Dad slept all day today. All day. He woke up momentarily for some medications and a few bites of food and he briefly opened one eye to look at me this afternoon but other than that, he slept and slept.
We talk to him while he's sleeping. We lay next to him, we give him hugs and kisses. Mom is always there by his side watching over him, making sure his oxygen is in correctly or wiping sweat off his brow.
But about an hour ago he woke up. It's these tender moments with him that we love so much. He jokes, he smiles, he laughs. He holds our hands, kisses and cuddles. It's moments like these that we will wait for all day.
Tonight his sweet Hailey (their first grandchild) was here by his side. He snuggled with her, kissed her and even tried to run his fingers through her hair. His fingers got stuck and we all laughed. So he offered to let Hailey run her fingers through his. Which she did. And we all laughed again.
We read scriptures together and then when it was time for family prayer we asked Dad who he would like to say it and he said he would.
Mom, Hailey, April and I were able to partake in the sweet spirit that was here as Dad said a humble prayer to our Heavenly Father tonight. Asking special blessings to be with those who are sick and those who need His comfort and offering sincere gratitude for the opportunity we have to be together with our family and those we love.
That picture! It will be treasured forever!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, a loving husband and father, and granddfather that is really more concerened over others than hinself. Loving his family so much! Still is able to say the family prayer ( that we sometimes take for granted). I love you Earl and you are a blessing in all the lives that you have touched. Probably more than you will ever know. May God's choices blessings be with you. Love Barb & Mer
ReplyDeleteWords can never express what a absolute inspiration your darling family is--our hearts, arms and feet are wrapped around you tightly as you go through this time together!
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