When Parents Die
September 8th 2007 05:14
A friend of mine recently lost his father. The old man was leaving behind a significant legacy, financially, genetically, and in so many ways that are simply intangible. He was, for instance, very active in fusing traditional Japanese culture and contemporary American culture here in our little niche on the edge of the continent.
So difficult to find the right words to say to one who has lost a parent. Even when it is known that the passing will come soon, no planning can help organize a mind and heart for such. I was speaking to my friend about this the other day, and seemed at a loss for words.
I know that just being there is meaningful in it's own right.
I did finally say that he would be carrying his father with him in so many ways, forever. So many nuances of body language, vocal inflections, sense of humor, and value systems. Value systems that will move from generation to generation to generation.
He was a good man. Leaving behind a good man.
deorre
So difficult to find the right words to say to one who has lost a parent. Even when it is known that the passing will come soon, no planning can help organize a mind and heart for such. I was speaking to my friend about this the other day, and seemed at a loss for words.
I know that just being there is meaningful in it's own right.
I did finally say that he would be carrying his father with him in so many ways, forever. So many nuances of body language, vocal inflections, sense of humor, and value systems. Value systems that will move from generation to generation to generation.
He was a good man. Leaving behind a good man.
deorre
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