We will never forget
the stories of your youth
of the fierceness of young love
beating all odds
conquering the impossible
We will never forget
the happiness of our childhood
of sacrifices made and covenants kept
living by example
loving with grace
We will never forget
the homes you provided
of the beauty you surrounded us in
working tirelessly
creating dreams
We will never forget
the grace of your presence
of the devotion to family
abiding faithfully
teaching gently
We will never forget
the excitement of holidays spent
of "Ho-Ho-Ho's" and treasures hidden
instigating silliness
immersing hearts in joy
We will never forget
the hours spent at Grandpa and Grandma's house
of the world you created
providing refuge
filling souls
We will never forget
the summers in Zumbrota
of zip-lines, water slides, potato canons, pumpkin carving, pie eating contests
unending days
dream filled nights
We will never forget
the way in which you never grow old
of practical jokes, target practice and duck faces
teaching lessons
making life fun
We will never forget
The standards by which you live your life
nor the countless examples of
compassion that fill
your days
We will never forget
When we were lost
you found us
When we were hungry
you fed us
When we were destitute
you filled our pockets
When we were hopeless
you had faith
When we succeeded
you celebrated us
These things we carry with us
are the blessings
of your
love
In your difficult days
when life and body
grow weary
and
all that is good seems
but a distant memory
May you never forget
how very much
you
are loved.
Forever and always,
Your family.
4 comments:
This made me cry. Very nice, mom.
Thanks, Mom. This is SO TRUE... We love you so VERY VERY MUCH Grandpa and Grandma. Thoughts and blessings to you every day. x0x0, Aleela and Keith
Beautiful tribute to your family...thank you for sharing!
There are no words that can be said that can express the gratitude, love and respect we have for these two people. We can never forget because these experiences and their love have molded us into who we are today and have forged a legacy of love, compassion and respect that will continue on for generations to come. For that and for everything we thank you!
Love you both more that you will ever know!
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