These words could not be more timely. As I’m reading the devotional, my dad is in Hospice Care in New Port Richey. My dad became a believer in 1980 at the age of 45. He’d spent a good 30+ years as an alcoholic (he began drinking at age 12!). He’s been sober ever since and his transformation led me (like Peter with Andrew) to go see this Jesus whom changed my dad so radically overnight!
But death …. And while we know resurrection life is ours (and his), death still robs us of the people we care about and love. Sometimes not in such great ways. My dad’s been battling Alzheimer’s for years and it’s coming calling quite strongly now. It’s robbed him of his ability to communicate clearly, to have a sound mind, to know where he is and why. But today, even amidst the fogginess of his brain, he was able to communicate “I’m glad you’re here”. I know death doesn’t gain the ultimate victory but -man— it really stinks this side of heaven
Dear Deirdre, you got a precious gift today from your dad. “ I’m glad you’re here.” He obviously loves you very much. Thank you for sharing your story. May God grant you his peace this night.
Thanks for your kind reminder of the incredible gift of just those few words. My dad went to his heavenly reward yesterday at 12:23 am. My hubby and I were with him up until his last breath — praying, reading, and singing hymns he loved. It’s a bittersweet time but am so thankful we were able to be there.
These words could not be more timely. As I’m reading the devotional, my dad is in Hospice Care in New Port Richey. My dad became a believer in 1980 at the age of 45. He’d spent a good 30+ years as an alcoholic (he began drinking at age 12!). He’s been sober ever since and his transformation led me (like Peter with Andrew) to go see this Jesus whom changed my dad so radically overnight!
But death …. And while we know resurrection life is ours (and his), death still robs us of the people we care about and love. Sometimes not in such great ways. My dad’s been battling Alzheimer’s for years and it’s coming calling quite strongly now. It’s robbed him of his ability to communicate clearly, to have a sound mind, to know where he is and why. But today, even amidst the fogginess of his brain, he was able to communicate “I’m glad you’re here”. I know death doesn’t gain the ultimate victory but -man— it really stinks this side of heaven
Dear Deirdre, you got a precious gift today from your dad. “ I’m glad you’re here.” He obviously loves you very much. Thank you for sharing your story. May God grant you his peace this night.
Thanks for your kind reminder of the incredible gift of just those few words. My dad went to his heavenly reward yesterday at 12:23 am. My hubby and I were with him up until his last breath — praying, reading, and singing hymns he loved. It’s a bittersweet time but am so thankful we were able to be there.