(My Dad died last June and I've had a lot of problems dealing with it - recurring dreams, crying jags that last for days, trying to forgive myself and begging my Dad to forgive me for leaving him in NY when he seemed to be improving and I needed to get back home because I was so sick. His birthday is May 8th and to honor him, I have decided to quit smoking on that day because I know I will never ever pick up another smoke after making that promise to him (his spirit). But what I really want to share with you is a poem I came across after my Dad died. It's called "I Wish You Enough..." and tells about a father & daughter in their last moments together.)
I Wish You Enough....
I wish you enough sun to keep
your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate
the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep
your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest
joys in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy
your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate
all that you possess.
I wish enough hellos to get you through
the final goodbye.
Deb (NH)