Sunday, March 16, 2008

Need to say a huge Thank You


Thena is a wonderful lady who writes poems. I have a book of hers and can not wait to get a few more. Check out her site at http://thenaspoems.com/ , I've also found some good ones of TwoPeas. As you know my Grandfather passed away on March 5th. I wanted to do something specail for all us grandchildren. So I contacted her to ask if she could write a special poem just for him. Once again she out did herself on this one. I also read it at the tribute at his funeral. The poem if you can not read it on there says:
Saying Good Bye is never easy
And our hearts are heavy today
As we gather here with those who love my Grandfather
And share our grief that he has been called away.
It is difficult to keep our tears from flowing
And to keep our spirits from sinking as we gather
But we remember that he would want sorrow for us, never!
Floyd had many names in this community
And wore many hats as he went about his day
But whether as husband, father, dad or grandparent
He wore each one in a very special way.
Children, know that he loved you;
Grandkids, you were special delights,
And greatgrandkids, I hope you know
That you were like his shinning lights.
His great joy was in helping others
In any way that he could do it
If someone gave him a task to perform
He could hardly wait to get to it.
Camping and the great outdoors
Were a joy to him from the time he was young
Perhaps that love of nature
Is where his appreciation of woodworking was begun.
We say goodbye now only briefly
As we entrust him to Heaven into God's loving care
Singing softly the songs the Father gives our hearts
Whose words remind us that someday we will join him there.
Thena
I can not express how much I appericate what your wrote for me Thena. Our whole family loved it and wants to have it like I made up front to frame. I'm hoping to update about the funeral more later with a video I'm tryin to create as well.

12 comments:

Benita said...

That poem is beautiful! Thena wrote one for me as well when I lost my sister & brother-in-law & I printed it out & put it on a layout. {{{hugs}}}

Anonymous said...

That is so totally cool. And Thena is a wonderful person for providing so many people with poems like that.

Heather said...

That is just beautiful. I think it's wonderful you read it at the funeral.

Lida said...

Beautiful poem, so sorry you are going trough this sending a warm hug!

toners said...

Absolutely beautiful words. Sending ((hugs))

Bonita Rose said...

you are right... that's a great poem.. big hugs to ya,

Janet said...

It is a beautiful poem. Thena has such a wonderful way with words. {hugs} to you!

Noelia said...

How wonderful of Thena to write a poem for your grandfather. It's a beautiful way to celebrate his life and legacy.

Ryzmomplus2 said...

What a beautiful poem!

Sarah Coggins said...

Absolutely lovely poem. Thena is so talented and wonderful to share her gift.

Gabrielle said...

What a beautiful poem!

FlipFlop Mom said...

This is BEAUTIFUL!!! Thanks for sharing it with us!!!