Tuesday, June 26, 2018

The Last Goodnight

It was last Wednesday and Keith and I were at one of the tables in the Café at Larkspur, a continuing care facility here in Lufkin.

Keith had been doing well and enjoying that we were eating dinner together every night. Last Wednesday was not the same. Keith did not eat and was sliding out of his wheelchair. One of the staff came over to help and took Keith back to his room where he put him to bed. We kissed Good Night and I left.

Just before 10 o'clock, a Larkspur staff member called to let me know Keith had passed.

Our Minister at First Presbyterian in Lufkin had been helping throughout Keith's illness. We went to CarrowayFuneral home, made arrangements and scheduled his funeral for Saturday.

It was a wonderful tribute with family and friends speaking. We had a lot of special music.

After the service, we had a simple meal where we could chat with those who had attended.

It was Keith's time and the Lord called him home.

I miss him so much and appreciate the calls and notes.

This is a choir picture: Keith with
David Franssen.