Wednesday, April 9, 2014

We Wait

I'm typing this on the hospital's public computer in the lobby and the keyboard doesn't feel right. But as difficult as it is, being here feels right. My sisters and I are taking turns sitting with my dad as he travels toward heaven. For us, it's a slow journey. For him, who knows? He's still close enough to speak to us sometimes, if we can understand his laborious words. And sometimes, it's obvious that he's well on his way and seeing sights we can't see. When this journey is over, we'll be sad, but all right. After 94 years, Dad deserves the joyful rest of heaven, and because of that we can choose to be "happy sad." But Dad has no estimated time of arrival for this journey. And so we wait.

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  1. I've been in your shoes, walked the same road and I too understand "happy sad"... Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

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    1. Thank you! Your concern means a lot.

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    2. Robin told me a little about what was going on. My prayers are with you. I know your dad is comforted by your presence.

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  2. We are so sorry to hear the sad news about your Dad. At the same time, it will be joyous news when he goes to be with Jesus and that wonderful place we all look forward to one day. We will keep you and the family in our thoughts and prayers! Linda and Rodger

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    1. Thank you, Linda & Rodger. We're going through, and we'll come out on the other side. Heaven is a great promise, isn't it?

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  3. Having walked this path, I so appreciated the description you have given it. So glad that you have sisters to share the journey. May your father live all of his intended days and then pass on to his great reward. We who remain have no idea... Comfort and peace to you all.

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    1. Thanks, Vee. How nice it is to have some blogging friends with me on this journey.

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