It Was a Good Sendoff!

Thank you Patsie! 91 is a good age. Many never get near that age.

@Morleyhunt ues it is a good age true

@Morleyhunt No, you have nothing to feel guilty about, just the opposite. After your Mom's passing you rearranged your life and brought your Dad into your home, which I cannot help but to think was a huge adjustment. That is very giving and speaks volumes as to the upbringing that he and your Mom provided for you all. But, in the end, it does have to make life a lot less difficult going forward for you to move. Your siblings won't have to hear your Dad ask about you only to have him forget and then ask again the next time someone visits. I have a feeling that Sandra will never forget you or the fun times that she's had at your place. Hopefully she stays tight with Grampa and maybe her folks will help her do up a little journal to give to you when you come back for the big move.

@Juliaacv I have plans to stay close to each of my grandchildren. It involves FaceTime and old fashioned snail mail....

Thank you Julia. The weather was not so nice by the end of the day...but it was a great gathering of family. Several of us spoke about dad. While is was a sad day.....we were also glad that he was no longer struggling with a body that was breaking down. We know he is with his Lord..... This does make the long distance move more guilt free. Even though I assured myself I had no reason to feel guilty about leaving him....there was this nagging doubt.

@Morleyhunt Oh my gosh, that's right; I forgot. It's been since 2007 that I lost my Mom at 77 and it still hurts.

I've noticed that as well. Quite a few have lost an aged parent. My mother passed away a mere 26 months ago. Thank you for your kind words.

@Morleyhunt - I'm so glad it was quick and painless. That is what happened at the end with my mother, too, although she had been ill for years. I'm always glad when the end is peaceful.

Thank you...we've been riding the roller coaster for months. One crisis after another. He is at peace. We are all grateful that when the end came...it came quickly and painlessly for him.

You weren't the only one watching the forecast and then keeping an eye out for those first flakes.

@Morleyhunt I didn’t have near as far to travel as some did.

Thank you! So many have said so many kind words.

@Morleyhunt You are welcome Morley. There are very kind people here.

@Morleyhunt You are welcome ! restrain your grief !

Thank you. I do appreciate your kind words.

It was not unexpected, although the end did come quickly in those final hours.

@Morleyhunt So many don't realize some get to the point where they just know they are done here. It is lovely he had your mother for as long as he did.

He has been ready since my mother passed away two years ago. He had a year and a half that he did quite well, but the last six months he has struggled. Thank you for your kind words.

@Morleyhunt I have followed the tales of the challenges, I know that he is better now. For you the move is now easier.

Thank you Anna! I appreciate your kind words. You were following the tales of the challenges we had with my father's health. He is at peace. It makes my long distance move much easier (no guilt at leaving him). We will remember him often.

Thank you Marilyn! You've been through this not that long ago.

He was unique. We were so glad that he managed one final outing about a week before he passed away. Knowing how much he enjoyed and missed being able to get out made this doubly sweet, Thank you so much for your kind words over the past months as I reported various trials and setbacks.

@Morleyhunt You're welcome.

Thank you. 91 years was a long life.

Thank you.

@Morleyhunt

Thank you Marlina, I know that you have also followed along in my tales of the challenges of an aging parent. He was ready. This actually will make my upcoming move much easier,

Thank you James, over the last few days family has shared many stories. His love of sweets is a topic that came up often. I will think of him with each cookie I enjoy for a long, long time.

Thank you Andria. I know that you have followed many of the trials we faced over the last few years. Sometimes I needed to vent. You were often quick to reassure me that I was not alone in my task.

Thank you Laurel. I know you also are one of the Mykotters who has followed my tales of dealing with my elderly parents. We've reached the end of that trail. All this as we are readying to turn the page and begin a new chapter of our lives.