A hard and sad day!

Yesterday we said, "See you later," to my Dad.  These will be some of the toughest days.  This morning I woke up early and it was about the time that my dad would of been up doing his early jog before getting his day started.  This day was beautiful outside and often you would find him outside puttering in the yard pondering what he would tell his Sunrise friends on Sunday .He loved  life, Loved People, Loved Family, his wife and most of all teaching and training those about Jesus and making an impact on our world. 

Today was hard and sad.  I called my mom this morning and heard emotion  We quickly got ready and left for my moms house.  Pictures, flowers and many memories of my dad everywhere.  What I would like to share is this ... my mom and dad were simply the best team.  The best ministry couple.  They complemented each other so well.  Where my mom lacked my dad was strong and where my dad was weak my mom was strong, for example thank goodness mom sang and dad preached :)  I quickly gave my mom a warm embrace and asked her what I could do.  Kent went out and cleaned out my dads car and the two of us, sat down and went through pictures, memorabilia and threw out things that were just stuff.  We then put things down stairs and started filing things.  Then we left and I again got sad I fear leaving my mom alone. For you see they always complemented each other and I can't stand one of them hurting.  It breaks me so bad.  I love You Mom with all my heart!

I tried to stay busy today.  So many times that my mind just drifts.  I know that heaven is are ultimate reward and I can't wait, but part of me just wants more time and knew that my dad had so many things he wanted to do yet.  He loved his Church family with all his heart and had so much to do with loving church family.  He loved his family and wanted so much to see his grandchildren grow up, he wanted to do so much more with mom.  This is just so sad.  I can't even understand.  I just question.  I just cry.  I just simply sometimes tremble.  Then I do remember, " Be still and know, that I am God.

  My dad was tired and weak near the end of his life and I can't help but see the picture of him in heaven.  No more pain no more suffering.  Loving meeting all those he has taught us about.  So until I see him again I will try to do as he has taught me to do.  Living each day, caring for others and sharing Christ love.

PS.  Could I ask you to partner in praying for my mom, siblings and grandchildren.  This road ahead is new and we need strength and love.  Thank you to ALL of you for all you have done already to help us in this journey.  We are simply humbled.  

Leah

Goodbye

Today we will say goodbye to Leah's Dad, David P Breen.  The service will be broadcast on livestream.  You can view the service by going to http://new.livestream.com/beechwoodchurch/davidbreen. 

I would like to thank each person that has called, written on facebook, texted, given a meal, gave a hug of encouragement or came to the visitation.  I will hold dear what each one has said. Each story was different and to hear how my dad  helped or encouraged them or just was there to be a listening ear, was simply amazing. 

Even though we will lay my dad to rest today, there will not be a day that goes by that I will not think about all the things that he has taught me.    Caring  for others and  Loving others and Living for Jesus! 

Today we will celebrate that David P. Breen is cancer free and pain free.  He is talking with so many he has preached about.    Thank you again for all you love and care.  We are simply humbled.  Kent and Leah and Lydia.