It’s pretty much a fuzzy blur. Right now, there aren’t a whole lot of words to say. Daddy is still hanging on. I know that my family is praying for my dad and his home going. I also know that there is an extended family of men and women whose lives will never be the same because of my Dad who are also in ceaseless and fervent prayer for my dad. I am amazed. There is a man who is fasting and praying for God to call my dad home soon. THank you to all of my extended family who have been continuing to spend time before the God of this universe on behalf of the entire Gowesky family.
I think that it is a pretty safe bet that we are all hurting in different ways. Phone calls, and text messages are filled with tears, joy, sorrow, sadness, honesty, love and pride. I am so proud of my dad for the life that he has lived. He is an incredible man of God. Faithful to his family, faithful to his God, faithful to the church’s he has served. 
Never in all of the years that I have had the privalage of being his son have I ever heard him talk negatively about God’s bride, the church. In the midst of some painful situations He always remained positive. One of the last sermons that he ever preached was in the dining room of my grandmothers house in NJ. He read Psalm 16 and he shared with all of us around the table about how God has allowed the lines to fall in pleasant places for him. He also reminded us that God is his inheritance. I will never forget his ability to comfort us even when he was the one suffering. What a man of God. Praise God for my dad’s life.
We continue to pray and cheer him on as He is going home to be with the Lord. Please join me…
~Peter
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I love you brother. Sarah and I are praying for you and thinking about you guys a lot. I am loooking forward to the day when you can introduce your Dad to me. Thank you sharing with us all the joys and sorrows of your life. I appreciate it so much. God Bless you my Brother
I can’t even begin to express how my heart aches for you, yet rejoices in the knowledge that your Dad is going to be with our Lord and how glorious that homecoming will be. You are an amazing person Peter. The strength you have shown during this time, as well as your love for your father, and for our God has been a testament to how powerful Christ is. Please know that we are thinking of and praying for you and Tiffany and the kids.
I am praying for you and your family. I cannot tell you how much you mean to me, and I know that the person you are now is because of your father. I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling, but I want you to know that I am here and willing to talk with you anytime you want. Thank you Peter for all you have done. Your family is in my prayers.
Hey Pete
I’ve been keeping up with you via your blog and whatever tidbits Rob and Jen can give me. I read your post this morning (aware of some of what your family has been working through with your Dad) – and went on to your family’s Care site. Tears welled up in my eyes – just reading about the man your father is (even though I only knew him very little in HS) is so encouraging and uplifting . It strikes me how beautiful and strange it is that an event or happening in one’s life can simultaneously joyous and sad – beautiful and gray. I stopped and prayed for you and your family this morning. The faith in Christ that is displayed by you and your family wells up joy in my soul. I trust God will continue to carry you, your family and most preciously, you father, through this ordained time in your life.
Much Love,
Steph (and Bill and Lucy)
prayers still goin’ up and out from the land of j^pan.