SATURDAY AND I MISS HIM - THE OLD MAN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofz-v7FdzE8

Celtic Thunder - The Old Man

Good morning from Adelaide - Saturday morning and I am aware this morning of time - the fact that it is eight years today since my seafaring Father slipped the anchor rope and sailed on the tide.

Eight years and so much has happened during that time - health, illness and changes in my life and in many ways I wish he had been here to share them with me, but in other ways I am glad he did not have to hurt at seeing me thus -

"He was more than just my Father,

My Teacher, My Best Friend."

This song describes the relationship between Father and son, but there is so much in there that I did with my Dad and I never will "forget him for me made me what I am."

"The tears have all been shed now

We've said our last goodbyes

His souls been blessed

Hes laid to rest

And its now I feel alone

He was more than just a father

A teacher my best friend

He can still be heard

In the tunes we shared

When we play them on our own

(chorus)

I never will forget him

For he made me what I am

Though he may be gone

Memories linger on

And I miss him, the old man

As a boy he'd take me walking

By mountain field and stream

And he showed me things

Not known to kings

And secret between him and me

Like the colours of the pheasant

As he rises in the dawn

And how to fish and make a wish

Beside the holly tree

I thought he'd live forever

He seemed so big and strong

But the minutes fly

And the years roll by

For a father and a son

And suddenly when it happened

There was so much left unsaid

No second chance

To tell him thanks

For everything hes done".

It all did happen so suddenly but the night before, we had shared words that were just right and left me feeling that there were not many things left unsaid and memories certainly do linger on.

I miss you Dad - I was and forever will be Edward's girl.

I hope that you take the time to say things that are on your heart and that you are not left with regrets and for those of you who still have their Dad with them - cherish the moments and be present to them.

I was going to share this on Father's Day but today just seemed right.  

I wish you a happy weekend, find joy in the little things and be present to each moment of your life.

Love and hugs,

Linda.