The past year of my life has been a very sad time for me. On July 13th, 2018 I lost my father and after around 8 months of mourning I lost my mother as well. When we were looking through my moms things we found a poem. I think my mother may have written this for us.
I’ve danced among the daffodils,
Walked the shores of the sea,
So when I take my leave of life,
Please shed no tears for me.
I’ve lived and loved and laughed at life,
And did just as I please,
So when I breathe that final breath,
Please shed no tears for me.
For the tears you shed are for yourselves,
And fall on deafened ears,
So dry your eyes and throw off your shrouds
And watch me frolic in the clouds.
In addition to this treasure, my mother left each of her children, my father and her twin sister a personal letter that let them know how she truly felt about them. Reading her letter was one of the hardest things I ever did. My mother and father truly loved all of us and spent their entire lives making sure we had everything we needed and were happy. They were simple people to understand, they loved God, they loved their family and they cherished the time with all of us. I will never be the same after losing my mother and father. My heart is broken; were it not for my loving wife Becky and my kids, grandkids, Nonie, other family and friends I would not be able to make it through this.
Mom and Dad – I look forward to meeting you one day again in heaven but I have unfinished business here on earth so it may be a while. I miss you both so much. AD
