tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post1978149768364712392..comments2024-03-28T10:44:30.378-04:00Comments on String o' Pearls: I'm Back, and Life Will Never Be the SameLaura Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16108081477711821273noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-715630497416072442017-01-10T12:29:10.018-05:002017-01-10T12:29:10.018-05:00He was a character, George. He was cracking jokes...He was a character, George. He was cracking jokes literally hours before he died, and telling our sons' wives that if the boys didn't treat them well, he was going to kick them in the behind. <br /><br />He was smiling, and telling everyone how much they loved them, and he knew he had only days to live. He knew he was dying yet had absolutely no fear. I cannot imagine being that at peace in the face of death, and I pray for a similar end.Laura Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108081477711821273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-82883403850542192342017-01-10T12:26:31.857-05:002017-01-10T12:26:31.857-05:00I, too, pray for such a death! What a way to go!
...I, too, pray for such a death! What a way to go!<br /><br />I am trying to begin writing it all down, but something is stopping me. Pray I can get to it before my memories start to fade.Laura Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108081477711821273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-89613828934229606672017-01-10T12:25:25.981-05:002017-01-10T12:25:25.981-05:00It was indeed peaceful and merciful. And Dad had ...It was indeed peaceful and merciful. And Dad had suffered plenty in life, in many ways (physical and otherwise); so I think it was like a beautiful gift from God, the way he passed.<br /><br />My family felt everyone's prayers, we really did! And they helped!Laura Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108081477711821273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-50704353395009272812017-01-10T12:24:11.878-05:002017-01-10T12:24:11.878-05:00Thanks so much, Tiffany!Thanks so much, Tiffany!Laura Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108081477711821273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-9436808690500695092017-01-10T12:23:56.202-05:002017-01-10T12:23:56.202-05:00Thanks, Sheila. I really hope I can write the sto...Thanks, Sheila. I really hope I can write the story of my dad's last days. It's so inspiring!Laura Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108081477711821273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-85631049580649888482017-01-10T12:23:19.309-05:002017-01-10T12:23:19.309-05:00Thanks so much, Patrice!Thanks so much, Patrice!Laura Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108081477711821273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-51833157551959233262017-01-10T12:22:59.268-05:002017-01-10T12:22:59.268-05:00Thanks for the prayers, Nancy. Yes, it was beautif...Thanks for the prayers, Nancy. Yes, it was beautiful; amidst all the sadness and grief, there was definitely joy and beauty, too. Laura Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108081477711821273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-20382494823772774482017-01-10T12:21:53.790-05:002017-01-10T12:21:53.790-05:00I really need to start writing it all down. Keep ...I really need to start writing it all down. Keep praying for my writer's block on this subject! <3Laura Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108081477711821273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-47649594515609455892017-01-10T12:21:16.350-05:002017-01-10T12:21:16.350-05:00Love you, too!Love you, too!Laura Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108081477711821273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-61854590177731721732017-01-10T12:21:01.250-05:002017-01-10T12:21:01.250-05:00Thanks so much for the prayers, Rosie. I know now...Thanks so much for the prayers, Rosie. I know now how devastated you much have been when you lost your dad, and I'm offering more prayers for him and your family.Laura Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108081477711821273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-39392706949251983492017-01-10T11:44:07.434-05:002017-01-10T11:44:07.434-05:00It truly was fabulous. My siblings and I have all...It truly was fabulous. My siblings and I have all remarked that we hope we can go exactly the same way, but we realize it's probably not realistic that we'll all be this lucky.<br /><br />Thanks for the prayers.Laura Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108081477711821273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-74444979820690898422017-01-10T11:43:08.795-05:002017-01-10T11:43:08.795-05:00Thank you for the love and prayers. Yes, we have ...Thank you for the love and prayers. Yes, we have grieved; but it's amazing how much rejoicing there has been, too. I really must write the story of my dad's last days...Laura Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108081477711821273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-26689575749782718702017-01-08T18:40:31.417-05:002017-01-08T18:40:31.417-05:00Laura, I too am sorry for your loss. Your dad sou...Laura, I too am sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like he was a "character". He was blessed to have his loving family at his side.George @ Convert Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11230803204895454672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-69705178841728205812016-12-22T10:10:08.268-05:002016-12-22T10:10:08.268-05:00Laura, I've seen some of this on Instagram but...Laura, I've seen some of this on Instagram but this post with the additional photos is beautiful. I have been thinking of what you told us about your father and his holy death and I pray that God will grant me a holy death also. Please write down what you can because I would love to read it and I know others would, too. God bless you and your family.Aileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992807714484812147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-65816975691117233362016-12-14T23:25:39.173-05:002016-12-14T23:25:39.173-05:00That sounds like a very peaceful and merciful pass...That sounds like a very peaceful and merciful passing. I am sad for you and your family. Thank you for your witness of death with dignity and allowing us the privilege to pray for you all. Madelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721349139975265768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-34393809460283761292016-12-14T21:50:23.536-05:002016-12-14T21:50:23.536-05:00God bless you, dear Laura, and your inspiring dad....God bless you, dear Laura, and your inspiring dad. <3Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772700828819881141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-78235779721741928012016-12-14T20:58:06.922-05:002016-12-14T20:58:06.922-05:00A big thumbs up for getting back to writing and bl...A big thumbs up for getting back to writing and blogging when I know there is so much on your mind My prayers continue for all of your family, especially your mom.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657016882348884705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-10062662348349727932016-12-14T20:27:08.651-05:002016-12-14T20:27:08.651-05:00So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and yo...So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family. Patrice Fagnant-MacArthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15146572541496916259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-81275215722981606372016-12-14T20:10:58.232-05:002016-12-14T20:10:58.232-05:00What a beautiful way to pass from this life to the...What a beautiful way to pass from this life to the next.... surrounded by and absolutely brimming over with love. My prayers are with you, and your family, and for your dad. May all of you have a loving, peace filled, gentle Christmas . Nancy Shumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584199691076992017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-65425821403758704472016-12-14T19:23:01.085-05:002016-12-14T19:23:01.085-05:00Please write it all down. I go over it multiple t...Please write it all down. I go over it multiple times a day but I know there are things I missed in the fog of it all. I will pray for your writers block. Dad would be so proud of your words. ��Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799021424596804134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-79842986725681720672016-12-14T18:01:03.511-05:002016-12-14T18:01:03.511-05:00Oh, thank you Laura for this. I love you!Oh, thank you Laura for this. I love you!Rinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781539555417795467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-81094924191788007682016-12-14T17:08:13.561-05:002016-12-14T17:08:13.561-05:00Said a prayer for your father just now - so so sad...Said a prayer for your father just now - so so sad, but how wonderful for him to be surrounded by family in his final days.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12888635342531960478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-85083097413862500422016-12-14T16:12:52.698-05:002016-12-14T16:12:52.698-05:00I'm so sorry to hear this. But what a fabulous...I'm so sorry to hear this. But what a fabulous way to go - surrounded by family and food, telling stories and enjoying a glass of wine! You really could not write a better ending if you has to! Prayers for your family.Beth Cotellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536268080265726705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932448625116124069.post-4313752007307368772016-12-14T14:13:38.850-05:002016-12-14T14:13:38.850-05:00Oh Laura {{{}}}
Words fail to express the love I&...Oh Laura {{{}}} <br />Words fail to express the love I'm sending you. A most blessed time with your Dad, your family and yet bittersweet. Much love and prayers as you grieve and rejoice xxxErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448595911801738792noreply@blogger.com