I am pleased that you were able to get back for the service, and that your siblings were with you. May the grace of our Father continue to give you and your family strength, peace, and joy in the knowledge that your dad is in the presence of our Lord.

A wonderful light has gone out in the world and the world is a little poorer without your Dad in it. Yes, he is in a wonderful place and that does help to know, but the world will miss his light shining in the darkness. God is good, but it is still hard for us.

I really clicked over here to send you a link to an amazing book about weeds being good for the soil, when I read about your Dad. Some time later, when things settle down and common finally seems okay, check out this book (It is all there, keep following the links). http://journeytoforever.org/farm_library/weeds/WeedsToC.html He reminds me of you and your writing.

So sorry for your loss.