Ten Years Ago Today

 

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Ten years ago today my father died.

Space and time are strange, hard to grasp, how could ten years go by when I feel my father is still by my side?

"The days are long, but the years are short"

 

 

Home.

That is where my heart goes,

That is where I find the roots that hold me in place,

That is where the long road ends, where the green never seems less green.

Home is where my soul knows no bounds, and my arms never tire.

Home, that is where I am when I feel the distance between

Here and now, or don't have words nor need them.

Home is no longer an external place, rather it is within me. It rises from the core of my being, Like a spring that goes beyond space and time.

Home is no longer a place, it is my family. My Parents, my Grandparents, my brothers, my sisters-in-law, my Aunts, Uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, husband, children…

 

Thank you, Dad, for giving me a foundation based on love that makes your memory vivid, powerful, holy and everlasting.

 

 



Comments

21 responses to “Ten Years Ago Today”

  1. My love hugs and prayers to you and your family.
    Those who live forever in our hearts are never far away.
    Love Jeanne
    Your words are always most touching.

  2. Susan May

    Beautiful post. Having wonderful parents is a blessing, for sure. One that we have in common. God bless gou, Corey.

  3. Susan May

    *you* I should know better to type before coffee 😉

  4. Linda P.

    I have always enjoyed reading about your father, and he has always seemed such a dynamic person in your descriptions. You must miss him so much.

  5. I can’t believe it has been so long, Corey. Those were tough days, but backed by so much joy and laughter…good times. Keeping you and your family close in thought today as you remember your father and how he is still with you at this special time.

  6. Wishing you strength, and your mother, too.

  7. Beautiful post Corey. Makes me realize that I’ve been reading your posts every day for more than ten years! Doesn’t seem that long since your dad died. Thank you for sharing stories about him.

  8. Diane Belforte Lewis

    Same date, 18 years ago….thinking of you and both of them Corey.

  9. Beautiful picture of you and shared words from your heart.

  10. Yes, beautiful thoughts and words. I too can’t believe I ‘ve been following your blog for over ten years. I might have thought four or five…yikes!! I remember when you didn’t show your own picture, crazy!!!! Enjoy your cruise and your family-time.

  11. Beautiful !

  12. Thank you once again for sharing deep feelings of family and
    home through beautifully written prose and a delicious poem. I
    remember reading about your dad’s passing, where have those ten
    Years flown? Much love to you, your mom and your family on this
    remembrance anniversary.

  13. X.

  14. Ten years doesn’t seem possible, does it? I love the reminder that home is within; I needed that reminder. Ten years later and not a day goes by that I don’t have the urge to pick up the phone and give my parents a ring. A beautiful day to you, Corey.

  15. Jacklynn Lantry

    When I read the first line my heart was stabbed with sadness but by the end my heart felt joy. You are lucky to have had the dad you had and the family you grew up in. By sharing that (resulting) hope and joy you are passing it on to us. Thank you for that gracious generosity.

  16. Leonie Buchanan

    Beautiful words Corey,
    When love is in your heart years are just a number. Like you I was blessed with wonderful parents, I think of my Dad (43) & Mum (5 years) everyday & thank God for the values they taught me & the love they gave me.

  17. What a beautiful post Corey. I feel the same about my dad’s passing, and now it’s been 41 years for me, can you imagine 41 years and they’ve flown by so fast? Seems like just a month ago….dad was only 53 and I was 23. Thank you for expressing so beautifully what I too feel for my loss.

  18. OMG . It has been such a long time that I haven’t stop by your blog . I missed it so much . It is weird , I came back today , time flies… You had an amazing father .
    Love
    see you soon

  19. Chico Sue

    Yes; fathers, family, thoughts of home and passing time. Always on our mind, and in our hearts.

  20. Thinking of you, dear Corey.

  21. Sending love to your wonderful loving family
    both in France and California. xo jody

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