- Wed Aug 24, 2005 11:02 am #88 On July 31st, my Dad went to join my Mom in Heaven (Mom died in June2001)..........Of course I'm sad, but I'm also at Peace knowing that they are together again with no illnesses, suffering or longing to be together again....most importantly, I’m at Peace knowing that I had an amazing relationship with my Dad and was fortunate enough to be there with him and my entire family (4 brothers, 2 sisters and 15 of 16 grandchildren) for his 77th birthday on July 16th, and then to be with him again for a week…until he drew his final breath.

After a long illness his kidneys were shutting down and (after 20 dialysis treatments) he decided he did not want to continue with the dialysis……..basically saying he would rather die than be hooked up to a machine for 3hrs a day 3 times a week and not really see any improvement to his health (he was down to 140 lbs and very weak). We ALL totally respected him for his decision, which he made on July 20th. One of the best parts was that I was able to recognize and accept the beauty in the differences of each of my brothers and sisters, and how we all were being during the entire time until my Dad’s death. To be able to be authentic and unconditionally loving was a result of My Journey and the Weekend Workshops I've attended.

The song says Live Like You Were Dying………..Live Like Your Loved Ones Were Dying..BE at PEACE.