Sunday night my step-dad died. He has fought cancer for over seven years, and finally gave up the fight. The last 6 months had been pretty rough, and he had lost around 50 pounds. And the last two weeks were really rough. 2 weeks ago, his doctor gave him the news that there was nothing else they could do for him, and that the cancer was everywhere. This was the first time he wasn't optimistic. That's when he said he is ok with dying, and that he has accepted Christ as his Savior. At last weeks appointment he found out that he had fluid around his heart, so we figured we only had a few weeks left with him. I got to see him last Thurs and he wasn't doing well at all. We went to our new house, and he had a hard time walking from the street into the house. He was so weak. After seeing us, he went on to Thermop to see his mom and brothers. On Sunday they took him back to Billings (where he lived) for his weekly appointment. When they got there, he wanted his brother to take him to the ER, when they got there, he had passed away.
I am happy that he isn't hurting and unhappy anymore. I know he is in heaven and watching over us. I am glad that he got to see all of his family this last weekend. I am also so thankful that we got to see him 3 days before he died. Ever since I found out that he wasn't doing well, I pictured him in a hospital bed either in a lot of pain or doped up on medicine and incoherent. I knew I wouldn't be able to handle either situation. So I am relieved that he went so quickly.
The hardest part for me is knowing that we won't see him on earth again. The other hard thing is knowing that my kids won't ever know him. Micah is still so young that he will probably not remember him much.
Mike has been a part of my life for the past 15 years and I loved him like he was my own flesh and blood. He was one of the most loving and caring person I have know. He was also so very selfless.
He will be missed more than anything.
These pictures were taken August 2nd, 28 days before he died.
Wow Afton, I am so sorry. My step Dad has been a part of my life for the last 10 years and I can't imagine life without him. You and your family will be in my prayers. Boy am I glad we know about the gospel plan in times like these, but it is still so hard to digest. I'm so sorry honey. ~Jeffi
ReplyDeleteOh Afton I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that Afton... hope you all are doing ok. Love you guys:)
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