Re: My father passed, by Rhew

[Guest guest]

I'm sorry for not signing my name, my mind is not here with me. My

name is Rhew and my father's name is Wallace Shults, he was

just diagnosed on 8/27/02 and was in hospital to have feeding tube

put in.

> I am posting this message with a very heavy heart. My father passed

> away on Friday September 13th. He passed away at home with my

mother,

> sister & myself at his bedside. It was the scariest thing I have

ever

> been through in my life, but it was the most peaceful thing that

has

> ever happened. I am glad I was there. To see him move out of a

place

> of suffering and into a peaceful place with God, where he was meant

> to be. At the same time I am angry that we have only had this

> diagnosis for 3 weeks before he was taken from us. My mother

donated

> his brain to UNC for the study of shy-drager. We hope that with our

> loss that someone else will be helped with our decision. I know he

is

> in a better place, and it will get easier, but for now we are all

> suffering such sorrow. I thank all of you out there for being a

> member of this support group, and I hope that I can help someone

else

> as all of you have. Please take a moment to read this poem that my

> daughter wrote for her grandfather the night he passed away.

>

> GOOD-BYE PA-PA

> As you lose your grip on life, and begin your journey above

> Just know you're leaving all of us, but still remaining is our love.

>

> I'll never forget the smiles you smiled, or the laughs you brought

to

> me

> But heaven is a greater place, in which you're meant to be.

>

> Watch down on us, and always know, a piece of our heart is taken,

> We're so happy you're not suffering, but still our heart is

breaking.

>

> We know it wasn't your fault, God wanted you with him and his glory,

> I'll never forget your tape recorder, or any of your old stories.

>

> Papa Wallace we love you, but now we must say good-bye,

> So you can be with the other angels up in Heaven's plentiful sky.

>

> We'll miss you!

[Guest guest]

,

My father is presently in the hospital and we are considering a

feeding tube. Physically he is i n bad shape, although he is in

many ways as strong as an ox. Mentally he is becoming tired of

his condition and we are all thinking about the end of his journey.

I find it difficult to think about it, even if I know that he will also be

in a better place. This group has been so helpful to me and

hopefully it will be to you. My father was diagnosed 2 1/2 years

ago. I can only imagine the loss and the sorrow that you feel. The

poem says it all. He obviously was surrounded by very loving

people and he left a great legacy to our world. I hope that you can

find comfort in knowing that he is at peace now and I send love

to heal your hurting heart. Peace to you and all of your family.

Joanne

[Guest guest]

,

I'm so sorry to hear that your dad passes away. I wanted to let you know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

In Christ, Darras

[Guest guest]

Dear :

I had been wondering about your father ever since you wrote saying he

had only a few days, and you were feeling totally devastated. I am so glad

you were there to see how peaceful he looked as he passed. As I told you

before, that was one of the most amazing experiences for me-seeing the look

of peace after the long fight that came over my husband's face and body. You

and your family will be going through a long period of healing, and you will

never get over missing your dad, but I think your being there as he went will

give you great comfort in the coming days. That is the biggest gift that

having Hospice give to those of us who live on. They can really give us some

forewarning when it is happening, and they make the passing easy and

painless.

You and your family will be in my prayers as you go through the

difficult days ahead.

Love, Barbara

[Guest guest]

Dear :

So sorry for the lost of your father. It's never easy to lose someone we love. My prayer's are with your family.

God Bless

Vera

Safely Home

I am home in Heaven, dear ones;

Oh, So happy and so bright!

There is perfect joy and beauty

In this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over,

Every restless tossing passed;

I am now at peace forever,

Safely home in Heaven at last.

Did you wonder I so calmly

Trod the valley of the shade?

Oh! but Jesus' love illuminated

Every dark and fearful glade.

And He came Himself to meet me

In that way so hard to tread:

And with Jesus' arm to lean on,

Could I have one doubt or dread?

Then you must not grieve so sorely,

For I love you dearly still:

Try to look beyond earth's shadows,

Pray to trust our Father's Will.

There is work still waiting for you,

So you must not idly stand;

Do it now, while life remaineth-

You shall rest in Jesus' land.

When that work is all completed,

He will gently call you Home;

Oh, the rapture of that meeting,

Oh, the joy to see you come!

[Guest guest]

,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. What a sweet poem his

granddaughter wrote.

Jean (phx)