A Brave Soul Goes Home

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Author’s Notes: This is special tribute to a departed and most loved family member. (I wrote it as Rhymed Couplet which I thought was the best vehicle for capturing my thoughts and feelings about this most wonderful person.) Gary Bateman, April 27, 2015.

Categories: bereavement, dedication, emotions, eulogy, feelings, memory, and uplifting.

A Brave Soul Goes Home No mortal power ever on this common earthly plane Can call you back as Heaven makes its final gain. You mind was one steeped in such numeric certitude, Possessing a spirit with a most certain pulchritude. Your life strode a period of only six decades plus two, But in God’s divine plan he knew so well the real you. You developed in time a zest for friendship and love, Which God felt with such passion in Heaven above. Your life had its great share of such suffering and pain, But that never dampened your spirit on this mortal plane. God was most aware always of your charitable nature, As you helped those in need—victims of human nature. Your departure from us was sadly short and unexpected, But God’s plan and wishes for you were always expected. And so Brave Soul we mourn your loss from our mortal home, But we take solace in knowing God’s called you to His home. Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, April 27, 2015 (Rhymed Couplet) *A special tribute to a departed and most loved family member.

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Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 5/26/2015 3:50:00 PM

Hi G!I came to give you and Ingrid my most heartfelt condolences on the passing of your brother-in-law.Very sorry to hear about your loss and grief my very dear friend Gary.Very fine tribute you've penned here for him.Very sweet and beautifully written!May the light of heaven break thru this very sad time and bring you both some healing and peace in the end.My heart and prayers are with you and Ingrid always at this time of sadness and deep sorrow. Wishing you a very lovely week!In his light!God bless you!The best to you always!Your friend.D.

Gary Bateman
Date: 5/27/2015 9:44:00 AM

Hello Dorian!! Thanks for your condolences and I will pass them on to Ingrid. Yes, this has been a tough time for Ingrid and me and other family members. Her brother was a great person. He was a retired mathematics teacher. Thanks again for your prayers. I thought the couplet I wrote was fitting tribute to my brother-in-law. Best Always, Gary

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 5/1/2015 2:33:00 PM

i offer you both my prayers in this time of sadness beautifully penned piece bless you both

Gary Bateman
Date: 5/1/2015 8:42:00 PM

Thanks Liam Mate!! Prayers help and sadness ultimately makes us stronger when we all realize that one day we all will similarly depart this mortal coil here on Earth. And then a new exciting adventure begins. No Fear!! Best, Gary

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/28/2015 1:58:00 AM

such a glorious dedication to a loved family member... i was taken by your fine write, gary.. huggs

Gary Bateman
Date: 4/28/2015 1:47:00 PM

Thanks so much Nette. I really appreciate your thoughts here. It has been a difficult time as you can well imagine. Best Always, Gary

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/27/2015 7:41:00 PM

Great tribute poem my friend! Sad about your family member passing.. My condolences. I recently lost my BIL and it was a deep pain to face it even with our knowing his cancer was terminal. A7 as usual because you ink tha page so very well!

Gary Bateman
Date: 4/28/2015 1:50:00 PM

In this case too, it was my BIL (my wife's younger brother) who was a year younger than me. He had a very serious situation and suffered immensely. He went fast and his suffering is over now. Thank Good!! Best Always, Gary