I went to see Dad in the Chapel of Rest yesterday.
At first it was a shock. He is in his bamboo "bed" (as we like to call it). He looked very serene and almost back to the Dad I remember before he got so ill.
We placed letters to him from us all by his sides. His hands were folded and looked so beautiful. He is wearing a white gown. He looked asleep.
It has really helped me feel more comfortable with his passing away. I still weep buckets at the drop of a hat but I feel calmer inside as to Dads well being now. I know he is happy and with loved ones, yet still watching over those who he loves and who love him here. He will be greatly missed yet I feel I can almost move on now...just the funeral to go..which I know will be so difficult..then I will be able to let him drift off peacefully.
It was upsetting but so beautiful to see him and I am glad I went.
M
x
At first it was a shock. He is in his bamboo "bed" (as we like to call it). He looked very serene and almost back to the Dad I remember before he got so ill.
We placed letters to him from us all by his sides. His hands were folded and looked so beautiful. He is wearing a white gown. He looked asleep.
It has really helped me feel more comfortable with his passing away. I still weep buckets at the drop of a hat but I feel calmer inside as to Dads well being now. I know he is happy and with loved ones, yet still watching over those who he loves and who love him here. He will be greatly missed yet I feel I can almost move on now...just the funeral to go..which I know will be so difficult..then I will be able to let him drift off peacefully.
It was upsetting but so beautiful to see him and I am glad I went.
M
x