As all of us remember my dad and celebrate the anniversary of his death in our own special way, I wanted to share the celebration Jeff and I attended last night at our church. It was All Soul's Day, so those who have died in the last year are honored. Special 3 day candles were lit for each honoree. We sang How Great Thou Art and Amazing Grace. Dad would have been bawling. We have the candle burning at home now. I was reminded of the great hymn we sang at dad's funeral, Great is Thy Faithfulness.
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not; As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
Dad, we miss you, we missed you in the springtime, summer and harvest here at the farm.
Annie and Jeff
1 comment:
Hi, Sue,
I've been thinking a lot lately about your dad and then read your comment on the Mieska blog. I know he would enjoy reading your thoughts and seeing the pictures of what's transpired this past year in the family. Thanks for keeping up with it and letting the rest of us share in your doings!
Love,
Cousin Jane
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