Friday, June 19, 2009

"H" is for HEAVEN

Hello everyone.

Today is going to be one of the hardest days I've had to face in this journey we call life.

We have all gathered here in Phoenix to say goodbye to my Dad.

Today we are taking him off life support.


It's time for him to go to Heaven!


I'm happy to bring him to the gate.



My dad will be loved and missed by many!

It's time for him to move on, and meet up with family and friends in Heaven!


I LOVE YOU DAD!!!!!

oxoxoxoxoxox,
Jess

85 comments:

deb famularo said...

oh sweetie, I am so sorry for your loss.
Such a hard decision, but the right one. It's Heaven's gain today my friend........xOxO

Beki said...

Very sorry for your loss sweetie x
Sending love your way
Beki xxx

NicNacManiac said...

Oh my gosh, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Be strong...
Nerina XoXo

Such a Wondrous Place this Faery Space said...

H is also for home and heart and thank goodness your heart is such a soft landing because that is where he will always laugh, rest, and inspire you my dear. He will be at home with you and your sis and family, always...
So many of the softest blessings I send to you my dear dear gal.
Light and love,
Amy

Anonymous said...

I am so so so sorry about your dad... I will keep you & your family in my prayers:)

SueLovesCherries said...

God bless you, Jessi. Heaven is a wonderful place for family reunions!

sherry said...

Jessi
My heart goes out to you and your family. What a blessing that you will be there for your Dad as he makes this journey into the next chapter of his life. He knows how much you love him and he knows you are byhis side. Many prayers sent your way

Simply Me Art said...

Oh Jessi, Im so so very Sorry. What a very difficult decision you all have had to make. I'm sure your Dad knows you are all there with him as he goes on to his next chapter. Exactly nine years ago today, my husband and his three sisters and mother did the very same thing for his father. He is in your Heart forever and I'm sure he is so Proud. Be strong and know so many people are thinking of you. Big Huge Hugs, Jamie

TidyMom said...

{{{HUGS}}}}
I just found your blog today, what sad new I had to find.

I was with my dad when he passed 5 years ago - it was the roughest thing I've ever done - but on the same hand, I'm so thankful I was there!

I'll keep you in my prayers today -

I have an AWESOME poem I had printed and framed - I put it up at the funeral home and it's now in my bedroom (about a daughter losing her dad) - if you'd like it, just let me know!

{{HUGS}}

~TidyMom

Diane Mars said...

Jessi, I am so sorry that you need to make such a decision, bitter with the sweet. Letting go so unselfish. My thoughts are with you friend.
Hugs & Kisses, Diane

Jennifer Hayslip said...

Jess Sweetie,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your father. It is indeed very sad and painful to lose a parent. I lost my Dad 3 years ago, and it was very hard to say goodbye, but I will forever have the cherished memories of him, as well as you and your father. My thoughts are with you and your family! Love you! XO,Jenn

Debbies Doodle said...

Aww Jessi.. you will have to celebrate fathers day as the day your dad will be happy and at peace in heaven.. he will never be gone in your heart and memories..
Deb

Anonymous said...

Oh Jessi! So much love to you sweet Jessi. You are such a strong and beautiful person! You have all my love and prayers sweet friend!
Love lovelov elovelove to you your family and your daddy.
xox

Tiedupmemories said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Hugs to you~
Tracy

Anonymous said...

hun I am so sorry. God just gained a wonderful angel. be strong and just remember you will see him again one day. sending love and hugs

bluemuf said...

Dear Jessi, I will be thinking of you and will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Hugs Karen

Elizabeth Fedorko said...

L is for love. The love your Dad has for you in this life and in the next. The love you have for your Dad unconditionally, because he helped to shape the wonderful you.~~I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories comfort you, my friend.~~~XXOO, Beth

m i c h e l l e said...

I am so very sad for you and so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, dear Jessi.

Jenny said...

Oh hon! I am so sorry for your loss. Is there anything we can do for you? You are already in my prayers!Jen

SOINSPIRED said...

I'm so sorry Jessi. I know, only too well, what it's like to be in your shoes. You will be in my prayers.

mendytexas said...

Oh Jessi...please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. This must be so hard for you. Just keep the love for your dad in your heart always...

Hugs, Mendy

Anonymous said...

:(

The Lord will help you with your sorrow. ♥

I can't wait to meet your dad someday! Do you think it will be like that? We can meet however we want? I hope so.

~ Big Hug ~

Unknown said...

What a hard decision to come to. I'm sure you prayed long and hard to get to this point. Your family is in my prayers.

sandra Lee said...

I know exactly how you are feeling as I had to say goodbye to my dad April 22, two weeks before that I had to say goodbye to my mom. They were a lively couple and a team for 56 years and my dad just could no longer go on without my mom. The time you will have with your dad is so precious and I am so thankful to God for giving our family the chance to thank them and love them as they left this place. Bless you and know that you are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs

philben5 said...

In our thoughts and prayers. May you be given a peace beyond all understanding for the days to come.
Blessings
Roxanne

Stephanie said...

Oh my, Im so sorry. I know this is so hard for you, you have made the right decision however, he will be forever greatful . Hes going to a better place where there is no pain !
Im so sorry,
Stephanie

Angela said...

Jessi, I am so sorry! I will have you and your family in my prayers in the coming days. We had to take my mom off life support on Thanksgiving Day 2005, the worst time of my life, and while the devil likes to make me doubt our decision, I know my mom is rejoicing every min. If there is anything I can do please do not hesitate to ask.

amy said...

Jessi, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Love,
Amy

maggiegracecreates said...

Oh Jessi, I am so sorry. I do not know what to say, but please know that many many prayers are lifted for you and your family.

Fleur de Bee said...
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Fleur de Bee said...

Sorry for your loss sweetheart! I am thinking of you!! Keeping you in my prayers for comfort!

xoxoxo Molly

Barbara said...

BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY...FOR PEACE...

AND COMFORT...

...so sorry for your loss...

Debbie Doughty said...

It is a bittersweet honor to walk a loved one to heaven's door. I've been down that road with my own parents. May God bless you and hold you close.

Heather Bullard said...

Heartfelt thoughts and prayers for you and your family. So very sorry for your loss. What a special blessing for your daughter to have had such a beautiful bond with her grandpa. May the memories of what they shared together ease her pain. Hugs, H

natalea said...

Jessi, I'm so sorry to hear this..take care my friend- you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. xo natalea

Mondaie, Tuttle Oklahoma said...

peace be with you Jessi :), your dad will be with mine...whom I lost when I was eight...Stay Strong

Decor To Adore said...

Dearest Jessi,

May peace and comfort surround you and those you love.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

ELma said...

I am sooo sorry. My prayer for you and you family is that the Lord gives you all that you need in this difficult time. I just went thru this with my daddy in Jan. May you rejoice in knowing that he is in Heaven and is free from all pain. May our Lord comfort you and your family.

Holly Loves Art said...

Dear Jessi,
You are such a brave girl. I am happy that you were able to be with your dad one last time. That is such a blessing. My favorite quote of all time is: “The greatest thing you'll ever learn is to love and be loved in return.” You'll always have your daddy in your heart, Jessi. Wishing you and your family all my best.
Holly

kana said...

Jessi,

I am so sad to hear about your father. Thinking of you and your family and praying as well.

Unknown said...

Oh Jessi, I am so sorry. I know this must be so hard. I am sending you and your family love and prayers at this very difficult time.

Love,
Amy

Plum Blossom Lane said...

(((hugs)))

vivian said...

oh jessi.. i'm sooo sorry.. I'm saying a prayer for you and your family right now!
((((((hugs)))))
vivian

Mippie said...

Oh sweetie...

I am so, so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

xo-Mel

The Mermaid Cottage said...

So sorry to hear of this tough time for you. I miss both my parents on a daily basis as they too are in heaven. Just think...no more pain or suffering...all questions will be answered...reunited with his mom and dad. It is hard for us but I am so glad for him! God bless you and your sweet dad Scrappy Jessi!

Sheila from west Michigan

Cindy said...

Jessie, I'm so sorry honey. Losing a parent is one of the hardest things to face, and I can only imagine the trauma of adding the decision of removing the life support. You are my in thoughts and prayers.

hugs,
c
yapping cat

parasols and maryjanes said...

I am so sorry about your dad. My prayers and heart go out to you and your family for strength and love together at this time.
Love, Carol R http://parasolsandmaryjanes.blogspot.com/

parasols and maryjanes said...

I am so sorry about your dad. May love and dear thoughts surround you and your family during this time.
Carol R

Natasha Burns said...

I'm so sorry Jessi, it must be so hard on you guys. Thinking of you xoxo

Melanie @ Whimsical Creations said...

Oh no! I am so sorry for your loss. HUgs to you and your family!!

Cherry Hill Cottage~ said...

I'm so sorry. I loved the photo of you Daddy...very handsome. My Daddy went to be with the Lord, will be 4 years, this November. He died on Thanksgiving Day, 2005. I miss him, think about him every single day...

Your Daddy will be with the Lord, how wonderful!

Tina~ Cherry Hill Cottage...

♥zoe♥ said...

Hi Jessi...
Your dad will always there for you eventhough he's happily in heaven now. Do take good care of youself:)

xoxo
Zoe

Suzanne said...

I'm so very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sue said...

So sorry for your loss Jessi.
You have my thoughts and prayers. A few years back, we said goodbye to both my parents and my mother-in- law, all in the space of a year and a half. While the goodbyes are so difficult, the memories, especially the happy ones, will be with you forever.

Sue

Katie said...

Hi, We don't know each other, but I stumbled upon your post...I've been in your situation...So, so hard...I feel for you and your family...Take care, Katie

Elizabeth said...

Jess,
I'm so sorry to hear you are going through a tough time.
May your memories comfort you through this difficult loss.
Elizabeth

susie Vasquez said...

Jessi, My sincere sympathy for you and your family.
May the blessings of love be upon you, May its peace abide by you, May its essence illuminate your heart, now and forever more...
Withlove and hugs,
Susie

Alison Gibbs said...

Oh Jessi I am so sorry to hear about your Dad.
My thoughts are with you and your extended family
Alison

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

I'm so sorry, Jessi. But am glad you get to be with him. I will always remember holding my dad's hand as he passed away.

Karla

Finding Grace, Going Mobile said...

So sorry for your loss. Will keep you and yours in our prayers.
Theresa

Kathy said...

I'm so so sorry Jessi, I know how hard it is. I'm thinking about you.

Love,
Kathy

The Rantings of a Drama Queen's Mum said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. That is a really hard thing to do.

sashagirl said...

Bless your heart. I am so sorry that you are having to say good-bye to your Daddy. I am in tears reading your sad news. Especially with Father's Day right here, my goodness. I lost my Daddy when I was 17 and still miss him terribly to this day! Sending big hugs and prayers to you dear girl and your whole family.
Milli (sashagirl on flickr)

Cindy Is Crafty said...

Jessi,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May all of your memories keep you through this time!

roseroomnz.com said...

Dear sweet Jessi, I am so very sorry. Your Dad will be at peace, your family will be devastated. God bless you all. Rachaelxo

Bunny Chic Boutique said...

So sorry to hear about your Dad. I lost my Dad 12 years ago and a day doesn't go by that I don't think of him and still miss him terribly.

Please know that you and your family are in my prayers during this most difficult time.

Bunny Hugs Always ~

Jayne

Unknown said...

My heart stopped when I read what you wrote. I'm so sorry for your HUGE loss!!!!

Big Hugs!!!

Sandy

Tracy M. said...

So sorry Jessi, Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
blessings to you,
Tracy M.

Heather ~Pretty Petals said...

Jessi, I am so so so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I hope that your memories will bring you peace and knowing that one day you will be together again. lots of love, Heather

luckygirlgifts said...

OH, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for your daughter. This must be devestating for her especially. But, now she will have one more guardian angel, one more person who will listen to her whenever she wants to talk.
Take care.

Elisa Day said...

I found your blog today. Im so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad for 2 years ago and I miss him everyday. But I know he is in a better place like your dad. Take care. Much love

Sugar Cookie Dolls said...

Jessi, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, I'll be thinking about you and your family today.
He will be in a much better place.
xo, toni

Taylor said...

Dear Grandpa,
i will love you forever,
have fun with your friends up in Heaven, I'll never forget you!

Love Forever,
Taylor
xoxo

shabbyscraps said...

oh sweetie, my thoughts and prayers are with you right now!
xoxo, Tiffany

Anonymous said...

Jessi,
I am so sorry to hear about
your Dad. (hugs)

From your post, your Dad was
an awesome person.

Andrea xoxo

Grace said...

So very sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs Grace XOXOXOXOXO

Cheryl said...

Jessi,
Such a difficult decision....You are in my thoughts and prayers. If your Dad was a golfer, he can now play a round with my Dad in heaven! Sending you big ((HUGS))!
XOXO
Cheryl

Scrap It Swanky Sister said...

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! Heaven will be a brighter place with your dad shining down on you!

Red Geranium Cottage said...

Jessi I am so sorry about your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Hugs
Sharon

laura dellaporta said...

My heart is with you... & your father will always be with you. I know we never met but your beautiful energy comes through all your kind words & beautiful whimsy creations..he will always be a part of the beauty you share with us all. God Bless you & your family. xox Laura

Jeanne said...

Jessi - I know how difficult losing your dad must be. I am glad you were able to get down to see him one last time. It's one of life's most difficult experiences, but it brings families closer and you learn how much strength and faith you really have. I've lost both of my parents - my mother when she was the age I am right now - so I know what an emotional roller coaster you are on. Remember, you dad will always be with you in your heart and mind. The memories never fade, they actually become more vivid. Take care sweetie - you and your family are in my prayers.
hugs,
jeanne

Darlene said...

So sad to hear the news about your Dad!!! Take care.

Michelle Frae Cummings said...

so sorry for your loss. Take care of your self!

~Becca~Bluebird Rose said...

Jessi, I am so sorry for your loss, of someone so very special.
(((((hugs)))))
~Becca~

Stacia Howard said...

I am so very sad to read this. Im just getting around to catching up on my blogs since switching internet providers.My heart breaks for you. I lost my Daddy a year ago July 2nd. I don't know how in the world I've made it a year without him. It's the hardest thing I've gone through to date. I miss him soooo very much. I know exactly what you are going through. If you ever need a listening ear or shoulder, Im here. Again, I am so very sorry for your loss.