by Marsha Moore

Created on: October 27, 2008

THE DAY HE PASSED AWAY

The call came in early around half past eight.

The voice she said "I'm sorry but your husband has passed away"

I looked over at my mom and her tears couldn't hide what we feared the most

That although dad was strong his Alzheimer's had taken him from us that day

Mom said,

"My husband died today"

"Although I know he's better off this wasn't supposed to happen in this way."

"I can't believe he's gone and how will I get by after today"

"Come on, we need to go, because .."

"My husband just died today."

While driving to the nursing home, I held the wheel with one hand and with the other
I held moms hand the entire way.

I thought of what he might be seeing, does he see God's glory in his eyes?

Is he rejoicing in heaven now, not aware how much we cry?

I pictured him remembering all that he forgot

And the light of God shines on him, and he can once again start to walk

Then as I began to smile I also cried thinking

"Dad just died today..."

"What will I tell the kids after school about their grandpa passing away?"

"It's the hardest thing I'll have to do, yet I know they'll be okay."

"For now I must get mom there, because dad just died today."

Arriving at dad's room we saw him laying on the bed

It was the one moment that me and mom had always dread

I approached dad and kissed him then said "You've gone to a better place"

I wiped the tears mom had shed on each side of his face.

I said "You're now with your mom and dad, and all those that you missed

Then before they took him away, I gave him one last final kiss

I said " Dad, I'm going to be okay"

I promise I will take care of mom in the next few darkened days

The kids will be alright I know you'll be there every day

As they grow up to be adults you'll hold their hand and say

"Grandpa never went away"

"Although you cannot see me now, please know my love is here to stay"

"As I watch you grow and have your own kids someday"

"I'll guide you all the best I can because."

"Grandpa never went away"

Six months have passed us by, and yet me and mom and the kids, we still do cry

Visiting him at his resting place I take moment with him then stand back to pray

"Dad, we're doing okay"

"Although it's been six months we still have those darkened days"

"It's just not the same without you" and then you'll hear me say

"Dad, I missed you today"

"Even though you couldn't remember me, I knew you loved me anyway"

"I promise to take care of mom just as I did on that fateful day"

"The day my dad

My Mom's husband

The kid's grandpa

The day he passed away.

(written about my dad who died from Alzhiemer's Disease 1-21-08 based on the actual events after he died)

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