theherd123 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Im so very sorry to hear your sad news Poet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I am so sorry Poet. It sounds as though he had a very peaceful passing. It's good to know you have lots of good, happy memories of him. My father died 16 years' ago and I still miss him but when I think of him it always makes me smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Such sad news, I'm so sorry . I think you were lucky to have each other - he sounds like a lovely dad and he must have been very proud of his daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 So Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I am really sorry to hear your news Poet. It is a sad and difficult time for those left behind, but an important one too. I love that passage about the ship and find it so helpful to think that he - and others- is being welcomed on another shore just as warmly as he is welcomed on this side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Sorry to hear your sad news, Poet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 You are in my thoughts Justine. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I am so very sorry to hear your sad news, Poet. Thinking of you and your family at such a sad time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 thank you all. He loved ships. I remember the airing cupboard would be full of copies of 'ships monthly' and 'sea breezes' when I was little, he never threw any out and they'd quite often tumble on top of you when you opened the door If I can manage it, not sure I can actually I'll try and read that poem at the funeral. We're scattering his ashes on The Mersey. We thought he'd like to keep an eye on the comings and goings at the docks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 So sorry to hear your news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Thinking of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthmam1 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I am so sorry to hear you sad news Poet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Thinking of you Justine. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 We're scattering his ashes on The Mersey. We thought he'd like to keep an eye on the comings and goings at the docks. That sounds like a lovely thoughtful last thing to do for him. I do hope it goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Poet - I'm so very sorry to hear your sad news. I too lost my Dad and I know how hard it can be. We too were sent a poem when he went - we had it read out at the funeral as it gave us great comfort. God looked around his garden And found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb. So he closed your weary eyelids And whispered, 'Peace be Thine'. It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 So sorry to hear that Poet - keep hold of those memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) Please accept our condolences at thes difficult time Poet. Keep the positive memories vivid. This is a favourite in our house. My eldest read it at his Grandfather's funeral as my OH was too distraught. Like the other two poems mentioned it paints a lovely picture. Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there, I did not die. Edited November 15, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillus Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Poet, I read at my Dads funeral, it was not easy but I kept thinking how proud he would have been and it got me through it. It is such a great tribute to your dad I really hope that you can do it for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I love that passage about the ship and find it so helpful to think that he - and others- is being welcomed on another shore just as warmly as he is welcomed on this side.[/color] me too Ginette. So sorry Poet, take care and hugs x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milly Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I'm sorry to hear your sad news. Milly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I'm so sorry to here about your Dad Can't say anything that hasn't already been said. Help you're holding up okay, ((hugs)) xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Sorry to hear your sad news. May he rest in peace. The poems that others have written are beautiful, brought tears to my eyes. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Sounds like he was a lovely man, Poet - always remember him that way. Hope the next few days are not too painful for you. Thinking of you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 sorry to read of your loss Poet. Thinking of you during this sad time x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
