Today is a Libby anniversary. It has been one year since we lost Dad Libby. He fell ill about the day after Christmas in 2013 and remained hospitalized for the next few weeks. For a while we really thought he would pull through, like he had many times before. We were so happy the day that he sat up and had some sherbert. It also seemed like a good sign that he was throwing pillows when he was having difficulty getting his point across to his caregivers. But, this was his last recovery, of sorts, and we received the phone call a year ago, today.
We had been there for a visit after Thanksgiving that year. I had a conversation with Dad about the book, Killing Jesus. He wanted to explain to me the general theme of the book about looking at the killing of Jesus like a death to be solved through present day methods. I wanted to use the opportunity to discuss his salvation. As I questioned him about his belief in Jesus and his acceptance of Christ as his savior, he got frustrated with me and simply stated, with emphasis, "Yes, I know all that, yes, I did that." To which I simply responded that was all I needed to hear from him, that he had accepted Jesus as his savior. We then talked about the book.
Now, today, we are still awaiting the arrival of our first grandbaby. My mom, sisters and I just got back from Illinois where we said goodbye to mom's younger sister, Mary Lou. We know for certainty that, she, too, accepted Jesus as her savior. I'm looking forward to seeing Dad Libby and Mary Lou in heaven when the time comes for me.
I hope you have a great day. Stay safe. love, Susan
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Sorry to hear about your Aunt. Steve mentioned to me about Dad Libby passing a year ago a sad day for the Libby family, I know how much the boys must miss their parents.
Please keep us posted about Christinas Doctors appt.
I love your loving witness, Susan. Glad you pursued the most important answer from your father in law
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