My dad finally passed away yesterday afternoon. He had been in the hospital with covid for right at one week. From everything I've heard it was peaceful enough, and I am relieved the struggle is over not only for him, but for my mom too. I can't imagine how difficult this last year has been trying to deal with the quarantine and not being able to be together.
I am still working. I was working when I found out, actually. I'm kind of glad, because it helped keep me busy. I will head that way tonight. My part so far has been trying to put together an obituary. I worked on that this morning, and it was good for me. It allowed me to think back through the years and realize what a great person my dad actually was. Sure, he might not have been what I wanted for a father. I always felt he was better at being everyone's principal than he was at being my dad, but maybe it's just because I'm too hard to please.
Anyway, I am glad it's finally over. I suppose the next few days will be a bit challenging at times, but it will be good to see everyone. I just hope we can maintain some semblance of sanity and social distancing - especially given the cause of his death. I don't want my mom to end up in the same boat.
So, I'm feeling okay. He lived a full and purposeful life, touched a lot of people, and did a lot of good. Good for him.
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Psalm 23
I shall not want.
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
3 He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever.
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