So what do we do now? For two years our world has been consumed with caring for Dad-especially Mom. That is all she did…. all day….every day. All things considered-We are all doing the best we can. Mom is taking one day at a time, and for the most part she is coping well! I am so proud of how she is handing all of this. Her world has been turned upside down, but she is facing each day with courage and strength. Dolores, Ervin, Connie and Frank took her for a day in Galveston on Sunday. It did her good to get away for a day! She is going to the lake overnight with Jason, and she is planning a few days in the hill country soon. We have also planned a trip to Seattle to see Jamie in June that we are really excited about! I know it is hard for Mom to do these things, but she is reminding herself each day that is what Dad would want her to do.

We all know the stages of grief…… I think we are all still somewhere in the shock stage. Although we knew it was coming, It just does not feel real. How can he really be gone?

We are also in a place of peace. We are so thankful that Dad is through with the journey he took. He took it like a man and made us proud--We are so very thankful for the freedom he has found.

The love and support that we continue to receive is just amazing. We could not go through this without you. We truly are so grateful.

We Still Believe

A New Beginning

The first blog titled "The Beginning" said these words:

"Bring me joy, Bring me peace bring the chance to be free.....Bring anything that brings you glory. And I know there will be days when this life brings me pain, but if that's what it takes Jesus bring the rain."

We are feeling the pain, but Dad now has a new beginning that makes him whole, and free. Free from cancer, paralysis or pain. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 7, 2009 at 2:18. We are sad, and it hurts but we are so happy for Dad. He fought a long, courageous battle and he has won indeed!! We rest in the hope we have in Christ. The hope that we will see Dad again.

The visitation will be Thursday from 5-8 at Broussards on Major Drive in Beaumont. The service will be Friday at 11:00 at Crestwood Baptist Church in Lumberton.

God's love is very real even in the midst of our pain and sorrow.

We Believe