Appointments 12 April, 2008
Posted by Addie in family.trackback
On Friday, 11 April 2008, we all had plans of our own, but never got to it because my father-in-law plans of his own - he had an appointment that he did not tell us about.
I had lesson plans to prepare and prep files to organise. DH had an important workshop to attend the whole day. My mother-in-law had plans to entertain “colleagues” from Holland. DH’s sister had important accounts to work on - the auditors are coming on Monday. DH’s brother and his wife had a graduation ceremony to attend - my brother-in-law’s graduation. None of this happened!
My father-in-law had an appointment he did not tell us about. He knew all about it. Now that we sit and think back on the past few months we realise that he knew about it. He was preparing for a journey and he was trying to warn us about it. We didn’t take heed to his suttle warnings. When we look at our surroundings we realise that he was ready for this appointment. He had prepared it all so meticulous. He was ready to go. We didn’t know about his appointment and as a result we all have to put our plans on hold to make sure everything else is closed off and settled in dignity.
On Friday, 11 April 2008, at 06h1, my father-in-law went to be with the Lord. Thank goodness he was ready for this journey. We will all miss him dearly.
I will be on a bloggy break for a few days - keep me and the rest of this family in prayer. Even though we know he has accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour , the loss still great and the hurt is very real!
Addie…so very sorry to read of your family’s loss.
Wishing you strenghth.
much love and prayers to you and your family on your loss xxx
OH Addie and DH, I’m so sorry. You are always in my prayers, and I’ll keep you a little closer for awhile. Hug the kids for me too.
P.S.. I love how you worded this.
God Bless
My condolences to you and your family at this time. May he rest in peace.
Blessings to you and your family, sweet friend. I am glad he was prepared, but it’s still difficult on us left here sometimes.
**hugs**
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. You will all be in my thoughts
I’m so sorry Addie. It’s so true that even though we know our loved ones are with Him and we’re glad, we still ache with missing them. I’ll be praying.
So sorry to hear about that. I just got done spending the day in ICU with a family friend (call her aunt) that is septic and they’re not sure she’ll make it. It’s so hard but the husband continues to say “Whatever the Lord’s plan is - we’ll go with it.”
Hi Addie
We’re sorry for your and DH’s loss. But it is comforting to know that your father in-law is in a MUCH BETTER place. I pray that God will comfort you and the rest of the family.
Love,
YP
My dear cousin,
Our thoughts are with you and Lenny and his family. Wishing you much strength in this sad time. With all our love,
Lizelle, Martijn and Kids
Hi Adele so sorry to hear about your loss. Sincere condolences to your family. Love Brad, Rene and Gaby
Condolences. Your family is in our prayers.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Thinking of you. xxx
I’m so sorry, Addie. Thinking of, and praying for you and your family.