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6:32 PM, Dec. 16, 2007 .. 5 comments .. Link

My dad breathed his last breath at 2:30 pm on Saturday, December 15, 2007. He was surrounded by those who loved him. My mom, he was looking into her eyes and I really believe he was telling her how much he loved her. He was thanking her for sticking with him all these years. He was thanking her for taking such faithful care of him during this difficult time. He loved her and he looked at her and breathed his last.

This was an experience that was so difficult, but at the same time I am so glad I was a part of it. It was a special time for my brother, my mom and I.

We stayed with mom last night and then came home today. I was surprised how difficult it was to leave my parents house. I stared at the house as we pulled away and thought to myself, "My dad doesn't live there anymore."

We have known this day was coming, we have known it for a year. We knew it before Thanksgiving. But is was so hard. As he took those final breaths there was a battle within myself that just wanted each breath to be the last, but also wanted there to be one more breath. It was so strange. I was telling him to let go, yet holding on so tightly hoping he would stay.
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So sorry

4:41 PM, Dec. 21, 2007 .. Posted by VAhomeschooljourney
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I know that its never easy, but it has to be even more difficult during the Christmas season. I hope that you enjoy your holidays and then get to enjoy that wonderful wedding the following month!

~Nancy

So sorry

6:35 PM, Dec. 29, 2007 .. Posted by Kathy scs kathat
Liz,
I'm so sorry about your dad. I'm glad that you were there at the end. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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6:38 PM, Dec. 29, 2007 .. Posted by Kathleen Summers
I'm so sorry for your loss. :(

Your family website is beautiful. And thanks for stopping by my blog and posting!

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6:34 PM, Jan. 11, 2008 .. Posted by genamayo
I'm sorry about your dad. May the Lord continue to comfort you.

I can't wait to see the wedding pictures!
--Gena

Hi Liz

3:57 PM, Jan. 22, 2008 .. Posted by Anonymous
I got a chance to check your blog and WOW what a lot has happened!
I am so sorry to hear about your dad...what a difficult thing to go through! What a wonderful thing, though, that he was surrounded by the people who love him the most. And what a comfort to your mom.
I am sorry I haven't stayed in better contact. Life gets busy, but that is no excuse. I would love to get together with you sometime at the Service Station for something.
Congratulations on your daughter's marriage...has it happened yet?? How exciting.
I have been experiencing the joy of seeing our daughters look and act more and more like women and it is so much fun. I love what I see in them. It is more natural than I thought it would be to enjoy seeing them grow up!
Well, I need to scoot. If you ever have the urge to call me, go for it! Even a little email would be great!
Love
Durenda