Three weeks ago my family and I returned from visiting my parents & sister's family in Colorado.
Two weeks ago my sister called to tell me my Mom was in the hospital.
One week ago my Dad called to say Mom's condition was not improving.
Last Wednesday, the call came that she had passed on to eternity.
There are times when you know that the passing of a loved one is a blessing. Mom's health hasn't been good for a long time, and we are really just very grateful that she was allowed to pass quickly and peacefully. I am also grateful that God gave us the gift of that last visit three weeks ago.
Tomorrow, we will have the funeral and the grieving process will move into the next phase. Prayers for my Dad are appreciated. He's spent a great deal of time over the past several years being a "care giver." Now he's going to have time on his hands that hopefully he will be able to fill with things that he's missed doing.
And perhaps my next post will be filled with lovely pictures of knitted items and witty banter about something that doesn't really matter.
Now, go hug your family.
Monday, October 02, 2006
The circle of life ...
8 comments:
Julie, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family.
I'm so happy that you were able to spend time with your family on your recent trip. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie, my heart goes out to you and your family. I am so glad you were able to spend time with Mom a few weeks ago. I lost Mama 12 years ago and I know what you are going through is very, very difficult, please know that I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
I am here anytime that you want to chat.
Thank you, Mer, Andrea and Becka! Everyone has been so kind and supportive. I can't wait to get back home, but I'm really glad I could be here. It's a blessing that we have such a flexible schedule!
I here reading my first post with you (was rereading your email and I JUST noticed it was signed with your blog addy).
I am so sorry for the news.
I am sending many good thoughts....
Warmly~
bonnie
Bonnie -- I'm SO happy you popped in!! (and I'm writing this assuming you'll pop in again ;-) ) ... And thank you so much for your sentiments.
We're all doing fine so far. Dad is, of course, having a difficult time. He's still at the stage where he's feeling that things are a bit surreal. I know he'll slowly start feeling better; it's just hard to see him move in and out of sadness.
Julie, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. Especially with the holidays looming over us...I'm sure it'll be that much more difficult on everyone. :( Big hugs to you - my thoughts are with you and your loved ones.
Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family.
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