Dear Friends,
Thank you for your prayers.
My dad died this morning at 8:30 AM as the tears poured from my eyes. If you have lost a mom or dad or spouse, you know what I am talking about. Crying is a real release of pent up emotions.
Everyone’s prayers helped.
Even the hospice workers and nurses
could not believe how much at peace my dad was. It was a miracle
he lasted for 7 days without water or food.
It is a bittersweet moment. I loved my dad and he was a real saint.
I am thankful his suffering is ended and he is in heaven with Jesus
and my mom and his brother.
I will miss him but feel like taking a victory lap.
After 4 years, I can finally start going to the internet seminars and taking photos of all the wonderful people I have photographed over the years. They are like my extended family that I have really missed. I have long felt like the family photographer of the internet. When I go back and look at the photos, I remember so many great times and fond experiences.
It is a good feeling to know that by the grace of God I followed through on taking care of my mom for 3 years and dad for 4 years to the end with them dying in their own home, in their own beds with me holding their hand, praying with them and saying goodbye.
Take care,
God Bless you,
Ralph