Today is the one year anniversary of the death of my father. In some ways, it's hard to believe that a year has gone by. In other ways it feels like he has been gone so much longer than that. Death fills you with an emptiness that takes a long time to replenish. It has been hard adjusting to life without him, especially for my mom. It's been difficult reflecting back on last year, and reliving the days that led up to his final moments. I am grateful for his life, his example, his faith, his legacy, and his love. I am grateful that he is free of pain and look forward to the day when I will see him again, I miss him very much.
For my Dad:
Within our sad and
grieving hearts, we mourn our passing dad
He fought his final
earthly battle with everything he had.
These past few months
we saw his strength, so strong we never knew.
Long suffering,
tolerance, and patience, were always in our view.
To those of us he’s
left behind, comfort seems to come so slow
Even with promises of
eternity, we cannot bear to let him go.
We’ve learned a lot
of lessons from this special man,
His teachings and his
influence have shaped a faithful clan.
He taught us to endure
the trials that came into our life,
He set the example -
to not complain, but learn from all the strife.
He had a love for
knowledge, always searching, seeking truth,
Taking time to share his
insights with everyone he knew.
He always thought
outside the box, blessed with a creative mind.
Pondering and praying
about challenges, a better way he’d find.
He had a love for all
things green; the gift to make them grow.
With perfect
understanding, he taught: to reap you first must sow.
Somewhere through the
heavenly veil, his spirit’s flying free,
He finished what he
came to do, he passed with dignity.
We love you dad our
hearts are broken, in time our pain will soften.
We’ll tell your
stories, praise your name, you’ll never be forgotten
Of each and every life
you’ve touched, you’ll always be a part,
Your legacy of love
lives on, a treasure in each heart.
On a beautiful fall
morning, the angels took him home to rest
We’re grateful for
the life you lived; eternally we’re blessed.
-Angela Hendrix
September 29, 2010
September 29, 2010
2 comments:
I loved your poem when you first wrote it and I love it even more now. Very hard to believe it has been a year. I am so glad you kept a detailed journal so that I can go back and remember specific dates, events, etc. Thank you for sharing the beautiful writings you did.
soooo beautifully said. I have tears welling up in my eyes. Thank you for sharing that thoughtful poem with us. I love you Angela~
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