This blog is supposed to be about our adventures in Morocco, but that whole experience seems very far away right now. We said farewell to our north African home in mid-June and two months later we have no idea when we will be reunited with our Moroccan friends and our home there. COVID-19 has thrown the world's travel plans into a state of utter chaos with no end in sight. We miss you Morocco and look forward to being reunited someday!
A few weeks after our return to California, we had a reunion with our children and their families. We spent a joyous two weeks in the mountains - it was heaven!
We've never been able to spend this much time with the entire family and it was such a blessing to be together. The farewells were hard, but we look forward to being all together again someday!
On the final day of our reunion I got a call from my dear father telling me that he was ill. I soon after learned that someone he'd had limited contact with was also ill with COVID-like symptoms. Rob and I returned to our home (where my father lived also) and cared for him there, doing our best to avoid contagion without benefit of hazmat gear like they have in hospitals. He ultimately tested positive for COVID. As his condition deteriorated in the second week of his illness and spent several days in the hospital, he made the decision to discontinue treatment and return home to die. It was a blessing for Rob and I to have him home for his final hours. He was grateful and positive until the very end. I know he had a sweet reunion with loved ones in heaven when he departed this earth. Farewell dad - I know we will be together again some day.
With COVID, it's all theoretical - until it isn't. I'm so tired of people arguing about wearing a mask. Our lives will never be the same. Rob and I got our COVID test results today. I am negative and he is positive after being symptomatic for a week already. We don't know what's ahead for him. The past three weeks have been surreal and heartbreaking. Please - wear a mask and keep us in your prayers.
Love, Sue
What a rollercoaster two months! All the uncertainty that a worldwide pandemica brings and experiencing it across two continents! So happy for your wonderful two weeks at the cabin, but heartbroken over the loss of your beloved father. He was a blessing to so many. We will miss Ray. Continued prayers for you and your family. We love you both!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's been quite a ride. Thank you for all of the love and support from you and Val. We're so blessed by your faithful friendship!
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ReplyDeleteSi sorry to hear this Sue.., you and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers !❤️❤️
Thank you so much. :)
DeleteOh Sue!!! So so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. That is never easy no matter how we prepare or think we can be brave! And now Rob has Covid???? We need to talk. We'll try and call tomorrow. You are in our prayers!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marilyn. Your prayers mean everything right now! It would be good to talk sometime. No hurry - I'll be quarantined for the foreseeable future.
DeleteRob & Sue,
ReplyDeleteDave and I are deeply saddened by your loss and struggles. We didn't have the privilege of meeting your father but heard many good things about him through Erik and Camille. May you be blessed with peace as you grieve your loss, and strength to fight the illness and recover.
Love and blessings,
Dave and Holli Christensen
Thank you Dave and Holli. We're thankful for all the love and support we've received from good people like you.
DeleteSending our love and prayers your way.
ReplyDeleteThanks and love to the Nebekers. :)
DeleteMy dear friend, it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I am grateful you were able to spend so much time with your family and so sorry you lost your dad. You and Rob will be in our thoughts and prayers, especially focusing your continued peace and health, and Rob getting through his bout with the virus and returning to full health as quickly as possible. Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteThose words from Dickens have gone through my head a dozen times over the last few weeks! I think that is the pattern of life. Thank you for your prayers; I know we are being sustained comforted through all of the petitions on our behalf. Love you too!
ReplyDeleteSue, we were so sorry to hear about your Dad. You certainly come from wonderful parents. We are so happy that you were able to spend some precious time with your kids and families. That's a real blessing for sure. We are sorry to hear about Rob and will pray for you both that he can have a speedy recovery and that you can be comforted with the loss of your father. Love Kathy and Jerry Callister
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy. Rob is improving daily thanks to all the many prayers in his behalf. I hope you and yours are all well!
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