Subj: Re: My dad died this morning.
Date: 1/26/00 4:50:15 PM Pacific Standard Time
From: Edward.Gaffney@valpo.edu (Edward Gaffney)
To: KEVIN4VFT@aol.com (KEVIN4VFT)

Dear Kevin, I just received the news of your father's
death. What a serene way to die, cradled in the trust of a
completely accpting God. Thanks so much for sharing the
detail of the way you comforted him in his final hour.
God's peace to all of you. Ed

On Wed, 26 Jan 2000 12:31:15 EST KEVIN4VFT@aol.com wrote:

> I wish I had time right now to write each of you
> personally; I am so thankful for everyone's support.
>
> Dad died this morning. Last night he thrashed about,
> trying to rip his gown off and get out of bed. These
> agitated protests had become quite common the
> last few weeks. I told him that if he wanted out of
> his bed, he would have to relax and let God get him
> out. God is good. Trust Him. His arms fell to his
> sides and he relaxed. That was the last I saw him.
> I believe he trusted in God, and I rejoice in His
> great love and mercy
>
> Thanks again for your friendship and support.
>
>
> Kevin C.
> http://members.aol.com/VFTINC/home/
> ---------------------------------------------
>
> And they shall beat their swords into plowshares
> and sit under their Vine & Fig Tree.
> Micah 4:1-7

-----------------------------------------
Edward McGlynn Gaffney, Jr.
Professor of Law
Valparaiso University School of Law
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-465-7860; FAX: 219-465-7872
Email: Edward.Gaffney@valpo.edu



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