tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875195811184851268.post8746990416389664484..comments2024-01-08T15:24:14.843-06:00Comments on From Beginning to End...and Back Again: JesusLisa Jacques Elamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09436627482635590384noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875195811184851268.post-80634250256247083872011-09-25T19:36:48.543-05:002011-09-25T19:36:48.543-05:00Very nice.Very nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875195811184851268.post-46612429874490359472011-09-25T15:51:40.854-05:002011-09-25T15:51:40.854-05:00Lisa,
Beautiful blog today. It really brought som...Lisa,<br /><br />Beautiful blog today. It really brought some wonderful memories back about someone's last thoughts. And that is about my dad.<br /><br />Not many months ago I held my father during his last hours. I was fortunate to be able to spend a lot of time with my dad for what turned out to be his last battle.<br /><br />His conversations with me always turned towards the good times. About mom, my little brother, my sister and of course the many embarrassing stories about me. Dad kept the nurses and doctors laughing as he suffered greatly.<br /><br />Throughout dad's final weeks he was very open about his passion for his family, and most importantly, his love for our Father and Creator; God himself. Dad struggled with faith his entire life. But that's where his focus stayed until his last breath. It was the hardest and greatest moment of my life at the same time. I was witness to incredible courage and strength. <br /><br />My dad and I had many disagreements through the years, but in the end all we had was love for one another. My dad left a legacy for me to fulfill. And that is to place the needs of my family and friends before my own. <br /><br />As dad quietly faded he became the strongest man I've ever known. He died my hero. As dad's last breath left him I asked him to say hi to mom and my brother in Heaven and let them know I miss them. And then I gently kissed him and laid him down for the beginning of his eternal rest.<br /><br />Lisa, I know your mom was that hero to you. And although I never got the chance to meet your husband, I can't help believe he was the same kind of strong and compassionate man.<br /><br />God Bless you Lisa. I am lucky to call you friend,<br /><br />Steve J.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com