Please Wear Blue

As difficult, as the last few days have been, we are trying to find the bright spots. And we are asking everyone, that is attending my Dad's services, to wear blue. We don't want to look at his passing, with such heavy hearts. It is a difficult time. The most difficult, that I've ever experienced.

But weeks ago, my Dad asked me, to make sure his services...were a "Celebration of His Life." And that is what I'm asking you. To think of the good times, your good memories, and my Dad's accomplishments. Think of all the joy, that my Dad brought you. There will always be time to mourn. Let these few days, be a "Celebration of Life."

I say this, because funerals are always difficult. There are many tears to be shed. It's heartbreaking, to say goodbye, to your loved one. But for my Dad, we want it to be different. We want people to remember the good times. It's what he wanted. It's what he asked for. And it's what, I'm going to try and give him.

It doesn't matter the color of blue. We just want, to paint the church blue. Because he was Blue. Because he battled colon cancer, with everything he had. And because, we love him. I hope that you, will join us. And that you will spread the word.

During these difficult days, it's the one thing, that can make a person smile. I'm not looking forward to my Daddy's services. But I know, I will feel the comfort, looking out at a "Sea of Blue." And I know, my Daddy, will be smiling down from Heaven. ❤❤❤

Heartbroken

I just don't know, how to put into words, that my Daddy has gone to be with the Lord. We both knew the time was coming. He was the bravest man, I'll ever know. The kindest, most gentle person...you will ever know.

And now, starts the hard part. Life without him. I know he will always be in my heart. But my heart is so heavy right now. With pain. With hurt. With being shattered...into a million pieces. He was my world! And there is absolutely nothing, I wouldn't do for him.

For those of you, that would like to read more of his story, you can find it here. I'm not exactly sure, how to put into words, the great loss I feel. It feels like, I'm floating. That life isn't quite right.

But I do find comfort in, knowing his is with our Lord. That he is now safe. And resting. That he will never hurt again.

Please pray for my family, our friends, and of course my Daddy. The last few days, have been such a blur for me. And I pray, that I will find some peace, along the way. ❤❤❤

Dress in Blue Day

Today, is Dress in Blue Day. The day, when we ask you, to sport your favorite blue outfit. Why? To support those people, battling Colon Cancer. Showing them, and their loved ones, that you support them. And their cause. That they, matter.

 

I'll be the first one, to tell you, before my Dad was diagnosed...I didn't know about this. But now that I do, I'm wearing my blue. And asking you to, as well. It's very important. To all those people, touched by Colon Cancer. The patients, family, friends, caregivers, and medical team.

Because the harsh reality is, colon cancer, is on the rise. It's not rallied behind, like breast cancer. you don't see HUGE fundraising efforts made. Corporate companies aren't making Colon Cancer items. And selling them in your local Wal-Mart, Target, and Walgreen's. But the numbers are growing. And we need to be supportive, of the people battling this disease. ❤❤❤

Surprise Birthday Party!

It has been snowing so much here! It started after my Dad's birthday. And on Friday night, really came down! Around midnight, I followed a snowplow home. And my Mom stayed the night, with my Dad.

Why? I guess I could have stayed in the hospital too. But I had been cooking up a Surprise Birthday Party for my Daddy. And I needed to get some things done. To my surprise, on Saturday morning, I spent hours digging out our car. And begging the lady, at the cake shop, to meet me.

The roads were still pretty bad, when I finally left home. Around 11AM. But I managed to get out. I picked up the cake. Which by the way, weighed a ton! I ALMOST lost it, in the parking lot. But managed to get it in the car. Made one last stop at the Dollar Tree. And to the hospital I went.

I spent the rest of the day, hanging out in my Dad's room. Which I had decorated on his birthday. It was still decorated, and he was so excited, every single time, a new visitor would come. Or a new staff member. He just LOVES when people see his decorations!

I left late again. Actually, I considered staying the night. But knew I had a few things to get done in the morning. And on Sunday morning, I headed out. I called, and ordered pizzas. Ran to Wal-Mart for the rest of the food, and supplies. Went home. Cooked like a crazy lady. And then, locked the keys in the car...

It took my neighbor and I, a while to get them. Which made me late. But through a few text messages, family and friends knew I was coming. The nurses, agreed, to let my Dad out of his room. And things were back on track!

We quickly got things moved, from the parking garage, to the third floor Waiting Room. Everyone pitched in, to decorate. And the Birthday Boy, made his entrance! My Dad was so excited!!!

That's the two off us there. Waiting to blow out his birthday candles. He was so surprised. Because initially, we had planned a party, at our favorite restaurant. But my Dad was in the hospital. And at the last minute, I had a good surprise.

Here are most of the guests. We completely took over the Waiting Room. For hours! My Dad was able to hang out with us, for nearly an hour and a half. When he had to return to his room, everyone took a chance, to go visit him.

It really was a blessed day! One that we hadn't expected. Who ever thinks about spending their birthday in the hospital? But we made it, the best we could. Shared lots of laughs. Have lots of memories. And even shared with our hospital staff! Happy 82nd Birthday Daddy! Wishing you many more, wonderful and blessed birthdays! ❤❤❤