David, my stepfather for 38 years, passed away on July 31. The last three years had been very difficult for him without my mother. He missed her every day. He had a picture of her by his bedside in which she had angel wings and a halo from a graphic art overlay. It was made by an anonymous individual on one of the grief websites I frequented. David had placed his wedding ring within it’s frame. The other picture by his bed was taken on his and Mom’s wedding day. It was a beautiful picture full of love and happiness. David said he talked to Mom every day for those three plus years that he had been without her. He was a healthy 90-year-old who unexpectedly became ill with pneumonia recently and deteriorated very rapidly. The day he departed from this physical world was his and Mom’s 38th wedding anniversary. It gave me great comfort to know that he left us to join her on such a special day. I brought the picture home of Mom with angel wings. I placed her ring with his. His struggle without her has ended.
My brother John continues to improve slowly. It will be a long healing process with no certainty of how long it will take for him to improve. He has been hospitalized and in a skilled nursing home for a total of six weeks and two days so far. I’m exhausted. I’ve been taking care of all of John’s affairs, and I was David’s power of attorney too. My husband built a fishing cabin by our pond, which he calls the shack. I’ve claimed it for the moment, and I’m listening to crickets and looking at the night sky full of stars. It is a peaceful break from all.
Heart Tugs and Soul Musings 
I like the way your step father parted from this life to rejoin his wife in the spirit world. Blessings.
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Thank you, Gigi. Blessings to you also.
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And blessings to your family as well.
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I’m so sorry to hear of your loss – it seems just right for David to leave on his and Dianne’s wedding day. She left this life much too early
Love and best wishes to your family
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Yes, it made perfect sense that he left on that day, and she did leave us way too early. Love and best wishes to you and your family also.
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I never met your mum but I still miss reading her blog posts so much.
She adored your step dad equally. I am so sorry for your loss. 💕
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Thank you. I miss her too and now Pops (David). I am glad they are together again. The funeral was Thursday, and my body/mind has finally forced me to rest. I will write a post again sometime this weekend. It gives me great comfort to reconnect with you all, especially now during the pandemic. I look forward to reading your posts and keeping in touch! Big Hugs to you!
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That must be great comfort to you. I look forward to reading your post (no pressure though).
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Uncanny how that works-I think it is very sweet that he chose such an important day to rejoin his love! Hang in there Connie-remember that God never give us more than we can handle…Use the shack to give yourself the solitude you need…
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Thank you, Jane! Hugs! I love you and miss you!
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