Jim-
I understand someone may pop in this thread, and have the odacity to showcase their lack of decorum, do to my posting in your thread since I left without fanfare. But things like this, when someone is hurting and understandably so is too important to pass up.
I have yet to have a parent pass on, but have come close with my father having a triple bypass years ago. But I can empathize with you on how true and scary those feelings are. Although I have read in your post that you and your dad were different people, I would assume that somewhere in your thoughts that your father was your hero, not unlike my feelings for my father.
They may not be perfect in life, but they are ours and that makes them more than special in my eyes. Since we both have the same Irish heritage I thought I would leave this short prayer for you that has been delivered to many an Irish during eulogy:
In the words of the ancient Irish prayer, as you travel on:
May the road always rise up to meet you,
And the wind always be at your back,
May the sun warm you by day,
And the moon and stars guide you by night,
Dad, be safe on your journey!
My prayers are with you and your family Jim, but rest assured your father needs none. He has already captured perfection and is living the dream in a God only knows beautiful place.
Sincerely,
D.G.
I understand someone may pop in this thread, and have the odacity to showcase their lack of decorum, do to my posting in your thread since I left without fanfare. But things like this, when someone is hurting and understandably so is too important to pass up.
I have yet to have a parent pass on, but have come close with my father having a triple bypass years ago. But I can empathize with you on how true and scary those feelings are. Although I have read in your post that you and your dad were different people, I would assume that somewhere in your thoughts that your father was your hero, not unlike my feelings for my father.
They may not be perfect in life, but they are ours and that makes them more than special in my eyes. Since we both have the same Irish heritage I thought I would leave this short prayer for you that has been delivered to many an Irish during eulogy:
In the words of the ancient Irish prayer, as you travel on:
May the road always rise up to meet you,
And the wind always be at your back,
May the sun warm you by day,
And the moon and stars guide you by night,
Dad, be safe on your journey!
My prayers are with you and your family Jim, but rest assured your father needs none. He has already captured perfection and is living the dream in a God only knows beautiful place.
Sincerely,
D.G.
