Saying Good Bye

Saying Good Bye is never easy
And our hearts are heavy today
As we gather here with those who love my Grandfather
And share our grief that he has been called away.
It is difficult to keep our tears from flowing
And to keep our spirits from sinking as we gather
But we remember that he would want sorrow for us, never!
Floyd had many names in this community
And wore many hats as he went about his day
But whether as husband, father, dad or grandparent
He wore each one in a very special way.
Children, know that he loved you;
Grandkids, you were special delights,
And greatgrandkids, I hope you know
That you were like his shinning lights.
His great joy was in helping others
In any way that he could do it
If someone gave him a task to perform
He could hardly wait to get to it.
Camping and the great outdoors
Were a joy to him from the time he was young
Perhaps that love of nature
Is where his appreciation of woodworking was begun.
We say goodbye now only briefly
As we entrust him to Heaven into God's loving care
Singing softly the songs the Father gives our hearts
Whose words remind us that someday we will join him there.
Thena