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Thank you for all the messages of condolence at this sad time of the loss of our eldest son, Mark – they have been gratefully received and appreciated.

It is an awkward position: I find it as difficult to express myself, as it is for you to

know just what to say.

I did two things on the day of Mark’s funeral. The first being to take a photograph of

a marvellous sunrise and secondly, in the quiet of the evening, to put into verse the

numbness which we both felt and our thankfulness for the support received from others; this may only have been in a kind message, but all has helped

First appreciate the day’s sunrise on the morning of the Thanksgiving Service for

Mark’s life.

Graham & Hilary

 

The beauty created by Mother Nature, cannot be outdone

She excelled herself today, when we buried our eldest son

Hilary and I have done many tasks and all the daily chores

Where have been the tears, as the sea falling on the shores?

Yes, there has been a wetness, as we read the many cards

The writers struggled for their words, not being like the bards

For how can one find words that are appropriate at this time?

Comfort comes not from the written words, even if they rhyme

Warmth derived from comfort comes from learning others care

Comfort comes by contact; it lets one know, friends are there

Our sincere gratitude comes to you from deep within our hearts

To all who care, whether next door or in those very distant parts

We needed this to take us until the time the tears began to flow

That was today, when realisation, told it was time for Mark to go

Yet a first-born child has a special place, in every parent’s heart

 

 

 

 

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