Since 2010, October 17th has been a day I have dreaded.
A
day I want to pass as quickly as possible.
The day my dad died.
But today on this October 17th I woke to a feeling of
immense gratitude. I felt grateful to have had such a wonderful father for more
than 40 years. When I closed my eyes I no longer saw the face of a frightened
dying man. It had gone. Instead I saw the beaming smile of a man who loved
life, his family and especially his wife.
Memory after memory came flooding back and through them
all the lessons he had taught me - to see the world through a child's eye; that
the simplest things bring the greatest joy and how to score a cricket match and
many, many more.
I am grateful that my children got to spend many hours in
his company and they have many wonderful memories too.
I am grateful that he got to meet all of his
grandchildren.
So today on this October 17th I will no longer mourn his death
but instead celebrate the man who knew how to live.
Such lovely words. What a wonderful relationship you had. Much love to you all today x
ReplyDeleteIt does take a while after to get where you are now, being able to celebrate his life. Make sure you celebrate it well for him :) xx
ReplyDeleteYou are so incredibly-fortunate to have your loving pa for so long, Jane(he lives on in you, your mum etc. for sure:), unlike I (my dad emigrated to Canana when I was very young and unfortunately for us both we never saw each other again as he died there overr a decade ago). I believe he's still with you, watching over you:) X
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written. I'm happy to hear you have come to these peaceful and loving memories.
ReplyDeleteDarla
Oh Jane, this is so heartfelt - I think you have learned from him also the art of conforming a family, which you have done wonderfully.
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