We have FOUR places to be today. :) Tis the Season!
Papaw passed away around 4pm on Friday. The heart attack is what killed him; but they also determined that he was in the beginning stages of Leukemia. Hearing this has made this whole situation a LITTLE bit easier to deal with - as Papaw would have MUCH rather passed like this than a long, drawn out illness with chemo and radiation. And he died on Good Friday. And Saturday morning we woke up to a blanket of SNOW. There is so much symbolism.
Food Lion brought TONS of food to the house - and the employees are all meeting in the parking lot on Monday and coming to the viewing in a BUS. Even customers were coming in crying yesterday. I think it's awesome.
We spent yesterday at Mamaw's with family coming in and out all day. Everyone is doing ok - they have their moments. It was nice to be around everyone when they are on their best behavior, know what I mean? :)
Today we are meeting Toby's Mom at her boyfriend's house for breakfast, then my Mimi's house at 1pm, then my Nanny's house at 4pm for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt (where the "special egg" - which is older than me - is held together by scotch tape.) And then back to Mamaw's for a giant cook-out for anyone who wants to come visit.
The visitation is Monday from 2-4 and 6-8. Then the funeral is on Tuesday at 2pm.
Thank you ALL for your comments and prayers.
Love, The Creekmores
4 comments:
Love your blog, Stephanie. In response to your post below-the Come out wherever you are Post-i lurk here quite often too. you are a very funny chick! Your daughter is precious!
Stephanie, you all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm thankful that he was spared more suffering. Let everyone's love for him buoy you all in the next few days and try to remember him alive and happy and loving life!
So sorry to hear of the loss, but you are correct I am sure he would not have wanted to suffer ... you are all in my prayers and PLEASE know I am here if you need ANYTHING AT ALL!
Lots of love, Kim Kemp
So sorry for your loss Stephanie. Continued prayers for you and your family.
Mary Ann
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