darlene Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 In early December my father, who is 96 years old, fell over a chair and had a compressed fracture in his spine. Since then he has been eating very little, has been in the hospital a couple times the last of which has been the past two weeks. This afternoon at 2:10 p.m. he passed away. Our family, brothers and sisters had been going to go home this coming weekend so we could see him one last time but, we didn't make it. Pray for my family as they travel. I go tomorrow to pick up my sister and her husband at the Vancouver Airport. They are retiring and returning from Botwana, Africa. They had been planning to do this anyway, but, they are too late to see Dad alive. We celebrated my parents 70th anniversary in March. My mother who is 93 is still living. She will have a lot of adjusting to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Byers, N.D. Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Darlene, I'm sorry to hear about your dad and we will pray for your family. Norman Quote The unconditional pardon of sin never has been, and never will be. PP 522 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Darlene, I am so sorry! Am praying for you, your family, and especially your Mom. Death is such a permanent thing from this world's perspective that it is a very sad event. I am so glad for the knowledge of heaven, but that doesn't necesarily diminish the pain of the here and now, except to give hope for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shane Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 My prayers go out to your family and especialy for your mother. [:"red"] Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I come again, and will receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. [/] Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pockey Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Darlene I am sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family, that His hedge of protection will give your family safe travel, and that your family will be able to adjust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodema Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Darlene, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, and especially that your family missed the chance to see him first. I pray the Lord will bring comfort and encouragement to you all. Quote "After such knowledge, what forgiveness?" -- T.S. Eliot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morning Glory Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Darlene, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is not easy to lose one's parents.....hang onto the promises of the resurrection as I know that you must be. I will be remembering you and your family as you go through this difficult time. God Bless, Morning Glory Quote Kindness is the oil that takes the friction out of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Darlene, my heart goes out to you, if though we can mentally prep ourself, it usually means nothing and no preperation works as planned. Safe journeys... Courage Stan Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottie Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Darlene - - I can certainly empathize with you. My dad fell and broke his femur the day before Thanksgiving, and died the Monday before Christmas. He was 94. It seems our experiences are very similar. My prayers for you and your family right now. I know it is especially hard for all of you. So sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beryl Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 So sorry Darlene, and my sympathy to you, too, Dottie. It is not so much the grief at the time, but somehow, when the funeral is all over, and everyone has gone home, it is then that the reality of the loss hits home. God's blessings on you, Beryl Quote "Grace is God doing for us, in us and through us that which He requires of us but which is impossible for us to do in or for ourselves."Â But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Cor. 12:9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Gail Posted January 30, 2006 Administrators Share Posted January 30, 2006 Father we lift Darlene and her family up before You in their grief. Although their father lived longer than the alloted "threescore and ten", it was their DADDY Please be with the family members as they travel to be with their mother. Please keep them safe in case their minds become pre-occupied with many thoughts I pray that this gathering may be a blessing to all Thank You dear Lord. In Jesus' name Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clio Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Darlene and Dottie, I am so sorry to hear of both your papa's passing to their rest in Jesus. Both my parents died when I was quite young, and I can empathize deeply with your feelings now. Beryl is so right. When the funeral is over and everyone has gone home, then the reality of them not being there really sets in. I will be praying for both of you and your families at this difficult time. Clio Quote A heart where He alone has first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricket Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Darlene and Dottie, I am sorry to hear of your most recent losses. Losing a parent is never easy (my father passed away in 2002 and although we were not close, I still find myself weeping for his presence). May the Lord bless you and keep you. Chrys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nan Posted January 30, 2006 Moderators Share Posted January 30, 2006 Both of you and your families will be in my prayers. The four years since my father died at 88 do not seem long - you miss not being able to share with them those funny little tidbits of life. No one can replace a loving Dad. And for Darlene's Mum, after 70 years of marriage, she will feel so lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. Much appreciated. The funeral will be on Monday since that areas doesn't do funerals on Sunday. Yes, my father will certainly be missed by all the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators LynnDel Posted January 30, 2006 Moderators Share Posted January 30, 2006 Many prayers and hugs for you, LynnDel Quote LD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldona Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Darlene, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I've only just seen this thread now. You will certainly be in my thoughts & prayers. <img src="/ubbtreads/images/graemlins/i.p.emrose.gif" alt="" /> aldona Quote www.asrc.org.au (Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Melbourne)Helping over 2000 refugees & asylum seekers each monthIMSLP/Petrucci Music LibraryThe Public Domain Music Score Library - Free Sheet Music DownloadsLooking for classical sheet music? Try IMSLP first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_McQueen Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Praying for comfort Quote Firstborn Ministries: Spoken and written word, without apology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kountzer Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Darlene, our prayers and condolences go out to you and your family. Darryl B Quote I prayed for twenty years but received no answer until I prayed with my legs. Frederick Douglass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil D Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Darlene- "Condolences" is just a big word that means, I don't know what to say...but I feel for you.... May the God of all comfort come to you and your family and reasure you in the hope of the of His promises. Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.  George Bernard Shaw  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodema Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Yes, losing one's DADDY is hard no matter what the age or how long and full the life. I have now lived more years since his passing than the number of years I knew my Daddy. In just 6 short years I will have lived longer than my Daddy himself lived, Lord willing. And I still miss him. Quote "After such knowledge, what forgiveness?" -- T.S. Eliot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 I about fell out of my chair yesterday when Stan and Gail came into my office carrying a floral arrangement and a pot of mums! I want to thank all of you who participated. Your thoughts and prayers on our behalf are very much appreciated! I certainly did not expect this. So, once again, thank you very much! My Father's funeral is on Sunday and I will share your kindness with my family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Darlene--I just realized your cousin Debbie is my next-door-neighbor! She just told me about this today when we were doing some work together--didn't realize you were related, but now I'm connecting the dots (that's why it seemed so familiar when she told me). We were comparing notes about being far from home and wanting to be back. Prayers for the family. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Naomi Posted February 1, 2006 Administrators Share Posted February 1, 2006 Darlene & Dottie, I just read this thread and I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for comfort and peace. God Bless Naomi Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 Thanks Naomi. Appreciate it. Michelle, yes, Debbie is my cousin. When you see them, say hello to them for me. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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