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Laying Both Men to Rest

September 10, 2025 by Becky

Part 5 On Tuesday, at his service, I stood and read the eulogy I had written. It was the only way I knew to honor both men — the one

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The Final Watch

September 10, 2025 by Becky

Part 4 Dad passed on Saturday, August 23, 2025 — the day before his 80th birthday. He wanted to make it to 80 so badly, and he was stubborn enough

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When Chains Fell, We Remained

September 9, 2025 by Becky

Part 3 On our last trip, my husband and I listened to Derek Prince’s book on prayer. It talked about surrender. So when I walked into dad’s house, I sat

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Stolen Years, Impossible Ask

September 9, 2025 by Becky

Part 2 Anger burned in me—not just at what he did, but at how it all ended up. Here in his final stage of life, he wasn’t surrounded by family.

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When the Days Felt Like Forever

September 8, 2025 by Becky

Just a quick note—my blog will cover all kinds of things as time goes on, but right now this is where life has me. The past few months have been

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Choosing Grace in the Final Chapters

August 13, 2025 by Becky

PART TWO Life has shifted in a way I knew was coming but still wasn’t ready for—my parent is now nearing the end of their life. The complicated history in

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When Mourning Starts Before Goodbye

August 12, 2025 by Becky

PART ONE Mourning is a fickle process sometimes.Mourning isn’t just for funerals or physical death. It can happen anytime something—or someone—isn’t what we expected. This is especially true with people: