John 14 (NKJV) 14 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. 4 And where I go you know, and the way you know.”
These beautiful words of reassurance from our dear sweet Jesus are comforting to me as our family grieves the loss of Patrick Shea Sr, my husband’s father. We spent the last two weeks by his side during his hospice care and it was truly a humbling experience. We were fortunate to be able to say, “I love you” and hear the same from him every day. Even though his body failed him, his spirit remained strong as he was anointed by the priest for his rebirth.
Pat had it everything anyone could ask for and lived life to the fullest. He had fame, good looks, athletic talent, a loving family and a multitude of friends. He was a faithful Irish Catholic, bigger than life, highly competitive, mighty and physically strong with a great sense of humor and with a heart of pure gold. Of course, life was not perfect and he had struggles along the way as we all do, but he had a strong resolve and took each challenge head-on.
It is comforting to know that he has gone to our Father’s house to the place that Jesus prepared for him. I am comforted to know that he is bouncing my sweet baby boy Austin on his knee. It is comforting to know that he is reunited with his parents, friends and family members that have gone before him and celebrating his rebirth.
Even though we feel lost without him, we know that he is at peace now with no pain, no worries, no illness and no stress.
John 14:27 (NKJV) 27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
We miss you Dad, but we will never forget!
Patrick B. Shea (64)
June 28, 1939 - May 23, 2013
Played for the USC Trojans 1960-61 - San Diego Chargers 1962-66
We miss you Dad, but we will never forget!
Patrick B. Shea (64)
June 28, 1939 - May 23, 2013
Played for the USC Trojans 1960-61 - San Diego Chargers 1962-66
Rest in peace Pat Shea. Colette may your family be filled with comfort and blessed assurance, your blog sure depicts that.
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