Final update on my Dad..from Sister Penny

[Sister Penny]

Dear Praying Friends,
It is with rejoicing that my Dad is with our beloved Lord Jesus in Heaven that I now share with you.

He had a turn for the worse in his human body on Saturday, we got Dad home on Monday and with the help of Hospice had him comfortable in his own home with those who loved and cared with him. Hospice trained me on how to administer the meds he would need and with my 12 years nursing experience, I knew exactly what to do, without any questions.

He was not verbally responsive on Tuesday, but he did manage to give my sister and I a "look" when we were disagreeing near him, that was Dad :-)

He went home to be with the Lord at 10:35 very painlessly and peacefully after a hard battle with his ailments.

It was the most difficult thing I have ever had to endure, caring for my dying Dad but I know the Lord gave me such a sense of peace after he passed, I was smiling, Dad had his final wish.

For those who do believe in "signs" we did ask Dad for some sign he arrived safely, then next morning, my sister heard his voice in the distance, he let her know he loved us and he was there with our Mom and our brother...

My heart aches, a grief beyond any I have ever known at this point, I have lost a dear father, a great friend, confidant, mentor, and life giver to me...I am not sure when I will be back here to post right now I do need some time to pray and sort through the heartache.

I am blessed to have been Lyle's daughter.

Love,
Sister Penny

[mitchell]

Dear Sister Penny,

{{{gentle hugs, dear sister}}}

I am so sorry about your Dad. I lost my Dad a few years ago, and I miss him. How I love him! He was such a good Daddy! - It is so difficult, I know.

Lord bless you and your family as you deal with this loss. - May you all have the good memories coming to surface as time goes on. Rest now.

Love,
Sister Wanda

[Brother Ben]

What comforting words:

He went home to be with the Lord...

Our prayers are with you and the family. Let us know if there is anything we can do.

Bro. Ben and Sis. Darlene and Family

[allglorytogod]

Dear Sister ... Was praying for dad before he passed ... Have been praying for you and yours after ... I understand what you went through ... I helped my mom take care of my dad the last days of his life ... I left home and moved in with both of them for that time ... It was difficult ... Still praying for you and yours ... love your sister

[Sister Penny]

Dear Friends,
Thank you all for the prayers for my family and for my Dad before he passed away. I am home and just feeling a bit lost at the present time, probably just fatigue and grief, things I have to deal with, prayerfully.

God bless you all,
With love,
Sister Penny

[prv31wife]

Sister Penny,
I'm sorry for the loss of your dad. I lost my mama in February from that nasty cancer and though it hurts something awful, I know she is in a better place.

I'll be praying for you my dear friend.

[Tammy]

Dear Sister Penny,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as well. We long to have our loved ones with us, but it is sweet to know we will see them again some day! May the Lord comfort you with this assurance, and with your happy memories.
(((hugs)))
Sister Tammy

[brobob]

I'm so sorry to hear about your family's loss, i will be praying for you. I do thank God for the hope that you and your loved ones do have during this time that comes from Christ Jesus.

[SisterNancy]

Lifting you up! how are you now?

[Sister Penny]

Dear Prayerful friends,
I cannot say I am past the grief I feel over losing my Dad, it just seems like the entire situation had no "closure" to it, he did not want a funeral but immediate cremation, and my sister won't allow us to bury his ashes in the designated place he wanted them in, she keeps them in her bedroom and said she will have her ashes mixed with his when she dies by her children...Even though I know my sister is not well, mentally, she was given the full rein to deal with all of his financial assets, and made sure she took all of his money from his bank account and all of his properties she put in her name the day he died, she had to put a little in probate but who knows what will happen, so I can only share that if any of you don't have a will that is very specific, please be sure you consider having one, as it is a huge mess after a loved one dies if this sort of situation happens. My anxiety and sickness over her actions hit me daily, but I just have to keep giving it up in prayer as its going to be dealt with by God in His time..and not mine.

God bless you all,
Sister Penny

[Andrea]

I'm so sorry for all you have to deal with in addition to your father's death. I will be praying for you.