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As I write this, it's hard. My father has been battling various ailments for a few years now. Last summer he suffered total kidney failure and has been on dialysis three times a week.
As of two days ago my father's legs stopped working. Unsure of the cause, and unable to transport him myself I called an ambulance to take him to the hospital.
The short of it is this, his time is very short. Fluid build up around his heart and lungs has given him congestive heart failure, his blood pressure is so low that they can't risk dialysis any more. In the best circumstance he would only have one or two weeks left; but in addition he has an infection that is causing his body septic shock. As far as I know when I was visiting with him a little bit ago might be the last time I get to talk to him, and tell him I love him.
He's at peace. He's ready to go home to be with our precious Lord Jesus. He's ready to go and see my mom again. He's ready to see his sister, and my grandparents. He's ready. But even though I know that he's ready, and I know that he'll be home with the Lord, saying goodbye--even though I know it is only temporary since in Christ there is no goodbye. Though I know this, it's still very hard. I love my father very deeply. He has been there for me my entire life, he's been there to tell me and teach me about Jesus. To live out his faith in Christ toward me as a kind, and very loving father.
Mostly I want to tell you all about my father. But also ask for prayer. Prayer for my family, my uncle (his brother), my cousins and their children. For my younger brother who this is hitting harder than even for me.
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. Amen.
As of two days ago my father's legs stopped working. Unsure of the cause, and unable to transport him myself I called an ambulance to take him to the hospital.
The short of it is this, his time is very short. Fluid build up around his heart and lungs has given him congestive heart failure, his blood pressure is so low that they can't risk dialysis any more. In the best circumstance he would only have one or two weeks left; but in addition he has an infection that is causing his body septic shock. As far as I know when I was visiting with him a little bit ago might be the last time I get to talk to him, and tell him I love him.
He's at peace. He's ready to go home to be with our precious Lord Jesus. He's ready to go and see my mom again. He's ready to see his sister, and my grandparents. He's ready. But even though I know that he's ready, and I know that he'll be home with the Lord, saying goodbye--even though I know it is only temporary since in Christ there is no goodbye. Though I know this, it's still very hard. I love my father very deeply. He has been there for me my entire life, he's been there to tell me and teach me about Jesus. To live out his faith in Christ toward me as a kind, and very loving father.
Mostly I want to tell you all about my father. But also ask for prayer. Prayer for my family, my uncle (his brother), my cousins and their children. For my younger brother who this is hitting harder than even for me.
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. Amen.
