April 20, 2012

It is just a few days until Gramma Doherty's birthday (April 24!) and we are getting closer and closer to another big day for her... As one of her Grandkids calls it, "her Heaven Day". She is pretty much sleeping all the time and her pain is well managed by wonderful people at her care facility. We did get a reaction out of her when her son-in-law joked about how he wasn't going to have to share their birthday anymore... It was a nice moment. We all draw near to keep her company as she finishes this marathon. We have witnessed sweet moments of connection and know there are loved ones waiting to receive her when she leaves us. Noah wanted to see Gramma Doherty today "before she goes to live with Heavenly Father" so I thought I'd better take him in one more time. She hasn't really looked at anyone with much recognition or opened her eyes for any length of time for a couple days. When Noah took her hand and started talking to her, she opened her eyes, turned her head and looked right at him while he held her hand and told her about his jeep he'd brought along and about his field trip he went on yesterday. It was beautiful. As you probably know, she loves to travel and we have been blessed with sacred moments this week as we help her prepare for her last trip in this life back to her Heavenly Home. Please join us in praying that she can begin her Eternal Journey soon. Thank you for the prayers, love and support.