Papa's Funeral

It seems impossible that two weeks have passed since we laid my dear Papa to rest. He suffered so much in the later years of his life from Parkinson's Disease, a weak heart following several surgeries and Prostate Cancer. He was a pillar of wisdom, gentleness and unconditional love. Papa was a source of strength in a world of uncertainty. The bagpipes led him into the church and carried him forth and the sound of Amazing Grace and Going Home on the pipes at the cemetery honored a man of faith. Donned in our McKenzie tams we carried Papa's casket proudly and with honor. Complete healing may never occur from his loss, but I thank God above for having had Papa's presence in my life and his compassion for life. He has taken the 'high road' and for that I am eternally grateful.
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Your father will be very proud of the wonderful write-up you have just given him.

And what a fantastic send-off--with those Scottish tams and the bagpipes playing Amazing Grace. Whenever I hear the sound of bagpipes playing at somebody's funeral, the hairs on the back of my neck always stand to attention.

I don't think there's any great need to mourn your father, because it sounds as though he had such a big influence on your life that his presence will always be with you.
My condolences on the loss of your father. sad flower
It seems that you have a healthy attitude about his passing and
that is good. Indeed, you were very lucky to have had him in your life for so long. The memory of his; laughter, company, teachings and even his dna live on within you. We only can accept and continue on. I'm sure that is what he would want for you. peace
I am so sorry to read this.

I share a great empathy with you... as my own Father is now nearing the end of his life in hospital (for the fifth time) because of a rare form of Cancer that he has been so bravely fighting.

As I watch his desperate fight, I am already grieving prematurely for the man he once was. There is helplessness and beyond helplessness and that is what I feel right now.

"A source of strength in a world of uncertainty"... I can identify with that too... having no idea who I will turn to once he has gone.

Your tribute is beautiful to what must have been a very special man.

I am sure he was as proud of you as you were of him.

Take care!
Sorry to hear that Dr. T...My deepest condolence to you and your loved ones....bouquet Welcome back to blogland....
mom has been gone 2yrs.june 10th/2009 age 74 now dad age 79 is going thru cancer treatments/both born may 12th.we can just be glad for the time w/ them.god bless.
yes it was hard to watch mom waste away like your dad.
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