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!
1 comment:
Thank you Lee..Your timing is impeccable....
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