My Rory update number one of two

I couldn't write any of this yesterday because the shock was so fresh and the dichotomy of events just frayed my already stressed brain.
Instead of going to Church Sunday, I thought it best to go pray with Rory for the morning and maybe watch the Vikings game afterwards.
I arrived and he was face timing with his wife and she asked who was there. He told her it was me and she asked why I was there instead of the church like originally planned.
I explained that since Rory couldn't be at church, it would be better for someone to be praying with him during church.
She hung up and I asked Rory if I could pray with him and he said of course, thank you.
I prayed to my very best ability, asking for guidance and direction for both of us, for forgiveness that may be needed, and for God's grace to embrace Rory at this most difficult time.
We prayed for about ten minutes, and no sooner were we done, and a nurse came in and asked me to step out for a moment.
Of course I complied, and to my incredulous shock, she came out after a couple of minutes and told me I had to leave as the doctor had ordered rest.
I stood there dumbfounded, knowing that's not how things normally work but I left.

To make a very long story short, Rory's daughter agreed to join me in visiting Rory later in the afternoon, and she got there well before me. I had asked her to confirm that I was not blocked, and that's when the nurse on duty told her that Maria has called from church and asked them to have me removed..
I don't know much more than that except to say I was stunned but not really surprised if that makes any sense.
I arrived a short time later and Maria was as sweet as maple syrup, and I of course am not going to say a word until after Rory's funeral. We talked and joked and Anissa, Rory's daughter made sure to let the nurses know that I was here from out of state, and that Rory most certainly did want me in his visitation list and welcomed my visits with more enthusiasm than most.
I stayed for a couple of hours and we finalized plans for Monday night football with ribs from Ted Cook's.
It is 3:46pm and I have t gotten a cancellation call yet so I think it's on.
I told you I filed a report with Adult Protection and with his Social worker, and I haven't heard a peep from APS. I may stay an extra day, even though I'm way over budget because I've had to pay cash for all my food due to not SNAP benefits yet but knowing I most likely won't be able to make it back up here soon, I want his care determined and appropriate.
I'm sorry I'm going on, and I'll keep it to this post and add the ribs and football portion in totality tomorrow.

https://imgur.com/a/5o2fxHV

https://imgur.com/a/NDWWfxN

Just a teaser lol.

Thank you for your support, and you should know, that I will be contacting my church to volunteer in situations similar to this, as I am an empath, and I think I'm strong enough in my soul to offer good.
This trip was the very first one that I've ever know that I must take, even the first day.
That you made it possible for my spirit to celebrate his, for my soul to be so grateful for his, and to offer my healing energy, to comfort his, has been a gift from you that will move me forever more.
My tears are a mix of grief, sadness, and hurt, but underlying all those reasons is the foundation of them,my gratitude for thirty years of friendship, and for such an amazing community that saw it clear to make this entire journey possible.
It is with boundless love that I wish I could say thank you individually to each one of you, because you have given me so much, and under that, you have over the last year, encouraged me, counselled me, admonished me, guided me, loved me and given me the greatest of gifts, your belief in me.
Thank you for enabling the very best of me and please know that these tipples that are in their earliest stages, will reverberate far and wide thanks to you.
I love you DUers,
John Mckusick