We knew we were nearing this time, but expected ‘the day and the hour’ to be a while away yet. We were wrong.
Thankfully we had visited him in his Respite accommodation most days over last week, and had spent much of Sunday afternoon with him out in the sunshine in their garden. Though dozing much of the time, he clearly enjoyed both his own and my tea and egg custard pies, and surprised us with an appreciative comment regarding the roses. (He spent many years in his own garden, and cultivated beautiful roses which gave both him and his wife such joy). He was settled, appeared comfortable and at peace. This reportedly continued after we left. He enjoyed his supper and a later snack, and was sitting quietly in the communal lounge, apparently dozing in accustomed fashion.
But he had slipped away to The Next Realm. He had been so ready and waiting – and so impatient - to Go for so, so long.
May he Rest In Peace.
May he Rest In Peace.
