Ij ust heard from wisdom and life (Cathi). As celtic said, she's with her dad. She asked that I fill everyone in.

SHe is at the Washington Home and Community Hospice Center in DC. Everyone has been lovely to her dad and all of her loved ones.

He was given his last rites yesterday. The priest told his loved ones that they are the midwives for assisting in his birthing to his spiritual life, and this deeply touched Cathi.

Today he has been taken off oxygen.

Please keep the prayers flowing for Cathi and her family. Thanks.

thanks for letting us know. cathi and her dad will surlie need prayers now more than ever.

In prayers and thoughts.

Still holding her tightly in my heart.

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

In prayers, thoughts and, most of all, gratitude for allowing us to keep vigil with you, Cathi. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Cathi, condolences to you and your family.

Cathi, I just got your phone message from last night and came here to update. You beat me here.

I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's death, though I'm grateful you are at peace, and so is he. It's beautiful to know your faith is carrying you.

Take time for yourself these next few days. I'm not sure what the arrangements are, but know your sisters here are helping to carry you through. Many ofus have experienced the death of a parent so be sure you're in our thoughts and preayers from a very personal perspective. Safe travels.

You're in my prayers and thoughts!

Cathi, I just read this and you have my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Being a daddy's girl, I can so relate to your loss, and I want you to know that the peace you were given before his death, and since...is a gift.

I am holding you close to my heart.