When the Daytime Watch Begins
Morning is here and soon I will gather with my family to observe the burial of Dad. Then this afternoon we will commute to their church for the memorial service. […]
Tag Archives: Dad
The Memorial is Set
Tomorrow at 3 pm the memorial service will take place for Dad. A complete notice is here. I edited the materials to which I referred here. The new version is […]
When Grief Presides
Rough night last night. Morning provides the luxury of a new day with responsibilities on which to focus my attention. Grief presides for a moment in the privacy of my […]
When Memories Return
I was asked if I would like to write something that could be read at Dad’s memorial, I was at first hesitant, not for lack of having anything to say, […]
The Morning After
Thank you to those of you who are praying for me and my family. We deeply appreciate it. It is the morning after and we continue on with preparations, mutual […]
When Sorrow Meets Hope
We made arrangements for my Dad’s memorial service today. There were hugs, memories, jokes and tears. I told my brother and his family that I am thinking about preparing a […]
When Grief Visits
I received word that my father died this morning. Grief has visited my family. Prayer still hurts, but is comforting all the same, knowing that God is aware, listening, attending […]
When Prayer is Painful
Sometimes prayer is a painful process when you watch someone suffer and you know there is little you can do about it other than simply to be present with the […]
