Morning rises through the glass of a hospital window. The long dark night of the soul is about to end. Dad will not be looking through the darker glass of this life.Soon he will be face to face with the Grand Otherness of life. Some have described this journey as a crossing over. Now, beside his bed, hearing the gentle breaths of what will probably be a last day, I am in awe of the human spirit and the Creator who breathes life into goodness and guides each soul to a new Sunrise.
It's okay to cross now, Dad. It's okay.
My father, siblings, and I sat with Mother as she passed from this life into Heaven and to her Lord and Savior. Of course we cried, but I consider it a sacred moment, to have had the privilege of witnessing my mother's "Home going". Heaven is our true home and I rejoice that I will live eternally there with her!! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, Wanda.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Thank you, Brenda, for your kind words.
ReplyDeleteThoughts and prayers with you and your family, Wanda. Sorry to hear that. -Sarah (Rummel) Green
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Wanda. So sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteGlad you could be there for his crossing. It sounds like a peaceful one after a long, full life. Sending our love...
ReplyDeleteWanda, your gift of expression in so few words moved me greatly. Your dad definitely enjoyed a long life well lived. Our prayers are for all who loved him here.
ReplyDeleteSo grateful for keeping us updated on the life of your father. I have really enjoyed reading your bolgs dedicated to his reading. Although I may have only meet him once I feel like I really have gotten to know him through you. His life was devoted to service to God and Family and now he is getting his reward. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Jenny Wheeler Parker
ReplyDeleteThank you for this blog. It gives me a deeper connection to the Great Uncle who probably didn't know how far his inspiration reached into my soul and calling to ministry. I'm currently sitting in the seminary library, writing an ethics final paper, a place I would not be if not for his example in my life.
ReplyDeleteI wish you God's peace during this time Wanda.
Erin (Paula's oldest daughter)