To my wonderful family here at lumberjocks, I just had to share this with you. The following speech was for my dear husband for his 60th birthday which we celebrated on the 4th June, we went to Johannesburg because most of our families live there so it was convienient to go to a favourite restaurant. Tracy, my eldest daughter is the author.
Three days later my husband passed away suddenly from influenza, the virus attacked his heart muscles. I wasnt at home because I had gotten bronchitis so he told me to stay over at my son’s place and come back when I felt better. Fortunately the Dr hospitalised him. Travelling back was so heart rending having to come home and face such a tradgedy. My dear son, Duncan, gave no thought to himself but jumped into his car and followed me home, my son works on contract so no work no pay, he was here for four days. It wasnt long and all the children had arrived to be by my side, Tracy my eldest daughter refused to let me pay for the funeral saying “Mom, we will sort it out later”. The phones were ringing non stop, I was sent to bed and they took over and did a perfect job. Here is Tracy’s final message for Henry:
Cher, What a wonderful, loving family you have. They will continue to be your strength and support. Mimi and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your children, Lew
-- Lew- Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
Obviously he was a much-loved husband and father, Cher. And I’m sure such wonderful children inherited a few good qualities from their mother as well. :-)
Remember that although this sorrow will never leave you completely, it will become bearable over time. You will live, and grow, and blossom into a new life, and you will be able to cherish your memories with joy rather than sadness.
I sit here in Denmark and my eyes are full of tears, tears of joy, your husbond was lucky to be loved from all of you, and you to be loved from him. Not many families have such wonderful love between them, you have all a gift, keep this close to your hearts in the future also. The best of my thoughts, Mads
-- Mad F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect. Democraticwoodworking.
Condolences Cher and to your family. You can be proud of raising a family like that.
-- "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence Wake Up America!! Please read; http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/26-0
Cher, those are moving tributes to a father and husband and they also bring tears to my eyes. He was my age but about a month. I’m so sorry for the loss that you all have suffered. God will watch over you and heal you with many fond and dear memories and will teach you how to find strength with what remains behind. God Bless.
-- If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. Henry David Thoreau
Such heart touching tributes to a husband and a father, and of your children as well. God is blessed as your were blessed to have had such a wonderful blessing as Henry. Once again so sorry for your loss.
-- I don't make mistakes, I have great learning lessons, Greg
Such heart touching tributes to a husband and a father, thank´s for sharing it with us Cher although its tough now soon you will find the good memery´s and smile again
Cher, you have my deepest sympathy! It sounds like he was a real great guy. Just remember, you have all the Lumberjocks family to also support you! Write when you need someone to talk to to for whatever!!......Jim
-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!!
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