As a review, my Uncle Dave who has been sick for a long time is very near the end… we got a call Wednesday to come to Dover. He should have died overnight but somehow stuck it out. Saturday was his 23rd wedding anniversary and my cousins prom so we think he was hanging on for that. He has just once again gifted his family and friends by staying alive by his will power. It’s been a party down in Dover, so many friends and relatives… yesterday there were 17 cars at their house belonging to people who don’t live there… crazy. I have been hanging out with my cousins (Leah-a freshman and Loren- a junior), we’ve been to walmart, sonic, created a myspace page, and prom shoe shopping… lots and lots of good stuff.
He’s still on a downward spiral so it should be any day now. We’re at the point where it’s just time for him to let go. It will be sad of course but it’s sadder that he’s still here. In the least cliched way possible we are blessed that he knows Jesus and know he’s going to a better place so it’s selfish to ask him to stay here in this body any longer. My cousins, Aunt, and his bffs have all told him it’s ok to let go so we’re just waiting for him to be ready.
Anyway, my heart is still ok. Blessed to be able to join the celebration! I am sad for my cousins and Aunt Pam but ready to let him head outta here.
Thank you for all the continued prayer!
PS One funny morphine hallucination story (one of the light moments keeping us sane…) So thursday night his eyes shoot open and he says very loudly “Are we there yet?” He take a slow look around the room and focuses in on my Aunt Pam, my Mom and Diane, makes a scowl and says “guess not…” He’s headin somewhere in that hospital bed! 🙂
