These are quotes from my Father as he waited for his train bound for glory in October of 2009 and some of my thoughts and memories from that time.  I love you dad!

All my kids here and one's a waiting......

I waiting to die.....

I am old enough to do what I want.....

My Dad says, "Have you seen Katy?
   We reply, "No, have you?"
In a quivering voice he said, "Yes!"


I asked him what she was doing. 
He said, "Enjoying. Waiting,"

He prayed for us..."Oh, Lord, bless my family."

Dad said, "Hold my hand."  Mom sang "Take My Hand Precious Lord."

I sang "Give Me Jesus" and read some of the Psalms.

Over and over he told us that he loves us.

Tender moment with my sister and dad.  "He put his finger on his lips and said, "I want to kiss you."  So I came close and he kissed me on the cheek and I kissed him on the forehead.

Lori called ...
Grace and Hannah called ....


Dad called out,  "Where am I?"

Dad is stuck - He wants to go.  He is trying to go.  He keeps apologizing for imposing.  All reply its OK.  We love you.

The words I am hearing over and over are I love you!  Sweet is the truth that comes out at these moments.  Raw!  Unmasked! Almost Pure!  Letting go is hard.  Even knowing that is best for all.  I personally hold on to him.

With drink  of water and ince he stills looks up and says thanks.  Water to a thirsty dying man.  Satisfying.


Words that describe my Father:  Disciplined, Deliberate, Hard Working, Giving, Walker, Protector, Strong, a good friend, loyal, Quiet in Crowds, Open one on one, Crazy in love with Juanita Faye Tedford. Photographer, Sunday School teacher, Deacon, Veteran, Father, Son, Brother, Organized, Keeper of the best yard in Tulsa,  Trustworthy, Boy Scout Leader, Stubborn, Moody, Mysterious, Lover of God, Life long student of God's Word, Outsdoorsman, Great Story Teller ( when he was in the mood) Has the respect of his children, Generous. Wise. Cautious. 

John's words to the 7 churches begins with these words.  This is what Dad is saying to each of us today....

Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed* us from our sins by his blood, and made* us to be a kingdom, priests serving* his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him,even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail.  So it is to be. Amen. ‘I am the Alpha and the Omega’, says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. Then I turned to see whose voice it was that spoke to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, 13and in the midst of the lampstands I saw one like the Son of Man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash across his chest. 14His head and his hair were white as white wool, white as snow; his eyes were like a flame of fire, 15 his feet were like burnished bronze, refined as in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of many waters. 16In his right hand he held seven stars, and from his mouth came a sharp, two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining with full force.


When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he placed his right hand on me, saying, ‘Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, and the living one. I was dead, and see, I am alive for ever and ever; and I have the keys of Death and of Hades.