Thursday, December 5, 2013

In Memory of my Sweet Father-in-law

JOHN EMERY ADAMS
8/29/1912-  12/5/2013
George's sweet Daddy,  John Emery Adams,  age 101,  died peacefully in his sleep today (December 5, 2013)  at the home of George's sister's home in Tullahoma, Tennessee.  George and I are on vacation at Ocean Isle Beach this week --but will head home tomorrow.   I know that I am on 'blog vacation' --but I also know that many of you have followed my posts talking about this wonderful man, and would want to know about his death.

Dad has had a cold and infection for a couple of weeks --- and has gone down physically and mentally the past several months.  His death is really a blessing --although we will miss him terribly.   He lived a long and healthy life.  Now--he is with his beloved wife --whom he has missed so very much.

Please keep our family in your prayers.  The service is Monday---so I will not do a blog post until later next week,  even though I said I would be back to blogging on Dec. 9.

God Rest Your Soul,  JOHN EMERY ADAMS.  You lived a fabulous life!!  I love you so very very much!

Hugs,

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72 comments:

  1. carolina nanaDecember 5, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Sending prayers your way. I'm so glad he died peacefully. I will keep you and George in my prayers during this time. May God comfort and give you all the strength you need.
    Blessings Marilyn

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  2. NellieDecember 5, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Oh, Betsy! I send my thoughts and prayers for you and all the family.

    Love and hugs,
    Nellie

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  3. Sylvia KDecember 5, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Sending very heart felt thoughts to you both!! I'm so glad he went peacefully!! You are both in my heart and in my prayers.
    Much love,
    Sylvia

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  4. Ms. ADecember 5, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Thoughts and prayers to you, George and the family, as you deal with the loss. I'm so terribly sorry.

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  5. Rose ~ from OzDecember 5, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    As blog friends I feel I got to know this lovely man, RIP Mr Adams!
    George and Betsy you and your extended family are firmly in my thoughts and prayers.
    Through technology and the world wide web, many people were able to meet this sweet and amazing gentleman whom you shall miss so very much.
    Hugs
    from across the miles
    Rose

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  6. The Furry GnomeDecember 5, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    God be with you all.

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  7. Jim and SandieDecember 5, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Rose said it so well - we here in blogland got to know your Father-in-Law through your posts and while we are sad for those left behind, we are happy for him to be with his beloved wife and out of this earthly body. Prayers and hugs to you and all your family.

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  8. Ginny HartzlerDecember 5, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Oh, I am so very sorry! I know he missed his wife so much, the love of his life. And now they are together. Though that is not much comfort for those he left.

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  9. Ruth HiebertDecember 5, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Parting is always hard,no matter what the age,but the comfort we have in knowing that we will be with those loved ones again,helps us through those tough times. May god give you a special touch of His love today..

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  10. Grandma BonnieDecember 5, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Sending my prayers your way. May your family be blessed while you morn your loss.

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  11. A Brit in TennesseeDecember 5, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Sending my sincere condolences to you and your family members.
    I feel like I knew Mr. Adams through your wonderful posts. He was a fine gentleman, who will now be reunited with the love of his life.
    God speed.
    ~Jo

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  12. ShugDecember 5, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    What a wonderful celebration of life to have lived to be 101. My prayers for your family as you celebrate his home going. Sending you and George, my love and big hugs! Be safe with your travels home. I'll be checking on you!

    hugs,
    shug

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  13. Cheryl @ TFDDecember 5, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Betsy and George, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss him so much, but he is happy now with his beloved wife. Praying for you and your family. Be safe traveling!

    Hugs and love,
    Cheryl

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  14. Linda at To Behold The BeautyDecember 5, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    You and George have Doug's and my deepest sympathy. I know "Dad Adams" will be sorely missed.

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  15. camp and cottage livingDecember 5, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Betsy
    My prayers are with you and your family.
    I know from your writings that your FIL was a dear man.
    I know you will miss him.

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  16. Our photosDecember 5, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    Beautiful picture of your father,
    Betsy!

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  17. AnonymousDecember 5, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    Sorry to hear about your father-in-law death. But feel good he has not been in any problems and went to god peacefully.
    Sending my prayers to your family.

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  18. AnonymousDecember 6, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    I am so very sorry for your loss Betsy. My thoughts and prayers are with you, George and family.
    At 101 he had a good long life full of happiness with his family.

    Hugs n Love to you and George.

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  19. JazzminDecember 6, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss today! I am so glad he passed away peacefully though and was able to live a full, wonderful life. My prayers are with you and your family. I know God will be comforting you.

    Hugs! God bless you.
    ~Jazzmin

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  20. KayDecember 6, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with your family, Betsy. It's a heartbreak and yet I know you are all rejoicing in his long life with his loving family.

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  21. Margaret Birding For PleasureDecember 6, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Hi Betsy. thank you for letting us know. it is a sad time yet a time of rejoicing for a life well lived.. he now is in a better place. no more pain, no more sorrow. my thoughts and prayers are with you and George.

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  22. AnonymousDecember 6, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    You all will be in our prayers.

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  23. Linda PDecember 6, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    Dear Betsy. I'm so sorry to hear your news about Mr. Adams going Home to be with God and his beloved wife. I know from the times that you have posted that 'Dad Adams' was a gracious man. May the Lord comfort you, George and the family in your loss and I will be thinking of you all on Monday especially.

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  24. UnknownDecember 6, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    Big hugs and prayers to you all!!

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  25. LarryDecember 6, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    My sympathies…. what a marvelous and long life… Larry

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  26. AnonymousDecember 6, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    So sorry to hear this. But I think he had a well-lived life.

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  27. FlowerLady LorraineDecember 6, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Dear Betsy and George ~ I am so sorry for the loss of this loving, kind and wonderful dear man in your life, your father-in-law and father. I came to love him through your posts about him.

    Love, hugs and prayers to you and your family at this time.

    FlowerLady

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  28. Out on the prairieDecember 6, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    A very nice tribute Betsy

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  29. MadSnapperDecember 6, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    so sorry to hear of his passing, but like you said he is happy now... God's blessings on your family.

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  30. linda mDecember 6, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    God rest his soul. He is now with the Lord and can celebrate Christ birth in person. Also he is finally reunited with his beloved wife. A prayer is being said for all.

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  31. From the KitchenDecember 6, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    I'm sure the family is wrapped in happy memories of this beloved gentleman. I'll miss your posts about him. Draw strength from one another as you gather to celebrate his long life.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  32. DonnaDecember 6, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    I know that your hearts have to be broken. I will keep you in my prayers.

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  33. Janice KDecember 6, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    I am with you praising God for the long and good life that He gave your father-in-law, thinking of the joy he is having in heaven, and praying for the comfort for all of you who loved him so much.

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  34. BeatrizDecember 6, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Dear Betsy

    All my thoughts to you and George.

    A big, big hug for you!

    Bia

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  35. Chatty CroneDecember 6, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    You know Betsy - to live that long - to have had a healthy life that long - and the to die in his sleep - he was a blessed man. I hope that for me too! I am sorry for both your and George's lost, but happy Heaven has another wonderful person.
    sandie

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  36. MarciaDecember 6, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    What a wonderfully full long life your father-in-law had. I'm sure you were glad to have been part of it. I know how you will all miss him. Hugs to you, George and the family as you mourn.

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  37. Betty ManousosDecember 6, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    oh betsy, terribly sorry to hear this...God rest his soul. sending my thoughts and prayers to you, George and the family at this time.

    (((hugs)))

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  38. LVDecember 6, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    So sorry to hear of this loss. Having lived this long, lots of great memories to cherish.

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  39. Peaches McGintyDecember 6, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    I send my sincerest condolences to you and George at this difficult time, Rose is right, it does feel like we have known Mr Adams and it has been a privilege, rest well and reunited with his beloved wife x

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  40. LynnDecember 6, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Betsy and George, Sending you heartfelt condolences on the passing of George's father. I know now why the Lord lead me to take a moment to pull up your blog today. Yes, he certainly lead a long, full life and now is with his beloved wife again. Both of them now are "Home" for Christmas.

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  41. Brenda Kay LedfordDecember 6, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    I'm so sorry about your father-in-law passing away. You are in my thoughts and prayers. It's always so difficult to lose a loved one during the holidays. My father passed away in 1988 on Thanksgiving Day. Always this holiday is sad as I recall my dad's passing.
    Love and prayers,
    Brenda

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  42. DavidDecember 6, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Betsy, It is great that everyone has such fond and positive memories of your father-in-law! 101 is amazing and it sounds like it was only recently that his health interfered with a decent quality of life... Our prayers are with you. We celebrate Laurie's aunt's 100th birthday in January. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  43. Marie December 6, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    My thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours. A big hug to you and George from me,
    Marie

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  44. AnnDecember 6, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My deepest condolences to you and the family.

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  45. Big DudeDecember 6, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Sorry for your loss Betsy and George, buy what a long life he had and I know you spent plenty of time with him.

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  46. DeeDecember 6, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Dear Betsy, he died on the same day as Nelson Mandela and I suspect from what you have written here and from earlier posts that your father-in-law, like Mandela, was a sweet man with a sense of rightness and fairness that made the world a better place for his having been here. Peace.

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  47. Terry and LindaDecember 6, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Dear Betsy and George! Please know that my heartfelt love is with you now. It is never an easy thing to loose a parent even though it is a blessing. I wish I were there to give you a hug!

    Love you!

    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

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  48. AnonymousDecember 6, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Hi Betsy, My prayers and condolences for your family.

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  49. Fun60December 6, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    It is good to be able to take comfort when someone has had a long, happy and fulfilling life. Even so you and the family must be terribly sad at his passing. My thought are with you during the coming wee.k

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  50. eileeninmdDecember 6, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Betsy, sending my prayers to you, George and the family. So sorry for your loss!

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  51. Susie SwansonDecember 6, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    We send our deepest condolences to all of you. I have enjoyed all of your posts about him. He is so much better off and it is a blessing that he went the way he did. My dad fell in the yard. That was a blessing for him . The doctors said his heart just played out. I know it will be so hard on all of you but like you said he's where he wants to be. Sending prayers and hugs, Susie

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  52. HappyKDecember 6, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Oh I am so sorry and sad to hear this news. What a wonderful man is must have been. Nice to know that he is now in heaven with his wife. Prayers and thoughts are with you and George and all the family.

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  53. ConnieDecember 6, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss, Betsy. Keeping your family in my prayers.

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  54. ElizabethDecember 6, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Dear Betsy, I had been thinking about George's dad this week, realizing that you had not posted about him in awhile. Now I understand that he was getting ready to leave his earthly body, which had given him such a fabulous life for 101 years, and now he is without sadness or suffering. My heart is with you and George.

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  55. Coloring Outside the LinesDecember 7, 2013 at 4:19 AM

    Sweet tribute Betsy- my thoughts and prayers are with you and George and the family.

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  56. diane bDecember 7, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    So sorry to hear of your loss. He seemed such a wonderful old man. He has been lucky to have the kindness of You, George and especially george's sister.Thinking of you and sending hugs.

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  57. KathyADecember 7, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    What a marvelous milestone this wonderful man reached! Blessings and Peace to you and your family.

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  58. Gardener on Sherlock StreetDecember 7, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Never easy to say goodbye but what a sweet peaceful way for him to go home. Blessing for you all. {hug}

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  59. DeniseinVADecember 7, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    Such sad news Betsy and I am so very sorry for the loss of George's Dad. I will be thinking of you all on Monday.

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  60. troutbirderDecember 8, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    No matter how aged it's always tough to lose our special people. Pass on my condolences to George for his father...

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  61. Serenity CoveDecember 8, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Sending prayers your way Betsy! It's hard to lose a loved one no matter what their age especially around the holidays. Hugs....Pearl

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  62. SquirrelQueenDecember 8, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    So sorry to hear about the passing of George's dad. I will keep you, George and the family in my thoughts and prayers.

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  63. Twilight ManDecember 9, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    I have been following your blog updates about your dearest father in law and we all loved him! He was such a dear gentleman and had lived a good & happy life.

    I send my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolence to you and George. Big hugs from me.

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  64. Hootin AnniDecember 9, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    He lived a full life, I'm sure.
    Still, the heart aches for the loss.

    You all are in my thoughts.

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  65. Dr. Kathy McCoyDecember 9, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Oh, Betsy! My best to you and George. Even though he lived a very long and full life, I know you'll miss this dear, very special man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  66. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmDecember 10, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    I have so enjoyed the posts you have done about him. I'm thinking of you and your family.

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  67. imacDecember 10, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    RIP George's Father.Hope you all celebrated his Llfe.

    MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR My Friend

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  68. CatherineDecember 10, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss sweet friend. I know you and your sweetie will have precious memories of spending time with him.
    Hugs,
    xo Catherine

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  69. Small City ScenesDecember 10, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Oh Betsy and George, so so sorry for your loss. Yes I am sure Dad Adams is happy to be reunited with is lovely sweetheart. I felt tears come to my eyes when I saw this. I felt so close to him through you.
    Peace and happiness, MB

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  70. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiDecember 10, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    I read the sad news on facebook, and today I read George's beautiful tribute to his Dad on facebook. Mr. Adams seemed like a wonderful person with a well lived life. I know he must be in paradise with your mother-in-law. My sincere condolences to you and George!

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  71. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiDecember 10, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    I read the sad news on facebook, and today I read George's beautiful tribute to his Dad on facebook. Mr. Adams seemed like a wonderful person with a well lived life. I know he must be in paradise with your mother-in-law. My sincere condolences to you and George!

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  72. Kim@stuffcould....December 10, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Sending prayers for the family. Yall were blessed to have him around 101 years. Yes he is in a better place, not suffering

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