Memorial Service: Pastoral Prayer
A Haiku Prayer in memory of Albert Dulyea Parker
Shared on July 12, 2013
First Christian Church, Bloomington, Illinois
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Spirit of Love, a
Haiku of Prayerful Caring;
Thoughts about healing
Held in caring arms
Dad has traveled well with us
That Journey complete
Memories we hold
Together we laughed and cried
A special moment
Life is everything
So it seems at first knowing
Then we realize
Mystery Divine
Captures hearts and every breath
A radiant gem
Spouse and friend now gone
Slipped away in slow pieces
Heartbreak at the loss
Feelings overwhelmed
Praying for an end to pain
Confusion to cease
And now stillness sits
Like a brick in brokenness
Longing sad …… and free
What now? as life moves
On to calling adventures
Spirit comes steady
Now, oh God, we pray
To let go; feel the presence
Of love freed to arms
Everlasting love
Alive in rich memories
Love never ending
God’s love for Al and
Al’s love for God and for us
To cherish sweetly
Ease our heavy hearts
Free our tender souls desires
To hold on tightly
Al’s spirit is here
God’s presence is deeply felt
New life transforms life
All of Al’s children
Fam’ly Rainbow Connected
Hearts full of caring
Hold Teresa now
Jeff and Travis also hold
Loving forever
More and more and more
Amen and again Amen
So be it, Amen.
The Rev. Doctor Carol P Vaccariello
Friend