Dad made it through another night and awoke for a few minutes this morning. Our times together are getting shorter. He can no longer move, and can barely open his eyes, so when we make eye contact we have to find a place to sit where he can see us.
Kate got her hair cut yesterday and she looks beautiful. She wanted to get it cut so that PaPa could see it before he passes. She was very proud to show it to him this morning; she is such a tender-hearted, kind young woman. Her haircut makes her look older, and as I look at her I think about how proud my dad is to have such a lovely granddaughter. I think about how much he desires to watch her grow into her own.
Kaitlyn, you have always been your PaPa's sweet Katie-Kate. He desperately loves you and would be so proud of how you have grown through this process. You will always be special to him. You have a unique perspective into your PaPa's life - you have known him the longest, and will hold on to more memories than your sister or little cousins. I hope you will continue to re-live your memories with them as they get older, and will help them remember the wonderful man they call PaPa.
Kate got her hair cut yesterday and she looks beautiful. She wanted to get it cut so that PaPa could see it before he passes. She was very proud to show it to him this morning; she is such a tender-hearted, kind young woman. Her haircut makes her look older, and as I look at her I think about how proud my dad is to have such a lovely granddaughter. I think about how much he desires to watch her grow into her own.
Kaitlyn, you have always been your PaPa's sweet Katie-Kate. He desperately loves you and would be so proud of how you have grown through this process. You will always be special to him. You have a unique perspective into your PaPa's life - you have known him the longest, and will hold on to more memories than your sister or little cousins. I hope you will continue to re-live your memories with them as they get older, and will help them remember the wonderful man they call PaPa.
I just spent the last five minutes looking deeply into my dad's eyes. I remember being a little uncomfortable, at first, looking directly at him because he seemed different. But now I embrace these quiet moments between the two of us. I look forward to them and I treasure them.
Daddy has seemed more peaceful these last few days. I am thankful that he has no pain and that he is able to live his last days at his home with his family. It is as it should be.
Daddy has seemed more peaceful these last few days. I am thankful that he has no pain and that he is able to live his last days at his home with his family. It is as it should be.
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