Mom Went to the Surgeon

Mom had a great appointment today with her surgeon. He took out four stitches, and said the wound is healing nicely. So far, so good! She goes again in a couple of weeks.

In other news, Bryan and I are feeling the work load. It's super busy for both of us right now. We need relief!

Fred Stoeker

Just a little pumped to interview, Mr. Fred Stoeker, who's created an empire in Christian publishing thanks to his Every Man series. You can read the interview here:

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-19787-Fort-Worth-Evangelical-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Interview-with-Fred-Stoeker

A Memorial

We have a date. On Sunday, October 11, we will have a memorial service for my father at Johnson's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Washburn, Tennessee. At the present, we are thinking a 2 p.m. service. We chose the October date for several reasons: All of my siblings could be present; will give my mother's foot enough time to heal, or at least be further along in the recovery process; allow ample time for preparations, both of the service and family members' work schedules, etc.

In Lieu of Flowers

As posted earlier, my father, Bob White, passed away on September 5th. In lieu of flowers, my family is requesting donations be made to the Bobby White Memorial Fund, now set up through Arvest Bank. This account will help with funeral expenses, medical bills, and living expenses now solely held by my mother.

To make contributions to the Bobby White Memorial Fund, please contact:

Arvest Bank

3421 S. 74th Street

Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903

479-709-6483 (Lisa's direct line)

It is important to note this fund will only be active for one year, through September 2010.

Bryan's Granny

Just a brief update on Granny Youree. She was released from the hospital last week after her hip surgery. Although her surgery went fine, she's having a rough recovery time. She's in increasing pain and battling other complications. Please keep her in your prayers!

More Information

Today, I'm writing from the comfy confines of my very own office. It's so nice to be home. The weekend is a bit of a blur, but here is some more information . . .

Sunday evening we had a private viewing in Fort Smith. The immediate family, along with aunts and grandmother, participated. In a few weeks, once we get an okay from mom's doctor for her to travel, we will have a memorial service in east Tennessee, where my dad was born and grew up. In the next handful of days, my siblings and I will begin preparing for that, etc. I'll post more info as we make decisions and what not. Also, we are in the works of setting up the Bobby White Memorial Fund. I should have that finalized today or tomorrow. Will post info on that too.

Mom has a doc's appt today. So far, her foot is healing well. Of course, this isn't going to be brand new over night, but it's on a good track. Her blood sugar and blood pressure has improved too.

And that's all for now! I suppose I should have titled this post, More Information to Come!

Dad

Just a little after 6 p.m. today, September 5th, dad passed away. Although in a coma state and breathing shallowly, he passed peacefully and without struggle.

He deteriorated quickly since his cancer diagnosis in late July. Since his hospitalization earlier in August, he has been calm and peaceful about dying, saying he was ready to go, made peace with God, and felt prepared mentally. Yesterday afternoon Tina and I were blessed to spend about an hour with him alone; he was more alert then than he had been in days. He laughed and joked with us, listening to me and Tina tell stories, even throwing in a joke or two of his own. Tina left the room to check on mom, and then dad and I talked a bit more. I got up from my chair looked at him as I circled the front of the bed. He turned his head to the left, and like a light switch, he became non-responsive. Throughout the evening and into today, he fell deeper and deeper into a coma with shallower and shallower breathing.

We plan only to have a private family viewing and memorial, and then bury his ashes in a few weeks. All the details are not arranged now. However, Tina and I wish any friends of family wanting to pay respects make a donation to the Bobby White Memorial Fund (to be set up shortly). More info to come on that.