Archive for December, 2008

Charles Edward Hampton

(July 9, 1926 – December 17, 2008)
Charles Edward Hampton of Columbus, Ohio on the 17 day of December, 2008 at the age of 82 completed his earthly life journey and went to be with the Lord.  Born July 9, 1926 to Loretta Marie Hampton (Balkenhol) and Kenneth Raynor Hampton in Columbus, Ohio. He was [...]

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

And like that.. he’s gone….

My last post on Wednesday morning marked the last day my dad’s body could last.  He was so weak and frail, but held on much longer than any of us thought he would.
We were all so lucky to be with him at the moment he left this world and I was able to hold his [...]

Friday, December 19th, 2008

Dad, Incredibly Strong

This week has been exceptionally hard.  My dad has further declined and we’re at his bedside, day by day.
It’s amazing how the body can seem to be so weak and yet keep on going.
Today is Wednesday morning and I’m writing as I sit here with my dad.  I’m very tired.  I haven’t had much sleep [...]

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008