Family

The services for my Dad went well, on Sunday. The day was warm, sunny and bright and the church filled with many people who came to pay their respects.

As I stepped up to give the Eulogy, I looked out into the congregation I saw my family, my daughter, Mandy, with M. and a woman I have known all of my life. She was born a week before me, and we went to Nursery School, Children’s Church Choir and regular school together. I also saw my cousins, and a dear friend from New York, who drove down to share the day.

I delivered my speech and tried to add some happiness to it. Most of all, I tried to deliver the speech with dignity and calm as my father would be so proud.

In fact. last night I dreamt that I was a little girl swimming in the lake with him. I kept feeling like I would sink and he held me and kept saying, “You can do it, You can do it!” And when I woke today I knew I could.

Monday morning I will drive back home to my little family in the mountains. How grateful I am to have this wonderful little family, that I call my own, to go home to.

8 thoughts on “Family”

  1. How sweet and dear, Maribeth.

    I applaud you for your strength. I would say that your love for your father sustained you through this experience.

    with heartfelt hugs,
    linda

  2. Knew you’d do a great job Maribeth:) Have a safe trip home, your 4 footed friends and their dad will be waiting for you! Love, Michele

  3. Hi Mom,

    Glad everything went well yesterday, and that we could be there for you! You did a great job with the eulogy.

    I’m sure you will be happy to be home today!

    xo

    Love,

    Mandy

  5. It truly is a milestone to lose a parent. You are handling it well and as sad as it all is you are managing wonderfully. Some days will be very difficult, but as your dream signified…you can do it on your own now. He provided you with all you will need to continue on without him.

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