry I missed the funeral due to sickness with me and the kids. We are moving next weekend, and jules's small party was rescheduled for tomorrow...I am sure it is still too hard to come and I totally understand that. You and the boys and Karen and the whole fam is in my prayers...sincerely,
kelli
I'm so sorry Erika! What a beautiful post and great pictures! Your boys really look like him!
Lisa
Very nice post. He looks and sounds like a sweet heart. I'm so sorry for your loss. It was good to talk with you on Sunday. You are awesome!!!
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