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Sunday, November 19, 2006

THESE ARE MY MOUNTAINS.

In loving memory of my Dad. Born Bellshill, Scotland died Melbourne, Australia November 19th 2000.

Dad was quiet, caring man who was always fun to be around. As his only child he loved me dearly . He was a one of a kind Grandfather to Rowan, his only Grandchild, who idolised him. They had such an amazing relationship.



These Are My Mountains.

For fame and for fortune,
I wandered the earth
And now I've come back to
This land of my birth
I’ve brought back my treasures
But only to find
They're less than the pleasuresI first left behind

For these are my mountains,
And this is my glen
The braes of my childhood,
Will know me again
No land's ever claimed me,
Tho'far I did roam
For these are my mountains,
And I'm going home.


The burn by the road sings,
At my going by
The whaup o’er the head wings
With welcoming cry
The loch where the scart flies
At last I can see
Its here where my heart lies
It’s here I’ll be free


Kind faces will greet me
And welcome me in
And how they will greet me
My ain kith and kin
This night round the ingle
Old songs will be sung
At last I'll be hearing
My ain mother tongue.


Dad is at rest in Scotland where his heart always remained.

5 Comments:

  • At 10:27 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Thinking of you at this time. I know what it is to remember precious memories of a loved one!
    You're in my prayers.

     
  • At 4:37 AM, Blogger zephaniah3:17 said…

    Gail...what a beautiful tribute to your dad. I know he must have been a wonderful earthly father to have raised such a loving and caring daughter.

    I pray that this anniversary of his passing will be filled with beautiful memories or your dad and reminders of his lasting impact on this earth.

    Love you,
    Lisa

     
  • At 5:32 PM, Blogger gail said…

    Thanks Carolanne, Zeph, and Psalmsgirl for your prayers and kind words.
    It is great having special memories.

     
  • At 3:36 AM, Blogger AngelConradie said…

    a beautiful tribute gail, very touching!

     
  • At 1:26 PM, Blogger Kimmer said…

    Gail,
    what a touching post in memory of your father. Thank you for sharing it and These are my Mountains with us. I pray the Lord's comfort and warm memories of your time together
    blessings
    and love~
    Kimmer

     

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