I have meant to update all of you about our Marsha the last few days, but.....
She is talking about her journey from earth to heaven and wondering why the Lord is not hurrying up the process. I reminded her of the passage she has quoted for the last four years
(Psalms 139) when she first discovered breast cancer. That seemed to calm her.
She is now in a hospital bed and is supposed to be non ambulatory, but she amazes us at times and finds a way to crawl around the rail and appear in the door way. We rush to catch her, but she has heard people talking in the living room and wants to be a part of the party. She usually tires out quickly and we escort her back to bed.
She only is seeing family now and that tires her out enough. She and I had a great conversation this am after she used the word "regrets" with Mona, a great friend who has been here for her most of the time with her husband Bob Hodgson. I leaned over her and said "I dont have any regrets marrying you or being with you these 38 years" and she looked up and opened her one good eye and said "I dont have any regrets marrying you Dan." Then Mona left and husband and wife had a great heart to heart. I shared with her Phil 4:8 which is one of her favority verses and we agreeded to think on these things today.
A special time was her Maid of Honor Kathy visiting Sunday night with her husdand Stan who I have never forgiven for the ball and chain on my leg at our wedding. They shared memorys and cried together and had a very sweet time together for about an hour. Then on monday afternoon her Matron of Honor Leemay who she traveled across the US in a VW in during the summer after Biola came and they had a blessed time together.
She told Mona that she is seeing the light today, but not Jesus yet.
Hospice and my kids are taking care of everything and letting me be the husband and Bob and Gary Long whose wife Kathy have been here for us have been with me daily to help me emotionally and do errand in preparation for her graduation.
Continue to pray for Sky, Daren's wife, to have Marsha's first granddaughter soon as that is all Marsha talks about and Sky is feeling guilty. However, Marsha has had some blessed one on one time with each of the kids and the daughter in laws.
I'll sign off now and leave the future in God's hands.
Dan
Ryder Brianne Boggs
Here she is...
Daddy and me
Proud Dad...first time he held Ryder
Grandpa, Daren, and Ryder
Proud day for Papa
Sky and Ryder
Me and Mommy
Kyle and Ryder
Me and my big brother
Our Grandsons
3 comments:
Hey Dan & Marsha,
I thought I left a message on the last blogg, but I think I lost my connection when I tried to publish the comment! Anyway, Steve and I want you to know that we love you both very much, you have been a big part of our life these past few years and enjoyed our many camping trips together. Remember the trip to 1000 trails right after we got our trailer? We had a lot of fun game nights too! Our last camping trip together in the Sierras was alot of fun and we're glad that you were able to share and enjoy it us. I know that Marsha is anxious to be with Jesus and knowing that she will be safe in His arms soon is very comforting. Marsha and Dan, your spiritualy directed lives have had a tremendous impact on us and we thank you for that. We pray now, and will continue to pray for you and your family. I will miss you Marsha!! Roberta
HELLOO BOGGS!!
As I was reading your blogs a flood of memories came to me. I remember bbq and swimming in your pool, watching the teens play mud volleyball in the back, singing Christmas Carols at your house, and hoping I would get caught under the misltoe with one of you boys cause I thought they where oh so cute!:) Dan I remember your Donald Duck impression and Marsha I remember your warm hugs and kinds words. Wow so many memories I could go on and on!! Your family had a HUGE impact in my life even though i was so young! You where my other family Dan and Marsha my grandparents, Danele a big sister, and Darin and Devon the only brothers I had!! and I LOVED it!! You guys where our family in California and I still view it that way! You guys where such a STRONG Christian influence and I can say you where a guide to the Christian walk I lead today! Marsha I pray that the pain goes away and you see your 1st grandaughter how EXCITING!! Dan it is amazing to read the blogs and feel the love you have for Marsha and your family, it is yet another example to me. You guys mean more to me than I can express. I will continue to pray for your beautiful family!! Love you all very very much tell everyone I say hi!!
Whitney(Mitchell)Dooms
Marsha,
Remember the summer weekends and sometimes I spent with you, Dan and the kids on Gibbel Rd.as I was growing up? I look back on those days now with profound gratitude to you for allowing me to be part of your family. Your phone calls too always allowed me to stay connected to my roots and remember from where I came. I love you Marsha and know that God has you in the palm of His hand....What better Hands can you be in?
Dan, Dev, Dar and Danelle-you all know my love for you. Dan -you pointed me to Christ and still do. I am without words.
Until we see each other again.
Jeff
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