Bob (my stepdad) passed away Friday, August 11th.

He collapsed Wednesday evening, and after 2 days in the hospital, he had no brain activity. We gathered the whole family Friday to the hospital for a meeting with the doctor, social worker, and Bob’s nurse. The doctor explained in very certain and simple terms what happened to Bob and what his prognosis was (no recovery).

It was unanimously decided to turn off life support and set Bob free. At around 4PM we gathered at Bob’s side and let him go. It was a very emotional experience and something I’ll never forget. He will be missed, a lot, but he’s in a place where there are no breathing tubes, where he can run, and be free.

Bob’s funeral is going to be Friday. Then on September 16, what would’ve been Mom and Bob’s anniversary, the whole family is taking his ashes to Walalla Lake in Eastern Oregon. His family has a cabin there and they go every year and he loved it there. I think it’s perfect for his final resting place.