Friday, April 3, 2009

Rough Seas and Sad News

Well the last two days at sea have been challenging to say the least. High winds and thirty-foot waves have been tossing us about. Anything that wasn’t nailed down is now broken…

But the seas got rougher this morning. Joanna awoke to news that her sister Linda’s husband, John Meier, had suddenly passed away at the young age of 48. All that is known at this time is that he had some swelling of the brain. An autopsy will hopefully give us more information. But, in the meantime, we cannot forget what a valuable addition he was to our family, and what a great husband he was to Linda, and what a terrific father he was to his eight-year old son, Charlie. All he ever wanted to be was a part of something and he became a part of our family, but only for too short a time. We will miss him dearly.

After shedding many tears throughout the day, we looked out the window to see this view… John, this heavenly sunset over the Pacific is for you. Rest in peace.


2 comments:

  1. Joanna and John our condolences and prayers are with you and Joanna's Sister Linda and Family. If there is anything we can do we will do it.
    Love Ron and Katherine

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  2. Dear Joanna and John,

    We are deeply saddened by your unexpected and tragic loss.
    Erin and I hold you and your family in our prayers.

    Love,
    Michael

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