Terry's dad died at 6:30 yesterday morning. We thank God that he is now at peace and pray for his soul. The family believes God was so merciful in allowing Dad several extra years to enjoy his family and to surrender himself to the Lord.
God's timing is perfect. Cassie returned home from college on Thursday. Luke will be home early Monday morning, in time for the funeral Tuesday afternoon. While I wish both kids could have seen Grandpa one more time, they enjoyed nice final visits--Luke at the end of Christmas vacation and Cassie on Easter Monday.
We spent about an hour in the hospital room saying goodbye to the body that no longer held Dad's soul. At the end of that hour, a sweet angel RN who is a friend of my sister-in-law asked if she could pray with us. She had visited Dad and prayed with him a few times and assured us all that he was heaven-bound. Her prayer specifically asked for peace for Terry's mom and that peace fell on the room immediately and stayed with us all, especially Terry's mom, the rest of the day. God's grace is amazing and I am so thankful for the peace that passes understanding.
Requiesat pacem, Mr. C., April 15, 1928--May 8, 2009. He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, three children, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Saturday, May 09, 2009
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May God's presence and comfort be with you and your family, Sandy.
My sister in law adds this prayer to the end of our dinner blessing.
"May the souls of the dearly departed, rest in peace."
Oh Sandy, I'm sorry I missed this until now. I can't imagine saying goodbye to my husband of 62 years.
I'm thankful for the nurse and the grace she shared with you.
It is so hard to say that last good-bye.
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