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
