The above picture is of dad and me. Dad died 11 years ago today one
day past his 88th birthday. Yesterday I mentioned his love for musical
instruments, he also loved gospel singing. When he was younger he led
singing at the little country church we attended. He also sang at countless
funerals. He loved the four part harmony and could sing all four parts.
Like the musical recordings, he recorded some of his favorite gospel
songs, with him singing all four parts. I had them play one of these tapes
at his funeral.
The poem below was on the program at his funeral. a friend
attending the funeral, asked if she could have it read at her funeral. Her
husband died first and she had it read and a couple of years later she died
and her children had it read at her funeral. I've had many of my poems read
at funerals down through the years and I'm so very grateful that I have been
able to bring a measure of comfort to many, during their deep sorrow!
PROMISES FROM GOD
God never promised,
That in all we would succeed.
But he did promise,
Strength for our every need.
He did not promise
Sight to all mankind,
But he did promise,
Seek and you shall find.
He did not promise,
Health, wealth or fame,
But he did promise,
We would wear his name.
He did not promise
A life free of pain.
But he did promise,
Heaven is our gain.
Freda McCoy Fullerton
May 21, 2011
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