Yesterday we said our final goodbyes. A sad day for sure but we all know that Daddy is no longer hurting and miserable. He was in pain from his knees, his belly and his broken heart. He missed Momma every single day and now he is with her and we are glad he is with her again.
The ray a of light in all this was having all the grandchildren and great grandkiddos all together once again. The BEST grouping of babies I've ever seen.
I also saw a lot of cousins that we haven't seen in probably 30+ years. Boy are we old! It was wonderful to have the support of old friends and family, ours and Daddy's. His best friend hobbled to the gravesite and even spoke a few words. They loved each other like no other and were friends from childhood. The Hubby spoke and his words were healing. His own father had his own demons and so he leaned on my father to help guide him a bit. They had a special bond of their own.
Oh, Daddy had his, let's say, quirks, but he was loving, he loved us three, loved his children with a passion. No one is given a guidebook on how to raise children, discipline, how to love them, we all make mistakes, sure we do, but Daddy LOVED us and that is what mattered. We move on, carry on with our lives and love our babies and their babies. Life moves foward.
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