August 16, 2010

Gary's Journey ended today, August 16 at 2:13pm, with his family by his side.

WE LOVE YOU DAD AND CAN'T WAIT UNTIL WE SEE YOU AGAIN.

Thank You

Well, it has been a rough week for Dad and all of us. As some of you know, I was called home Tuesday night from band camp and we have been here with Dad since. We have been blessed, as has Dad, to have his family here to see him as well as many friends. We are awaiting for him to return home, as I know he is!

It has been a hard week on all of us, knowing that we had to say goodbye. But, we know he is needed on the other side and is anxious to get going and get some work done!

He is the most amazing man I know. He has taught me, and many others, what is important in this life. Most of us know that one of Dad's #1 loves is the scriptures. He has taught so many from that book and has taught us to love it.

Dad, you have been a valiant and loyal servant to our Heavenly Father. He loves you as we do.

Matthew 25:21 "His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord."

Thank you to everyone for all your love and support through this time. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful family and friends.
Much love,
Tiffany

So, my mom took this picture tonight of Dad and Bree. I guess this shows Dad's current state. He is declining fast again - I guess the nurses had to help him eat breakfast this morning. When my mom got there after lunch, his lunch was just sitting there uneaten. I feel so bad for him.

I think the honest truth right now is that I have taken a mental vacation. Last year when this all started I had to be so strong for my mom and dad - and now, I can't deal with it! I don't know what happened from then to now, but I can't watch my dad suffer like this! It's unbearable. At least my kids have been strong and have had faith through it all.

I need to figure out what to do or I may have regrets for the rest of my life. Believe me, I have many of those too. But, I love him more than anything and am just struggling with seeing him like this.

I have band camp next week - maybe by the time I get back I can begin to deal with things again...

Weekly Update

I had guard camp all last week, so didn't get to see Dad - what a long week. He has another infection and is not doing well at all.

Still sleeping a lot and is starting to miss meals. Hopefully now they have him on medicine to clear up the infection, he will start to feel a little better.