Oh Shawn, what a beautiful tribute to fatherhood and parenting and loving one's children. The thread of love continues--may you and Maile sense God's nearness in a tangible ways in the days ahead.
I’m so sorry for your loss. It is a palpable sensation, signaling that a great soul has crossed. I love that your little one asked you to sing that song. It’s one of my favorites. 💞
Shawn, this is so beautiful. A fitting tribute to a man who meant so much to all of you. That he taught you how to hold your children, was especially tender to me. Priceless.
You and your family are held in my heart for these difficult days. I am savoring your words; the way you find the meaningful beauty in life and its end. Take care, dear ones. Thank you for still showing up here, in this extraordinary and everyday life. You comfort us all.
“He taught me how / to hold my children.” are such powerful lines. And sentiments. 🥹❤️🩹
This choked me up. Thank you for always inviting your readers to feel.
I'm so sorry to hear about this, Shawn. Prayers for you and your family.
So sorry for your loss! What a comforting hymn your sweet girl requested.
Oh Shawn, what a beautiful tribute to fatherhood and parenting and loving one's children. The thread of love continues--may you and Maile sense God's nearness in a tangible ways in the days ahead.
Shawn...wow. This was a beautiful testimony of a well-lived life. My condolences at his passing. ♡
I’m so sorry for your loss. It is a palpable sensation, signaling that a great soul has crossed. I love that your little one asked you to sing that song. It’s one of my favorites. 💞
Achingly beautiful. I am truly sorry your family now knows the sting of death. Praying for comforts amidst the pain.
May God visit you with his peace in the middle of this storm.
I'm so sorry. I can hardly believe that I'm at the age where people my age are losing their parents. It is so hard.
Shawn, this is so beautiful. A fitting tribute to a man who meant so much to all of you. That he taught you how to hold your children, was especially tender to me. Priceless.
You and your family are held in my heart for these difficult days. I am savoring your words; the way you find the meaningful beauty in life and its end. Take care, dear ones. Thank you for still showing up here, in this extraordinary and everyday life. You comfort us all.
What a beautiful poem for who sounds like a beautiful man. Praying for your family ❤️
Thanks for this bit of tender truth telling. I'm sorry for this loss.
Oh wow how achingly beautiful, esp the poem about your father in law! How special to have those memories!
A beautiful piece of writing. So sorry for your loss.