Tribute To My Uncle Gordon!
Yesterday I received a call from my mother and she informed me that my Uncle Gordon had fallen off a ladder and died from the fall. From the moment I received that information the Angels began to arrive. First only a few, then many, and by the end of that day my entire soul was flooded with unseen Angels. These Angels reminded me of all the joyful moments that I had with this wonderful man. He was a rock to all who knew him. A man who made my knowing him something to be cherished as a child and proud as an adult. He was the kind of person who made his entire family and community around him a better place because of the content of his character. He was a true role model of what all of us want to be like. Of course the world will go on but for those of us who knew this man best there is a profound sadness that we will no longer enjoy his physical presence. For me, the unseen Angels are not welcome because they bring tears, but past experience tells me these same Angels will soon be fond companions as I continue my earthly journey without my Uncle Gordon. They will remind me of all that he brought into my life as well as everyone else that he touched.
My heart now goes out to my Aunt Mid and their children, grandchildren, and the rest of the family. When you grieve you experience the highest degree of love that one can feel, and your tears are the greatest tribute to a life well lived. The days ahead may be some of the toughest days of this family’s life and yet I am certain there will be a day in the future where joy will return and the unseen Angels will be welcomed with the smile of peace regained.
To the Spirit of my Uncle Gordon,
Farewell sweet, sweet man. I will miss you but you will always own a corner in my heart. Thank you for being the best Uncle a nephew could have ever wanted.
Cliffy
Your uncle sounds like a great guy, Cliff. It is clear that his life had a strong positive influence on yours. He is an inspiration to us all!
Well said little brother, and so true…
That is such a sweet story. I am so sorry he had to die in such a sad way. An old friend of mine recently died, too. He crashed his truck on his way home from work late at night. When someone dies in such an odd way, it reminds you of how awesome that person was and love just sweeps over you.
Thanks, Bruce, Doug, & Michelle. We all will endure such moments in our journey here on earth and it is very comforting to have each other to walk through this type of pain together.
Cliff, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Mid and Gordon, and, though I didn’t know him well, your summation of him is what I remember, also. Please let Aunt Barb know that she and all of them are in my prayers. Mom will be saddened to hear of this, too. My heart goes out to all of you.
Love, Connie
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers.
Thanks Kiara, truly we are all connected.
It is Thursday morning and I am trying so hard to find your latest blog when I happen upon a message from Cliffy writtenafter hearing of Gordons death. It was titled “Tribute to My Uncle Gordon”. Of all days to find this blog, just minutes after hearing of Cliffs’ passing. I wanted to say “Goodbye” Cliff. We were leaving to come see you today. But instead you talked to me in your tribute. What beautiful words to hear on this sad day. Thank you Cliff for giving this to me on this particular day. You are such a good man! I’ll love you forever!
Nancy, Knowing what you are feeling I can only say stay strong, pray constantly for strength and lean upon your family for comfort. I love you and will continue my prayers for you and your family.
Love always Mid
I am at a loss for words. I feel a sadness in my heart I can’t discribe. I was 10 years old when you were born. You were my “little cliffie”. You are in a wonderful place now, so my sadness is not for you but for all of us who knew and loved you. Judy