It has been a rough couple of weeks.
A death in the family made for some emotionally charged times..
On September 24 my Father-in-Law of over 25 years, Frank was finally released from his long battle with cancer. He had been cared for at home by my Mother-in-Law Doris for as long as she could manage. His final days were at Carpenter House Hospice in Burlington.
Throughout this time his spirit was unbroken as witnessed by us all ..
No complaints, no regrets just a simple statement which summed up the man;
" I am truly blessed to have had such a wonderful family"
I hope I can have that sort of dignity and strength of character.
At his Memorial I was asked to read a poem, it serves as my quote for this week;
"When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set on me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little - but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me -but let me go
This is journey we all must make
And each must go alone
It's all a part of the Master's plan
A step on the road to home
When you are alone and sick at heart
Go to the friends you know
And bury your sorrow in doing good deeds
Miss me - but let me go."
` Author unknown
He will be sorely missed by us all
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