Celebration

Thank you all for the outpouring of love and support. We have been so blessed by all the emails, calls, messages, visits and everything else you have done to care for us. You are a blessing and love us well. We are looking forward to celebrating dad's life with you!

Here is the information on the celebration service:

Saturday, August 17
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM 2738364 2841247 20130817T100000 201308

First United Methodist Church - Carrollton
2201 Hebron Pkwy.
Carrollton, TX 75010

We have also included a link to his online obituary here: http://coppell.tributes.com/our_obituaries/Harry-Price-Robertson-96234860

Grateful for each of you,

The Robertson's

Forever Home.

Philippians 1:21

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Dad went home to be with Jesus this evening. We are rejoicing in the truth of 1 Corinthians 15:53-57 which says:

 

" For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written:

“Death is swallowed up in victory.”

“O death, where is your victory

O death, where is your sting?”

The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

Harry Price Robertson was an amazing man who sowed deep roots into our lives. We are so grateful for the precious time God gave us with him. He will be dearly missed. Even though we may feel the sting of his death while we live on the earth, we look forward to the day when God brings ultimate victory at Christ's return or when he calls us home before then.

Words cannot express how thankful we are for each of you. You are a significant part of the Team Robertson Adventure. Thank you for the community and love you have poured out on this family.

Romans 14:8-9

For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's.  For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living.

Sharing in Christ's suffering.

2 Corinthians 1:5

"For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too." 

The hospice care continues. We are grateful that Dad gets to be in his own home surrounded by lots of familiar love. We are learning that dying isn't always an easy process. We vividly see how Dad is experiencing what it is like to "share in Christ's suffering". We find comfort in the truth of the above verse that speaks about finding abundant comfort in Christ. What a great truth to cling to in hard seasons of suffering (of all kinds... physical, emotional, ect.) Dad told us the other day that he is ready to see Jesus. When you look at him you see a man at peace. We are excited for him! Until then, we will wait for God's perfect timing and shower him with love. 

With love,
c

Mirth.

This particular stage of the journey continues for Team Robertson. Just as an update: hospice gave Dad some good medicine early Friday morning, so much so that he slept all day. Sleeping beauty finally woke up on Saturday and was able to talk with us. He was definitely more himself. We have to share a hilarious incident that happened yesterday (Saturday). It felt like a scene straight out of a movie.

My dad's brother's family is in town and we had just finished eating an amazing lunch prepared by mom's dear friend Cathy. Mom had just looked at Dad and said he doesn't look right and put some oxygen on him. Right after she did this, Dad looked up at us and said "goodbye". We thought, well this is it. Jesus is going to take him home. So we all gathered around him telling him how much we love him. Mom asked him if Jesus had told him it was time and he said yes. It was a beautiful moment of surrender as we released him to go to Jesus. There were lots of tears and beautiful worship music playing in the background.  The song lyrics at that moment were even saying "Oh, I am running to your arms, running to your arms". It was perfect. Then dad looked up at us and said "For some reason I am going to stay a little longer". There was a slight moment of pause as we all digested what he had just said. Then everyone burst out laughing. Even dad. He then said with a mirthful smile, "I want to sit up... I guess that was just practice." My uncle said without missing a beat, "Well, how did we do?" Dad said we did great. What a dress rehearsal!

I know this story could sound a little morbid, but honestly it was a breath of fresh air to us. Laughter truly is the best medicine. I think the best part was consciously realizing the finality that Dad will be going to a better place whenever God calls him home. This earthly suffering is just temporary. Glory is coming for him! Praise God for this. Praise Him that a way was made for us through Jesus' suffering. In that one act on the cross all sin and death was defeated and was replaced with glory. John 3:16 becomes more than just something to write on posters at baseball games, it becomes amazing Truth with a great promise.

We are grateful for each of you. We know that God has a plan and purpose in the timing of all of this. Please pray for continued grace for both dad and our family as we try and walk through this leg of the journey. God is with us. We feel your prayers.

Love,
c

Comfort.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

"Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal."

Well, the results of the MRI were not what Team Robertson would have liked to have heard. The short of it is that the tumor continues to grow and has been causing more symptoms. I have decided that cancer is the epitome of what the passage above is talking about... the "outer self wasting away". Dad continues to grow weaker, but his spirit seems to be doing exactly what this verse is talking about... "being renewed day by day". He is precious and God is faithful!

We called hospice yesterday and they have provided the support we need to care for Dad. Last night they were able to get us some medicine that will hopefully continue to provide him relief and comfort. We would treasure your prayers that the true comforter, the God of all comfort and mercy (2 Corinthians 1:3), would continue to be evidently near to us in this next stage of the journey.

We are finding great strength in the Truth of God's word. Dad had us turn to Isaiah 40:8 yesterday. It says, "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever." It is this word that says, "For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38-39) and "It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed." (Deuteronomy 31:8) and "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10).This is powerful truth that speaks of a God who does not abandon us in suffering, but is actually right there with us in the thick of it. We feel his comfort ever so near.

Thank you for your prayers, thoughts, texts, emails, and calls. We are so grateful for each of you. Thank you for loving us well.

Treasuring each precious moment.

C

Strength, Peace, Wisdom

It truly has been very busy around here since we got Price home from the hospital.  For the first day Carol and my friend Cathy were here.  I was amazed at how busy three women could be just holding things together.    After we got home Price’s throwing up escalated to every few hours including all through the night for several days.  This was very hard to watch Price go through.  And, as usual, there was not one complaint.  This situation also made it very hard for Price to even talk.  Our prayers were answered on Saturday when we tried a drug ordered for hiccups and not only did the hiccups stop, but the throwing up stopped!     We are very thankful that he still has not thrown up!  We can now have small wonderful conversations.....though Price remains very weak and has no energy to do anything.  He gets short of breath with mild exertion.  He has trouble getting comfortable, yet denies that he has pain.  The big CT that was scheduled for last week did not happen because of different things related to the last hospitalization.  Instead we will get a MRI tomorrow to determine the plan for the future.  We meet with the doctor on Thursday to discuss the results.  So those days will be milestones of information.   We ask for prayers for strength, peace, and wisdom in planning. 

Love and "Thank You" to All,

Jan
 

John 16:33 (English Standard Version)

³³ I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

HOME.

We are home!!! I apologize that it has been so long since the last update. It is amazing to me how fast the last 5 days have flown by. To fill you in, Dad was transferred out of the ICU to the PCU last Thursday. These have been busy days of healing, recovery, and many answered prayers since the initial assault. But it feels good to have everyone home under the same roof.

While in the hospital, we enjoyed spending time with so many dear visitors. Dad’s old coworkers from Oncor really lifted his spirits, all the church friends were a blessing, and everyone on the unit thought we were throwing a party in Dad’s room when my aunt, uncle, and cousins were all together watching the British Open. Each of the visitors reminded us of all the amazing people who have become part of “Team Robertson” through prayer. Thank you!

We are so thankful for your prayers! Dad has completely stopped throwing up! The sepsis has subsided! Dad has even started eating popsicles! Julie did great all weekend and we had a lot of fun sister time with Catherine in town! It has been a joy to see God work each day through this current adventure.

We still covet the prayers of everyone on “Team Robertson” this week. Here are some specific ways you can join us in prayer:

Dad has a lot of fluid build up. Please pray for this to subside.

Pray that he will be cleared to have his CT scan Thursday.

Please pray that his pain and throwing up would continue to be in check.

Gratefully,

Carol