Monday is to be the day, it looks like I will make it.

[Bill “Papa” Lee]

Due to the positioning, of my daughter-in-law’s, and youngest Son’s baby, and weight, she will deliver on Monday March 13. A few days ago, I had another serious health scare, and hospitalized “AGAIN”, but thankfully home tonight. But tonight it is only about 36-38 hours until another baby girl arrives. We have only one grandson, all others are granddaughters. Also, due to the difficulties is this pregnancy, our Son and his Wife, have assured us, this will be the last baby. I am a so happy, so blessed, that a “Loving God”, has allowed me to remain to see my last grandbaby arrive, that I may hold her in my arms. All of life going forward is now a bonus. It is still looking to be a painful, and confusing time remaining, just still bits of joyful bliss. 
 

Prayers please for Monday’s delivery. Also prayers that I can enjoy, and remember everything I love, until my time is past. 

[Pyreaux]

I hope that I could be as fortunate, leave some legacy behind before embarking upon the Greatest Adventure.

[bluebell]

Prayers Papa. 💕

[MorningStar]

Did it go well?

[Bill “Papa” Lee]

2 hours ago, MorningStar said:

Did it go well?

Yes, all are well. 

[rodheadlee]

!0 years have gone by since I saved this poem by you.

 

Laying Down the Sword

Fractured light against the sky
As clouds conceal the westward flight,
Autumn colors that brightly shine
Announce the coming of the night.

The day is ending, as it should
Content that I have done my best,
While others bid me labor on
I desire to be at rest.

With the ending now before me
To the victor goes the race,
The finish line is clearly drawn
In the lines upon my face.

Like a warrior from the battle
For peace my soul doth seek,
The spirit strong and willing
The flesh so very weak.

Weep not for me my children
Weep not for me my friend,
This is a new beginning
And, not a tragic end.

I am called to others labors
In the service of my Lord,
I’m not giving up the battle
I’m just laying down my sword.

(William E. Lee)
December 1998
Copyright 1998

[Tacenda]

8 hours ago, rodheadlee said:

!0 years have gone by since I saved this poem by you.

 

Laying Down the Sword

Fractured light against the sky
As clouds conceal the westward flight,
Autumn colors that brightly shine
Announce the coming of the night.

The day is ending, as it should
Content that I have done my best,
While others bid me labor on
I desire to be at rest.

With the ending now before me
To the victor goes the race,
The finish line is clearly drawn
In the lines upon my face.

Like a warrior from the battle
For peace my soul doth seek,
The spirit strong and willing
The flesh so very weak.

Weep not for me my children
Weep not for me my friend,
This is a new beginning
And, not a tragic end.

I am called to others labors
In the service of my Lord,
I’m not giving up the battle
I’m just laying down my sword.

(William E. Lee)
December 1998
Copyright 1998

Good for you to have saved this poem by Papa!!

[Bill “Papa” Lee]

On 3/18/2023 at 1:58 PM, rodheadlee said:

!0 years have gone by since I saved this poem by you.

 

Laying Down the Sword

Fractured light against the sky
As clouds conceal the westward flight,
Autumn colors that brightly shine
Announce the coming of the night.

The day is ending, as it should
Content that I have done my best,
While others bid me labor on
I desire to be at rest.

With the ending now before me
To the victor goes the race,
The finish line is clearly drawn
In the lines upon my face.

Like a warrior from the battle
For peace my soul doth seek,
The spirit strong and willing
The flesh so very weak.

Weep not for me my children
Weep not for me my friend,
This is a new beginning
And, not a tragic end.

I am called to others labors
In the service of my Lord,
I’m not giving up the battle
I’m just laying down my sword.

(William E. Lee)
December 1998
Copyright 1998

I remember this well, I wonder if I will ever write like this again? Thank you so very much. 

[MustardSeed]

Super sweet