The Passing of Uncle David
Well, the time did come....Bill's Uncle David passed away this Monday, Nov. 6th. We knew this would happen and after talking with his wife, Sara, last week there was a sense that it needed to happen, soon. David did, in some way try to remain here with us. Another, he was giving-up. He was in the Nursing home for almost 5 weeks. While there, he was not eating, not able to get out of bed, did not speak and the worse was that he was in so much pain. The Doctors there were trying to regulate his pain, but it was not happening. So, when hearing that, I was thinking, as hard as it was to think and say, he was not going to get better and death would take him from his constant pain.
As I said in my last blog, David was a soft and mellow man. With pride of his family and he would not want any to see him the way he was. He did not deserve this demon, of cancer; which was following him for more than 2 years. He did not deserve the pain, any pain, as he was a man of peace and love for all. His smile and sense of humor would melt you if you were in any pain.
It has taken a toll on my Bill. There have been so many; too many of his family members that are gone, in the past 20 years. Three Uncles, Three Aunts, his mom and his dear Granny. Now, with David's passing there is one to remain, and that is, Dear Sara,( Boog) as we call her. When the members of her family were taken from her, she was the one that stepped up to help, as did David. Boog was and still remains this way with neighbors and friends. Always coming to their hurt and being there with food in hand. She has been the strength for all. Now, she is alone; without her David. I see that God has been her strength within. Boog is not well, herself. She has much pain, with the arthritis and severe headaches, which has been with her for years. But she is a real trooper and always wanting to help others. I love her so.
Thursday, Nov. 9th, will be the services. We will not be able to attend, but will be there in thoughts and spirit, for the family. I am so fortunate to have had David in my life and truly will miss him, as will Bill and Paul. David was such a special man to us all.
So, farewell, David and we will someday be with you. We love you....
As I said in my last blog, David was a soft and mellow man. With pride of his family and he would not want any to see him the way he was. He did not deserve this demon, of cancer; which was following him for more than 2 years. He did not deserve the pain, any pain, as he was a man of peace and love for all. His smile and sense of humor would melt you if you were in any pain.
It has taken a toll on my Bill. There have been so many; too many of his family members that are gone, in the past 20 years. Three Uncles, Three Aunts, his mom and his dear Granny. Now, with David's passing there is one to remain, and that is, Dear Sara,( Boog) as we call her. When the members of her family were taken from her, she was the one that stepped up to help, as did David. Boog was and still remains this way with neighbors and friends. Always coming to their hurt and being there with food in hand. She has been the strength for all. Now, she is alone; without her David. I see that God has been her strength within. Boog is not well, herself. She has much pain, with the arthritis and severe headaches, which has been with her for years. But she is a real trooper and always wanting to help others. I love her so.
Thursday, Nov. 9th, will be the services. We will not be able to attend, but will be there in thoughts and spirit, for the family. I am so fortunate to have had David in my life and truly will miss him, as will Bill and Paul. David was such a special man to us all.
So, farewell, David and we will someday be with you. We love you....
posted by Joyce at 8:14 AM
2 Comments:
(tears)
Relieved for David,
Sad for you all.
We're thinking of you so much right now.
So sorry to hear of your sorrow. I know Bill is glad that David is no longer suffering but is still so sad not to have him in this world any longer. I love you both.
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