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'To Where You Are' sung by Josh Groban

Who can say for certain
maybe you're still here.
I feel you all around me
your memory's so clear.

Deep in the stillness
I can hear you speak.
You're still an inspiration
can it be?
That you are mine
forever love
And you are watching over me from up above?

Fly me up to where you are
beyond the distant star.
I wish upon tonight
to see you smile.
If only for awhile to know you're there.
A breath away's not far
to where you are.

Are you gently sleeping
here inside my dreams?
And isn't faith believing
all power can't be seen.

As my heart holds you
just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me everyday.
Cause you are my
forever love
watching me from up above.

And I believe
that angels breathe
and that love will live on and never leave.

Fly me up to where you are
beyond the distant star.
I wish upon tonight
to see you smile,
if only for awhile to know you're there.
A breath away's not far
to where you are.

I know you're there.
A breath away's not far
to where you are.

more prayers are needed

Earlier this evening I spoke with a friend who is a teacher in Fremont. (He rides a Harley too.) His mother-in-law was just diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme. Please pray for John, Jodi, her mother and the rest of the family. I hope there is some way that I can help them.

I found this poem and it does a pretty good job of expressing how I feel.

Letting Go-author unknown

The angels gathered near your bed, so very close to you.
For they knew the pain and suffering that you were going through.
I thought about so many things as I tightly held your hand,
Oh, how I wished that you were strong and happy once again.
I struggled with my selfish thoughts for I wanted you to stay.
So we could walk and talk again like we did – just yesterday.
Now my heart will carry memories of the love you gave to me…
until we meet in Heaven where the best is yet to be.

Bob

It is with great sadness that I must write of Bob's death. He passed from this life to his heavenly home yesterday morning shortly after 7:oo. Bob's son and daughter-in-law and his daughter were there with me to say good-bye and to express our love to the man we all loved deeply.

He was able to spend his last two days of his life at home,and to spend time with his family and some special friends. He spent both days sitting in his recliner, talking and joking, reminiscing, and playing with his grandkids. Everyone left or went to bed by 10:00 and no one had any idea that the end was near. It was closer to 11 that he began to have difficulty breathing. When I put him on oxygen he was breathing better and able to relax. I awoke at 3:00 and found his breathing was labored and getting worse. The kids were here within minutes.

In the last few days Bob took comfort in knowing that God had a plan for him and that he would be in a much better place. That gives us comfort as well. We can also take comfort in knowing that Bob is no longer in pain and that his health has been restored. He fought to conquer the cancer until the end. He remained hopeful that he would be cancer free. All that being said, it is still difficult to think about life without him.

Visitation will be Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at Dorrell Funeral Home in Ludington. The funeral will be Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Free Church. There will be a service at the cemetery followed by a lunch back at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Michigan.

We thank you for your prayers and support.

an update

It is exactly one year ago today that Bob was taken to the hospital and his brain tumor was found. I wish I had better news to share today. Bob has not been doing well recently. Headaches have been frequent and more intense, he has had trouble swallowing and eating, has had lots of gastric problems and frequent vomiting. He has had to have IV fluids 3 times in the last 2 weeks. I took him to the hospital yesterday because he hasn’t eaten since Tuesday evening, not been able to take his pills or at least not able to keep them down, vomiting many times per day, etc. They did a CT scan. The tumor has grown and is pressing on the brain stem. This is what is causing all of the problems. There is nothing that can be done to help him, except make him comfortable. He will be coming home in the morning. The doctor has already called Hospice and thinks Bob may live another week. I knew he was getting worse but I was not prepared to hear that his death would come so soon. Please continue to pray for Bob and for each and every one of us that loves him. Bob's comfort at this time is that the Lord has something better in store for him.

Bob had a great week

We had a great weekend and spent most of it outdoors. We did yard work and assembled our new patio table and chairs for the deck. On Monday we had a cookout.

Today Bob had surgery to have the port put in. Everything went well. He is supposed to rest for a couple of days which may not be so hard since it is supposed to rain alot this week. He has some discomfort but says he doesn't need anything stronger than Tylenol. I don't know if he is being stubborn or if that is all he needs!

He sees the doctor next Monday and should start the new chemo soon.

Thanks for your support and prayers!