Dad    

August 10, 1922 - October 2, 2008

"For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?

And what is to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?

Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.

And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.

And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance."

                                                                                                                 Khalil Gibran

Comments

[Tongue in Cheek]

Dear Deb

My prayers are with you, hoping they find you surrounded in peace.

a gentle hug during this holiday season ,

[Tongue in Cheek]

Dear Deb

My prayers are with you, hoping they find you surrounded in peace.

a gentle hug during this holiday season ,

[pascale]

It has been a long time since I did not come here and I send you my condoleances for your dad. i'm so sorry !
xoxo
Pascale

[Nikki]

I also lost my Dad this year and in my heart I know he is in a better place....but it still hurts....my prayers to you.

[Bethany]

Dear Deb
I am so very sorry from my heart to read about the loss of your father.
Please know I am sending love and saying prayers for both you and your family. I cannot imagine what you must be feeling.
May the Lord comfort and hold you and bring you peace.
xxoo
BTW that photo is so wonderful.

[Heather]

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family!~

[Susan Tuttle]

A heartfelt, warm embrace to you dear soul. I will keep you in my thoughts.

Thank you for posting your poem on my blog -- raw and gorgeous -- that came from a very special place.

Love and Hugs,
Susan

[Lisa Oceandreamer S.]

I haven't checked in for a time....and when I did your being gone for awhile told me something inside.
I am so very sorry for your loss Deb, I know the pain and want you to know my heart is with you at this difficult time.
Love and hugs,
Lisa

[maigirlz]

Oh my darling friend- that is such a wonderful photo of your dad! I love how he looks so masculine in his uniform and the background is a flower garden!

[shirleymcc]

Deb,
I have been thinking of you, and am so very sorry for your loss.

[Jann]

Oh Deb, I am so sorry . . . I have been away from blogging for awhile and just visited your blog. You and your family are in my prayers, and I know your father is watching over all of you--truly, I believe this . . . he is in a different place now, and he's still with you, just in a special way now. Hugs, Jann

[Sandra Evertson]

Sorry for your loss, sending good thoughts to you and your family.
Sandra Evertson

[Marie]

My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your Family Deb. The poem is so lovely.

btw the RR book is here safe and sound.

xoxo
Marie

[elizabeth]

Deb,
I'm so sorry for your loss. May the warm memories of your father wrap your heart in love.
Elizabeth

[ro bruhn]

So sorry to hear of your sad loss Deb, my thoughts are with you.

[Annie]

My condolences Deb. I know it's been a long road for you and your family. I will post your father's name in remembrance on my sidebar and leave it there for a bit.

[Sara]

Deb: I was touched by your Dad's photo and the poem you selected. Thank you for sharing a personal part of your life...and you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs,

Sara

[megan]

Dear Deb, warmest thought to you - what beautiful words you have shared. My thoughts are with you.Meganxox

[Karen Cole]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, Deb. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

[maigirlz]

Oh my dear friend-
I am so very sorry for your loss. There is nothing I can say to take away the grief you must feel, but please know I understand and I am holding you close in my heart. Your Mom and Dad are together now. He needed to be with her I suppose.
oxox

[Pam]

I read about your loss on Kristen's blog. I'm so sorry.
Blessings,
Pam

[sherri]

Tears drop as I read this post. May you have the strength you need for the days ahead.

[Jen Crossley]

Oh Deb,Im so sorry about your dear Dad My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
Love Jen

[Joanne Huffman]

I'm very sorry about your loss. You chose a wonderful photo and a meaningful poem as a tribute to your dad. No matter when it happens, we feel like orphans when we lose our parents; but you are not alone.

Joanne

[Wonders Never Cease]

Deb, I'm so sorry. What a great photo of your dad. He was one handsome man.

I'd never read those words from Khalil Gibran. I think that's the most beautiful thing I've ever read about death. Thank you for sharing it.

I'll be thinking and praying for you and your family.
Becky

[Qugrainne]

So, so sorry Deb.
Thinking of you and your family -and your dad is watching over you.

[Kasha]

I am so sorry about your loss Deb, thinking about you.

[Tracey]

I follow your blog, and was saddened to see this post, though I must say it is a lovely, touching one. What a wonderful photo you chose too. No words of mine can help, but hopefully time will.

[Rande]

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. I was a bit concerned when I saw your last post. I will pray for you and your family as you go through this difficult time.

[debi]

This is my first visit to your wonderful little place. We don't know each other, but yet . . . here I am. My thoughts are with you & yours. This is a time to gather yourself in & hold each other close. Take care.

Debi

[sherry]

My sympathies on your loss. Our parents are our grounding and a part of us goes with them. You chose a lovely memorial in this Gibran poem.

[Chris P]

I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.