My dear father-in-love is hovering between this life and the next today, ready to leave, just like this Blue Triangle butterfly in my garden this morning. My husband and my mother-in-love are both with him in the aged care centre where the care they have all received has been wonderful. Peace and comfort reign and release for him will come soon. Hallelujah.
Update: Just before 5pm today the hovering ceased and release happened. He is now free, safe in the arms of our Saviour, reunited with his mother, sister, his eldest son and others who have gone before him. Peace.
Sharing at Weekly Top Shot, Sweet Shot Tuesday.
51 comments:
My thoughts are with all of you. Sending much love.
Beautiful!
Have a nice day!;)
I love the way you worded this. I will be thinking of you all. Prayers for comfort.
That's a beautiful image to go with your thoughts. I'm glad your father in law is being well cared for.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Praying for peace for your father-in-law during this time of transition...blessings to you all as well.
At this moment his life is like a butterfly to take of to heaven.
I pray for him and your family.
Thank you Marijke, the "butterfly" has now taken off for heaven. Peace.
A big hug to you and family...
Cinzia
Oh Karen, while I'm familiar with the feeling of losing a parent as a child, I've never experienced losing a parent as an adult. I know that this release is a blessing in one way, but I also know from people around me that feelings surface that are unexpected. I say this in complete sincerity that I hope your husband and you (who must have been a gift as a daughter-in-law to your father-in-law) are going as relatively well as expected with how you're feeling right now. I am sending thoughts. Renee.
Very nice photo Karen.
Greetings, Joop
Thank you for sharing your father-in-laws final journey so beautifully..memories of my mother's passing some seven years ago yesterday. Prayers to you all....
I am very sorry and sad. I feel sorry and greet.
Dearest Karen,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending all our love to your family, esp Hubby. A sad time indeed, and yet not without hope. Praise God for His mercies and eternal life. Thinking of you all,
Anna xxx
I´m so sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you and your family. Wishing you strength and support with eachother in this emotionally difficult time.
Marian
Thinking of you all - his end was peaceful, surrounded by the love of his family.
I am so sorry for your loss Karen! It is good that his final moments were peaceful, surrounded by those he loved and receiving the best care. My thoughts are with you and yours. Take care, xox
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.
Thank you for your beautiful picture.
Take care,
Gisela
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's peace surround you and your loved ones.
There is no more worries...he is now at peace.
May his rest in peace be a comfort to you and your family. Prayers to be strong as the days go on..
~Shirley
He must have felt at peace as he left this world surrounded by his family.
In German, we say: Herzliches Beileid! His soul will be flatter like the wonderful butterfly!
Sincerely
Astrid
I am sure he is celebrating in the heavens above.. We are the ones who suffer here on earth.. My prayer go out to you and your family..
Hugs~
ahaha! great work!
lucky shot!
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I love this post and your touching words. My thoughts are with all of you. Sending much love.
hugs - isabella
So many beautiful pictures you have taken! :-)
My sympathy is with your family
Amazed by the sharpness while it is using its fast wings.
Greetings,
Filip
How beautifully you have related the "hovering" of your father-in-law. My condolences.
Peace and love to you and yours. May your memories of him always bring you cheer.
A beautiful image for such a nice tribute.
Thinking of you and your family! Great description, with love, Marion
When my Father-in-law passed, our granddaughter, who was 8 at the time, saw a butterfly and said..."there goes Papa Jess"...
My condolences to you and your family...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. xxxx
My condolence to you and your family.
Take care.
Comforting thoughts to your family and your husbands family Karen. A sad loss I am sure. Your husband will miss his Dad, as I did when mine passed on. Best wishes, Dave
Very nice picture. Greetings to you and your family.
Nordis
Beautiful photo telling us that life's ending is just a new beginning.
Wishing you and your family a peaceful rest after these days of "hovering".
A warm embrace :)
I'm so glad you came by to share on Weekly Top Shot #73!
I am sorry for your family's loss. Even though it was expected and he was ready, I know it is still a hard time for everyone else. Your picture is a perfect illustration of transition.
Oh my goodness my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
So very sorry to hear of your loss.
Beautiful shot as a tribute.
Beautifully worded, I wish you and your family peace as well.
Praying God's comfort and hope for your family. A beautiful metaphor with the butterfly ready to leave...
In the arms of our Saviour...a beautiful visual image.
I am sorry for your loss; you just plain miss them.
God's peace and comfort to your entire fanily.
What a fantastic capture! Gorgeous colors too!
Oh my...how beautiful.
So sorry to hear of your your loss, a lovely tribute.
I have been away from the computer for some time now only today to pop in to check some mail and look in on some of my bloggers I love to look at and saw this post.
GOD be with your family in this time of grief, but know you all will see him again. My heart goes out to you and your family.
I pray daily that this will be the day our LORD comes for all of us to take us to our heavely home where is no more tears or pain.
Beautiful. Almost missed seeing the bee!
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