We lost my Dad this morning…the result of prostate cancer which had spread into his bones.
My Mom, sister and I spent an hour with him before he passed – in our arms. He was the last of his seven siblings to pass away.
We felt his love for all of us, as he reminded us of his joy and love for our family. He was a great husband, Dad, GrandDad, and GreatGrandDad! His grandchildren and great-grandchildren especially gave him so much joy – and kept him young in spirit.
Dad’s pastor said on the phone to me this morning: “Heaven’s an even better place now that your Dad has arrived!” Indeed it is!
We know he’s already hard at work in the garden up above, trimming the trees, raking the leaves, shaping things up! We really miss him.
Many, many thanks to the Hospice of the East Bay for the amazing work that they do. Dad – and we – couldn’t have been in better hands for this most difficult of transitions.