Christmas 2007 My dear father in law was rushed to the hospital on Saturday. John & the kids were already on there way to see him. Because of my anemia, I had stayed back in Richmond. Oh how I wish I had gone.
The news isn't good. Hospice is being called in. And on Wednesday, Pawpaw will either go home with the help of Hospice or he can go to the Hospice home in WV.
Either way, he is being sent home to die in peace and without pain. Surrounded by the love of a large family.
It's so similar to what happened to Papa almost 10 months ago. It just breaks my heart. It is almost like I am reliving Papa all over again. My sisters in laws are so wonderful and to know the pain they are going thru just kills me. They are so strong and have helped my mother in law in so many ways. Being so far away from them makes it worse. You feel helpless.
Baby Bean will never hear the laugh of her PawPaw Hanson. She will never squirm in his arms as he lays dozens of kisses on her. He will never be able to bribe her with candy or a dollar for a hug and kiss. So many moments I feel have been stolen by cancer.
He is surrounded by so much love as our family is quite large and just like Papa Bud, he is a blessed man. How many of us get to leave this earth surrounded by that much love? Love is all we will take with us. I just wanted a chance to say goodbye and it looks as if I will miss that moment. Baby Bean will miss every moment.
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