I begin the long journey back to Australia this afternoon to be with my family at a very sad time.
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.
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).
Your Dad and you and his family are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteMy love goes with you Michael ♥️ . . . Holding you and your family in the light.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear, Michael. My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMy 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.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, Michael. May your family have peace in this sacred time together.
ReplyDeleteI’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!
ReplyDeleteOh, 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. ❤️
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Family means everything.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this sad news, Michael. Our thoughts are with you and all your family.
ReplyDeleteYou are a wonderful, loving son, Michael. I can imagine how much your father loves you. Safe travels, dear heart.
ReplyDeleteSo sad, Michael. May God be with you and your family as you help your Dad on his next journey.
ReplyDeleteLove, 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteSo 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.
ReplyDeleteBeth, 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.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this news, Michael. Thinking of you and all the family. Take care. 💚
ReplyDeleteOh. 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. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read this, Michael. Such a heartbreaking journey for you to make. xx
ReplyDeleteMuch love and peace to you, my friend. My prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteMichael, 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.
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