dazzledbylight said:
Then I said to myself you need some joy to help get you through those terrible times.
That was really beautiful with your description of the flowers. I really have come to believe strongly in signs. To me that was a definitely a sign meant for you
As for the joy that is so incredibly true! Found that when I allowed myself to wallow in grief all of the time that it got me nowhere. However when I started allowing myself to enjoy things again I found that the pain would ease some. Our time is so limited that it's a shame to let it all pass by. Most of all our loved ones would want us happy. Just exactly like what Mot stated with what her dad would be saying. Plus there are traditions to be carried on to keep his memory alive.
Oh and Mot it really is like a discovery! Im just amazed by the things that I overlooked or never bothered myself with before. To me they are like little treasures when I discover that I have more of my dad in me than I ever thought.
In the mail today there was an evenlope from the funeral home. Inside was a memorial with a poem on the front and my father's obitiuary on the back. The poem really fits into what so many of you have been saying lately. Wanted to share it all with you:
When I must leave you for a little while
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow to you through the years
But start our bravely with a gallant smile;
And for my sake and in my name live on and do all things the same,
Feed not your loneliness on empty days,
But fill each waking hour in useful ways,
Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer
And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near;
And never,ever be afraid to die,
For am I waiting for you in the sky!
Btw JC your big
's are always so sweet
Thank you