by Bonnie O'Neil | Feb 10, 2017 | Faith in the Journey, T1D and Caregiving
Last week I buried my beloved father. The lone bagpiper stood sentry, beckoning us closer, as the familiar strains of Amazing Grace echoed in the open cemetery. The once cloudy skies gave way to a brilliant January sun as we approached my father’s final resting...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Jan 25, 2017 | Faith in the Journey
Last night I said goodbye to the man who taught me what love is, as my father gently stepped out of this life and into the loving embrace of his heavenly Father. He has always been my rock, my anchor, my safe harbor in every storm. In times of sorrow, in times of joy,...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Oct 3, 2015 | Faith in the Journey
Last year’s joint birthday celebration, Dad turning 94 and Mom a young 38! Psalm 106:1-5; Psalm 71 I visited my parents today. My mom is 93, my dad 95, and they are both wheelchair-bound and exhausted. To say they have slowed down is a vast understatement. Our...