Rest in Peace.
My father-in-law, Donald Cockburn, died Saturday afternoon after a five-year battle with MDS. He died peacefully with one of my husband's sisters at his side. Chris and Aidan left Monday evening for Trinidad for the funeral, which was held this morning.
I'm missing Donald. I am so thankful that we had the chance to spend time with him in January while we were in Trinidad and that he had the pleasure of seeing all his kids before he passed. And even though we knew his time would come and we expected "the call," all the preparation in the world cannot prepare you for the news that your loved one is gone. I wish I were with my husband and the rest of his family, and I hope they know I'm there in spirit. I know how hard it is to lose a parent. I take comfort that Donald is up in Heaven and that maybe he and my dad will find each other and talk about their kids and grandkids over a few glasses of Donald's amazing rum punch. I'm sure my dad could use a drinking buddy. =)
Thanks to all of you who have prayed for Donald these past few months and I ask you to once again pray for him and for my husband and the rest of the Cockburn clan. This is a very difficult time for everyone.
Here is the last photo I took of Donald with my husband during our January trip:
Rest in His peace, Donald. Until we meet again...
Tina, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know sorry doesn't help, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband and your family.
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | February 28, 2008 at 02:57 PM
oh, it's so heartbreaking to hear of someone losing a parent. prayers for everyone.
Posted by: cathy | February 28, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Awww, Tina, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. But what a blessing that ya'll got to spend some quality time together last month. I'm sure that meant the world to your husband AND your FIL.
My thoughts are with your family.
Posted by: Dawn Bibbs | February 28, 2008 at 03:34 PM
prayers for your family!!!
Posted by: joy | February 28, 2008 at 05:09 PM
i'm so sorry for your loss, tina...keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
Posted by: Kelly Noel | February 28, 2008 at 06:08 PM
Thanks Dear.... Aidan and I will see you on Tuesday, back from Trinidad.CILY.
Posted by: Chris | February 28, 2008 at 09:16 PM
tina,
i'm sorry to hear about your loss. thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
kristi
Posted by: kristi | February 29, 2008 at 07:00 AM
Oh, Tina, my heart hurts for your family right now. Prayers and blessings to you all. Here's to reliving many memories over and over with your kids to celebrate Donald's life :)
Posted by: Susie | February 29, 2008 at 08:09 AM
so sorry to hear the sad news...I will keep you & your family in our prayers.
Posted by: stephanie | February 29, 2008 at 08:44 AM
I'm so sorry to hear that, Tina. No matter how much you're "expecting" it, there really is no way to adequetly prepare to lose a loved one.
Posted by: Elisha | February 29, 2008 at 11:38 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll keep your family in my prayers.
Posted by: waleska | February 29, 2008 at 12:18 PM
My prayers are with you and your family..
What a handsome man.
Hugs,
Josette
Posted by: josette | February 29, 2008 at 01:10 PM
What a wonderful photo. Many hugs and prayers going your way, Tina.
Posted by: Candice | February 29, 2008 at 01:23 PM
Thinking of you and your family. Happy to know that he had a chance to visit with family so recently and that he'll have a buddy up in Heaven.
Hugs!
Posted by: margaret | February 29, 2008 at 10:17 PM
So sorry to read this Tina. What a beautiful photo to treasure though.
Posted by: Kristi Smith | March 03, 2008 at 09:22 PM
Hugs to your family - I am so sorry for your loss. That is a beautiful photo.
Posted by: Cheryl | March 28, 2008 at 09:25 AM