• Jan. 27, 2007
Soon to be Safe in the Arms of Jesus
Yesterday morning one of Brandie's fish died. Rick scooped it out and gave it a "burial at sea". When I told Brandie about her fish and that it was in Heaven with Jesus (what exactly do you TELL a three year old when one of her fish passes?), she stated, rather matter-of-factly, "I think I'll have to go check that out." and went on with her breakfast. Nothing more was said.
I spent about twelve hours at the nursing home yesterday to be with Rick's aunt who is expected to pass on at any time now. I took a hymnal and sang to her. I read to her from the Bible. She is mostly unresponsive. At 7:00 last night the hospice nurse said she'd probably only last a few more hours. We stayed until midnight. She was peacefully resting so we all went home to get some rest ourselves. The next few days will be stressful as we watch and wait. She had a living will and wanted no artificial means to keep her alive. She doesn't appear to be in any pain, for which we are thankful. She is a Christian so we know she'll soon be in a much better place--in the arms of Jesus.
Brandie wants her to say hello to her fish.
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• Jan. 27, 2007
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Posted by workinprogress
It's always hard to say "goodbye' to a loved one. I pray that God will give your comfort at this time knowing you will be reunited again one day in Heaven.
Your daughter sounds like a real sweetie pie!
