Gone too soon is what they say

Gone too soon is what we say

Gone just in time is what the Master say

Some might have trusted you

Others may show mere concern,

While many just oblige but for us you was the rock.

And deep on the inside we love you dad

Gone in your prime we might say and why we do not know.

Yet there is one who looks, sees and understands.

To him alone your time did truly come.

As we whisper among ourselves we can hear you speaking

That there is still work to be done sons, get to the task.

The vineyard is still there and much sewing to be done.

Daddy we cannot fill your shoe.

But with pride we put them on, to carry on where you left off.

Knowing that the task is hard and the laborers’ are few.

Gone too soon for us is how we feel daddy dear.

Gone too soon is what they say.

Yet you have walked a road in our lives that no one else could.

You thought us right from wrong and led by integrity

You have walked the path with determination and grace.

Often times we stumble and almost fall, but you kept us in line.

Looking back you were the one to keep us all in check.

We mourn your lost, celebrate your parting

But your memories true will linger with us always.

Gone too soon we have heard many say.

And as we reflect daddy we believe you have done your best,

Now resting in the arm, of the one who loves your best.

 Saying my son you have run the race now receive the trophy.

Gone too soon we have heard many say

Your race is finish son now let them carry on

For gone too soon from this world is what they think,

But gone just in time is what the Father says.

Gone too soon, yes gone too soon.

September 28, 2015

Pastor Wilson & Family