"Takin' A Walk Thru Glory"

Having read the title to this chapter of the blog, "Takin' A Walk Thru Glory", some may have thought that Larry had indeed moved on. He hasn't yet - these are just a few of the simple words he spoke today aloud to Sherry. He is slowly slipping away. Today was rough - pretty much the daily expectation, I guess. Sherry remains externally strong amidst the sorrow she feels deep inside her soul as she watches her best friend sleep~breathe~sleep~breathe. His comfort and rest come from being held in the arms of his Savior - the One gently preparing to carry him home forever. Well, that and a few drops of morphine on the tongue are pretty helpful, too! Larry also muttered "I don't know all these people". Perhaps he was envisioning himself walking through the gates of heaven and seeing the crowds who had come to welcome him home. Larry is such a great friend to so many.

Hospice will be coming by the house on Friday at 1:30 to check on Larry and discuss his care. Sherry has asked a couple of her sisters if they could be there with her so she does not have to try and understand the process alone. We are proud of Sherry for asking for this help. Sherry has said that with the care she is able to give Larry she can tell that his systems are starting to slowly shut down. I cannot imagine being in her place right now. She also says that he is showing signs similar to when her mother passed away several years ago.

Larry and Sherry's son Greg will be here next Thursday. Originally he was going to come out in two weeks, but as things are now, the family felt it necessary to get him out here sooner. Sherry told Larry that Greg would be out in a couple weeks and could he hold on until then. Larry quietly replied, "no". Larry knows his time is short.

We wanted to express our thanks to the pastors who have come by for a visit and to pray. It is so refreshing to know that the family of God is joining together to care for this deeply hurting couple.

Well that's about it for tonight. We will update Friday night as soon as we hear about hospice. Melody and I, along with our daughter Kaity, are planning on driving to Portland Saturday afternoon to spend some time with Larry assuming Melody is able to make the trip. We need him to know we love him and that he has clearance to let go of this world and go "take a walk in glory". Sounds profound, but Larry never listened to me before, why start now!!

Until next time....


Steve (for the family)