November 6, 2020, at 2210 hrs. (10:15 pm) Charlie took his last breath on earth and his first breath in Heaven. Charlie was restless until 0300 hrs (3:00 am) and then he settled into a deep sleep and slept through the day and had visitors from his golf buddies Roland and Mike and our Church Brother Frank and Ken's wife Shirley. Molly laid with Charlie protecting him every time someone came into the bedroom.
Later in the day Hospice of the Valley came by along with a social worker to advise me of what to expect from their services. Hospice worker Clark said for me to tell Charlie it was okay to go home. As the day continued I checked on Charlie sleeping and at 1730 hrs. (5:30 pm) I went into the bedroom and stayed there talking with Charlie telling him I loved him and it was okay to go HOME to Heaven. I told him to look for Ruben and give him a hug for Maria and to look for Ken and give him a hug for Shirley and to look for Stephen and give him a kiss and a hug for me.
I called the Hospice hotline and said Charlie's breathing was becoming labored and before the nurse arrived Charlie went home to heaven in the Presence of Jesus and Glory. God is sustaining me along with the Holy Spirit and has put a support system for me that is amazing and loving. I am so blessed to be surrounded by so much love and prayers.
Charlie is not suffering and his body is healed. I told Charlie you are going to have your hair back and fit into your 29 inch Levi jeans again like when we first met. I used to say when we met I had a waist and you had hair and now they both gone. I told him he was the best husband a woman could ask for and I would never know another man as gentle and loving as him. A friend gave me a line to say to Charlie "I was not your first love Charlie, but I will your last love". I will advise you all about the services which will be here in Arizona.
I cannot thank you enough for the prayers, emails, and text messages of love and support and as I gather energy I plan to return phone calls and text messages. Please know Charlie and I love you all and until the Lord returns we will be gathered together at the Throne of the Lord Praising God. God Bless your All in the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ.
Claudine
Steve's Mom & Charlie's Wife
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