Friday, June 09, 2006

Dustin: Family Legacy

Full text from Dustin's weblog.

Thursday, June 08, 2006

SO in recent encounters with some relatives I have decided to try my hand at poetry, even though I would not call what I write true poetry since I am sure that it lacks my structure to the real writer. Regardless I wish to place this poem on here as a tribute to my Grandfather (whom I was very close with) who recently passed on. He was a great man and to quote my father "was as close to perfect as anyone he has ever met". That pretty much sums up my Grandpa.

Family Legacy
(An Ode to my Grandfather)

It started with one man and his wife,
Joined together in love, for life,
Not knowing what they’d start,
Just following love from their hearts.

One man and his wife,
Creating so much life,
Leading by example,
Giving a legacy,
from one generation to the next,

A pilot,
A poet,
A thinker,
A worker,
Artist,
Musician,
Accountant,
Businessperson,
Teacher,
Farmer,
Athlete,
Scientist,
Philosopher.

All rooted in one man and his wife,
Given together in love for life,
Starting something they could not know,
I hope they were proud as they watched us grow.

The closest to perfection that could be seen,
Coming out of one human being,
He gave himself to each generation for all to see,
A man and his wife’s family Legacy.

Jeffrey: Legacy

Full text from Jeffrey's weblog:

Legacy

What a legacy you've left
my dear elder friend,
such love and joy
to which I have borne
proud witness.

Early Friday morning,
My Grandfather
passed away.

I'm up at my parent's in
Spiritwood SK,
putting together
all the video I've shot of Grandpa,
and sitting in the midst
of my relative's reflections
on this great man.
Well belovedin his community,
a man of many talents,
and the genetic source
I am sure of my creative impulses!.

Always quick with a joke,
and a huge smile.
Generous, fun loving,
gentle and eloquent.
But most of all faithful in prayer,
for his wife, family and friends.
Loving God with his whole heart.

Farewell.
And see you in Heaven someday
I love you Grandpa.

Thursday, June 08, 2006

grandchildren pay tribute

Jeff has posted a family photo from Grandpa's birthday party along with a poem.

I realized that some of my regular audience might appreciate an update on my blog.

Inspired by Jeff's and my poetry, Dustin followed suit with his own tribute to Grandpa.