Four years ago today I visited my Father in Westmoreland Hospital three times in one day. Dad had been in for 2 ½ weeks because of congestive heart failure and complications from Alzheimer’s disease. It was a difficult time for my sisters and me. Mom was in a nursing home for rehabilitation for a broken hip. Then Dad got worse and had to be hospitalized. We were being pulled in so many directions physically and emotionally…
The first visit that day was really kind of bittersweet. Nick and Tasha were on Springbreak. Dad’s doctor had told me that he probably only had at the most 6 months to live. Dad was quite animated and laughed some. He always enjoyed having people around…
The second visit was just me! I had purchased a re-chargeable electric razor. Dad hadn’t been shaved for a few days and he looked terrible. I tried to do my best, but the razor hadn’t had enough time to charge…
The nurse had written Dad’s name on the board in his room. He looked up and said with such emotion, “Frank Kasparek. That’s a good name.”
Before I left, for what I believed to be the last time that night, I turned to Dad and said, “I love you very, Very, VERY much!” He repeated it back to me…
Just a few short hours later, I was back with Dad. This time, his body was there, but his soul was where he had hoped and lived for most of his life. He was with his Lord.
I am really missing him today. But I wouldn’t wish him back for anything in this world! He is where he wanted to be!
Dad, I love you very, Very, VERY much!!
Mom and Dad
Natasha Poole said,
March 22, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Mom,
Pappy was one of my favorite people in the world. Mom, Dad, Nick, Grammy and Pappy. I miss him and want to continue to remember who he was and what he did for me. I will never forget him. He was the best man I have ever personally met.
Judi Hodson said,
March 24, 2009 at 3:59 pm
I miss so much about Dad, especially the twinkle in his eye that the first picture shows. He was the real deal–every ounce of his being was genuine. His sole desire was to serve God and to share God’s love with everyone he met. No one could beat the Christian example that he set. I hope and pray that someday I can reach the level of godliness that Dad exemplified.
Nick said,
April 14, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Hey Mom,
Thanks for the reminder! I really miss him and Grammy both. What a great heritage we have all been blessed with!!