Friday, December 19, 2008
Dear Jessie, Amy, Nicole, Lauren and Kayla:
We are so sorry and saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories you had with him and the love he had for all of you.
Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
In Memory of Dad
I find an old photograph
and see your smile.
As I feel your presence anew,
I am filled with warmth
and my heart remembers love.
I remember who you used to be,
the laughter we shared
and wonder what you have become.
Where are you now,
where did you go,
when the body is left behind
and the spirit is released to fly?
Perhaps you are the morning bird
singing joyfully at sunrise,
or the butterfly that dances
so carelessly on the breeze
or the rainbow of colours
that brightens a stormy sky
or the fingers of afternoon mist
delicately reaching over the mountains
or the final few rays of the setting sun
lighting up the skies,
edging the clouds with a magical glow.
I miss your being
but I feel your presence,
in whatever form you choose to take,
however you now choose to be.
Your spirit has become for me
a guardian angel on high
guiding, advising, and watching over me.
I remember you.
You are with me
and I am not afraid.
