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Harry Joseph McLenegan
December 20, 1937 ~ September 17, 2017 (age 79) 79 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Erin McLenegan
September 20, 2017 9:03 AM
My Dearest Dad,
Losing you has been the most painful thing I have had to endure.
I cannot yet fathom what has happened, and words cannot express the roller coaster of emotions that I am feeling.
Yet, I know that you went home to be with the Lord, and are in His hands, and at peace, and that brings me comfort. I am so grateful for the time that I was able to call you my earthly father and know you. You brought me so much joy and taught me to be strong and independent, and to always be myself; to be kind, loving and forgiving, and always try harder in all things. To always do my best and do them right the first time, if possible. You were a kind and patient man, and loved to crack jokes so that others would crack a smile and laugh. Your Irish charm and wit were always something that I will treasure and think back on.
I know that I have much in me that reflects your mannerisms, and that we both share so many things in common that I will always hold close to my heart.
For the past year, I have been honored and privileged to be by your side as you courageously fought through Parkinson's. You endured much and complained little, given all that has happened. Thank you for allowing me to be there to help take care of you. I needed to do that, and it is helping me through this grief process, as I try to come to terms with your loss.
I will never stop learning and striving to become a better person, and making you proud that I am your daughter, and I am so very proud that you have been, and always will be, my Dad.
Just because you are no longer here physically does not mean that you are not here in spirit, and in our hearts and thoughts, always. When we gather together as family, your name and stories will be shared and we will think of you fondly, and miss you.
A toast to you, Dad. I Love you, miss you, and through the pain will smile when thinking of you in Heaven, as you smile down upon us with that grin that only you could give, and with that twinkle in those kind, beautiful blue Irish eyes that were so uniquely yours.
This quote is one of many that makes me think of you, and I know that you would like.
New Beginnings
Are often disguised
As painful endings
-Lao Tzu
While your passing is so very painful, it is not goodbye. I will see you again, just not yet.
Until we meet again.
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
the rains fall soft upon your fields and,
until we meet again
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
I Love You, Dad!
Erin
A candle was lit by Erin
on September 20, 2017 9:01 AM
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