Back in Michigan

When I woke up this morning, I had no idea that I would be going to bed tonight in Sheridan.  Yet here I am, I have found myself back in Michigan for a week.  I don't want to be here under these circumstances.  My Uncle Kenny passed away today.  So now I am back here to be with my family for a week. 

I woke up this morning and went downstairs, neglecting to take my cell phone with me as I often do.  I ate my breakfast, checked a couple things on my computer and relaxed for a little while before I went back upstairs and showered.  I checked my cell phone then.  I had five missed calls, three from my mom.  I knew immediately that something was wrong.  When I called back, my mom said that Uncle Kenny would probably not make it through the day.  So I went with Pastor Tim to the office on our day off.  We bought a ticket home on an early evening flight from Minneapolis to Grand Rapids.  My afternoon consisted of getting ready to come home.  This included getting rid of perishable food items and canceling dinner with the family I was supposed to eat with that night.  Then I was dropped off at the airport and caught my flight.  I got back and my mom and one of her friends were there to meet me at the gate.  So now I'm home. 

The funeral arrangements have been made and it'll be on Wednesday.  So now its just a waiting game and next week will be a long week.  Right now, I'm pretty tired.  My family though is exhausted, for it's been an even longer day for them.  This is especially so for my dad.  He spent the night at the nursing home with my uncle last night and didn't really get much sleep.  It's got to be extremely hard on him to lose his brother.  I ask you to pray for my family in the weeks and months ahead.  Do this especially for my dad. 
Pray for comfort in this time of loss.  Thank you my friends.  May the Lord bless you and keep you.