Bruce Leaving to Say Goodbye

Posted on by Julia

January 19, 2026

Last night, Bruce called his younger sister and they talked for a while. As Bruce came to bed, he said, “I hoped that helped her some. It seemed to.” I said, “I hope it helped you as well.” His reply was so sweet as he held me. “ You’re what helps me.”

Today, Bruce got a call from his brother. Bruce’s dad is being moved from the hospital to his house for home hospice. The representative from the hospice organization came to evaluate Bruce’s dad. She told the family they needed to move fast and helped get things organized. She did feel the doctor was optimistic about how long my FIL would be with us.

Bruce and his siblings are all “converging on Jekyll Island”.

Bruce got packed, booked a hotel room, and started driving to Jekyll Island at noon. Nox was worried about him leaving. She knows he is going to be gone for a while when he packs a suitcase. She was whining about Bruce leaving. I picked her up and carried her out to the garage so she could watch Bruce leave. For some reason, seeing him leave, settles Nox.

Why am I not going with Bruce at this time? Bruce wanted me to stay home. We are in the middle of selling the RV; Bruce wants me to take care of it. Nox needs a shot on Tuesday and Bruce had talked about staying until after Nox got her shot.

I told Bruce to go today. I said he needs to be there and just like that, he was getting ready to head out.

Bruce always asks me, why does everything always happen at once?

Sunset at Lake Guntersville

16 thoughts on “Bruce Leaving to Say Goodbye”

  2. None of us have the same experience, but Hospice does make it more doable for the families I worked with and certainly, for ours. I hope for the best outcome possible and that Bruce’s father is comfortable and the family comforted. Peace be unto you all.

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  5. Julia, this post brought tears to my eyes. I wish I could give you a big hug. I am happy though for all the love in your life. Please know I am thinking and praying for you and your family.

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I am a retired software solutions architect. I have been married to my husband, Bruce, for over forty years. We have a 12-pound dog, Nox, who we love dearly. She has been with us since 2009. We went full-time RVing for 3.5 years and saw much of the United States. We bought a ranch house on a hill in the middle of five acres. We are working on creating our homestead. I love cooking and enjoy sharing recipes. I am also an artist and I’ll share my current projects. Reading is my favorite hobby.