My Dad passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 12:10 PM. As we stood around his bed, hands linked in prayer, I think my sister said it best when she said that she felt like her heart had broken. Even though we know that he is at peace and his suffering is over, we will miss him beyond words.
The calling hours and the funeral were a blur in many ways, and we were all involved. There were so many beautiful moments during these difficult days whether it was seeing a rainbow arch high above my Aunt's house after the calling hours or Derrick leading our family in prayer prior to the funeral, the Holy Spirit gave us amazing strength when our sadness threatened to overtake us. My brother delivered the eulogy, which summarized my Dad's life so beautifully. From Dad's obsession with collecting hats to his dedication for all of his organizations (Boy Scouts, K of C, Trade School Alumni, Telephone Company) Dad was a mover, a shaker- a worker. He had such a dry sense of humor. I am so thankful for every minute I had with my Dad.
Sidebar- Harp Music- I do think that the harp music that I had playing in his room at the end brought comfort to him, to his visitors and bridged his trip to Heaven.
