April 27 2004, I still remember leaving Chicago hospital the day before as the doctors came and told us that Dad had done well and was recovering as planned. I remember him asking me how the pistons were doing in the playoffs. I remember rushing back to the hospital with Kendra and watching as a number of doctors unsuccessfully administered CPR. I remember my mom putting his hand in hers for the last time.
While the memories of that day will forever be with me, even more powerful and lasting are the memories I have of my dad's booming voice and laugh. His love for family and friends as well as his incredible gift of encouragement. You could never have the last word when it came to thank you's with Big D=)
I thank God for the influence you had on my life Dad and you are sorely missed.
1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
5He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!"
Here is the beautiful song that we played at his memorial.
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