Thursday, November 17, 2011
Update On Mom
Mom is doing so good...I am so very proud of her....She now a week after Daddy's death knows that he is gone...she has accepted it and is OK....for the past week every day I have had to tell her so many times a day that Daddy was gone, he was in Heaven, we buried him, yes we had a service, yes you were there, yes Mom, you and Daddy were married, yes Mom...you live here...I looked for a detour every day and could't find one...I had to stay on this straight narrow path that led me to today....I could not leave this path because there were so many things that had to be done, taken care of, handled...and only I could do it...I am certainly not complaining..these were duties that daughters perform....I've been glad to do them...none were so hard that they could not be accomplished...as a matter of fact, I found them to be life savers because they did keep me on the straight path that I had to travel. I am so grateful for my family and friends and even slight acquaintances...it has been very endearing and enlightening to spend this past week of my life...I realize that my Dad was very loved by many people and so are we...I am humbled by all of the attention I have received...I feel very strongly that tommorrow my detours will begin again....so look out....buckle up...it's gonna be a great Holiday Season...And I intend to take every detour I can find....
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
A Tribute
A note from Lee: A few months back when I was going through Sharon’s rough drafts and unposted notes, she told me she would leave it up to me whether to share those notes on this blog. This was said, kind of like she thought I would know when the time was right. So … these are her notes from October 21, 2001.
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October 21, 2011
The Gift
By Sharon
I was given a gift 62 years ago this month....it may be getting close to time for me to give this gift back...I can't begin to tell anyone exactly how special my gift was...it was beyond words or imagination. I've taken this gift for granted many times, I've never feared loosing this gift, why I've even left this gift to explore the world. I always came back to my gift, but not always listened to my gift.....I've had the rare opportunity of having my gift close to me for the last 7 years...what joy this gift has brought me. Now I do worry that my gift is trying to leave me. I've tried very hard to keep my gift safe and warm, well fed and nursed, entertained and cared for, but I do worry that it's time to let my gift go.
I have had the privilege of talking to my gift for hours today. We both have a peace about a journey that he is ready to take...my gift just keeps on giving because MY DAD told me tonight that if he could go back in time and change anything in his life - he would not change one single thing. He is very proud of me and my family, he loves Mother more than his own life and he will wait for me in Heaven. He's asking me to let go of him and I found it easy....he said when he was ready he would let go. Ella hugged him extra close tonight when she paid her nightly visit to tuck him in. I think she knows too. I do know one thing...just like tonight while she was talking to him - he does seem to be renewed around her. That child has a gift and she shares it just like My Dad....I am so blessed..
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Sharon’s Dad, A.C. Bridgewater, passed away yesterday.
David, Sharon’s husband said, “He left this world in the most peaceful way I have ever seen, just like he wanted to go, Sharon holding his hand and Grandmother (Elise) by his side.”
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Aubrey Clark “A.C.” Bridgewater
April 24, 1918 - November 8, 2011
He was a retired car salesman and an U.S. Marine Veteran of WWII.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Fairview Cemetery. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive visitors from 10-10:45 a.m. Thursday at Dyersburg Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Elise Bridgewater of Buchanan; a daughter, Sharon Elaine Seaton and husband, David, of Buchanan; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Myrtle Ivy Bridgewater.
Pallbearers will be Barry Hart, David Seaton, Cale Seaton and Monty Essary.
May he rest in peace.
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From Lee: Talked with Sharon a little while ago. Her Dad told her before he passed - if folks wanted to do something to remember him - he would really like it if they would give an age appropriate bible to a child. YOU - actually hand the bible to the child. I think this is a wonderful idea!
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October 21, 2011
The Gift
By Sharon
I was given a gift 62 years ago this month....it may be getting close to time for me to give this gift back...I can't begin to tell anyone exactly how special my gift was...it was beyond words or imagination. I've taken this gift for granted many times, I've never feared loosing this gift, why I've even left this gift to explore the world. I always came back to my gift, but not always listened to my gift.....I've had the rare opportunity of having my gift close to me for the last 7 years...what joy this gift has brought me. Now I do worry that my gift is trying to leave me. I've tried very hard to keep my gift safe and warm, well fed and nursed, entertained and cared for, but I do worry that it's time to let my gift go.
I have had the privilege of talking to my gift for hours today. We both have a peace about a journey that he is ready to take...my gift just keeps on giving because MY DAD told me tonight that if he could go back in time and change anything in his life - he would not change one single thing. He is very proud of me and my family, he loves Mother more than his own life and he will wait for me in Heaven. He's asking me to let go of him and I found it easy....he said when he was ready he would let go. Ella hugged him extra close tonight when she paid her nightly visit to tuck him in. I think she knows too. I do know one thing...just like tonight while she was talking to him - he does seem to be renewed around her. That child has a gift and she shares it just like My Dad....I am so blessed..
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Sharon’s Dad, A.C. Bridgewater, passed away yesterday.
David, Sharon’s husband said, “He left this world in the most peaceful way I have ever seen, just like he wanted to go, Sharon holding his hand and Grandmother (Elise) by his side.”
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Aubrey Clark “A.C.” Bridgewater
April 24, 1918 - November 8, 2011
Aubrey Clark "A.C." Bridgewater, 93, of Buchanan, TN, formerly of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at his residence.
He was a retired car salesman and an U.S. Marine Veteran of WWII.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Fairview Cemetery. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive visitors from 10-10:45 a.m. Thursday at Dyersburg Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Elise Bridgewater of Buchanan; a daughter, Sharon Elaine Seaton and husband, David, of Buchanan; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Myrtle Ivy Bridgewater.
Pallbearers will be Barry Hart, David Seaton, Cale Seaton and Monty Essary.
May he rest in peace.
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From Lee: Talked with Sharon a little while ago. Her Dad told her before he passed - if folks wanted to do something to remember him - he would really like it if they would give an age appropriate bible to a child. YOU - actually hand the bible to the child. I think this is a wonderful idea!
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