As I write this post I am sitting in Topeka Kansas the hospital room with my Father who is in the middle of passing away from Alzheimer’s Disease. It has been a very long road for him. He is fighting to make his transition the same way he chose to live…VERY STUBBORNLY! We have been called in more times than I can count at this time to say our goodbyes as it was believed he was passing. However, true to the spirit of my Dad(Punk Simpson JR), he is fighting like a champ. My brother, Shane, could not have put it any better. Even though it is brutally painful to watch him struggle and fight to stay alive….it also makes you VERY VERY PROUD! I did not even know that my body could produce the amount of tears that it has. I did not know how strong so many of us in this family are. I did not know I could go 24 hours without sleeping. But nonetheless, I ABSOLUTELY REFUSE to leave his side until his time comes.
We are camped out sleeping in chairs, on floors, in beanbags and I think perhaps a few of us have nearly fallen asleep standing up. Either way, we hope he can pass peacefully, take the Lord’s hand and walk toward the light to meet all of those who have passed before him and know that we are all okay and will be fine without him. My mom is waiting patiently to reunite with him, for she knew what a fighter he was and what a stubborn stubborn man he could be.
I know that we are nearing Christmas Day, we are hoping to have all of our client orders in in time. I ask that you be understanding in this time. I have always said that family is my number one priority and this is something that MUST come first right now. I appreciate all of my clients and am grateful for your understanding. I will be in touch. But for now….I am off to hold my Daddy’s hand. Thank you all for the wonderful thoughts, prayers and emails.
God Bless Each & Every One Of You!
~Niki
by Nichol Krupp
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