Not been as active...

anzjoy

anzjoy

Designer: Memory Mosaic
Hi Friends! I wanted to let you know why I haven't been as active this past month. My Dad had some health issues over the Thanksgiving week-end. We took him to the doctor on Monday, Dec. 1 and the doctor had him admitted to the hospital for congestive heart failure, but all signs at that time were that it was just a small set back and we were told after a day or so he would be ready to come back home... Well, the week went down hill and by Sunday the 7th, we had to make the decison with Dad to move to hospice care. On Monday the 8th in the evening we got him home, and He passed quietly and peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday evening, Dec. 9. Dad had lived with us for about 18 months, and I am very thankful for the time we had with him. I have been expecting this for quite awhile now, but as my daughter told me, "thinking about the possibility" of it and "dealing with the reality" are totally different things.

My family is doing well, and we had a private graveside service with our Pastor on Dec 20, but decided to postpone the Celebration of Life service til after the holidays as that just worked better for our out of town family and friends. We are having it on this coming Monday, January 5.

Thank you to many of you who already knew and have sent me lots of prayers and loving thoughts. I have debated about sharing with you all but you make up an important part of my life, and I wanted you to know. I also know that I was working on a series of kits and I still need to get "November and December In Review" done to complete the series for those of you who were collecting them, I will get them out there for you soon. Thank you all for your love and support. I really appreciate each one of you!

I wish you each one a very Happy New Year!!
Blessings, Joy
 
My deepest condolences dear sweet lady, may God comfort your hearts in this difficult time.
 
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Joy, my prayers and love go out to you and your loved ones.
Memories keep those we love close forever.
 
It is so hard to lose a parent, especially around the holiday season. Praying for you and your family ❤️
 
So sorry to hear about this. Praying that your celebration of life goes well and that you are able to come back soon.
 
How sad for you. I am glad you got to spend time with him before he died, it means so much! My mother lived with us and I was so happy I spent so much time with her.
 
Joy, I’m so sorry about your Dad. Thank you for sharing this with us. I can’t imagine how hard the last few weeks have been for you and your family. Even when we know it’s coming, it doesn’t make the reality any easier. I’m so glad you had that time with him and that he was able to pass peacefully at home. Please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers,. There is absolutely no rush on anything at all. Wishing you comfort and peace as you start the new year. <3
 
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