I have found the past week one of the hardest of my life as I said my goodbyes to my beloved grandfather. As I have struggled to find the strength to cope, I found comfort in the following poem that was dedicated to my grandfather.
"Don't Grieve for me, for now I'm free
I am following the path God has laid you see.
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found the peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with the remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh, Yes these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with time of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I 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 me now; He set me free!"
