Eulogy for Father Thank you all so much for coming today to help my brother, sisters and me remember our father, Ralph. I am so happy to be able to look out and see the faces of those very special people who cared for dad and supported me during the past 3 years at Lincoln Place. I have come to know some very special people, particularly dad's companions...Wahid, dad's companion during his last 16 months, Miajan, Mimi, Sheila, Kabir...I can't thank you enough. Also Merci, Ashya, Julie, Michael...I could not do the job you do so compassionately every day at Lincoln Place. I also offer heartfelt thanks to Timothy Eaton Church and particularly Dr. H. for welcoming dad and me into your church. I'm particularly grateful because apart from my visits, the only other thing that seemed to touch my father's soul was being in church. I also thank you for welcoming numerous elderly Jewish Lincoln Place residents; I don't know if they understood the service but they sure enjoyed the food afterwards! My sister Deborah always said our father would not go quietly into the night. How right she was. Dad fought up to the very end. Deb and I thought we had lost him the Sunday before Easter but he rallied once again. For too long I have wondered where he got his strength from, a man imprisoned in both mind and body. I believe he was ready to go; that Sunday night when I was told - once again - that he would not last the night, I told dad I was going home for a quick shower and that I would be right back. I didn't know if he could hear me or not. Twenty minutes after my return, dad quietly stopped breathing. I believe he was waiting for me to be by his side, as I promised him I would be. Those of you who knew dad in healthier times would agree I think that he was not an easy man to live with or love. But he somehow managed to mellow in his last years and appreciate those around him. Dad never complained about the cards fate had dealt him. After his first major stroke and I am sure after several smaller ones he said to me: "Karen, something is wrong. I don't know what it is, but something is wrong." I did not tell him I knew what it was, that he was slowly losing his mind.
I wanted to go to him and ask him what was wrong, but I didn’t dare…But then I couldn’t stand it anymore and I got up and ran down the hall to the kitchen. There, in the middle of the room, wearing his Goodyear jacket and work clothes was my father. He was on his hands and knees, his head hanging as though it were too heavy to support, and he was rocking back and forth and babbling in a rhythmical stutter. It’s funny, but the first thing I thought when I saw him like that was the way he used to let me ride on his back, when I was little, bucking and neighing like a horse. And as soon as I thought it, I felt my heart lurch in my chest.
I am writing this to you on the anniversary of my father's passing, out of a deep concern for your future. My desire is that, by reading this, you may avoid some of the pain that my generation has experienced. Many things have come and gone in my lifetime, for God has granted me a long 60 years. I wish to tell you all that I have experienced, before I too pass on, that you may learn from the mistakes of the past, and that our losses may not be in vain.
The draft is something young men fear and crave. Some fear they will lose everything, die or just not be the same if they get picked. I have met young men who cannot be in the military due to family issues, so the draft would come as a blessing. The draft is also very random, so both of those boys' chances of getting picked is also very slim. The draft reminds me of The Reaping from The Hunger Games, we pick your name out of a bowl and the magic of selection will decide if you go or not. Then your skill set will determine how long you live in battle. May the odds be ever in your favor, and don't forget that you're and accountant and have no hand-eye coordination! There are plenty of volunteers in America that will gladly serve our country if we need more soldiers, I personally think the wars have past their expiration date, and there are other jobs people can do
“I hated the draft, but at the same time, it’s something that made every American take war seriously.” Time O’Brien said, when the questioning of the draft was posed to him. Thomas Jefferson was an advocate of the draft as well. Much debate has been put up over the idea of reinstating the draft, often bringing about arguments of liberty to enter the war as you please, and yet bringing forth the idea that men need to fight for their country. The draft can be a very harmful thing, leaving mothers to raise children on their own, all at the same time putting men at risk of being killed in war, never to see their families again. Yet, the draft can be a good thing, as many people see it, reinforcing patriotism in the hearts of citizens. Often times, Americans are considered lazy, as is a common notion even referred to by Americans themselves. COuld this laziness contribute to the idea of not reinstating the draft? Or would reinstating the draft violate the constitution's promise to keep the people’s rights and freedoms? These are questions asked on either side of the argument, and though not everyone will ever agree, there can be definite arguments made to each side of the draft argument. In
The draft forces American citizens to work for the military in complete disregard to the individuals own actions, wants, needs, occupation, or goals. The famous "For the people" in the United States Constitution itself should safeguard the way of American life from that of the draft. The act of forcing individual citizens to join the armed forces, a potentially fatal occupation, should not be, or every have been, condoned by that of the American Government, the ones who are sworn to do their best for the people of the Unites States of America as a whole. Is the Military Draft somehow not unconstitutional, and if any case it’s not, how? The freedoms we citizens are promised in the Unites States Constitution should protect us from the reinstallation of the Draft.
Life is very delicate and at any moment it can be lost. My family learned the hard way of how it feels to lose a loved one at an early age. Eight years ago, my family was going through a crisis. My mom was in the hospital with Tim and my dad was working in New Jersey, so I hardly ever saw my parents during that time. We were struggling with money as my dad just had a heart attack and the hospital expenses of treating cancer were not cheap at all. Times could not have been worse, but the PiggyBack Foundation stepped in and gave us comfort and love when we needed it most. Our family was one of the first PiggyBack family’s and they were with us during and after Tim passed away. I am honored to carry on The Celebration of Life by honoring
There are many complications that arise when seeking a single definition of literacy. The debate over what is literacy and what isn’t is one that is of critical importance to the education of our country’s students. When originally asked at the beginning of this course about what literacy is, my initial response was the ability to read and write. While I suppose my answer wasn’t wrong, it certainly wasn’t entirely right either. Reading and writing are certainly important aspects of any persons literacy and are therefore one of the reasons why schools test in these areas frequently. However, as the course progressed I came to understand that there maybe more to what I originally thought about what literacy is. I came to realize that coming up with a single definition would prove to be a tedious task since there now appeared to be so many things that can be considered literacy. Through reading articles pertaining to literacy and observing various settings where literacy is used, I have been able to come to a better understanding of what literacy is.
To the reverend, our thanks for officiating at the ceremony, and to his "boss” for keeping the weather at bay.
I would like to thank you all for coming to Arlyn's funeral. I am truly touched that you care enough to show your support for us and your respect for Arlyn this way.
Winch, G., & Ross Johnston, R., & March, P., & Ljungdahl, L., & Holliday, M. (2010). Literacy: Reading, writing and children’s literacy (4th ed.). South Melbourne VIC: Oxford university press.
Literacy is vital; in order to live a productive life in 2013 humans need to communicate in a myriad of ways using a vast array of skills to make meaning and to understand information. Literacy is a not a static concept, the notion of what it means to be literate changes rapidly as technologies develop and evolve and as our society changes (Wishart, 2009). It also understood that some literacies hold more power than others; Standard Australian English (SAE) is considered to be the ‘common’ and dominant language of Australia. However in this diverse multicultural country there are many languages and dialects spoken, especially in less formal settings and these need to be valued if we are to truly engage all students (ACARA, 2013). Teacher’s need to perform three tasks in respect to literacy education. They must expose students to all the various texts, traditional, modern and those using multiple platforms; they must explicitly teach SAE; and they must be embrace and promote diverse literacies.
City and country living commonly have expenses, though country life has more options to avoid expenses by undertaking tasks yourself. There’s nothing wrong with dwelling in the city, but it can be expensive. Everyday life has unexpected expenses, but there are expenses that can be expected. City life, as with any lifestyle, partakes things such as food and entertainment that are portions of ordinary life. In a city, there is limited yard space, consequently a person couldn’t live from
Before I begin I would like to thank all of you here on behalf of my mother, my brother and myself, for your efforts large and small to be here today, to help us mark my fathers passing.
Generally speaking, life in the city is more hectic and clamorous. While a vast majority of Americans pack themselves into our major cities, there are still millions who live outside of the cities. Certainly, there are a lot more activities in the city: shopping malls and restaurants galore, thrift stores, libraries, and concert...
The age-old question has plagued many, “Should I live in a city or should I live in the country?”. There are many advantages and disadvantages to choosing a lifestyle in either setting, and careful examination of all aspects is needed to make the perfect decision for you.