Good morning Chub 33. I'm back. I spent the last few days holding vigil at my Dad's bedside with my sisters as he prepared to leave this earth. We gathered around his bed and we shared memories, we cried, we laughed, and we ate. We ate to nourish our bodies and our spirits. We ate to pass the time. We ate to stay awake during long nights of administering morphine every hour or so. We ate to comfort ourselves. And we ate simply because the food was there. My Dad passed yesterday morning, in the house he built, surrounded by generations of family. One of the last things he said before he passed was "the sun will come up in the morning"... And it has. It's time to begin to move forward. Moving forward includes getting back to points allowances and tracking...and daily runs. So good morning chub 33....I'm back and I'm moving forward.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Vickie. How wonderful that your family could all be gathered together for his passing. I wish you peace in the days to come. - D55CR
245.4 #1050 10:21AM
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and Vern. I can not even begin to imagin how difficult this time is. - Mrs.mouse
420.8 #306 3:19PM
I am so sorry about your loss. I admire your outlook on looking to the future...it is what a great dad would want for his child. - Gia
785.7 #121 9:59PM
Sending love to you and your family..I am sorry for your loss Vic .. I am so glad he was surrounded with love and you all are too!..we had to make those kind of decisions as well...I appreciate his and your optimistic words to live by!..Thank you for sharing Vic!.. ((hugs)) - Twinklelashes
144.4 #2380 9:41PM
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm so happy that he was able to pass in such a peaceful place surrounded by loved ones. That touches my heart. - PirateQueenBriezy
291.4 #662 10:30AM
Thank you all. This week has been really hard. - vernswifevickie
350.3 #412 12:31PM
I'm sorry to read about your dad's passing Vickie. Thank goodness for you (and your dad) that your sisters were there with him. Even though he may have been on the morphine, I bet it comforted him to hear all of you talking and sharing stories! Take care. My thoughts and prayers will be with your entire family. - msdizmaui
519.0 #224 1:07AM
So very sorry to hear, Vickie. It sounds like you and your sisters did everything you could to make him comfortable and peaceful. I'm sure it meant the world to him. Sending Hugs, love, and prayers for you (and your family). The sun will come up! ☀✨💗🙏 - Spoonful_O_Sugar
436.3 #285 5:18PM
Vickie, I haven't been on MW and just read this. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way. - sewgirl
340.5 #431 6:55PM
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure he appreciated the family being there with him; that's a very loving and supportive thing to do. My condolences to you and your family. - TamiPoppins
39.7 #4008 9:16AM
Many hugs and much love to you & your family✨ - supertracy
435.6 #286 3:40PM
This was beautifully written. I'm so sorry fr your loss but I'm glad your dad has found peace and it sounds like you have as well. - LisaMouse7531
409.1 #318 6:39PM
Thank you all so much for your support and kindness. - vernswifevickie
350.3 #412 6:19AM
I found out today that my uncle is about to start hospice care. :( I'm so so sad. - Mrs.mouse 420.8 #306 2:05AM