We are waiting at the station with Dad,
metaphorically of course.
We can hear the whistle of the train.
We don’t know how far away it is.
But eventually it will arrive.
He has no baggage.
No one does at this station
but he knows the Engineer.
His body, weak and weary from the journey…
but this will be the last for him.
A rendezvous with bliss.
He has no appetite for the food here.
He speaks in mumbled whispers and sings short lingering tones.
And we are waiting by the station.
Even as the days pass, the exits are closed
He’s entered a place where only boarding passengers can be… to wait
But I see him through distant glassy eyes.
I know he’s in there.
Waiting, hoping, weeping, silently
until the tickets are torn and He waves to us and sallies forth into the great glass, darkly…
face to Face.
Walking Them Home 
Oh, Matt…my heart is filled with love for your dad and all of you! May our great God’s grace encompass you all.
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Thanks so much, Robert! We so appreciate your prayers and support.
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My heart is weeping but praying. I love your dad and I am so grateful for the fact he has such an abiding love in Christ.
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Thanks so much Jamie! We love you so much!
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This is a difficult time for all of us and I am praying constantly that God’s mercy will encircle Mark and also Lillie. Tears drip onto my laptop as I type. I love all of you so much. Thanks for keeping us posted Matt. You are a dear nephew to me!!
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You are deep treasured, Aunt Glad. Dad has a fever with no know cause which they are saying is usually a sign of end of life. His breathing is shallow. I don’t know how long, but I know we are getting close. He hasn’t been responsive for around 24 hours. Thanks so much for the prayers and encouragement over the past few days. We love you.
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How beautifully expressed. Our prayers are with you and your dear family.
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Thanks so much Pat…
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Grace and Peace to you and yours.
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Thanks Bill
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My heart hurts. I so wish I could have been with Deb on her visit. That we could have sung “Some Golden Daybreak” one more time. That he would have asked me … “how do you keep a turkey in suspense?” I would love to put my arms around you, Melinda, Mel, Mark Jr. and your mom. There are just know words. So thankful for the years, the lessons, so much more. Love you all.
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My heart hurts. I so wish I could have been with Deb on her visit. That we could have sung “Some Golden Daybreak” one more time. That he would have asked me … “how do you keep a turkey in suspense?” I would love to put my arms around you, Melinda, Mel, Mark Jr. and your mom. There are just no words. So thankful for the years, the lessons, so much more. Love you all.
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So many memories. So sweet! We love you. We are all turkeys today. Thanks so much for your prayers, thoughts and support!
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Matt, Praying with and for you and your family, especially Lillie. My many years of blessed ministry are due to your dad and mom’s influence and ncouragement. I’m saddened, but no he will soon be in the land of no more -no more sickness, no more sorrow, no more death! Be encouraged, brother. Steve Davis
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Thanks so much, Steve. Dad has always been especially proud of you and his part in your story. Love you brother!
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Praying for you and your family Matt..
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Thanks so much for your prayers. Love you. Thinking of dear Skeeter, today.
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Praying for all of you as you watch your dad as he prepares to leave his earthly home for his mansion in the sky. May God wrap all of you in His arms of love and give you peace and comfort.
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Amen, Judy! Thanks so much for your prayers.
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Only Matt Tullus could write this and for it to be so true. It’s the same for many people every day, but when it’s your Dad, it’s different. I can only say for God to be with you and your family during this time of departure. Prayers and love and patience to all.
Lynda Jones
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Thanks so much, Lynda. You are such a blessing to me and my family. We so need and appreciate your prayers!
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I love you and your family so much. Thanks for these beautiful words and your presence at Uncle Mark’s time of need. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
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Thanks so much, Daren… so blessed to be your cousin, brother, and friend.
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So sweet.
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