SplitG3 & Family, I will say....like Trpr stated, it brings back some very strong emotions for me as well. My father lost his battle with Cancer 15 years ago this May. I was a young man when he left and although I miss him daily I am grateful to have spent what little time I had with him. I stumbled accross a poem quite some time ago that I think you would appreciate.....
GOD SAW HE WAS GETTING TIRED,
AND A CURE WAS NOT TO BE,
SO HE PUT HIS ARMS AROUND HIM,
AND WHISPERED COME WITH ME
WITH TEARFUL EYES WE WATCHED HIM SUFFER,
AND SAW HIM FADE AWAY,
ALTHOUGH WE LOVED HIM DEARLY,
WE WOULD NOT MAKE HIM STAY.
A GOLDEN HEART STOPPED BEATING,
HARD WORKING HANDS TO REST,
GOD BROKE OUR HEARTS TO PROVE TO US,
HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST.
I will remember your Father when I head to the woods this year.
Deep Sympathy to you and yours.
Ryan Rudd