What do you say about parents who are no longer with us? We can make it sad because we miss them so very much or we can make it a celebration of their lives, and this is what I want to do. Oh believe me I could make it sad as so many things happened to my mother and father that should never of happened, but there is nothing I can do about that and it will not bring them back to me..

So what I will say is that I was so truly blessed to have had two loving parents. A mother that was always there for us no matter what. Oh she would get mad at us at times, but what mother doesn't? My younger sister joined mum in 1997 and I just know mum would be waiting for her with open arms. Although losing her was so hard on dad, as no parent should have to bury their children. My dad, oh what a big man he was! 6ft 2 inches but so gentle. With his help I was able to get over the loss of my mother. I think we helped each other. I brought dad to live with us after losing mum and I'm so glad his last years were happy ones. We saw each other every day and I do miss that morning coffee with him so much. But they never really leave us as they stay in our hearts. So I thank God every day for blessing my sisters and I with wonderful parents. We were truly blessed and for that I'm truly grateful. And a testement to how much they were loved is in their great granchildren, as most carry one or two of their names..

Mum, Dad, I love you both and I miss you so very much, but knowing you are together again gives me comfort as I know how much you missed your soul mate dad,and you have one of your daughters with you...God bless and keep you till the day we are together again...

I love you...Your oldest Daughter Moira xx

Dad was born on June 19, 1923
in
Blanacraig Ross & Cromarty


Mum was born on November 20, 1926
in
Peebles Scotland

Mum and Dad's Wedding Day 1948
Matthew James McGinn
&
Maryann Hogarth




Mum
Age 17

MUM

To the Mother I have loved and lost.
You will always live in my heart.
To lose you, Mum,
was the hardest thing I have ever had to go through.
But I know you will be resting in the arms of Jesus.

To everyone who has a mother living,
love her and cherish her while you can,
she is the only Mother you will ever have,
so never take her for granted.

Mum, I know you knew I loved you so much,
I just wish you were here so I could tell you once again.
I will take care of Dad for you Mum, so rest in peace.

I LOVE YOU.

Your Daughter,
Moira.



Dad and Moira


My Hero

As I ponder the love that I saw in his eyes,
A Godly love, given without compromise....
I recall many times that he stood by my side,
And prodded me on with great vigor and pride.
His voice ever confident, firm and yet fair,
Always speaking with patience, tenderness and care.
The power and might of his hands was so sure,
I knew there was nothing we couldn't endure.
It's true, a few others provided insight,
Yet, he laid the foundation that kept me upright.
He's the grandest of men to have lived on this earth,
Although he's not royal by stature or birth.
He's a man of great dignity, honor and strength.
His merits are noble, and of admirable length.
He's far greater than all other men that I know,
He's my Dad, he's my mentor, my friend and hero.

Author is Debbie Hinton Young

Cuppy, thank you for the beautiful tribute you have given for my parents.

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