At this crossroads, we must part, for now you must travel a road that I cannot. \u00a0I enjoyed your company and valued your wisdom for the part of the journey we did share. I learnt from your examples many life lessons and treasure your friendship. \u00a0Even though I knew the fork in the road was coming, it is hard to say goodbye. \u00a0It is said that all roads lead to the same destination, and I hope one day to catch up with you at journey’s end.<\/p>\n
There is so much I could write here, and none of it would\u00a0truly\u00a0convey\u00a0what it is I want to say. \u00a0Instead I shall let a one of my favourite funeral readings stand in for me;<\/p>\n
When we are weary and in need of strength,
\nWhen we are lost and sick at heart,
\nWe remember him.
\nWhen we have a joy we crave to share,
\nWhen we have decisions that are difficult to make,
\nWhen we have achievements that are based on his
\nWe remember him.
\nAt the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter,
\nAt the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring,
\nWe remember him.
\nAt the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer,
\nAt the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn,
\nWe remember him.
\nAt the rising of the sun and at its setting,
\nWe remember him.
\nAs long as we live, he too will live,\u00a0For he is now a part of us,
\nAs we remember him.<\/p>\n
We Remember Him (from the Yizkor Service, adapted<\/em>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" At this crossroads, we must part, for now you must travel a road that I cannot. \u00a0I enjoyed your company and valued your wisdom for the part of the journey we did share. I learnt from your examples many life … Continue reading