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| Fri, 02-24-2006 - 9:50pm |
My father died this morning. He stopped eating at the beginning of the week, slept a lot more than usual, and by last night was transferred to the extended care unit of the Methodist home where he and Mom lived. He passed peacefully in his sleep early this morning. He was 92 years old.
After the obligatory phone calls this morning, I went to work, where my wonderful co-workers gave me support and energy throughout the day. I have spent the day in and out of bouts of tears, yet always knowing that he is in a far, far better place. My beliefs in the eternal soul are solid, yet there is a pocket of loss in my heart that will be there for the rest of this life.
As the shock of the loss ebbs, I have had a kalaidascope of wonderful images and precious memories. I will be writing the eulogy, and with the help of my brothers and sister, all my guides and my father's spirit, will be able to deliver it with the dignity and great love with which it is written. And a wonderful thing has happened. All four of the children, my siblings, will be together for the first time in 12 years. We have been on the phone to each other all day. My mother is at peace and looking forward with great anticipation to seeing us all again. She suffered the loss of her beloved husband of 66 years gradually over the past year, as he slipped into dementia, and then was moved to constant care in their life-care facility. Her emotions range from the deepest grief to relief, but she has no guilt. She knew yesterday that he was already gone. His spirit had sealed itself off from his body. When I grow up I want to be just like her.
The soul is always in transition. Birth is far more difficult for all parties involved than death seems to be for the dying. The soul takes over consciousness of the reality of the physical being and brings a state of anticipation, and the living watch as life leaves the body even before the body stops functioning. Dad was ready to leave us. He has been joyfully welcomed to the other side, with a rousing "Well done, good and faithful servant!"
He is dearly missed on this earthly plane. I'll be gone for awhile as the family convenes and celebrates his life.. Your healing energy for me and my family is acknowledged and appreciated.
Barbara


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Sending prayers to my Goddess and God, for the safe journey Home for your father. Also prayers for comfort and strength for you and your family as well. It is so difficult, letting go when a loved one passes through the doorway back to Spirit.
Love & hugs,
Gypsy
Blessings,
Gypsy
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