Having to say Goodbye....

My good Friend called today- something told me this phone call would be filled with sadness.  Her precious Dad took his final breath today and passed away- surrounded by his loving family.  God knew this would be the day to bring this wonderful man home as a Chaplain who works with Hospice had dropped by, and was playing soft music on a guitar as "Frank" gently left his loving daughter and son-in-law.

She kept repeating "I'm okay-really, I'm okay" and my heart knows the deep inner strength  she carries is there to help her-but the next few days will hold many tears as she walks the path of losing her Dad.  I wanted to tell her "Its so hard to Say Goodbye" but my heart said she already knew this-all I need do on this day was listen with a loving heart.

I reflected back today-to the first time I came to know "Frank" as my friend had just brought him into her home and his health outlook was very poor at the time-but the Nurse "part" in her went to work and he rallied more than anyone ever dreamed possible.  During this time, by the Grace of God-an amazing Friendship began to form between myself and this family-with me finding a prayer partner in "Charles"-the husband of my friend and we started praying for each other-joking about how we could both "predict the weather" due to our Chronic Pain radars!

So today I said a silent Goodbye to Frank-and my life will be all the richer for having known this fine man.

Rest peacefully my friend.  God bless.

Martha