A Different Kind of Richey-Rundown
One Month Ago Things Were So Different for me and my family
My last update was exactly one month ago, on January 11, 2022. I was looking ahead to the various activities that were happening. Little did I know just how different of a place I would be living in right now, exactly one month later.
As many of you may by now know, I lost my father, Ted Richey, on my wife’s birthday, January 18, 2022, after a brief hospitalization with Covid Pneumonia. He was 68 years old. He was taking care of his older brother, my Uncle Rodger Richey. Since then, I have taken over my uncle’s legal and health affairs in my dad’s absence. We put my Uncle on hospice, where he is holding steady right now.
I’m hoping to resume my writing and podcast work soon. I’m adjusting to the new normal of life.
Here is the video with my tribute to my father from his Friday funeral service for those who may wish to see/hear it:
Musically, there have been some music lyrics that have encouraged me:
How Firm A Foundation:
“When through the deep waters I call you to go,
the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow,
for I will be with you, your troubles to bless,
and sanctify to you your deepest distress.“When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie,
my grace all sufficient shall be your supply;
the flames will not hurt you; I only design
your dross to consume and your gold to refine.
He Giveth More Grace:
When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources
Our Father’s full giving is only begun.
Thanks Again!
I want to again thank you for your many cards, hospitality, generosity, and memorial gifts in the loss of my father. This continues to be a hard time, but we can testify of the Lord's mercy and ever-present help in times of trial. He has been faithful, and we must be faithful in how we respond.
Thanks for your continued support and prayers for all who are sick and grieving. May the Lord continue to work His good plan, and may he give us little glimpses of just how he is using it to make us more into the image of His son, our savior.