From my niece--

[bigsky]

So Dad's moving to the hospice floor and I've said my goodbyes. I posted about the upcoming hole in my life a couple of weeks ago--not the least--who to call when we sign the #!1 class or talk hoops every week april thru Sept and after every game and at halftime the rest of the year.

Here is a description of the Doctor from one of his granddaughters. Earlington, Murray state, UofL med school, Trover Clinic
on his resume, but this is a more heartfelt description. I've said goodbye and made my peace so no condolences needed. In fact this description is more a lead in to my wishing you all the best for the holidays,

"God blessed me with one of the best grandfathers who strives to practice his child like faith in every aspect of his life. He's someone who will not pronounce negative things over himself or his family. He is the most patient, kind, loving, accepting man I have ever known, and he's not doing well. I don't know who I'd be without his example. He's in the hospital and has been struggling in his health since June. If any of my friends can send up a prayer for him, I'd be so grateful. Life without my Papa is not something I'm ready to embark upon, and there aren't enough people like him in this world. I'm not ready to let him go. It's selfish, but I want my daughters to know how to literally walk in faith every day, and he does it better than anyone I know. Thank you.

[BigBluePappy]

It sounds like your Dad has left the ultimate legacy one can leave for his offspring, one on integrity and faith.
There are far too few of his kind in the world today and the world is the poorer for it.
I hope that my kids and grandkids and great-grandkids speak of me in that fashion when it comes my time to be called Home.

I also pray that the Great Comforter has you and your family in His bosom and will carry you in the hard times you have a coming your way.
Take comfort in the fact of the Great Homecoming we are promised, it is only see you in a little bit, not Goodbye.

[kingcat]

It sounds like your Dad has left the ultimate legacy one can leave for his offspring, one on integrity and faith.
There are far too few of his kind in the world today and the world is the poorer for it.
I hope that my kids and grandkids and great-grandkids speak of me in that fashion when it comes my time to be called Home.

I also pray that the Great Comforter has you and your family in His bosom and will carry you in the hard times you have a coming your way.
Take comfort in the fact of the Great Homecoming we are promised, it is only see you in a little bit, not Goodbye.

Amen, with tears for bigsky and his family. God bless those precious grand kids.

I'm torn between wanting to see the Lord, my Dad and my Son again, as well as all I have been parted from, and staying here as long as I can with with my kids and grand kids.

Thankfully God knows when the time is full.

[Darrell KSR]

Appreciate that you don't want/need our condolences, but you're still in our thoughts.

[suncat05]

Prayers for you & your family.

[dan_bgblue]

It sounds like your Dad has left the ultimate legacy one can leave for his offspring, one on integrity and faith.
There are far too few of his kind in the world today and the world is the poorer for it.
I hope that my kids and grandkids and great-grandkids speak of me in that fashion when it comes my time to be called Home.

I also pray that the Great Comforter has you and your family in His bosom and will carry you in the hard times you have a coming your way.
Take comfort in the fact of the Great Homecoming we are promised, it is only see you in a little bit, not Goodbye.

Very well said Pappy. bigsky I will honor your request for no condolences, and just say that I wish you and your family nothing but the best during this holiday season.

[jazyd]

Big prayers for you and your family. God will be watching over him and when it's time He will escort him home. It's a hole in your heart that will always be there but it's a warm hole because of all the good memories

[MickintheHam]

Sky, I did not have a chance to respond on Wed. I couldn't do it. It was my dad's birthday, always a tough time for me. There is no denying how much you will miss him. But be Thankful for the happy times you have shared with him. I know you have good memories of the SEC tourney. While my dad and I always shared a UK football and basketball interest,it was horse racing that we both loved. Ironically, he died on Derby Day under Hospice Care. I talked to him that morning to discuss the race, not knowing that would be the final call.

I pray your dad has restful peace. He is part of a remarkable generation of people we can only hope to emulate.

[bigsky]

https://news.google.com/newspapers?bid=266&dat=19840808&id=ofAwAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FOAFAAAAIBAJ&pg=5580,5022266&hl=en

Thanks to all of you. I'm flying down to Nashville/Hoptown for the burial in Elkton. Above link from his opening the Trover clinic in Hopkinsville.

Died peacefully Friday afternoon. He was a country doctor for 50 years or so in WKY and a lot of people liked him and he helped a lot of people. Well done, Dad! We each put aside the days when I was kept from seeing him, lost years as a child and young adult, and had 20 plus years of closeness. A lot of wins there.

[BigBluePappy]

Wow, you wear your father's face, sir.
I am glad you have come to such a peace with his passing.
Says a lot about not only him, but you as well.
Well done to both of you.

[kingcat]

Wow, you wear your father's face, sir.
I am glad you have come to such a peace with his passing.
Says a lot about not only him, but you as well.
Well done to both of you.


I'd like to echo that.

Safe travels my friend.