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
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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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