I close my eyes and think back over the years,

As my eyes fill with heavy tears,

There are so many regrets,

So many fears,

I never thought this day would come,

You were always so strong,

I know now your at peace,

Your hurting is gone,

It’s the small things that weren’t said in the end,

That have some of us wishing we had the chance to say them again,

I know you know how all of us feel,

That’s why you went the way you did,

So we felt no guilt,

You didn’t have to be stuck in a bed,

With cords attached to you and machines,

The last few days you spent here were good,

You got to have your French Toast , Steak and one last Bud,

Who knows maybe they have better Beer up there ,

I know some people who are praying for that ,

Dad you took us all by surprise,

You left us to soon and with a lot of pain in our hearts,

But I know we all Understand,

You were always so strong and had the upper hand,

I was never ashamed of you or mom,

You raised me right and taught me write from wrong,

I know the pain will slowly fade,

But right now it’s still fresh and cuts deep like a sharp blade,

Were going to tell some stories about you,

Like how badly you picked on me when we were in Colorado and I lost my one shoe,

And the time the Mouse ran up your pant leg,

So you do some fishing and have some fun,

But you had best take the time to come back and check in on mom,

The grandchildren will miss you too so we will fill them in on a few good stories too ,

Ok Dad the party must go on so if you’re here I hope you like what we’ve done It’s all for you dad From us

Kids and mom, We love you and miss you more then you will ever know,