Life can be filled with a host of many different things; friends, work, sports, and hobbies just to name a few. Lately my main focus has been targeted on getting through a busy season at work and running the 5K's that are dear to my heart. As important as all these things may be, in the end second only to God, family it top priority.
With this in mind, it's time for our family to shift priorities by putting our dad first. Just four days ago he was placed on hospice care and within 24 hours his congestive heart failure had him bedridden. He can barely breathe and needs someone at his side continually to give him medication for relief. Our family's goal is to be at his bedside at all times, so my brother, sister, and I are taking shifts to provide that care. Our presence gives dad great comfort and as difficult as it is to watch his life ebb away, honoring our father in this way is worth it. We appreciate your prayers during this time.
"Honor your father and your mother,
so that you may live long in the land
the LORD your God is giving you."
Exodus 20:12
6 comments:
Oh, I'm so sorry for this difficult time in your life. I'm sure you will never regret honoring your Dad in his last days. Praying for strength for you!
Nancy, I am so, so sorry to hear this. What a sad and difficult time for you all. So hard to see one we love suffer like that -- and so very hard to say good-bye... Love and prayers headed your way!
Hey Nancy, I pray for strength for you and your siblings, endurance, love, and that Christ would be your stay. I pray for good moments with your father, this time together you have left.
Blessings to you,
katiegfromtennessee
Praying for your family during this time.
Praying for your family during this time.
Praying for your family...
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