Not goodbye, rather, We'll see you later

Daddy went home to be with Jesus today. He had a restless night and refused to take his pain meds. Mom and Mari were able to get some in him early this morning and he appeared to be relatively pain free for the remainder of the time. Kate and Paul had to go back to Missouri for Kate, but otherwise we were all here. Just before Dad passed we were all in the room with him eating, talking, and listening to some of Dad's favorite music and Dad quietly stepped out of this life and went home to be with Jesus. We are so thankful for all of your prayers. Daddy is no longer suffering and is resting in the arms of his wonderful Savior. Please continue to pray for our family as we grieve.

This is Lisa writing for Mom :) Dad had his doctor's appointment yesterday and we got the results back from the CT scan. The cancer is growing and the lump in his liver is now baseball sized. This is probably what is causing the pain in Dad's abdomen. Because of the progression of cancer we have decided to place him on hospice. A nurse came out today to explain everything to us and to let us know how they can help. They do not think Dad will make it much longer and we would like him comfortable and at home with family. They will be bringing over a hospital bed for him to make him more comfortable and allow him to sit up more easily. He is still in a lot of pain. We are blessed to have all our immediate family here and to have had some visits with two of Dad's brothers. Please be in prayer for us these last few days with Dad.