One to Keep
Dad's obituary is here. I wish we could have filled the whole newspaper page, but it'll do.
If Dad read this one, he would have grabbed scissors and snipped away, stored it on top of the microwave for several weeks, showed it to any children who dropped in, and then bundled it into the basement in a mad rush while preparing for company.
If we're lucky, he might have found it compelling enough to store in his Bible for a time.
I like to think he would.
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It is a beauty.
In honor of him, I am going to clip it and, with his, I am going to start my own collection.
PS. I am bringing bread on Sunday. No arguments. The end.
What a beautiful obituary! I have printed it and it will go into my Bible, dear one. I wish I could be there. Cards will be mailed today. We continue to pray for all.
Much love!
Oh, Abby.
I am so sorry to read this.
There are no words.
The Spirit intercedes.
Love you.
Such a beautiful tribute to your Dad. I'll be praying Thurs & Fri for you & continue to...
((HUGS))
Weeks can be too long, and this time they were. I missed my chance to join others in lifting up your dad before the King... but I suspect God already had the banquet set, and was busy turning those petitions into peace for your hearts. I am praying now, that that peace is a reality. A feast in its way... a banquet for you all - left behind, and looking ahead. But in all that, I am so so sorry, Abby. Much love, and sharing in your hope. xo -Sandy.ra
Oh Abby, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. He was such a wonderful man! I'll never forget the first time I came to visit your family during spring break in our freshman year of college. Your dad had been bustling around the house all day to make it fit for company as if royalty were coming to call. He even spayed gold paint on the duct tape holding the lamp together so I wouldn't have to witness the horrifying spectacle of a broken light in the living room. You gave him no end of grief about it!
Your dad was a funny, gentle, and considerate man and I've always thought of he and your mom as part of my own family. Thinking of him brings a smile to my face even after all this time. Although I have not seen him in years, I miss him nonetheless. God bless you!
Abigail, I popped over for the quickest of sneaked peeks at your wonderful photos (whileIshouldbeworking) and saw this news about your father for the first time. My heart is breaking for the pain your family must be feeling at the loss of your father. At the same time, I rejoice in the love that you all shared that makes the pain of separation so acute. It is a wonderful thing to know that you loved and were loved; That is something you will never lose. May the God of peace and comfort be with you.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss..I cannot imagine what you've gone thru but I have prayed for you and your family. Hoping God is wrapping you up in peace and strength, especially first with Thanksgiving, and now with Christmas, the season of Peace here.. Sending you hugs and love..
Thank you all. I'm still floundering a bit and unable to write, but someday I'll hop back on here with silly pictures.
A deep thank you for your prayers for my mom, family, and I.
p.s.
Nan,
Still one of my favorite memories of his oddities.
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