Ed, An Honored Father

At times, we may think that some people are going to be around forever and then their time comes and they pass away. We look around us and think--"it's just not going to be the same anymore without so and so around." I experienced this feeling this week after my stepfather Ed passed away following a lengthy illness. I have to say, "It's just not going to be the same anymore without Ed around." If you knew Ed, you would know exactly what I mean.

I have to say, though, my sisters, Treasa, Sonia and Becky helped Ed out during his sickness and had I been back home I would have helped too. It is the family thing to do. All of my sisters helped Ed out to some extent during his sickness. Sonia and Becky were especially helpful all the way to the end. They were by Ed's bedside when he peacefully departed this old world. Sonia and Becky honored their father (Exodus 20:12).