The really long goodbye and birthday~

9-15-2021 was my dad's 88th birthday.  It was celebrated quietly, in the comfort of his

room, surrounded by family and the occasional staff.

We are saying the long goodbye and thought he might pass on his birthday.

I guess God has another plan.

Our plan is never God's plan.  

We sat mom by dad and I think she could tell something wasn't quite right.

Spencer was able to fly in from NC and will be here as long as needed.

We all sang happy birthday to papa, including gram.

Kristin read him cards.

We got balloons.

Sarah sang to him and his breathing was to the rhythm of the song.

The long goodbyes are the hardest.

Rest in peace dad.  It's ok to go home now.