Why Do Things Like This Happen???

[jumpincactus]

None of us get out alive do we?

Condolences @chickenman I have a NA background and I would like to gift John these moccasins to make his travel easier on his feet as he crosses over to the other side. Happy hunting grounds John!!!! Please be sure they get to him.

Mitakuye Oyasin

 

[jumpincactus]

Here is a prayer song to guide Johns way to the top of the mountain. @chickenman

And a prayer to light his way!!!!

Oh, Great Spirit,
whose voice I hear in the winds
and whose breath gives life
to all the world, hear me.

I am small and weak.
I need your strength and wisdom.

Let me walk in beauty and make my eyes
ever behold the red and purple sunset.
Make my hands respect the things you have made
and my ears sharp to hear your voice.

Make me wise so that I may understand
the things you have taught my people.
Let me learn the lessons you have hidden in every leaf and rock.

I seek strength, not to be superior to my brother,
but to fight my greatest enemy – myself.

Make me always ready to come to you
with clean hands and straight eyes,
so when life fades, as the fading sunset,
my spirit will come to you without shame.

- Chief Yellow Lark, Lakota, 1887 -

 

[chickenman]

Said goodbye to my buddy John this afternoon...

God saw he was getting tired.
And a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around him....
And whispered " Come with me."
With tearful eyes we
watched him suffer,
And saw him fade away.
Although we loved him dearly,
We could not make him stay.
A golden heart stopped beating.
Hard working hands laid to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best...

Will keep an eye on the back 40 for you John and fondly remember the good times, endless stories and laughter we shared..
Such an honor for us to share so much laughter and joy...RIP buddy....Se you on the other side ya old fart.....