Not Just “Dad” …

“We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord” – 2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV)

On Oct 6, Dad Jantz began to experience some medical issues with his heart and was admitted to the hospital.  Other complications arose during his stay and on Oct 16th, Dad decided he wanted all wires and tubes removed.  He was done and just wanted to rest. He was transported back to his home, at his care facility and on Oct 19th, we (Glennette, Hugh, Jared and I) said, “good-bye” to him on this side of heaven!

Dad, wasn’t just dad … he was grandpa … great-grandpa … uncle … brother-in-law … friend … pastor … and prayer warrior. His love for the Lord, his family, his friends, and his church fellowship had always been a driving force his entire life.

Not long ago, he shared with Jared and me, that God had impressed anew upon his heart that he should be more bold in “inviting others to come ‘home’ with him”.  My heart was overwhelmed with that statement and it has encouraged me to do more of the same.

We have learned over the years, that grief ebbs and flows like the ocean waves.  So as we journey through this season of “sorrow and joy” – pray for us.  Yes, we miss him terribly, but we have that hope of seeing him again.

To read more about Dad go to … www.wright-funeralhome.com/carl-dwain-jantz