I am mindful of the heartbroken feeling when losing a loved one today. Amy is on her way home again to be with her family. The boys are so very sad. A day which should celebrate Eric's birth into this world is dimmed by the loss of his "Pop". Heartbroken for them and all who loved Bill Knopf. He was a man who lived life well, who knew who he was, and loved generously. I was lucky to know him and to be with him and Shirley yesterday.
I love this anonymous poem and it comes to me when someone I love dies.
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there, I did not die. - - Anonymous.
Sweet peace, my friend, I see you even now in the glint of the fallen snow.
It's a blessing that you got to know Bill Knopf and an even greater blessing that you loved each other. He will only see the light now.
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Your enduring relationship with Pops says so much about him and about you. I'm so sad for your loss. I just read that the kids are singing at the service which is so sweet.
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