Dealing with the death of a loved one

[@MAGA-kw3ol]

I went through the same thing with my dad 3 years ago and I also stayed in my Roadtrek van outside the hospital so I could be with him in the end. God Bless

[@SteveAudra]

We're sorry to hear you went through the same thing but are glad you also had your van to make it easier. Having ours really made such a big difference!

[@AnneQ-bk6wi]

Grieving after losing a parent with whom you’ve had a complicated relationship is plain hard. Give yourself time and grace. There are great days and very hard days ahead. Continue to rely on God for your strength, comfort and peace.

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you, Anne ❤️

[@Learningtotravel]

We can only imagine how tough it was to make and publish this video. Touching and beautifully done. Hugs from Colorado.

[@SteveAudra]

@@Learningtotravel Thanks, you guys! ❤️ It was definitely a hard video to do but we thought it was important.

[@grayandgrumpy]

This was an absolutely perfect and beautiful albeit sad episode. Thank you for sharing. Your dad would be proud of his send off.

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@MoniqueDolbin]

Thank you for sharing your stories and experiences, both the highs and lows. I sobbed along with you in this one as my heart feels for you knowing all too well the pains of grief at the cruel hands of cancer. Seeing Steve bite back tears while you were speaking was beautiful, raw, and real. I'm so grateful that you both have each other to lean on. Sending you lots of love friends!

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you, Monique ❤️❤️

[@ArtAloha-cw5gt]

Audra sorry for your loss 🙏🏽Prayers and Love to you and your OHANA GodBless✝️🕯️

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you, Art ❤️

[@frankwolf389]

Seeing your Dad draped in the flag, made me lose it and start crying. At the same time, my brother-in-law passed also. I was saying to myself, c'mon Steve, Audra needs your comfort, put your arm around her! 32 seconds later, he did. So nice. Sorry for your loss but he's with Jesus and no longer in pain. Take comfort in that. You'll be re-united one day.

[@SteveAudra]

We know you're no stranger to hard times. Thank you for the support along the way, Frank. ❤️ Steve has been an amazing rock and comfort through all this. He's certainly a gift from God.

[@lannyandroxanneadvantures2546]

We both lost it watching your Pops being carried with the flag over his coffin. It reminded me when my best friend left us. We don't know how you were able to keep your composure. But you did, thanks for showing us some of your memories with him. Praying for you and your families. ❤

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you, Lanny and Roxanne ❤️

[@petefrost1787]

Very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Mine has also past and I find some comfort in the many great memories I have of him. Hopefully, memories can help you too in this difficult time.

[@mrs_whatabout]

Such a beautiful tribute to your dad! I only hope I can honor my dad as beautifully one day. My dad and I were always close. I grew up a pastor’s only daughter, so there was always pressure with that, but I always knew my dad loved me - even when I disappointed him. In 2020, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He’s been in a nursing home the last several months and he hasn’t known who I am for 2 years. So, in a way, I have already started grieving the loss of him. I will continue to pray for you both, for peace and comfort. Thank you for being so real, even when you didn’t have to be. ‘Blessings. ❤

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you, Lisa. ❤️ Wow, cancer is a horrible thing but Alzheimer's/dementia might be even harder. What a journey for you that must be so painful. It makes perfect sense that you'd be grieving now. We pray for strength and comfort as you face this.

[@GoodnightTrail]

It’s a tough one. Love you. So glad we could help to be somewhat of a support. I’m very proud of your colorful salad 🥗 😊

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you for being amazing friends, for your love, and support!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MelissaJohnson-s7k]

Me and my mother didn't have the best relationship but about 5 years before she past we had a very good relationship! My son and me my mom Past away 2 years apart my son was 22 and my mom was 69 ! I'm so very sorry to here about your father and my heart is with you ! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@danettehead7353]

First, I'm so sorry for your loss. But the video you put together was amazing, although it was hard to see through my tears at times. I'm sure your dad is smiling down upon you and proud of you for the strength it must have taken to put such an amazing video together to honor him. ❤

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@Christina0623]

Sending hugs. That was a beautiful tribute, Audra, and I know you made your dad proud ❤ Idk if I could've gotten thru that. This was so touching ✝️🙏😢

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you, Christina. ❤️ I'm glad we could share our journeys together as we went through some of this at the same time. Thanks for your love and support along the way.

[@daynurse1994]

Thanks for sharing your precious moments with us. So sorry for your loss. You have a great support system. That is a blessing.

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you. ❤️ We are very thankful for the support system we have.

[@southerngirlyall6497]

So glad you were able to spend quality time with your dad. Sharing your faith story at his funeral is so powerful and a witness to others. Sorry for your loss🙏.

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you. I'm glad I could be with my dad at the end and also have an opportunity to share the experience with others in various ways. ❤️

[@rongreen7308]

Thanks for sharing. We feel your pain. Bittersweet best describes this video. We hate the news but click like for the benefit of the channel. We remember all the videos you've shown. It was amazing to see your dad again on the roof cutting trees. You have every right to keep it all private. Share what you want. Steve, keep up the great support. Take care, be safe. God bless you both. Take all the timne you need to get back to normal. We' and everybody else will still be here. Two views, two likes, and 2 comments

[@SteveAudra]

Thanks as always, you two. We appreciate your love and support! I'm so glad we have that past footage of my dad. What a treasure. ❤️❤️

[@rongreen7308]

@@SteveAudra Ginger says that was a great eulogy. It brought a teat to her eye and I was a little choked up too. You'll be glad you have that footage of your dad forever.

[@mccproc]

Well done Audra. Your Father and all of us who follow your adventures are extremely proud of you. Your Dad is off on his greatest adventure. He will be with you and protect you as you and Steve continue with yours. I appreciate the sharing of this difficult experience. I hope you are comforted by all of your viewers that love you. Pittsburgh/Florida Rob

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you, Rob. I appreciate that. We have been comforted by all the love that has surrounded us and by the goodness of God. (The Goodness of God song is one I have listened to many times in recent months!) And now, another hurricane headed toward Florida. We're praying for everyone down that way.

[@jkandkiminthecamper]

Oh gosh, I'm so very sorry. Audra, you and I faced similar situations with our dads. My dad passed away last year after battling cancer for 4 years and my relationship with him was very complicated as well. Good memories but many hurtful and disappointing ones as well. Thank you for sharing your story. It's nice to finally know someone who went through some of the same things. Sadly, the ending with my dad wasn't as loving as yours with your dad but I'm so glad you had that time to heal. Praying for your comfort as your grieve...🙏🏻 Kim

[@SteveAudra]

@@jkandkiminthecamper I'm so sorry, Kim! ❤️💔 I'm sure that's been really hard. I pray for you as well as I'm sure you'll be processing and grieving a long time.

[@mccproc]

Audra: We live a mile from the Beach but are high on a Bluff. If you can consider 54 ft above Sea Level high!! We lived with 80 mile per hour winds with gusts to 120 mph for over 6 hours. We were very fortunate to escape with lots of debris from the trees and the loss of some of the screen panels that cover our swimming pool enclosure. My wife`s Sister and my Brother in Law have a second home 1 mile from us. They live directly on the Intra Coastal Waterway. Unfortunately they sustained some major water damage to the interior of the home. They had almost 1 1/2 ft of water inside the house. They elected not to take flood insurance because of the extreme cost for coverage, so everything will come out of pocket. They have been living with us since the Storm. They are Canadian citizens that live outside of Toronto. Thank you for your concern! Hope you are doing well after your Dad started his grand adventure. You made my prayer list!! Rob

[@SteveAudra]

Thanks for the update. We're so sorry to hear the news about their place. We have friends in Bradenton who aren't expecting have power until the 17th. We're hoping to volunteer with Samaritan's Purse again this winter. So much damage and cleanup needed. ☹️

[@glennthorne1356]

Steve and Audra. So very sorry to hear this sad news. You have demonstrated great poise and compassion throughout this difficult journey. Thinking of you and best wishes.

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you, Glenn ❤️

[@terryomalley1974]

Dear Audra & Steve & Family, 😢😢😢 🙏 🙏 🙏. As I've recently discovered myself, at times like this words are not adequate, so I'll keep it brief. Very sorry for your loss. Please take care of yourselves!

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you so much, Terry ❤️❤️

[@terryomalley1974]

@SteveAudra You're very welcome!!! Don't hesitate to reach out to friends, family, this community, and most importantly, God! You'll be amazed how many good people are actually out there, despite how it often seems nowadays.

[@loisholm7539]

Thank you for this post and the sweet loving tribute given in honor of your Dad I did cry when I saw you and your Dad having pizza together ,one of his last meals Thank you for not hiding your faith in the LordJesus and your Dads either Audra and Steve you both are a living true testament of a sweet gentle spirit. Sending you my loving❤ sympathy and 🙏s

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you, Lois ❤️ We thought it was really important to share all this because what the Lord has done makes everything more bearable, helps with the healing, and gives us hope for the future! (I, Audra, am not always sweet and gentle but with His help I keep trying to be!)

[@mccproc]

Thank you Audra. Prayers accepted. Hurricane is headed directly to our location. We live 1 mile from the Beach but are 54 ft above Sea level. We should not be affected by Storm surge but the high winds Are a threat! Hold on to your hat! Rob

[@SteveAudra]

Praying for you guys and all our Florida friends and family. We sure don't miss being in Florida during the storms but our hearts are in Florida right now! ❤️

[@SteveAudra]

@@mccproc How did you guys weather the storm?

[@hank1527]

Sorry for your loss and great tribute to his life. Thanks for sharing

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you ❤️

[@travelingwithpandaandmugsy8635]

So sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to you and your family. Your dad raised a beautiful daughter. God bless 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you for those kind words! ❤️❤️

[@janetsCreations-me3fg]

My condolences it’s not easy I lost my dad when I was 11 lost my mom when I was 24 I just try to remember all the good times sending love your way

[@SteveAudra]

Wow, that had to have been so hard. 💔 Thank you for the love.

[@donnamikkola807]

Deepest condolences from Hamilton,Ontario,Cnada

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@bigtomsvan4817]

I lost my mom 10 8 24. She was 94. Hardest part was being in the hospital room with her but it was also good. I'm sorry about your Dad

[@SteveAudra]

Losing a parent is so hard. Praying for love and comfort after such a recent loss. We're sorry to hear this but glad you could be there with her. ❤️

[@judyimmel6194]

My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Loosing my parents & an adult son have been the toughest times of my life. It truly gets easier with time. God bless & stay safe. Judy

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you, Judy ❤️ It's hard enough losing a parent. I can't imagine how hard it must have been to lose a son.

[@rongreen7308]

So sorry for your loss. Take all the time you need.

[@CherylRice315]

Prayers for you and your family 🥰🙏🏻🫶🏻❤️

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you ❤️

[@shelleyshreve7778]

Thinking of you both & praying for healing for you.

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you ❤️

[@fbr65]

So very sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful tribute. Much love to you both ❤

[@SteveAudra]

@@fbr65 Thank you so much ❤️

[@Bravo2Travels]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep the faith.

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you both ❤️❤️

[@JillStradley-g7p]

Prayers for you and your family

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you ❤️

[@paulsherman6450]

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers.

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you, Paul! ❤️

[@marion_king]

So very sorry 😞

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you, Marion ❤️

[@EdselEmery]

So sorry

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you, Ed ❤️

[@findingfivepalms]

Love conquers all

[@donvannorman9099]

So sorry Audra.🙏✌️♥️😎

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you, Don! ❤️

[@magoo402]

Was going to ask you guys a question, but I know what you're going through

[@SteveAudra]

We're happy to answer questions

[@michele2017promastertravel]

❤

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you, Michele ❤️

[@Every_State_Park]

FYI you made Christina 😭

[@SteveAudra]

We don't like to make Christiner cry

[@jshenderson]

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; Psalms 34:18 The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. We were able to watch the video in the parking lot of the church building where my father grew up. Having lost both of my parents over the last 3 years, my heart aches for you both. Ecclesiastes 7:2 Better to go to the house of mourning Than to go to the house of feasting, For that is the end of all men; And the living will take it to heart. Ecclesiastes 7:4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, But the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.

[@SteveAudra]

Thank you, Jeff ❤️ Good words. We're sorry that you've had to go through the loss twice in such a short amount of time. It's certainly never easy, no matter the circumstances.