The End of The Road — Home at Last

Posted on September 20, 2017 by spearfruit

Hey All,

The pictures below should say it all. This afternoon Terry arrived safely to Midland, Texas from Tampa. Florida. (Note: There was a short delay in the mailing out Terry’s remains until the infrasture here in Tampa was more stable after Hurricane Irma). Terry was then picked up by his loving mother Mary and twin sister Sherry from Ellis Funeral Home in Midland and then transported to his mom’s home for safe-keeping and to provide her comfort.

According to Terry’s wishes his desired that his final resting place be with his mother at her gravesite in Midland, Texas at the time of her passing.

The last picture shows a white cardboard box which also contains a portion of Terry’s remains for me. The box sits on the rocking chair in our RV here on MacDill AFB at the very place that Terry would sit and spend the majority of his time on his laptop correspondong with you all —his blogger friends who provided him with so much love and support throughout the last few years. You will note that upon the box of Terry’s remains, I have placed his personal laptop which is opened up to his spearfruit.com blogsite page with the picture of Terry’s smiling face that each of you would see each day when you would look forward to open up his daily blog and read what he had to share with you.

Consider today’s blog to be a personl gift to you from me. A memorial shrine of your dear friend Terry.

Rest in peace our dear friend Terry until we meet again in heaven. We love you and your spirit will always have a special place in our hearts.

47 thoughts on “The End of The Road — Home at Last”

Catherine on September 20, 2017 at 10:17 pm said:

OMG. I’m so sorry to read about Terry. I hadn’t heard anything about him in a long time. Thank you for posting this. He is in eternal peace now….

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- Gary Drabczuk on September 20, 2017 at 10:23 pm said:
  
  Hi Catherine, If you go to Terry’s original blogsite, I have been trying to keep up his blogging since his passing on 1 September. You might find some comfort in reading some of the blogs and viewing some of the photos and videos that I posted. Love Gary
  
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Send Sunshine on September 20, 2017 at 10:21 pm said:

Forever in our hearts, rest well our dear friend. 💛

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- Gary Drabczuk on September 20, 2017 at 10:24 pm said:
  
  Amen. Gary
  
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koolaidmoms on September 20, 2017 at 11:08 pm said:

Love the smile. When he did his video walks or dances you knew there would be the smile at the end. Thank you for continuing to share your life with us. Terry was truly a special person.

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- Gary Drabczuk on September 21, 2017 at 12:38 am said:
  
  I knew you all would enjoy this and find it comforting. Love Gary
  
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Embeecee on September 20, 2017 at 11:16 pm said:

Safe Journey Terry, ’til we meet in the clearing at the end of the path. I never knew he was roughly my own age. Wow. You guys just always seemed so very young (obviously you still do Gary). Blessings. Em

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- Gary Drabczuk on September 21, 2017 at 12:43 am said:
  
  Em, Thank you for the complement of thinking of me as young. If at 61 years old anybody considers me young, I’m hoping if I reach my 90’s people will think of me as middle aged.. Thanks for checking in. Gary
  
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sonofabeach96 on September 20, 2017 at 11:24 pm said:

R.I.P. Terry. You’ll be missed. 😔

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- Gary Drabczuk on September 21, 2017 at 12:44 am said:
  
  Thanks for commenting and I know Terry is a peace now. Gary
  
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Tink the Belle on September 20, 2017 at 11:45 pm said:

💕

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- Gary Drabczuk on September 21, 2017 at 12:45 am said:
  
  Thanks for liking the blog Tink. Gary
  
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  - Tink the Belle on September 21, 2017 at 1:05 am said:
    
    💫☄
    
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Paula on September 21, 2017 at 12:04 am said:

It’s lovely. Hope you’re doing okay.

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- Gary Drabczuk on September 21, 2017 at 12:46 am said:
  
  Paula, Thanks for enjoying the post and yes, I’m doing okay. Appreciate your concern. Love Gary
  
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Jodi on September 21, 2017 at 2:06 am said:

Oh Gary! I miss our sweet Terry so…. I’m sure not nearly as much as you…. Thank you for sharing. Seeing his vibrant healthy smile…. oh such joy. Sending hugs and so much love. Thank you dear friend! Hugs!

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- Gary Drabczuk on September 21, 2017 at 4:45 am said:
  
  Glad that the post was comforting Jodi. Yes, Terry is missed very much, but now back to his home. Love Gary
  
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  - Jodi on September 21, 2017 at 3:07 pm said:
    
    💛
    
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leggypeggy on September 21, 2017 at 2:09 am said:

That image of Terry is the one I will always carry in my heart and mind. Thanks so much.

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- Gary Drabczuk on September 21, 2017 at 4:45 am said:
  
  Thanks Peggy. Me too. Love Gary
  
  P.S. Keep sending Terry virtual spoons !
  
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  - leggypeggy on September 21, 2017 at 10:01 am said:
    
    Oh believe me, I do. I suppose he can use them now!
    
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Image Aside on September 21, 2017 at 3:15 am said:

Sad but lovely. Thanks for sharing this. ✨

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- Gary Drabczuk on September 21, 2017 at 4:46 am said:
  
  Glad you enjoyed the post. Gary
  
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derrickjknight on September 21, 2017 at 7:57 am said:

Thank you, Gary

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- Gary Drabczuk on September 21, 2017 at 5:58 pm said:
  
  Glad you enjoyed getting this post. Gary
  
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Osyth on September 21, 2017 at 8:14 am said:

I am so glad you have been able to do as Terry wished. The pictures are beautiful and I am gladdened to see where he rests waiting for his mum and for you to join him much later. Meanwhile, he is in your heart and in the hearts of all those that love him. It was so thoughtful of you to post these pictures and words. I miss him.

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- Gary Drabczuk on September 21, 2017 at 5:55 pm said:
  
  I do too Osyth. There is a big void here for me. Love Gary
  
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  - Osyth on September 21, 2017 at 6:28 pm said:
    
    Oh Gary I would never dare to compare. What you are presented with now that Terry is departed is beyond my ken. I wish I could fill that chasm. I truly do.
    
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- Anonymous on September 21, 2017 at 7:48 pm said:
  
  Thanks Osyth
  Appreciate you.
  Luv Gary
  
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lynne hoareau on September 21, 2017 at 9:46 am said:

Dear Gary, thank you for this. You know how much Terry meant to me and he will remain in my heart forever. I truly miss him. I love that pic of him, with his handsome smiling face, just full of life and fun. Thank you once again. Hugs 🙂 x

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- Gary Drabczuk on September 21, 2017 at 5:56 pm said:
  
  No problem. Thought you all would find this comforting. Love Gary
  
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-Eugenia on September 21, 2017 at 1:29 pm said:

RIP, Terry, and Gary keep smiling and keep blogging.

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- Gary Drabczuk on September 21, 2017 at 5:57 pm said:
  
  Will do.
  
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poshbirdy on September 21, 2017 at 2:36 pm said:

Dear Gary, I hope you are getting as much comfort from posting this blog as Terry’s followers/friends are. You are an amazing guy and it’s good to hear that you are coping so well x

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- Gary Drabczuk on September 21, 2017 at 5:57 pm said:
  
  Doing my best. Some days are easier than others. Love Gary
  
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Blue Sky on September 21, 2017 at 8:41 pm said:

My heart skipped a beat when I saw his smiling face. This all must be so terribly hard for you Gary! Lots of hugs!

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- Gary Drabczuk on September 22, 2017 at 11:31 am said:
  
  Yes it is Blue…. but I am trying to put everything into perspective and keep reminding myself that Terry is in a much better place now and no more suffering. Luv Gary
  
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michnavs on September 22, 2017 at 12:49 am said:

My heart sank when i saw the remains with the laptop on…i bet it was difficult (may not even be enough to describe) to carry out Terry’s wishes….your such a brave soul..be well.

My prayers…

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- Gary Drabczuk on September 22, 2017 at 11:33 am said:
  
  Thanks. I am trying to remain strong and to be positive. I know my life must go on and that Terry is now in a better place.
  
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Jennie on September 22, 2017 at 2:06 am said:

Gary, this is lovely. Such a nice tribute and memory of Terry. Well, that’s an understatement. Thank you so much!! I am so glad you are continuing on his blog, and I think everyone else feels the same way. Thank you!!

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- Gary Drabczuk on September 22, 2017 at 11:34 am said:
  
  Jennie, I appreciate your comments and will continue to carry the torch to the best of my ability. Luv Gary
  
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  - Jennie on September 22, 2017 at 11:43 am said:
    
    That’s terrific, Gary! Best to you! 😀
    
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chattykerry on September 22, 2017 at 5:07 pm said:

Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Gary. My husband is going to Midland next week so I will be thinking of Terry at peace.

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Miss Gentileschi on September 23, 2017 at 11:50 am said:

Thank you for sharing this with us, Gary. This can´t have been easy and you really carry on Terry´s torch by letting us still be a part of your way. Many hugs!

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Roberta Briffa on September 24, 2017 at 3:27 pm said:

That beautiful smiling face. Thank you so much for sharing this Gary. As Terry would say, “we appreciate you” xx

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New Journey on September 24, 2017 at 5:18 pm said:

Love the post….and yes Terry is smiling down upon us all….I can hear him yelling out yippee as he goes up and down the moon beams…one day I will get to ride one with him….Thank you Gary… your blogging friend….XXkat

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MeRaw on September 25, 2017 at 8:53 pm said:

Such a special person.
Love and hugs.
x 👼 x

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