Saturday, Sept. 21, 2:30 pm Text to me and David.
Bobbie: Can y'all come down some Sunday after church? Dad's not up to traveling and he keeps saying he hasn't seen the kids in a while. Just let me know when it's possible so I can decide on what to fix for a meal. I have NO projects for David to do. 😊
Me:
David couldn't come - but I could bring the kids down for a quick visit tomorrow, 2:30 -4 pm. It's short but maybe that's all the energy Papaw has anyway.
It's short notice I know - sorry - what do you think Bobbie?
Sunday, Sept. 22:
We had a good visit!
Below that is his hand with the fork. He is feeding himself the watermelon . . . he didn't hear me when I said "we're going to take a selfie" . . . so Bailey and I were kind of laughing at me.
I had Bobbie's camera in my hand because she had storage on her phone (I didn't) and I was taking a couple pictures when I see Akili dancing and Pappaw dancing along with her?!?!?! So I quickly recorded them . . . . sweet to get this on video even though the quality isn't the best.
He made conversation with me out back. He told me a story and chuckled when he got to the end like he always did. He said he loved us. When we got in the van, I told my kids that might be the last time we saw Pappaw (same that I had always said for the last couple years.)
I'm glad Bobbie texted on Saturday and that we went!
Monday, Sept. 23, 5:30 pm
Bobbie: This is our new normal. It (hospital bed) was brought today and he couldn't wait to get in to sleep. It works better there instead of his bedroom. He will get to watch his Westerns, Texas Rangers, Wrestling, and Sports.
Tuesday Sept. 24, 10 pm
Bobbie: Update on dad. He can't walk or stand by himself. Took 20 minutes to get him from the bathroom to his chair. I fed him 3 spoonfuls of oats for breakfast and he had 2 sips of coffee. He has slept the entire day. The nurse just left after coming to help me get him back to the bed where he went right back to sleep.
Wednesday, Sept 25, 2 pm
Bobbie: Hospice just left. They had to put a catheter in. He never woke up when they inserted it. The nurse said it would be a matter of days. He slept the entire day yesterday. Then woke up at 9:30 and couldn't get settled until 3:00 AM and hasn't been awake since. I know I should call instead of texting but I knew I'd start crying.
David wrote up sub plans to take off work so he could go and be with his mom.
Thursday Sept 26, 10 pm
David called/facetimed me emotional as he was listening to his Pappaw's breathing changing.
Friday, Sept 27
Pappaw passed early in the "morning".
We are happy to think how he gets to see Mammaw/his wife/his "Shug"(short for pet name 'Sugar')
Sunday, Sept. 29 Holly blow drying Ak's hair in Beaver Dam.
Monday 5:30 am CT, Seminary via Face Time:
Monday, Sept. 30 Visitation and Funeral
Memories and feeling love being together.
Not sure if they should smile for pictures by the grave site.
Siblings
We love you Pappaw and we appreciate your life long love and example!
