Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Sad, very Sad, News

My Dad died on Nov. 16th, at Parkview Heart Institute.He was 96 and he and Mom had just celebrated their 58th anniversary the Monday before he died. He was getting ready, with my Mom's help, to go home when he just keeled over. He died standing up, with his pants on, I guess it could be so much worse. This has been a rough time. My brother went into the hospital the following Tuesday with kidney failure, but he's out and is better. Thanks to all who sent cards and good wishes. You can read the obit and sign the guest book if you wish. Guest book: http://www.legacy.com/fortwayne/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=98219879
http://www.legacy.com/fortwayne/DeathNotices.asp?Page=SearchResults
It's very strange to be going through this, not like it's a surprise but still!!!

I picked up the cremains today and took them home. We set him on his recliner for awhile, he'd wanted so much to get home and enjoy the comforts of his house. I wish we could have given him what he wanted, one last time.

1 comment:

library chicken said...

I'm so sorry, Mindy. It's hard to lose a parent.

I think it is so cool that you let him sit in his recliner one last time. I think he would appreciate it.

I'll keep your family in my thoughts.