I haven't written in this blog for quit some time. So it is time to play catch up. So many small tender mercies have happened to our family, through many experiences. I would like to share with you a few of them over the past year. Last year on July 13th my wonder Father in law passed away. It was a hard time for all of us. We will miss him so much. All my children came in town on Wednesday the 11th of July to say good-bye. He had a massive stroke during the night on Sunday night. So they all wanted to go to the hospital for one last good-bye. The stroke caused major damage to the rest of his body so he was in a comma and would never be the same. Franks family would all gather together on Tuesday to release Dad, then he would be brought home so we could care for him until he left this world. It will be hard for us all, but we know it was what he wants. We as the Craven family gathered around Dad's bed to release him. Only his children from Utah could be there. Curtis would catch a flight in the morning and would hopefully make it before Dad left this world. Frank and I, Kent and Caroline, Philip and Janet, Diana and Steve were all present at the bed sight, and of course Mom. The most amazing miracle is that Cindi was in town. She came to see grandpa. So she was there for Dad, replacing Mark because He couldn't be there. Jennifer came down to see Cindi, later Michelle came. The were all invited to come in the room for the blessing. Everyone was allowed to say something first. The last person to speak was Mom. She talked about some wonderful experiences she had with Dad. The thing I was most impressed with was his tenderness and love. She talked often of people coming up to them and commented on there love for each other. She said Dad wasn't afraid to go up and talk to anyone, and he usually did. By the end of the conversation Dad would be their best friend. It was wonderful how he had genuine love for others. Mom talked about him being the perfect companion. I know she will miss him as we all will. Frank gave the blessing of release and of course we were all in tears. It was a very spiritual time for all of us. Mom is left and I am sure she will have her really hard days. But we will be there for her. Especially Frank, his father knew he could count on him. And Frank will fill that void of him passing.
The hospital ended out bringing Dad home on Wednesday morning. Of course Frank stayed with him in the hospital most of the day from Sunday to Tuesday. Then he spent the night with Mom and Dad on Wednesday night. Swabbing Dads mouth most of the night so it wouldn't get dry. Then Phil and Janet offered to stay with him on Thursday Night. He died early on the morning on the 13th of July. Frank was pretty upset to think his father left this world with out him. But he was tired and needed some time at his own home. His funeral was then scheduled for July 18th. It was hard to watch him being taken from his home. The place he loved, to no longer return. Curtis arrived but to late. That was hard as well. Some very hard times, but such a wonderful family to all come together to be there for each other and great support. Mom went to the hospital to receive a pace-maker, the day Dad died. She kept saying that Dad was coming to get her. We were all very concerned. She was in surgery much longer than we all expected, we thought for sure the desires of her heart were going to come true. We all went to the hospital with Curtis so he could see his mother, even though he was to late for his Father. Curtis arrived at the hospital and gave Mom a big hug. We all suggested staying with her. But she didn't let us until Curtis said, Mom I am staying. I think she needed that. Curtis stayed!
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