Today is very hard for me. It seems to get harder the longer the day goes on. I keep wanting to go check on him, or turn him on his side, or change the TV, but I can not.
His funeral is this coming Thursday. Visitation is between the hours of 9-12am. The funeral begins immediately from noon.
To tell you the truth I don’t know if this is something I should be doing or not doing, but I feel so close to so many of you, I am holding each of your hands next to my heart.
Here is the information of where he will be in case any of you are wondering.
Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home
225 Argonne Rd, Warsaw, IN 46580
- Cross Streets: Between E Jefferson St and E Market St
(574) 268-0225
I will be there with you in your heart my sweet. Unfortunately being in the UK I can’t be there with you and your family. I will pay my respects by holding you close in my prayers x
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Thank you very much my friend
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No, thank you for posting Terry. Xx
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My dear Terry ….. I didn’t know he’d passed!! My heart goes out to you!! You will feel that void for some time. My thoughts and prayers with you. ❤️❤️
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Thank you Dr. Rex
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Always anytime, my dear. There are lots of us our here looking out for you!!
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I will be with you in spirit Terry. I will light a candle for you and Al on Thursday.
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Thank you so much Al
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It’s the least I can do Terry
{{{HUGS}}}
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I will light a candle on Thursday, too. Hugs, Brenda
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Thank you Brenda
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I’m with you Terry in heart and hugs. You are a brave and strong sister and woman.
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Thanks my friend
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Terry, I just now saw about Al and know you are in a very conflicted emotional time today. No one could have had a finer sister and caretaker. Be kind to yourself when you can. I will be thinking of you this week and hope that you can see a light at the end of a very long dark tunnel.
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Thanks so much Sheila
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There are no words to bring you comfort at this time. I’m here for you. Hugs!
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Thanks so much
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With you in heart Terry.
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Thanks my friend
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I will be there with you in spirit.
Prayers and hugs dear friend.
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Thanks so much Granny
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My heart is with you.
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Thanks so much
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With you in spirit, Terry.
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Thanks so much
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Terry, I did not know…I am so sorry, and my heart goes out to you….I am praying that you will get through this week…it will be a long time before you feel normal again…but believe me you will and Al will be looking down at you and smiling and saying…”she is my sister, my Angel that deserves whatever she may want” Oh Terry…you are in my heart and prayers, and Al is right where he should be….no pain, no suffering, and it is a beautiful ending for all….
Bless you Terry…
Thinking of you,
Hannah
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Thank you so much Hannah
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May the angels lift you up and carry you through this difficult time. Praying for your health and comfort.
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Thank you so much Linda
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I will be there in my mind and with my heart! Holding your hand!
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Thanks so much Ute
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Thinking of you and your brother. I will be here in spirit and heart. Sending Hugs.
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Thank you so much Tricia
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Dear Terry, count me amongst your friends who will be holding you close in spirit. Sorry I don’t live in Indiana, otherwise I’d come to the funeral.
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Thank you so much Debb
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a bit too far for me to drive from the mountains, but my prayers will be with you and all who you hold close. i’m actually off work thursday so i will be spending more time in prayer while the funeral is going on. blessings.
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Thank you so much Kerry
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Terry, I would be there for you in a heartbeat if it were possible. Please keep holding us close to you in your heart. We will all be with you there.
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Thank you so much
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my thoughts and my heart are there with you Terry…
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Thank you so much Carol
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One day at a time Terry, it will get a little easier with each passing sunset…though I will admit, the impulse to carry on as a caregiver seems to never come to an end. Channel that energy and start taking better care of yourself now… you deserve to be healthy and happy.
Al will always be with you, in spirit he’ll be filling your heart with warm and everlasting reminders of the good times you and he shared before he was ever stricken with illness. Sweet memories leading you back to those peaceful moments in your mind so you can smile and enjoy your life again. He’s being well looked after, he’s content, and he knows he has a job to do.
Just keep reminding yourself, over and again, Al is no longer in pain or feeling the humiliation of being helpless and so reliant on others. He’s free now, soaring like an eagle… and soon enough you will feel that brisk wind beneath his open wings.
(( hugs ))
~Dianne Cogar
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Thank you so much Dianne
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Terry, I’m so sorry for your loss, but I am celebrating with your brother because he is no longer in pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Blessings,
Linda
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Thank you so much Linda
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It must feel so surreal for you Terry. Sending you all my love. Jx
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Thank you so much Julie
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So worried about you – please let me know how it is all going.
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I will be with you in spirit and send you my condolences thoughts and prayers. Al is no longer suffering and you will eventually find comfort in good memories of your years together
Ginny
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Thanks so much Ginny
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Holding & keeping you in my prayers.
I will be sure to say a special prayer for you & Al on Thursday at noon.
Hang in there Terry.
{Hugs}
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Thanks so much RoSy
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I’m so sorry for your loss. I will be saying a prayer for Al and also for you.
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Thank you Elaine
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Tery I will be with you in spirit and please try to rest when/as much as you can as grief will overwhelm you and it is so exhausting. My prayers for you my friend and big Hugs!
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Thanks so much Len
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My deepest thoughts are with you in this time of morning.
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Thank you very much
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As I read each expression of sympathy… I know you will withstand this time of sorrow…It will definitely take a while…but, knowing how Al was loved by complete strangers…must tell you how much he is being loved in Heaven…So wish I could come to your side…but, unable to at this time…You have an open invitation to come visit …if you ever make it to Louisville!…love, mkg
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Thanks so much Marilyn, thanks
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I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss. I’m a little too far to come and visit you in person (I’m in Detroit), but my thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that you will find peace and healing. *hugs*
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Thanks so much Robin
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While I know I’ve been away…I’m never that far….I’m always here with and for you…
Brothers
Speak
Louder
Than
Words
With
All
Of
Our
Hearts
He
Will
Always
Capture
My
Soul
I
Will
Always
Love
You
Al
Anything you need, please let me know. I’m not going anywhere.
xoxo
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This is so beautiful, thank you so very much
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Strength to you during this time and my memories bring you smiles and healing.
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Thanks Af
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Hugs ! I am in tears! God grant you the strength to live through such loss! It will take some time, we all heal at our own pace, the feeling of grief s unimaginable, God bless you.
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Thank you so very much for being here for me
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May the Lord comfort you and give you joy knowing that you were Al’s greatest earthly blessing. Lord bless you.
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Thanks so much Rob
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Terry, you have many hands and arms around you. What can we do to help beyond that?
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There is nothing more Cathy. Being with me in spirit is more than enough
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there are no words that i can say right now, so i’ll just place my hands over yours and we’ll wait together for the morning to come, for long is the night of grief but sure will come the morning xx
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I will be so glad when tomorrow is over
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Just let it roll by, thinking of you xx
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Yes, do hold my hand close to your heart.
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I will, I sure will
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I don’t know anything well enough to say other than: deepest sympathies. The loss of a family memeber is so hard. Take care of yourself. and…just take care.
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Thank you so much Charron, thank you
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What beautiful comments to you dear friend…I hope it brings you comfort and lots of strength knowing we all hold you close to our hearts. Just take one day at a time, one breath at a time, and one tear at a time. The other day I read, “I will turn their mourning into joy And will comfort them and give them joy for their sorrow.” from Jeremiah 31:13, it has taken me nearly a year to experience that joy again, rest now in knowing that one day when you are ready, God will also restore your joy from the deep pain of sorrow you are now experiencing.
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Dear Terry,i am so sorry to hear about Al.I feel so far away and helpless.Al fought so hard against this evil thing.No disease attacks us in so many different ways at the same time. AL was a hero of mine by the way he fought this despicable beast.Iwill do the same.Iknow he will leave a big gap inyour life ,but you must make time for your own recovery now.You fought for and alongside your brother all through and never flinched or hesitated in any way to care andnurse Al.You made sure Al was comfortable as possible and made sure his dignity was not lost at all. You should be very proud of yourself for the way you cared loved and nursed your brother no one could have done any more.Al will be looking down on you forever so proud of his sister. his pain and suffering are over and he is at peace which believe me is a blessing.I will remember Al and yourself for as long as this disease allows me to.I hope i may meet AL in the future and talk of you and my wife who cares for me so much. We think of you and Al all the time and of how wonderful you are. Our hearts and love are with you always.May your God always love you bless you and take care of you and keep you safe in his arms. Michael
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Michael, I have made a wonderful friend through a tragedy. I hope that with Al gone you will be a friend still
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Thank you so much Patty. I think it will take some time. I feel such a large void
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Its been nearly a year for me and the void is still there – each day will bring strength. Remember I am here for you – as many others are. I kept you lifted up to God in prayer today. {hugs}
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My prayers and thoughts are with you as you adjust to your lost.
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Sorry
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