October 29, 2006
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Prayer request!
My Aunt Faye called me to tell me that Uncle Orville passed away this morning. She told me on Friday that he was close. They had called in Hospice and he was heavily sedated. Holley was able to go by and visit on her way here to Panama City that evening, which was very much appreciated by the family. I was working, so I was unable to go for a final visit, but he wouldn’t have known I was there, anyway.
I really didn’t expect it to be this soon. My sister and I just went to visit them last month and he was telling us how good he felt. But his doctor told him from the beginning that his cancer was very aggressive and advised him not to even bother with Chemo or anything, so I shouldn’t be surprised. We just always are. Even when we know that someone is termially ill, we always think that we have more time than we really do with them.
Please pray for my aunt (Faye Mathews) and her family. All 5 of her kids are with her, along with their kids and grandkids. It’s a real blessing to have that much family support. And my aunt and uncle are both Christians, so that’s another blessing. It’s such a comfort to know that we will see our loved ones again one day. But it’s still very hard to say goodbye to your life partner. They’ve been married for over 50 years and she will have a lot of adjusting to do in the coming months.
Thanks!
Comments (4)
I always admired your uncle’s abilities; he was the consumate handyman, and was always a gracious host for visitors. He will be missed by many, but I DO have nice memories to carry with me always.
You have our sympathies. Please pass them on to Faye and the family.
I am praying!
The family appreciates it y’all!!!!
BTW, Cathy…… I don’t know how I managed to do it, but I posted the first comment, not Diana! I suppose I had somehow gone from her site to yours without a break…….anyway, I thought I’d better clear that up. (But I DID change my profile ic to the same as hers!)