My dad is 95. We share a birthday, I’m 59 this year, and I am close to him. I’m biased about my dad.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating, and I’d say I have many reasons to state that my dad is the sweetest. A man of conviction, faith, prayer, intelligence, integrity, guileless, upright, slow to anger.
He really is a godly man.
The pudding right now is his declining health. A year ago he had a stroke, and combined with congestive heart failure and age he saw a year of progressing health concerns. He has a few other chronic health issues, too.
This morning he had another stroke, by all appearances. His speech is affected, his right side is less mobile. A mini-stroke, probably.
It is a blessing to see his sweet attitude in this. He expresses his gratefulness, his wishes, his hopes with limited ability, yet complete peace and a quiet spirit. He wants to be home. He said how grateful he was to have his family be willing to accept these health changes. He accepts the change quietly, peacefully.
We would like your prayers as we go through this next development. That is what we ask of our friends.
I am grateful for a dad with whom I get to spend eternity. His faith shines right now.
I asked him the other day if he’d rather go peacefully to be with Jesus or be raptured. He gladly exclaimed, “I’ve got no preference!”
Happy voice, happy countenance. Sweetness.
Come Lord Jesus.
Maranatha!
Happy Birthday to both of you!
Your dad has a special place in our hearts. He has been an great example to me in many many ways. You truly have a special dad.
Prayers for your precious father. Your reflections of him nailed him perfectly. Such a wise godly man.
May God lead and guide your family in this next phase of life. Your parents are the greatest.
Praying with and for each of you, my friend.
Thank you, Connie, for sweetest Dad ever. He is. Jim and I are praying for you, your families, grandchildren and Juanita. Picturing Clint’s welcome home by Jesus and all Clint’s family standing there with open arms!
Thanks so much for sharing such sweet memories about your dad. It is clear that he loves God so much! I am so sorry for all he and your family are going through. You can be so thankful for his sweet attitude despite all of the struggles. I will be praying for you all!
We are praying for you and Nita..and family. Thank you for keeping us up to date about Clint…I usually call but I do not want to bother Nita.. …just let her know that our family has been praying for them.