. . . two years ago today,
my dad passed away . . .
. . . not a day goes by
that i don't think about him . . .
. . . i miss him so . . .
. . . i shared these words he wrote
but the counsel contained in them
seems to be just what i need today . . .
. . . so, dad,
i am remembering you . . .
. . . and i'm trying to smile . . .
when i am gone away,
i pray that i might leave
a few who mourn my passing—
but not for long.
instead of tears and wounded hearts,
i would that those who care
might find solace
in the remembrance
that i lived at all!
may i be known for lasting love
of wife, children, grandchildren
through whom i yet live!
may i be remembered
for service to others,
to my community,
to its children,
to god, father of my spirit.
i would be remembered for charity.
i have not wished
to be a tinkling bell,
a sounding symbol.
i have loved life and living.
i shall love what lies hereafter.
may i be remembered
for those good deeds of mine
that showed concern for fellow men.
may those who truly care
remember me when i am gone away--
and smile.
—jack davis
5 comments:
I've been thinking about him a lot this week. I can't believe it has been two years. It just means we are that much closer to seeing him again. I love & miss him lots too.
I could use some of his wisdom about now!
Love this - I do think of your Dad and Smile. He was my friend and you are also. But not just a friend, but a great friend, you and your dad. I'm grateful to count you both as friends.
I seldom post, but I can honestly say I do miss whiplash and his sense of humor and sarcasim. He was more than my Bishop, he was my friend. How many people can get away with calling someone bubbles right over the pulpit, only Jack.I loved the banter over the years. Loved how he cared about "his missionaries" that he got to send out. Can't imagine him without your good Mom standing beside him with that smile on her face. I know he was and is proud of you. I do smile when I think about whiplash!
i love him. and i love you, mom.
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