Robert Owen Bacchus 1-4-31 ~ 3-16-12

  A good one was lost this week.  Pops lost his battle with cancer during his favorite time of the year ~ March Madness.  Pops was diagnosed less than two months ago with Stage 4 lung cancer.  On Tuesday of this week he slipped into a semi-conscious state and was moved to Kansas City Hospice House on Wednesday.  The Hospice House was an incredible environment.  What a blessing it was for Bob's to spend his last few days in this loving environment.  Bob and I left Texas on Wednesday and drove straight through to KC.  Pops was really unable to communicate but I am certain he knew we were there.  He would turn his head when he heard "his Bobby's" voice.  He could communicate when he was in pain, which was when the pain meds wore off.  It was very difficult for us to watch him suffer.  On Friday night we said our goodbyes and planned on seeing him the next morning.  Pops slipped away quietly that night at 12:45.  We visited him one last time the next morning before they moved him.  This was a very sad time for Bob but we both were relieved that he was no longer in pain.  The funeral is in a few days so we are staying in KC to close up his house and take care of some business.  Pops and his unique character will be sorely missed.  I will update soon with some "Pops" stories.