Well, this evening at 7:35 EST, my dad passed away peacefully. I can't really explain this, but this was the most peaceful moment I have ever experienced in my life. My mom finally gave him permission to go and I finally gave him permission this morning.

I told him to go in peace and to relax... I aaked the angels to take care of him as they escorted him. Just moments before he took his final breath, he opened his eyes and looked at my mom and looked around and at the ceiling. Then when he took his last breath, he seemed to have a slight smile on his face...

Celtic, thank you so much for posting this for me and understanding. Of course I trust you dear one...you are my good friend and sister.

Dotsie, thanks for posting the update and posting what the priest said. It really gave me a sense of releif when he said that.

I love you dear sisters alot and I thank each and everyone of you for taking this journey with me from the beginning since the summer of 2006. My dad fought the good fight!

We just came back from the hospice, where the people were absolutely wonderful with my dad and our entire family. The staff loved him because he cheered them up and he always appreciated everything they did for him. This one lady in particular took good care of him before they came from the funeral home to pick up his body.

I love you ladies alot!

Love in Peace,
Cathi