Love this man.
I just visited him Thursday, while I knew things were not looking good, the drs were saying, weeks....not days. He looked great. we chatted about salmon fishing. He of coursed teased me and every nurse that came into the room.
I originally posted about him way back in 2006
You can read about my Perseverence post here
He passed away over the weekend.
He was ready.
The rest of us were not.
My heart is heavy today.
I am grateful his suffering is done.
I am selfish that I will miss his smile, teasing, and stories.
I am heart sick for his fabulous wife of 62 years that is going to be lost without him - the last 5 of those years spent nearly single handedly caring for him.
Fortunately, he lives on in our hearts.
I have no *right* to him. He is not my father, nor my grandfather, not even an uncle. He is a patient that I fell in love with immediately, and became a friend.
He is a testament to life well lived. Dedicated to his family. Strong. Liked a good joke, and a jab. Partied, hunted, served our country proudly - serving as an aide to president Truman!
I miss you.
I will always carry your memory.
Thank you for allowing me to get to know you and your family.
1 comment:
Andi, I'm so sorry.
Sounds like you were blessed to have one another as friends.
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