Final Stepdad Update

Gary passed away this morning. Around 8:45. My mom stopped by the hospital this morning and he was sitting up in his chair, talking and feeling somewhat comfortable. Mom left to go to work and the nurse stepped out of the room for a couple minutes. When she came back in, he was gone. It was very unexpected.

When my aunt called to tell me the news, Mom was in the room with Gary and their pastor. About a dozen friends & family members were at the hospital with more on the way. We are so blessed to have so many friends & family members who care so deeply for the family.

My sister is already with my mom and I’m starting up there this afternoon.

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10 Responses to “Final Stepdad Update”

  1. Jess says on August 14th, 2007 at 2:08 pm :

    Oh sweetie. I am so sorry. My prayers are with your family. HUGS

  2. Amy W says on August 14th, 2007 at 4:15 pm :

    I am very sorry for your loss. Have a safe trip. I’ll be thinking of you.

  3. Kerry says on August 14th, 2007 at 5:19 pm :

    I’m so sorry Tricia. Have a safe trip home. You’re in our prayers.

  4. jen says on August 15th, 2007 at 8:02 am :

    i’m sorry about your loss Tricia. i’ll be praying for a safe trip for you and peace for your family.

  5. Jessica says on August 15th, 2007 at 12:25 pm :

    I’m so sorry Tricia. You will be in my prayers along with your mom and the rest of your family. I know this will be a rough week…hang tight.

  6. Jen says on August 16th, 2007 at 9:59 am :

    I’m so sorry for you and your Mom. Big hugs to you.

  7. Vicki says on August 16th, 2007 at 4:22 pm :

    I am SO sorry Tricia, for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish that I had some magic words to make everyone feel better, but it just takes time, lots of time. I am here if you need to talk. Hugs. Hang in there.

  8. Cory says on August 17th, 2007 at 3:14 pm :

    I’m so sorry Tricia…for you, your mom and family. You will all be in my prayers during this difficult time. Bless you all, and have a safe trip up.

  9. lisanne says on August 18th, 2007 at 10:19 pm :

    When you hadn’t posted in a while, I had a *feeling* that something bad had happened. :( I am *so* sorry, Tricia. I’ll say a prayer for you guys tonight. I hope that you’ll be OK through this difficult time. Sending our best wishes from New York.

  10. Laura McIntyre says on August 19th, 2007 at 3:55 pm :

    Im so sorry for you family loss, i hope things are going ok

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