MY DAD IS ABOUT TO MEET JESUS:

It has been a hard journey since December 5, 2023. Almost two months of my dad going through pneumonia and a collapsed lung. Then he had the flu and double pneumonia. Was at two different rehab facilities and now at Goshen Hospital.

He was making progress just yesterday. I left feeling good about things and then I started getting texts at 1am, 2am and 3am. He was brought here to get fluids but tests showed his body was shutting down.

We all came and everyone was here all day. People came to pray with us. Texts of support.

Hymns have been playing for him. It’s amazing to watch him react even while he’s on comfort measures.

I am staying in the hospital all night with him. Just he and I. Music, scripture, praying and talking to him. Have had a few amazing moments.

I know he is seeing things or people. He will mumble and then say “hi.” He has reached out his hand like he is reaching for something.

This is gut wrenching to watch. The dying process can be a long process as the body starts to shut down. I’m struggling with watching what his body does. But I’m fascinated by what I’m watching from a spiritual perspective. It’s like he’s dreaming but he’s not. He’s seeing people. Angels. His parents and brother. My aunts and uncles and grandparents on my moms side. Most importantly this is when God is speaking to him. I don’t know what happens during this time but I know he’s seeing some amazing things.

I told him we will golf on the best courses someday in heaven. We will hang out and talk and explore. The imperfect relationship here will be made perfect there. I can’t wait!

Please pray for my dad as he prepares to meet Jesus.