We had such a good day on Thanksgiving. It was a Thanksgiving we won't forget. It was traditional food, the usual people, the Psalm we read as a family before the blessing, and a lot of family was seated around the tables.
My Dad was able to come to dinner and he was so happy to feel good and be with his family. My sister Kathi said that his face lit up when he got into our house. He was weak but we brought the wheel chair and he was a good sport about being helped.
The girls colored after dinner.
There was a competitive Settlers of Catan game.
Best of all, my folks were there and Dad had a good day.
Little did we know that it was my Dad's last good day. He had a rough night. On Friday it was obvious that he wouldn't be with us much longer. He was very sharp all day on Friday and we got to tell him good bye. His dry sense of humor stayed with him until late afternoon. We kept him comfortable and loved. Dad passed away Friday evening.
It's hard to believe he's gone but I have the blessed assurance of my Dad's salvation.
And if anyone had a good last day, it was my Dad!
6 comments:
What a gift God gave you on that wonderful Thanksgiving Day! And for your dad too...he spent his last energies being with the people he loved, in the way he loved. And then he went home. This is amazing! There will never be enough time to spend with our parents, but what a lovely day for his last. Praying for you all.
What a blessing to have him with you and so much of his family surrounding him that day. That he was able to enjoy each moment!
I'm so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you.
What a wonderful way to spend your last day on earth surrounded by the people you love the most! So sorry for your loss. Thoughts prayers and love to all of you! Glenda Berendsen
Oh I'm so sorry! But so glad he could spend that last day with all of you!!!
I'm sorry to hear about your family's loss. It was wonderful that he was able to have that last memorable day. And so nice that the rest of the family had that time with him as well. -Jenn
So grateful we have the cross and salvation and because of that there is joy amid the loss and tears! Praying for your mom and your family! What a blessed Thanksgiving it was indeed!
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