Hello.....Saturday is here!

FYI Jeannie....you told me many years ago you are atheist. That in no way has ever changed the way I feel about you.

I so admire the strong, talented, educated, and loving lady you are. So funny too!!!!!

I consider you one of my best and dearest friend's. Nothing or no one can change that!!! 

I am grateful for you every day...love and hugs...connie d 

Oh Connie

I know you are so accepting of everyone.  That's why I could truly never leave.  Plus, I, too, consider you one of my oldest and dearest friends.

Dear sweet Vickie....thank you so much for sharing this with us. I always say this because it is true. "You are an amazing woman, wife, daughter, mother, grandmother and friend". I swear I could look the world over and never find anyone quite like you. I mean this from the bottom of my heart. 

I didn't realize I was holding my breath as I read this until the end...... then the tears came.  

You have done absolutely everything with grace and dignity. I am so glad Butch had one more talk with Rusty. Now I truly believe he is ready to go home to the Lord. Telling you he walked the road with Jesus was the best thing he could have shared with you. I even felt a sense of release when I read that. He is ready. 

I am in favor of all your plans. Also going away for however many days will be so good for you. What a beautiful place to go. There is nothing like walking a beach. You take the time you need. Cry, laugh, scream, or throw a tantrum...you have earned that!! You have held on solid for many weeks. God Bless you!

I will go for now...I could say so much more...I think by now you know how much I love you and your family. 

I will continue to keep Butch, and you and your family in my prayers for a very long time to come. 

Good night....I hope tonight is peaceful for all of you.

More love and bunches of hugs...always....connie d

Vickie,

Your post was absolutely touching! The love you & butch have for each other & your family is beautiful.

Savor it until the end...

I would feel exactly as you do...I would not be able to leave Jim's bedside & I would need to get away alone afterwards to grieve by myself. It has been a long, heartbreaking journey & you deserve 'to look forward' to this.

I am happy Butch was able to get the gun issue off his mind & express his desires for the family after he is gone. You have brought him...among many other good things...such a level of peace.

I continue to 'marvel' at the experience of death. I would find no greater comfort than in hearing my loved one saw Jesus! The cycle of his life is nearly complete & is ending in such a special way. It really makes you feel you are in the presence of God & the angels...it just warms my soul.

My prayers continue...