A Father's Farewell

I don't want to say goodbye; ever.... and I don't think I'm going to - because I'm going to see you again. I'm sorry it has to be this way. I want you to be brave, and I know you kids are fighters. I'm going to be waiting for you, because we know there is a God. I want you to know that I'll be somewhere still thinking about you and loving you and waiting for you... Just don't ever give up, and try to be strong and always concerned about others' feelings. You should always care, because there are so many people you can trust and believe in.... your mother is one. When you feel like you should be holding me - hold your mother - it will be like you are hugging me; because she is half of me. I wish I could hold you more.... I love each of you, Dad

"a father's farewell "
* lindie gibson * echoes of the heart * livingston, montana *