We were cleaning out our garage today, when I came across these sitting on the floor...
A pair of golf shoes. My dad's golf shoes.
It took but a half a second for the pain to hit my heart.
I knew that my dad gave them to Keith...but I had forgotten. It was a day not long ago when we were visiting him, that he told Keith to go out and put his golf clubs in our car. He wanted to give them to Keith, since he knew he would never use them again.
A day, amongst others, that was very hard.
I knew he was going to die for several weeks. I thought I was prepared...but how do you really prepare yourself for something like that? There was no way to get ready for something such as this. No way.
Although there are moments of sadness, times where it just washes over me like a wave, I am happy for him. For I know the terrible suffering is over and he doesn't have to fight anymore.
But it hurts.
A little peek into our lives...
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
When reality hits...
Posted by Keifersgirl at 10:13 PM
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I am sorry for all the pain that's come with this for everyone, but I'm glad that everyone seems to be able to say that, at the same time, it's a joyful event since he's finally got what he, and all of us, work and suffer for all our lives.
Thank you so much for sharing that moment with us, Amber. There isn't any way to prepare for such things, even when you have the blessing of time, to be a part of the ending. You, and all of your family, were so blessed for each day you could speak with your dad, and be there for him, as he made his final crossing. I thank God for the little part I saw, and was a part of, because, surely, the hand of God was upon him for many days. Surely, God's mercies were to each of his family members - to provide many sweet memories that could live, long after the day of his departure.
Love, Rechelle
Amber - I can only imagine the pain that your heart is suffering. Never easy to lose one that you love so much, but it makes it a little easier to know that he is with our Maker and free of his pain. Hugs to you girlfriend!
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