With Tender Grief, Dad - Eulogy for a Caring Father
PrintDescription: Kathy Steinemann presents another in her series of eulogy prose tributes. You may use it to celebrate the life and memory of a beloved father. If you wish, you may insert your Dad's name where appropriate. Please observe copyright guidelines.
Kathy Steinemann
I grieve.
I grieve for myself.
I grieve because of the utter desolation I feel without you.
I never had the chance to tell you how grateful I am, to let you know how much I truly love and respect you, to thank you for all you did to raise me and to shape me into the person I am today.
You were there whenever I needed a friend or confidante. You were my moral support when I was foolish and careless. I could always count on your loving guidance. You reached out your hand to help me up when I fell and skinned my knee. You comforted me when someone said something that hurt my feelings. No kid ever had a better Dad than you were.
Sometimes you allowed me to get away with things. At least, that's what I thought. As I matured, I began to realize that you occasionally let me have my own way so that I would learn from my mistakes. You were always there, with a twinkle in your eye and a lopsided grin, as I came slinking back in embarrassment with the realization that you had been right all along.
When I observed you interacting with your grandchildren, I realized how little I knew about being a parent; but you were there to help me with that as well.
Dad, my heart aches.
My soul aches.
I yearn to feel your strong arms around me once again. Suddenly I feel like a vulnerable little orphan without a Daddy.
Now is my chance to tell you how great a Dad you were - and still are. You raised me to be the person I am today, and I intend to pass on your lessons in life and love. Everyone around me will see little reflections of you in everything I say and do.
Your influence will multiply. You will become part of everyone I touch and love. As long as Earth exists, your presence will be part of it, woven into the very fabric of life.
Dad, you are in Heaven's Cradle, in an abode of perfect love and peace. Someday I will join you - but until then, I will carry your memories with me. They will comfort me. They will comfort everyone who loves you.
Our lives seem empty without you, but your presence has enriched us beyond measure.
Farewell, Dad! We miss you - but we will see you again
... someday.
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About the Author:
You will find more eulogy articles and resources at Eulogy Site (EulogySite.com) - containing information for eulogies, funerals, memorials, and celebration of life services. Kathy also creates German-English poetry and short stories for A-Language-Guide.com. Article Source: Eulogy Site - http://EulogySite.com