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Due to Circumstances Beyond My Control

October 15, 2010

M and I were called to go to my father-in-law’s last night. Right in the middle of making the dinner that was going to be my #GoJunkFood post. His aide didn’t think he was going to last the hour it took us to drive up here.

When we got here, we didn’t think he was going to last past the first few minutes. We were completely prepared for the inevitable, and so was he. But he’s still with us. I don’t think it’s force of will, because he’s ready to go. And he should. What freaking malevolent force is keeping him here? (Shaking my fist at the heavens) Let go of him, already!
Now – although still mentally alert – he can barely make himself understood. If there’s anything sage or sentimental he’d like to share, it mostly falls on ears who can’t quite make it out. At one point, M called me over to “interpret”. WTF? Do I look like a universal translator? It’s not like he’s speaking Spanish.
Now what?
Needless to say, my #GoJunkFood post and my 12 Weeks of Holiday (Christmas) Cookies post will be a tad late.
P.S. Just a note to let you all know that FIL passed away around 3:30 a.m. (EST). We were glad we could be here for him at the end.

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  1. Lisa says

    October 15, 2010 at 6:57 am

    Don't even worry about it. You go ahead and do what you need to do at this time in your life. Sending good thoughts your way.

  2. Tracy says

    October 15, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Don't worry about your posts – just focus on your family. Sending lots of hugs!

  3. Megan says

    October 15, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    I'm so sorry Renee you have to go through this. When they are ready to go, death can be a blessing. It was for my momma. Take care of yourself and the family. Were not going anywhere. Hugs and blessings!

  4. April says

    October 18, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    I am sorry for your loss! Your family will be in my thoughts!

  5. Cara! says

    October 20, 2010 at 12:20 am

    I am so sorry about your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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