My Father has just past away (page 7)

yknot

You and your family are in my prayers

FlyingHighNow

Dear FHN,thank you again So often to convey the power and spirit of God in song or poem we turn to the awe and the beauty of nature. But in the end inspired with faith and hope we realize even nature itself is a mere shadow or reflection of the creator God ! ~~Cal

Cali, I think the author means that when you see and enjoy those things, your loved one will be there and enjoy it with you.

caliber

Thanks again to everyone who expressed their thoughts of sympathy for our family ( and even to those who only

are on the hits numbers.. it still shows concern and interest in the topic at hand and may have encouraged or strengthened

them in some way it still says "I hear you.. your message is of some value )

I am now going off topic somewhat in what follow but I believe it is of interest & and is encouraging as you will see !

Before the funeral us immediate family were ask to meet with the speak of the funeral talk.... he want our thoughts and

input... He mentioned how funerals are a wonderful time to reach relative with our message of truth . I said "look

lets not have yet another info-mmerial.... lets remember for once the singular purpose of this talk is to celebrate the life of our father.

It really is a once in a life time chance to hear about ones individual life at the KH why should you minimize or distract from this ? "

Then the speaker ask how familiar our "worldly family " members are with our beliefs . One of my brothers said" that they have been

familiar for decades and are quite understanding ". I said "why then the need to harp on our beliefs ?"

To make a long story short the speaker was understanding to my thoughts apparently because he focused

lots of time on my fathers personal life apart from being a a witness. My people remarked how they enjoy

the talk this way... very refreshing it even had much humor. Many compliments were received to my family

about it !

At the little family supper we had later my brother-in-law elder said "that was a good idea you had Caliber"

I felt a sense of pride and fulfillment that even though in my faded state my JW family had listened to me

and appreciated my input ! ........ My father got 10 or 15 minutes of recognition instead of 2 minutes

"with a sense of fulfillment'

Caliber

caliber

bttt... it is a much needed encouraging thought for many to hear.. the hope to influence funeral talk to actually

remember the person as an individual apart from their religion !!! ~~~~Cal

shamus100

Caliber,

I am so very sorry for your loss.

GermanXJW

Please accept also my condolence. The death of a father or a mother must be one of the most difficult things in life.

snowbird

Please accept my condolences, Caliber.

I'm so sorry.

Sylvia

Witness 007

Fully understand your situation....sorry about your loss....

caliber

Just a quick thanks to the new posters expressing their condolences but also" an update" to bump the thread

because I am so pleased that my input in my fathers funeral was listened to . ....check back to my last comment

back about 4 posts above . Any thought or comments about this ? ~~~Cal

snowbird

I'm pleased your input was well received, Caliber.

I wish all JW's would just tell the WTS to go to Purgatory!

Sylvia

My Father has just past away

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