Saying Goodbye To Daddy

Saying Goodbye To Daddy

The silence filled the air, and a quiet came over all
The man lying on the bed no longer occupied the shell left
The angels had come for him and carried him to his Heavenly home
And mourners cried, though Dad had passed the test.

He had been a Christian many years, ready for his Master
And the last few years had been so hard for him to bear
But that night the angels came, they very gently lifted him
And to the arms of Jesus he was flown with great care.

As I sat brushing his pearly white hair and talking to him
I knew he would be leaving on his journey in just a short while
But to hold on just a little longer was my goal, to hug his hand
Oh God, I prayed, let me see just one more of precious smile.

I cried as they said he was gone, and no longer could I hold him
No longer could I brush his hair through my fingers,
No longer could I hold his hand, and talk gently to him
Oh, Daddy, I cried wanting him to please ask a bit to linger.

A better Dad I could never ask for, a better man - there is not.
He did all he could do on this earth for family and friends
And when he knew the time was drawing near he was ready
He did not fight it, but welcomed Christ to send angels to him.

So, let go of Daddy I had to do, but miss him I will always
The smile of his face, his laugh, and the gleam in his eyes,
Will never leave my memories for all my years on earth
Daddy, I will meet you again, so no need for any good byes.

I will be there when my time comes, so watch for me
Be near the gate to hold me once more, and a strong hug I'll need
For as I live my life here and until my time does come
I will try to remember all you have taught me these years indeed.

Daddy, I miss you so much, and I do hope you can see me and know
the love I feel, forever and forever until I hold you once again..
I love you, Daddy!!!

© Kentucky_Lady4

This page is dedicated to the memory of my father, Harvey S. Tackett,
who went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2002.

February 13, 1919 - March 1, 2002

This was the song sang at the funeral for my Dad.
It was his request, and praise the Lord, he is now
in Beulah Land.
It took me a few months to add this song, but it is
here now. And he is Home with the Father, where all is
happiness and no more pain or suffering he will ever have
again.

He served his family as long as he was here, served
his country in WW2, and now is serving our Lord.
The American Legion gave him a full rites funeral, and
I will never forget the very touching ceremony.
From this home to his Eternal Home..