Throughout his illness, Dad told his doctors and nurses that he was waiting for his "promotion." For Dad, death wasn't something to be feared, but rather the culmination of a lifelong journey where he crossed the finished line and was promoted from our flawed reality to a perfect eternity with Christ. On Wednesday morning Dad finished his race.
The doctors called the family in around 7:00 on Tuesday night. With Mom, his children and grandchildren by his side, he was surrounded by love as we read the Bible, sang hymns, and reminded each other that while this was an end for us, it was the beginning of eternity for Dad. Pastor and Jared joined us in our vigil.
Around 3:00 AM, Dad seemed to have stabilized and we took a brief break to get some rest before returning to spend another day with Dad. Mom stayed at the hospital.
And so it was that at 4:45 this morning, with his "beautiful bride" by his side, Dad finished his race and started a joyous victory with Christ.
For those of us left behind, we will be holding a memorial service on Saturday, June 18 at Grace Community Church (details below). We invite you to join us in celebrating a life well run.
Thank you for your prayers and loving ministry during Dad's illness and as we grieve our loss.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. - 2Timothy 4:7
Memorial Service:
Grace Community Church
63 Christiana Rd.
New Castle, DE 19720
10:00 AM - Visitation with the family
11:00 AM - Memorial Service
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