Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Back and forth to Buffalo

For those who have followed our trips back and forth to Buffalo during the past two years, my wife's father died peacefully at home Tuesday, July 7, while we were at the house with him. His entire family had been at the house over the Fourth of July weekend to celebrate his 85th birthday (June 21) and Red and Joan's 61st wedding anniversary June 26.

He had gone into home hospice (Buffalo Hospice - one of the greatest non-profit groups I have ever dealt with) just 13 days before. I'll have more to say about John "Red" Uleskey later today, but thanks to all who have prayed and encouraged us over these past several years.

Now more of our attention turns to Red's wife, Joan, who continues her rehabilitation from a major stroke in April.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Godspeed to Red, Jim, and prayers to you and your bride, and Red's bride.

Todd

Anonymous said...

Sorry to hear this Jim..

Anonymous said...

Continued prayers to everyone involved Jim, including you. R.I.P. Red.

Anonymous said...

Jim,

You did tell em the average length of time for hospice to stay is 13 days. He was an amazing man and will be greatly missed.

Elin