I am finally heading home tonight after a whirlwind few days. We can hopefully start establishing some sort of "normalcy" again. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are doing okay ~ taking it one step at a time, day by day. Thank you also for your comforting words and support. You never know what a day will bring so please, try to savor every moment. The following is a poem I would like to share that I wrote for our dad after his unexpected passing.
God Wouldn't Wait
We wanted to keep you longer
But God just wouldn't wait.
Is it supposed to make us stronger?
Will we ever have answers of your fate?
We knew the time would come some day
And no one ever knows when.
We can't waste time wondering
Or thinking of what might have been.
Dad, you were a special man
Unique- as some would say.
We loved your sense of humor
And your funny, quirky ways.
We know that you are healthy now,
Better than before.
God chose to end your suffering
You will be strong forever more.
For now please walk beside us,
Guide us on our way
Until God decides He just can't wait
And we meet again one day.
Rest in Peace, Dad
We Love You
Mom, Rachelle, Andrea & Eric
Your poem is very moving.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get the support you need at this difficult time.
Rachelle, that poem is amazing...and am sure it will help many people morn the loss of a loved one. You have such a way with words.
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Rachelle - your poem brought tears to my eyes, started thinking about my mother-in-law who we lost about 3 years ago. You have such a way with your words. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteRachelle, your poem actually brought tears to my eyes. Beautifully written, and I just know your dad appreciates it as testimony to the man he was. Hugs to all of you.
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I am so sorry to hear about your loss. The poem is beautiful. My prayers are with you as you go through this hard time.
ReplyDeleteRachelle, I'm writing this with tears in my eyes after reading your beautiful poem. What a special way to honor the memory of your father.
ReplyDeleteI'll continue keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
beautiful touching poem. my heart goes out to you and i pray for healing for you.
ReplyDeleteRachelle, That is a beautiful and touching poem. The best one's come from the heart and one can tell that is where that came from. Take care.
ReplyDeleteWow, Rachelle, you continue to amaze me with your beautiful poems. You have such a way with words! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
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