Goodbye Na

Yesterday we said goodbye to my Na. 

During his service (which was not a religious one, as per his wishes) two poems were read out, as chosen by my Mum and Nanny, which I thought were beautifully poignant, and I think would be of comfort to anyone who has lost a loved one. 

‘Don’t think of him as gone away’

Don't think of him as gone away

his journey's just begun,

life holds so many facets

this earth is only one.

Just think of him as resting

from the sorrows and the tears

in a place of warmth and comfort

where there are no days and years.

Think how he must be wishing

that we could know today

how nothing but our sadness

can really pass away.

And think of him as living

in the hearts of those he touched...

for nothing loved is ever lost

and he was loved so much.

When God saw you getting tired

When God saw you getting tired

And a cure was not to be

He put his arms around you

And whispered come to me

He didn't like what you went through

And he gave you rest

His garden must be beautiful

He only takes the best

And when we saw you sleeping

So peaceful and free from pain

We wouldn't wish you back

To suffer that again

Today we say goodbye

And as you take your final rest

That garden must be beautiful

Because you are one of the best.

the last photo we took of Na when he last visited my Mum and Step Dad back in October

My Na

Gerald (Gerry) Edward Batty

21st May, 1926 - 3rd December, 2012

xx