Poppy John
Yesterday, we had to say goodbye far too soon to Nate’s dad. He went into the hospital on January 31st, a mere two days before he was scheduled to come visit us, with immense stomach pains. Unfortunately, after multiple weeks and surgeries, his body could not recover. There truly aren’t words to describe the last few days, and the pictures and details feel too tender and intimate to share.
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I will say, getting to be there with Nate during the most hellish days of his life was one of the most sacred experiences in our marriage I have had to date. The Lord protected our time so much, allowing me to arrive in PA right before we got the devastating news that John would not be improving, and allowing me to be there with Nate as his father passed away.
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We are so grateful for the three weeks he spent with us this summer. We got to celebrate his 60th birthday, and the little people had ample time and memories made with their “Poppy John” ❤️
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It will be a bit quieter on here this week, as a death of someone so close requires some time to be still, grieve, and hug the ones you love extra tight. My incredible assistant, Leah, will do her best to answer DMs. I apologize for any emails left unanswered and I will be sure to get to them in due time.
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I am so grateful for this space and community. Thank you for always loving our family so well. Please, if you think to, keep Nate and his sister in your prayers this week. No one loved or believed in his dad quite like Nate, and no father adored and believed in his son quite like Nate’s dad.
.
I will say, getting to be there with Nate during the most hellish days of his life was one of the most sacred experiences in our marriage I have had to date. The Lord protected our time so much, allowing me to arrive in PA right before we got the devastating news that John would not be improving, and allowing me to be there with Nate as his father passed away.
.
We are so grateful for the three weeks he spent with us this summer. We got to celebrate his 60th birthday, and the little people had ample time and memories made with their “Poppy John” ❤️
.
It will be a bit quieter on here this week, as a death of someone so close requires some time to be still, grieve, and hug the ones you love extra tight. My incredible assistant, Leah, will do her best to answer DMs. I apologize for any emails left unanswered and I will be sure to get to them in due time.
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I am so grateful for this space and community. Thank you for always loving our family so well. Please, if you think to, keep Nate and his sister in your prayers this week. No one loved or believed in his dad quite like Nate, and no father adored and believed in his son quite like Nate’s dad.
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