Today is my father’s memorial service. I thought of posting what I will read, but, no. I thought of showing you what I’ll wear, but, definitely no. It won’t be pink? Is that sufficient?
Memorial services are, for me, already a particular straddle between public and private. My temperament lends itself either to intimate gatherings of wholehearted sharing, or public events where we communicate ideas about Topics with a capital T. A service is neither and both.
I loved my father like a map of the world. I knew him for a very long time. In a rare act of restraint, I’m going to stop before I’m done.
Have a wonderful weekend.
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Dearest Lisa –
My heart will be with you today.
In memory, and with love,
Victoire
May his memory be a blessing <3
I am very sorry to hear about you father, sending my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Hope that you find comfort in your happy memories.
Leslie
Thinking of you today xo
Sending hugs, Lisa.
Thinking of you and wishing you strength and comfort,
Lisa, I must say the words, “I loved my father like a map of the world” is stunningly beautiful.
May your dear father feel your love and comfort.
Luci
Sending you and your family lots of love, Lisa. You’ll be in my thoughts today. xoxo
Sending you a big hug….
Understand completely. It is a central relationship, and a huge transition. Thinking of you.
Your words are beautiful, ” I loved my father like a map of the world” gives me pause and something to ponder..
Oh Lisa. Lots of love to you and your dear ones.
Oh Lisa, may his memory be a blessing.
“I loved my father like a map of the world.”
Hugs
May his memory be blessing and may you in time find peace in his memory.
It is so hard to lose our fathers. I’m thinking of you today.
I like your phrase, ‘love him like a map of the world.’
Maps show ups and down, bumps in the road, obstacles to be navigated.
Thinking of you and your family, Lisa.
My heartfelt condolences. I still miss my father daily, 6 years later. Your words, thoughts and restraint show your love. Wishing you comfort and peace
Tough day to navigate. My thoughts are with you and I hope it all goes well.
Lisa,
I am so sorry for your loss. I love that you referred your love for your father like a map of the world. My father passed almost two years ago and I feel his presence every day. My condolences to you and your family.
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