We knew it would happen but not so soon.
Robin has returned to his place in heaven with all those loved ones who went ahead of him.
His last few days were very sad to see as he struggled to shake off his mortal body and take that last step through the veil. I am relieved to know he isn't hurting any more and that his mind is at peace.
The blessing of all the children in our home as he neared the end was priceless. We had such a bonding experience and found ourselves learning a lot about ourselves and each other.
The children had decided a few days ago that I shouldn't be alone and arranged for a brother and a sister or couple to be here with me through the night. What a comfort to know that I was no longer totally responsible to keep watch over him. They cooked and cleaned up, helped prepare his many medications and took turns sitting by his side while I slept. Oft times we were all gathered around his bedside but many times it was just one sitting with Dad and talking softly or reading the scriptures to him.
The end came in the early morning hours as we were winding down after a long night of visiting and remembering. Some had gone to bed and some had actually started for home. Those few minutes, after he had breathed his last breath, we gathered again to start the procedure of calling the Hospice nurse who would than call the mortuary. By the time all was done and Robin had been taken away it was almost 6 o'clock Sunday morning.
For the past three days we have been getting organized for the services, the obituary, the eulogy, the part everyone will take in the funeral program and decisions about music and prayers. Many of those things I had partly worked through in my mind as the end came near but I really couldn't bring myself to say it out loud or write them down.
Tonight I feel like we are nearly ready to face the day to say our final farewell to our husband, father and grandfather. http://www.premierfuneral.com/ will have an online obituary soon and a place to make comments.
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