"Your Voice" a painting done in memory of my dad, and my contribution to his eulogy

 

Letter to Dad:

The other day while riding in the passenger side of a car, I looked up at the sky to see the moon completely covered in clouds.  I patiently watched as the moon worked its way out from under its blanket.  The moment the half moon shape finally made its way into view I made a wish. I wished I believed in heaven, because then I could find comfort that he is up there somewhere with the moon’s beauty.

I could write pages of memories that would keep us here all day. Instead I will share with you in the form of a letter to my dad what it meant for me to have him as my father.

Dear Dad,

As a little girl you made me feel like a princess, like the only girl in the world. It was because of you that I knew I was special, even at such a young age.

As a teenager, you made me feel safe and secure.  I knew I could always count on your unconditional love, even with the emotional turmoil involved with a young girl in the midst of becoming an adult.  I never doubted you, even with the worry I caused you, as teenagers will do.

As an adult, you are the reason I love the person I am today.  You taught me that the only higher power is that which lives inside us, and that I will never be happy until I embrace that power.

You were such a great dad.  You were relentlessly a phone call away… always, advice and support, always… I never doubted that I could count on you for anything I needed. And in turn you rejoiced in every happy moment shared with myself and your grandchildren with so much pride.

Words could never begin to convey how much I will miss you.  Your smile, your dry sense of humor, the sound of your voice, and that as time passed you sounded more and more like grandpa. I will miss hearing “I love you” every single time we spoke.

You were there through every single step of my life. My heart is broken that I will not have you here for the remainder.

I will hear your voice and see your face in my dreams for the rest of my life.  You will live on in my heart forever, I promise.

I love you,

Brandie

 

Comments

[cheap sunglasses]

Everyone has his inherent ability which is easily concealed by habits, blurred by time, and eroded by laziness.

[Mieke]

So beautiful!!!!

[Anon]

Beautiful

[Robin Thomas]

This is so lovely. I loved my daddy too. I really could just cut and paste this to him, my own father. I mean, of course, I wouldn't, its just, so similar...

Thanks for sharing that.

[Jennifer LeMar]

Beautifully written. Good to see you again, and still thinking of you. I can't really say anything that wouldn't sound trite (GRRRRR!!!!) so here's my feeble attempt to let you know that you've (once again) pushed a button. My Mom and I have talked about no longer hearing the voices of the ones we love. We think we take it for granted, but you know in your heart that you never did. You soaked up all the time you were given. Take comfort in it. (See? TRITE!) You must have had a very good relationship with your Dad. I'm sure you gave him tons and tons of joy.