Our brother Goatwhiskers has went home to his Lord . His real name was Mike , I have been talking to him by phone for about a year and a half . Mike had cancer , it slowly spread and Monday before last he passed away in a Hospice facility .
Many here encouraged and comforted him when his wife died in an accident not that long ago . He always spoke highly of the members here . I know he often came here to the Chapel when he was lonely or grieving . He lived alone out in the country , he was in his 70's and retired . He had other medical problems besides the cancer but was determined to stay independent as long as he could . We had a lot of conversations , I could hear his mental state deteriorate over time . I worried for him .
I have not been on the forum a lot for the last three weeks or so , I haven't been keeping in contact with many here . I talked to Mike a little over two weeks ago , his son had put him in a nursing home because he just couldn't take care of himself anymore . He wanted to get better and go home to his two dogs that he always talked about . I tried to call him about an hour ago but his son answered his phone and told me Mike had passed away Monday before last . It made me feel guilty that I hadn't kept up with him the last few weeks .
His son said Mike went home peacefully Monday before last . By us talking I know his salvation is assured , Mike loved the Lord .
I'm sorry to bring this news but felt obligated . Pray for his son and daughter .
Charlie