He's Gone

[amberfocus]

Last night at midnight, my dad died. At least he's out of pain and is now in heaven. Thank you for your support last night. It really means a lot to me.

My dad always liked this poem by Mary Frye that my grandmother chose to have read at her own funeral. I have always found some comfort in it.

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.

Comments

[othermewriter.livejournal.com]

HUGGGGGGSSSSSSS!

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[susanb03.livejournal.com]

praying for you all!

[ageless-aislynn.livejournal.com]

Oh honey, I'm so very sorry. You have my sincerest condolences. *hugs tightly*

[mkejenkins.livejournal.com]

*Hugs*

I'm so sorry, hon.

[heintz57.livejournal.com]

I am sorry for your loss and I hope that your father's poem gives you a bit of peace.

[xebgoc.livejournal.com]

::HUGS::

[amyo67.livejournal.com]

Oh, Sweetie, I'm sorry for your loss. But as you said, at least he's not in any pain and is at peace now.
I continue to pray for you and your family. YOu know where I am if you need to vent.

More big ((((HUGS))))

[valiant-queene.livejournal.com]

My thoughts are with you. *hugs*

This was a beautiful poem. Thank you for sharing.

[earlgreytea68.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[bloose09.livejournal.com]

I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Thank you for sharing Mary Frye's poignant poem, the sentiment is beautiful. *hugs*

[glory_jean]

I'm so sorry for your loss. No matter how sick they are, you're never ready. **hugs**

[wendymr.livejournal.com]

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

That is a lovely poem, and I also love the melodic version - did you know it's been set to music? My favourite version is by Katherine Jenkins (who was in the S5 DW special, but don't hold that against her).

I hope you like it.

[kitsune17.livejournal.com]

I'm so so sorry. ::hugs::

[achuislemochroi.livejournal.com]

I just heard.  I'm so sorry; I hope the fact he is no longer in any pain will help even the tiniest bit.

Huge great *hugs* for you.

[azriona.livejournal.com]

Oh, hon, I'm so sorry. I've always liked that poem, too, and I'm glad it's giving you comfort.

[auntiesuze.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[emraldeyedauter.livejournal.com]

Please accept my deepest sympathies. You and your family are in my thoughts. xxx

[jer832.livejournal.com]

This is a blessing for your father, but my heart is with your children and any other young children in the family. Condolences to you and your family from my husband and me.

[eskridge77.livejournal.com]

You have my deepest condolences.

You and your family will continue to be in my prayers in the days ahead...

[fishface44.livejournal.com]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. *hugs*

[got_swagger]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

*HUGS*

[jellybean728.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[hollymac-79.livejournal.com]

praying for you and your family during this difficult time

[kaffy_r]

My heart is with you. May his memory be a blessing and, eventually, bring you smiles and peace.

[londoca.livejournal.com]

My thoughts and sympathies are with you and your family.

Take care

[adriana-is.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry for your loss.

(hugs)

[crimedoc1.livejournal.com]

I am very very sorry for the loss you and your family have sustained this day.

*hugs*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_thirty2flavors/]

I'm really sorry. You and your family take care.

[corusca.livejournal.com]

Nothing to say, but *hugs*

[develish1]

*hugs*

[julesndairyland.livejournal.com]

My condolences. I will hold you and your family in my thoughts.

[spellweaver731.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry to hear this, my condolences to you and your family.

[wildwinterwitch.livejournal.com]

My condolences. *hugs*

[sinecure.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry about your father. I lost mine to cancer 3 years ago and all of it was very sudden. I'm glad you and your family had time with your father before he passed away. That's little comfort, I know.

[yavie-namarie.livejournal.com]

*hugs*
Praying for you dear. Right now, actually.

[angelfireeast.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm so sorry sweetie. I really wish I could do something to help you. Know you have my love and support. *hugs* I'm deeply sorry for loss.

Sorry

[syzygy-beth.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. There is no way to prepare for it. I hope that you are surrounded by friends and family who can support and love you. The poem you posted is one that I've always loved and wish to have as part of my funeral.

[bratflorida.livejournal.com]

*many, many hugs* Reading that poem took me back to when my Dad died, and although it gets easier, you'll always have him with you. I like to think that those we've lost watch over us from Heaven, and I'm sure your Dad is. *more hugs*

[kilodalton]

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss =(

[psyfi-geekgirl.livejournal.com]

Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

[maniacalshen.livejournal.com]

/hug

[charlottetrips.livejournal.com]

That is a powerful poem. In my religion, we don't believe you die with your body but continue to live on. :hug:

Thinking of You

[spooferkd.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry about your Dad. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless You.

[whome-2.livejournal.com]

I am so very sorry for your loss, and I know words aren't enough. My prayers continue to be with you.

[lostwolfchats.livejournal.com]

I am so very sorry.

[tracy-lousia.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[lorelaisquared.livejournal.com]

I am so so so so sorry to hear this. I know it's a bit late but *hugs* anyway.