Time is slipping away as is Kenny's sojourn here on earth. Today, he did manage to drink some chocolate milk and ate a bit of Maltomeal for breakfast, but that was the extent of the physical nourishment he got today. However, he was blessed with much spiritual food. Loran, his Hospice chaplain came over while my precious friend Ann was here and was still here when Chad and Savannah (and later Jessie) arrived. It was such a blessing to have all of them around his bed, loving him and wishing him on his way. Loran has such a warm spirit and such a call to ministry to those like Kenny. He has been such a gift to us during these last few months.
I sat in Papa's rocking chair after everyone had left and just kind of hummed and sang to him. He seems to be so at peace. But he did say to Jessie when she came back after taking Chad to meet his friend, "Let's get this show on the road." As I said, he is ready. I told him there was nothing to be worried about. He would just leave one room and move into another much more beautiful and wonderful He replied, "I know that!" And he does.
Today was the second day that Ann has come by. She, like Loran, has such a spirit. She is so loving to Papa. She brought him flowers yesterday. Today she just brought herself which was even better. She has just been an incredible source of strength for me. As I said last night, we are truly blessed to have the support of friends and loved ones. I do not know if Kenny will make it through the weekend or maybe next week. It is so difficult to say but I do know that when death comes, it will come as a welcome friend, not an enemy, because it will simply come to loose him from the bonds of earth and allow him to go home. That is the hope of all of us who know not only who we are but whose we are.
When the darkness appears and the night draws near,
And the day is past and gone.
At the river I stand,
Guide my steps, hold my hand.
Take my hand, Precious Lord, lead me home.
~Tommy Dorsey~
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