The Party Continues-Part 3

We got Daddy home from the hospital the Friday after I got in town this past Wednesday.  Friday was not a good day for Daddy.  He was so disappointed on how bad he felt after how great he felt in the hospital.  Just getting him home & having Hospice come out, just wore him out.

The next week and a half was like a party.  Daddy was not in any pain & he enjoyed everyone who came to see him.  John & Penelope came for the week.  The grands came in & out like Brion, Elliott & Lauren; Brittany; & Melissa, Alex & Izzy.  We took pictures galmor.  It was so special to see our Izzy. 9 days old born on Jan 1st, next to Daddy.  She was Mother & Daddy's 10th great grand baby.  In fact tears began because all I could think about was the Lord giveth & the Lord taketh away. 


We had a chance to Skype more grands & great grands: Jenny & the children in Austin, TX; Ben, Jenny & Lauren in Maumelle, AR; & Amy in Maumelle, AR.  Such special visits.  While talking to Jenny & the 6 great grands, they asked Daddy if there was anything that he would like to tell them?  He said the normal "I love you, & proud of you," then I think the verse he gave them was from 
             Hebrews 12:1a-Therefore then, since we are surrounded by so great a 
cloud of witness... 
and that he would be in heaven apart of this great cloud of witnesses observing them.  It was so touching. 


  Besides seeing close friends, other family members came to visit from FL-Lee & Debbie; Linda & Rick; & Jo Ann.  Again, such a precious time.  


During this week their were tears, so much laughter, watching home movies, visiting with each other.  As people would leave, they would all say that they were so encouraged because of Daddy's spirit.  Daddy had the most positive, grateful & uplifting spirit.  You couldn't help but be uplifted when you left after being around him.  The hardest part was saying good-bye to Daddy knowing that this would be the last time for them to see Daddy-friend Jack, Uncle Jack, or Grand papa.  Tears flowed at the bedside & in the kitchen on the way out to the car.


So many thoughtful people called, brought my food, etc...


And every day Daddy got weaker & weaker.
                                           ann :)