More Burdens
My grandfather's brother died today. He was ready but still, it's hard on all of us, especially my mother. If you think of it, keep her in your thoughts and prayers (if you pray.)
My dad wrote this about Uncle Walt:
I walked with Sorrow today.
All was fine until she spoke.
Then I stumbled and could not go on.
She did not help me up.
She stroked my head and wept with me.
Her hand was as frail and trembling as my heart.
It took all my strength to step.
If only I had been walking with Walter.
I'm sorry for your family, hun. Always hard, no matter how prepared you are (and the one you're saying goodbye to is).
Thinking of you.
Posted by:jesspond | May 16, 2008 at 11:17 PM
you're in my prayers.
Posted by:Accidental Poet | May 16, 2008 at 11:31 PM
Much love to you all - what beautiful, poignant, words....
x
Posted by:M | May 17, 2008 at 03:57 AM
Hope he is having an amazing time with God enjoying a healthy strong body!
Sorry you guys are sad though, its horrible seeing our big brave Dad's vulnerable isn't it?
Posted by: Mel | May 17, 2008 at 07:08 AM
My condolences - I'm so sorry. Beautiful words (although they make me cry - or because?).
Posted by:T | May 17, 2008 at 10:03 AM
I'm so sorry.
Your dad's poem is moving.
Posted by:andrea_jennine | May 17, 2008 at 10:48 PM
I'm sorry. Thinking of you and your family. And I agree it's a beautiful poem.
xxx
Posted by:OvaGirl | May 18, 2008 at 06:56 AM
I'm so sorry, Flicka. My thoughts are with your whole family.
Posted by:Mel | May 18, 2008 at 06:49 PM
I'm sorry for your loss.
Posted by:Clover | May 19, 2008 at 09:41 AM
Thinking of you . . . I'm sorry for your loss.
Posted by:beagle | May 20, 2008 at 01:50 PM
I'm so sorry. I will definitely keep you in my prayers as you heal.
Posted by:starfish | May 20, 2008 at 10:39 PM