Dads Journey

Cars pull up, we park, we are here. The sea is banging against the rocks begging to be noticed. I slowly walk closer to the ocean. Its filled with such life. Smash the waves hit, every color of blue one could imagine all having a party together as they slap on the large ocean rocks. We are here. The place he wanted us all to meet for one final goodbye. We came from as fare away as DC, to Delaware, from Oregon to the little town of Hayfork Ca. As I looked around a tear rolled down my cheek. How beautiful is it that he made us all come together like this to such a wonderful place.It was his one last final act of kindness from a man who even in death could bring such joy to his kids hearts and others. The bags are passed out. We each now get to say goodbye as we slowly put the ashes into the raging blue sea. Each one of us having one last personal conversation with him in our minds. Goodbye Freddie I say. You have made such an impact to my life and you will always be a part of who i am. Allot of people assume when the life leaves the body the person is dead, but in fact they are in the people that were around them there whole lives. Every conversation with a close friend or a tender kiss from a lover or the smiles on your family's face at a family dinner. These are all moments of life recorded in our souls that will live with us forever. It will be passed on again to your kids and loved ones. This is the circle of life. This is what makes it all very much worth it. Love, caring and friendships is what the world is. I love you daddy, good bye for now but hello from within me forever.