Shiela, my dear, dear, friend and sister.
While I know that this was not totally unexpected, that does not make the pain
you and your family must be going through any easier. You fought like a
warrior for him and I know how proud he must have been of you. You
literally gave him food off of your own plate to ensure he had everything he
needed during his illness. I can't articulate the words I want to tell you
to help you find peace. Just know that he isn't in pain anymore. His
thinking is just as clear as it was when you were a little girl. He's now
also the same healthy man you remember as dad. Just because his body is no
longer here doesn't mean he isn't watching over you and your family. Also,
and this is selfish on my part, please don't think you now have to leave the MOL
family because you still have so much love and support to provide to others who
are starting to walk in the steps you were in beginning a few months ago.
I hate this so much, Sheila. Just know that I love you and I will be
praying for you. When you feel able, please drop me a note as I am so
concerned for you and I don't think I could be crying any more if this had
happened to my own dad.
Gary Knight lost his battle, but won his peace today at 9:15
a.m. Sheila and his sister were with him.
I know each of you meant
so very much to her, she took much strength and Hope from your honest
messages.
The rest of the day was spent mostly reminiscing and
enjoying stories with her aunts, and her mother.
We are all sad to
see him go - but glad to see his suffering end. He will be missed
profoundly.
Hopefully, one day, each of us may be cured of what ails
us.
I want to thank you again for your support - as I
lookedd over Sheila's shoulder some nights, I marvelled at your strength
and determination, and aalso was saddened by what this does.
John
Lloyd
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