Sunday, August 04, 2019

Dad


I begin the long journey back to Australia this afternoon to be with my family at a very sad time.

My dear dad, Gordon James Bayly (pictured with me at right earlier this year), is in the last days of his life, and about to embark on his own very special and profound journey to the next life.

As I write, he is receiving hospice care at Emmaus Nursing Home in Port Macquarie, the coastal town where my parents have resided since 2002. I plan on being in Australia for a month. Thanks in advance for your love and support.



Above: Dad - May 23, 2019.


UPDATE: Remembering and Celebrating Dad


See also the previous Wild Reed posts:
Australian Sojourn – April-May 2019
Happy Birthday, Dad (2018)
In Coogee, a Very Special Birthday Celebration
Happy Birthday, Dad – 2017 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009
Congratulations, Mum and Dad
Catholic Rainbow (Australian) Parents

Related Off-site Link:
“He Wasn't a Superhero But He Was a Hero”A Prince Named Valiant (February 21, 2011).


20 comments:

prayer request said...

Your Dad and you and his family are in my prayers.

Kelly Bee said...

My love goes with you Michael ♥️ . . . Holding you and your family in the light.

Andrew Worthington said...

Sorry to hear, Michael. My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jake Cline said...

My prayers are with you, Michael, in this unimaginably hard time. May God comfort you and your family in this time and always. You were a blessing to my family and I hope that I can extend that to you in anyway that I can.

Catherine Smegal said...

I'm sorry, Michael. May your family have peace in this sacred time together.

Angela Hanson Shores said...

I’m so very sad for you and your family. Godspeed, and give my love to everyone. Tell your father I’m so glad I got to meet him. I love you my dear friend. I’m so sorry!

Cheryl Doyle said...

Oh, Michael, I'm so sad to hear this. Please give my love and best wishes to Gordon and Marg. I'm sure your Mum will be grateful for your loving support at this time. ❤️

Susan Olson said...

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Family means everything.

Louise Jaeger said...

So sorry to hear this sad news, Michael. Our thoughts are with you and all your family.

Tone Blechert said...

You are a wonderful, loving son, Michael. I can imagine how much your father loves you. Safe travels, dear heart.

Julie Balamut said...

So sad, Michael. May God be with you and your family as you help your Dad on his next journey.

Peter Grace said...

Love, prayers and best wishes to you and all the family, Michael. It is such a heart-rending time but God will give you all the strength you need.

Angie Power Cline said...

I wish I could be there for you, like you were with Andrea. Please know that our prayers and love go with you and that you and your family will be on my mind and in my heart during the terribly difficult days ahead. Our Angel will be there with you and I hope knowing that brings you some comfort somehow. May God's merciful, comforting, and loving arms surround all of you and may His grace rain down upon you during each minute, hour, and day that passes. Hugs and love go with you. Be safe, my friend.

Hae Chang said...

So sorry, Michael. Good to know that you are able to go there. You and your family will be in my prayers at this sad time.

McAuley Hentges said...

Beth, Nick, and I are so sorry to hear that your father is nearing the end of his life. As you journey home, please know that we are holding you, your dad, and your whole family in our prayers.

Raelee Bruce said...

So sorry to hear this news, Michael. Thinking of you and all the family. Take care. 💚

Sue Boyd said...

Oh. Michael, this is so sad to hear. Please pass on my love and thoughts to your dad. He was blessed to have the most amazing mum. Give my love to your mum and the rest of your family. Life is way too short. Live and love to your fullest! You never know when the end will be. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Carole Gibson said...

So sorry to read this, Michael. Such a heartbreaking journey for you to make. xx

Simeon Mokaya Momanyi said...

Much love and peace to you, my friend. My prayers are with you.

Amanda Boubouras said...

Michael, I’m so sad to read this. I have such fond memories of your dad and your family for how very welcoming they were on so many occasions. Thinking of you all at this sad time.