This was a very emotional week. Last Saturday my dad had a major stroke and on Sunday Amanda and Remi were scheduled to get on a plane to see us. Amanda was debating whether she should get on the plane or stay there in case something happened. We told her that she should still come out to see us because we weren’t sure what was going to happen with her Grandpa. My dad ended up passing away on Monday and it was really difficult to handle being so far away but I was so thankful that Amanda was here with me. Even if we would have flown home, both my brothers said that my dad wouldn’t have even known I was there because he never woke up after the stroke. I really think God works in mysterious ways and this happened while Amanda was here so we could go through this difficult time together. It would have been awful if I was here and she was back in Colorado. and this happened. We went on and had a really nice week visiting the BVI’s because I know that’s what my dad would have wanted. We talked about him often over the week and all of the memories. We will have to make a trip back to Colorado in January because they are planning the memorial service then but for now I will remember all of the good times I had growing up with such a wonderful man for a father.
Then today I had to say goodbye to Amanda which was hard.As Kenny Chesney says “If I’m gonna be down, I’d rather be down, way down here”
This is a very old picture of my dad and Amanda but I love this one. |
So sorry to hear about your dad. You are in our thoughts. We love you guys.
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Karen, We're sorry to hear this sad news. We're glad you were able to spend some 'quality time' with Amanda and help each other remember the best. May God bless you and your family.
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ReplyDeleteKaren, Eric and I are so saddened to hear of your Dad's sudden passing.
ReplyDeleteBest to you and your family as you honor his life. Sincerely, Eric and Karen J.
Karen, you and your family are in our prayers... Brian
ReplyDeleteKaren - we were so sorry about your dad's passing - you are in our thoughts and prayers - steve and sandra
ReplyDeleteOh Karen! I was so sorry to hear about your dad's passing! Stay Strong & treasure your memories of him. I'm so glad your daughter was there so you could comfort each other. Your family is in our thoughts & prayers. Love. Jo
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for your loss you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Ryan and Renee
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