Blondie's blog: "RIP DAD..... i miss u :("

"Your gentle face and patient smile with sadness we recall, you had a kindly word for each and died beloved by all. The voice is mute, and stilled the heart that loved us well and true. Ah, bitter was the trial to part from one so good as you. You are not forgotten, loved one, nor will you ever be, as long as life and memory last we will remember thee. We miss you now, our hearts are sore, as time goes by we'll miss you more--your loving smile, your gentle face, no one can take your vacant place."

Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free: I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call; I turned my back and left it all. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy-- A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah, yes, these things I, too, will miss. Be not hardened with times of sorrow; I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I've savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee-- God wanted my now, He set me free.

"Miss Me But Let Me Go. When I come to the end of the road, and the sun as set for 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. For this a journey we all must take, 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 lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know. Bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me but let me go."

"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Psalm 23"

Well as I sit here on Valentines Day a day when most people are happy and in love ... I'm crying not because someone dosen't love me or because I didn't get flowers or candy.... but because on this day a year ago my father was layin in a hospital bed in our basement ... dying.... this would be his last Valentines Day. I just remember him looking at my mother and telling her for the last time he loved her..... see he hadn't talked for awhile b4 that .... but I went out and bought my mother candy and a card just like I had done every year b4 this one. My mom read the card and started to cry as she held my dads hand he turned and looked at my mom with the prettiest blue eyes i had ever seen on him and whispered to her .... I love u .... 4 days later he was gone. So when u tell someone u love them today .... mean it... it might not come around again....

Born the middle son of a farmer And a small town Southern man Like his daddy's daddy before him Brought up workin' on the land Fell in love with a small town woman And they married up and settled down Natural way of life if you're lucky For a small town Southern man First there came four pretty daughters For this small town Southern man Then a few years later came another A boy, he wasn't planned Seven people livin' all together In a house built with his own hands Little words with love and understandin' From a small town Southern man Chorus: And he bowed his head to Jesus And he stood for Uncle Sam And he only loved one woman (He) was always proud of what he had He said his greatest contribution Is the ones you leave behind Raised on the ways and gentle kindness Of a small town Southern man (Raised on the ways and gentle kindness) (Of a small town Southern man) Callous hands told the story For this small town Southern man He gave it all to keep it all together And keep his family on his land Like his daddy, years wore out his body Made it hard just to walk and stand You can break the back But you can't break the spirit Of a small town Southern man (Repeat Chorus) Finally death came callin' For this small town Southern man He said it's alright 'cause I see angels And they got me by the hand Don't you cry, and don't you worry I'm blessed, and I know I am 'Cause God has a place in Heaven For a small town Southern man

I remember when you use to take me on a Bike ride everyday on the bayou (you remember that? we were inseparable) And I remember when you could do no wrong You'd come home from work and I jumped in your arms when I saw you I was so happy to see you (I was so excited, so happy to see you) Because you loved me I overcome And I'm so proud of what you've become You've given me such security No matter what mistakes I make you're there for me You kill my disappointments and you heal my pain You understood my fears and you protected me Treasure every irreplaceable memory and that's why?br> I want my unborn son to be like my daddy I want my husband to be like my daddy There is no one else like my daddy And I thank you for loving me I still remember the expression on your face When you found out I'd been on a date and had a boyfriend (my first boyfriend, you should have seen your face) I still remember I caught you crying cause of my tattoo Could have said beyonce I told you so Instead you said you'd get one too (even my mama said y'all get one just like mine) Words can't express my boundless gratitude for you I appreciate what you do You've given me such security No matter what mistakes I make you're there for me You kill my disappointments and you heal my pain You understand my fears and you protected me Treasure every extraordinary memory and that's why?br> I want my unborn son to be like my daddy I want my husband to be like my daddy There is no one else like my daddy And I thank you for loving me Even if my man broke my heart today No matter how much pain I'm in I will be okay Cause I got a man in my life that can't be replaced For this love is unconditional it won't go away I know I'm lucky Know it ain't easy For men who take care of their responsibilities Love is overwhelming Can't help my tears from falling I love you so much daddy (Thank you, you've done so much for me. I love you daddy.) I get so emotional daddy, every time I think of you I get so emotional daddy, every time I think of you There is no one else like my daddy No one else replace my daddy...

"I am home in heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief are over, every restless tossing passed. I am now at peace forever. I am safely home at last."

"We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again."............. I read this at my dads funeral....