This past week has been really hard. The last 3.5 months have been really hard. I don't want to complain, I just need to say it because it's true. I miss my dad a lot. Some days are easier than others, but still tough.
This last week, my Mom's doctor told us that he believes she is nearing the end of her life. She wasn't with us when he told us this, but it seems almost like her spirit and body know anyway. She has declined at a mind boggling speed. My brothers came to town over the weekend. It was really good to see them and some of my nephews and nieces. I am happy they were able to come when they did.
My brother Dave and his wife Mel have done a great job helping and taking care of our mom. Shalee and I will stay with her for this next week. I'm a little anxious about it just because I am having a hard time coming to grips with what is happening to her. I am excited though too, it's a sacred time and a privilege to care for the woman who brought me into this world and cared for me, guided me and ultimately helped me become who I am. I love her.
I am thankful for my wife who will be bearing the brunt of the care while I go to work. She is really an amazing person and I am so lucky to have married her.
My mind has never really stopped reeling from the loss of my dad, I became totally lost after he passed. I know the plan of salvation, I just hope the human part of me remembers it through the next little while.
4 comments:
We are really sorry to hear this and are here to help in ANY way possible!! I love the gospel though, as tough as it will be, to know your parents will be together again and that you will be too one day is the biggest blessing to have that knowledge!! Our prayers are with you all!! Love the Kofoed's :)
Our prayers and thoughts are with you guys. Good luck this week and enjoy your precious moments. We love you!
This such a touching post... You have such amazing parents and have turned into a man much like your dad. I pray for you during these hard months and the ones to come. And, it was so great to see you for a moment when I was home.
Dan, I am so sorry for what you're going through. Your parents are wonderful people, and I wish that things could change and your pain could go away.
You're right about Shalee: she is amazing and strong. So are you. And you're right about the Plan of Salvation. We will be with our families forever, and your mom and dad are going home to prepare a place for you. You'll be with them again. I promise.
I love you, Dan. You're a great friend. I wish I could be there to give you and Shalee -- and Laurie -- a big hug. Your mom's kindness has blessed my life and helped me know of God's goodness.
We are praying for you.
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