My mother-in-law, Ellie and Bill
Tracy’s step-father and the Grandpa to my children, passed away last night. Bill was a wonderful man, kind and caring, intelligent and witty, and a wonderful step-dad to Tracy, his siblings, and all the grandchildren. He will be sorely missed. He’d been in the hospital and rehab since the end of August, and as time went on it became abundantly clear to him that he was not going to recover enough to live an independent life. He was 91, and five days ago decided that he had had enough. He was able to say his good-byes to his daughters, all of us, and especially to Ellie. Please keep her (and us) in your prayers. Although she supported his decision to stop treatment, it is a devastaing loss to her. Given the awful fire in January where she lost her home and nearly all her possessions, this has been one year of terrible loss.
Oh Karen. My prayers are with you and your family. This is a beautiful tribute to an obviously much loved man. x
A wonderful tribute,Karen…..my thoughts are with you all.
Oh Karen, I’m so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you xx
I will keep Ellie and Tracy (and the rest of your family) in my thoughts and prayers. Sounds like he was one of those step parents who really stepped up to be a real parent.
Rinda
Hello Karen. I just dropped by following your blog comment and wanted to say I’m sorry for your family’s loss.
Oh, Karen, I am so sorry to hear this news, but so courageous to still be able to make these decisions for himself. Definitely not the best year for Ellie. Thinking of you at this time, take care.
I’m so sorry to hear this Karen. My condolences to you all x
I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family.
I’m just catching up on blog reading and am so sad to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. xx
Just catching up too and so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with your family xx
Sending prayers your way – may the Lord comfort each member of the family in this great loss.
Hi Karen ~ Ok, here’s how far behind I am! I am just reading your sad news and I am so very sorry that I wasn’t here earlier to give my condolences in a more timely manner! I do know that the sting of this loss is still probably very evident, and I want you (and Tracy) to know how very sorry I am for your loss. What a blessing that Bill was able to say goodbye to the ones he loved. Peace and blessings to your family, dear friend!
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