Hi, folks, apologies for such a delay. I wanted to let each of you faithful readers know that Kenny's wake and funeral were beautiful. He had full military honors - including the 21 gun salute, done by retired military men almost as old as he was. It was so poignant. Those who attended the service told us that it was the loveliest they had attended. It was uplifting with lots of music. I think Papa would have approved.
We found out that our IT person at church videoed the entire service and has it on a disc. If any of you would like to see it, please just let us know. I am planning to send one to Denver for all of the Colorado Biddle - Kitzman - McGinty branch of the family who were so dear to him. I would be happy to send one to anyone else who may want it. I promised to send the addresses for the memorials and I have not done that till now:
Mercy Hospice and Palliative Care
PO Box 50640
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Memorial Fund
710 Main Street
Conway, SC 29526
Before I close, let me say for Larry and me both, that serving Papa was at times a challenge, but challenges make us better, stronger people. It was also a priviledge, one that under other circumstances we might not have experienced. It has taught us lessons in patience,humility and gratitude. It has served as a reminder to us that the elderly in our families are true blessings and a treasured resource for us and our children, a link to the past that once severed is gone forever. We were so blessed by his reminiscences of a time gone by, of experiences of a young man growing up in the depression that influenced the way he lived the rest of his life. Our children and grandchildren have been blessed by his and Hyrtha's presence in their lives, an opportunity missed by so many families in our country these days. We are grateful. We have also been blessed by you all who took time from your busy lives to log on and keep abreast of what was happening in his and our lives. You loved him too and he knew it. Thank you for caring so much for us all. God bless each of you. We treasure your friendship more than you will ever know.
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Reading your blog was like hearing you speak. It read like you were standing in front of us telling about your day. I didn't, and I'm sure no one else noticed a single mispelled word or typing error. We were hearing your voice.
ReplyDeleteYou opened the door for us to be with him a little even though we were far and I love you for it. You blessed us with your compassion,and patients... your heroism and determination.
It was always evident that you loved him and intended to care for him from that place in your heart he resided in.
I admire your tenacity and strength. As we say in the west, you have grit, my friend. The world would be a better and kinder place place if we had lots more Ginny's running around.
You were his angel and I will forever be grateful. We were all blessed by your words and deeds.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank You,
With Much Love, Laura