240517 What I learned in my studies this morning 4

Today's Meditation(s):

Discourses, 2.5.4-5 (Waterfield)

My father’s funeral mass was nice. Lots of friends and family were there. Many fine words were said. All the ancient rituals were well observed. The food properly eaten en masse after. The stories were told and retold. The memories relived and cherished. All together, a fitting exit for a good man.

I wish I had a record of all that was said.

My nephew focused on dad in loco parentis (his father died when he was young). My father stepped up and played the leading father figure in his life: going to games, practicing sports, helping with homework, giving advice, tying ties, and cheering at graduation.

My brother examined my dad's faith. About its paramount importance to him and all the things he did to make his faith a lived faith. About how much it has helped shape my brother's life.

I spoke to his relationship with my mother. The outstanding example of true love which they lived before us, day in and day out. About how a large part of the strength of my relationship with my wife is a direct result of seeing how he treated my mother and how she treated him.

A farewell almost worthy of the man.