Daddy loved country music. I have told you before that with money from his very first job he bought a radio. MUSIC! Thank you, Daddy, for giving me a love of music too!
"I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You" was sung at my grandmother's funeral. (My Dad's mother). So, it is fitting that it will be sung at our Dad's funeral. I have written of "my" Dad but of course, I have brothers and sisters. Please pray for us all to be strong during this time. Not only that, but I have received love from all of his extended family...the relatives from my mother's side and also from his many friends.
On New Year's Day, my Dad made a beautiful pan of biscuits and carefully wrapped them up for our son, Christopher. Just look at them. I wish I could make every one of you this pan of biscuits. Light and fluffy, I cannot describe the taste of them. Perfection, that is how our son describes them.
I made the observation yesterday that I think I will just take a giant box of tissues and make it into a necklace and wear it around my neck. See, Daddy, even in grief, I can try to make people laugh! I got that from you. Thanks for all the laughter. Thank you for everything.
You and your family are in my prayers. Try to keep that gift of laughter from your dad in your heart, that is where we keep those we've lost close to us.
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Pam, mostly known as 'ma'
Wow. Those biscuits look wonderful and I'm not even eating biscuits very often. I could be persuaded by those. Kay, thinking of you and keep you and your family in my prayers. My Dad loved country music too. My childhood had sounds of Porter and Dolly - ha!
ReplyDeleteI love homemade biscuits and those look really good. I’m really sorry about the loss of your Dad. My daddy loved country music, too and so I grew up listening to country and gospel music. Good song! Praying you are all comforted with God’s peace throughout this time.
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ReplyDeleteYou and your family are in my prayers. The biscuits look so good, I can almost smell them.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you have such precious memories of your daddy, Kay. I know that music helps you deal with the loss, too, as your memories of him center around songs he loved.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you and your family- Love you, my friend. xo Diana
My heart hurts for you and your family, i am glad you can sometimes smile through the tears.
ReplyDeleteI have loved the posts of your father's cooking - he sure could have taught me a lot! The biscuits look just perfect, and what memories you will have. Music is so important, and you have chosen what is perfect and full of meaning for you all. You will be strong on the day - adrenaline will see you through - but afterwards, do be kind to yourself, take care, do only what you must or need for a while. Blessing and love to you all.
ReplyDeleteYou should not try to be strong. You will be saying your final goodbyes to a wonderful man. There will be others there to support you as you will need. Also let the loving memories come through and enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry for your loss. Your posts that featured your Dad were always so full of life and fun. He seemed like a wonderful person and how lucky you were to have him for a Dad and a fine example of how to live life. My Dad loved music also and he had a great sense of humor. Even though he passed 43yrs ago I still miss him every day. Prayers and hugs from Ohio to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMy mom loves it, but I'm not a big fan at all.
ReplyDeleteOf course you want to be strong, Kay; but if you're not, that's okay. You've just lost your dad, and I glad to hear that there are family and friends supporting you through this difficult time. I love country music, and Alan Jackson's song is perfect! The biscuits look scrumptious. I would love to have one, warm and slathered in butter and molasses. I'm sure Christoper will long remember this special gift from his grandfather. Laughter heals our souls. If a tissue necklace makes you able to spread laughter through your tears go for it.
ReplyDeleteAfter my father's funeral, my mother, siblings, and a few special others (like Terry) went to a big hill at the Habitation and rolled down it (even Terry) which was a ridiculous family tradition that my father never did. But we all laughed and cried and went to his favorite Chinese restaurant to share all his favorite dishes.
Keeping you in my heart, my friend!
Well, if we can't cry at a funeral, when or where else! Music "does" it for me every time. At Steve's funeral service in England, the words spoken were very touching, but what really made me cry then was the music.
ReplyDeleteYou have been privileged to have such a great Dad, you and your siblings, Kay. Nobody can take this away from you.
Hugs to you, Kay. He is always in your heart.
ReplyDeleteMore prayers for you and your family, Kay! Prayers for comfort and support. How blessed you were to have such a fun and loving father.
ReplyDeleteOh Kay, I am so sorry for your loss. I am holding you and your family in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThe love of music is a great gift. Best wishes at this time.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for your loss. Your dad was a magnificent baker, obviously, and I am glad he passed his love of music on to you.
ReplyDeleteAm so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. It's never easy to lose a loved one. I'm glad you have so many wonderful memories in your heart. When my Mother passed I wrote blog posts in alphabetical order, trying to pick a memory of happier times that included her, something she did or said. I found it very cathartic. There were some letters I didn't come up with anything for back then. I should take a look at it again and see if something comes to mind. I have a tab on my blog at top about Memories of Mom that are those alphabetical blog posts. My best to you and yours.
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