A special dad is hard to find, You dad Im keeping in my mind, I wished you could have stayed forever, But I will never forget you oh not ever. If dreams werent dreams and dreams came true, I wouldnt be here Id be with you. Distance is one thing that keeps us apart, But dad you will always remain in my heart. A special smile, a special face, a special someone I cant replace, I love you and I always will, You filled a space that no one will ever replace A lot can be said about my dad, his character and personality, values and strengths but My dad was a simple man who lived a simple live, as most of you know his was also an extrovert, attracting people everywhere he went, he often spoke about his life and the hardships he and his family had to endure while growing up, which in turn made him appreciate the finer things in life. Daddy was the life at home, always having something smart to say to us, entertaining us and giving us a good laugh at the things he would say and do. I have many memories of him and I found it so hard to pin down my most treasured as they are many, but no matter what, memories we shared each one was a life lesson. His pride was his family, Mum, Deon, Vanessa and I. My father was a prideful man, but not like most would think of it. He was proud of the achievements of my mother and His Kids he was proud of the achievements of other members of his family; he was proud of the accomplishments of his friends, no matter how close they were to him. Everything in my fathers life centred on caring about others. My dad clearly listed the order of things he cared about and why he cared about it, and this was just the way it was with him. First on the list was my mother, the love of his life. He always told me that he knew my mother longer than he knew me, when I tried to get my way with him after Mum said no, therefore my mother was at the top of the list. Life will never be the same from here on, Sunday lunch Table will see an empty seat, family photos will have a space, holidays will miss that someone special, birthdays will have an extra piece of cake, but I truly believe that we each have a part of dad in our hearts and will remember him in our own special way. So in closing today I would like to say that although it has been hard to accept that my dad is no longer around, I have promised myself that I will live my life the way he did, enjoying the fullness of its fruit, following my dreams, standing up for what I believe in, showing love and kindness to those who I encounter. Dads last days often remind me of my first time learning to ride a bike, being scared and nervous afraid to fall, he was by my side, cheering me on. I use this as a metaphor to my life and using this experience to convey itself to Dad now needing me, in the past, it had always been my father putting his hand on my shoulder. … My Dad was always controlling the bike with me as the kid following his lead just giving a bit of my physical strength to his leadership and guidance. Over the years I may have fought with his authority – him leading my bike where I didn’t want to go – but finally realizing the reason and conviction behind his direction – his faith. As we reached the end I was hoping to be the hands and legs for my father to help him get to the top. We did reach the end my Dad a little unwell but accomplishing the goal of getting him to that pass – the pass into God’s eternal life. We are all here today ‘cheering him on’ and thanking him for his love and strength through all of his 62 years. Dad you left us on earth, with no sign or clue, no hint and no chance to say goodbye, each day we relive the night you left but I believe you are in a better place you have no more pain and suffering, You are dearly missed each day, I still think that you will be coming home to us, dad I stand here today a very proud Daughter, I also stand here asking for your forgiveness, If I didn’t tell you I loved you enough, if I hurt you or disappointed you in anyway, if I didn’t give you more of my time. So farewell Daddy, take your rest and see you soon my friend, my hero, my dad . . . . .
Posted on: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 11:59:05 +0000
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