Sun Chips and a Sandwich

Stephanie Here....

I am sitting here with Poppy. We have been here since Monday. If I were to recount all of the sweet and amazing moments we have had since then it would fill up a book. God is so kind. We love Him so much, don't you just love Him so much? His Life and Glory and Goodness invade every crack and leave us breathless.

A few stories.....

Poppy had not eaten since last Thursday. Low and behold, yesterday while we thought he was finally sleeping we went out of the room to eat our lunch. He hollered and beckoned us back into the room. He asked if we were eating and leaving him out. I asked him if he wanted some food and so we all listed off our sandwich choices. He chose mine. And so, we shared a sandwich just like we do so often....and some cheddar Sun Chips. I tasted the sweetness, not of the sandwich, but of the moment. Sharing and enjoying the simple things that mean we are together.

Today we learned that there is nothing more medically and physically doctors can do for Poppy. We talked about it all together and in the midst, our hearts were held fast, tight, and near. Poppy said, "Our greatest reality is God's heart is always for us and His intentions are always good. And I know that I am his beloved son!" Yes Poppy they are grander than we can think or imagine. He is grander with vast plans. And you are his beloved son.

So, are we in the valley...well it sure does not feel like a valley. It feels more like walking on water towards our Jesus. Surfing the waves. We see his eyes and we turn our face towards Him and keep our eyes on His. His eyes are joyous, kind and calling us onward.

Poppy says he has so much going on in his mind and he wishes he could write....hopefully we have some more words from him we can share. Right now we are enjoying all of them for ourselves. Every time he has been alert (inbetween pain meds) he has been fully himself, funny, engaging, and whisical in every way. Oh what unspeakable joy. What a holy honor to be able to say goodbye and love with all God gives to us!