Daddy's Lil Girl Part 2

 So a few years ago I wrote a poem for my Dad to let him know he was loved. That he had a purpose, I called it "Daddy's Lil Girl" (you can read it here:  Daddy's Lil Girl ) and so after he passed I thought that maybe I could share it at his services, so I re-read it. When I did I realized it wasn't completely what I was wanting to say, so I added to it. This is the addition I wrote for the services:

This feels so unreal

How can it be true?

This pain that I feel

Daddy, I miss you

Now that you’re gone

Your pain is no more

You held on for so long

What did you suffer for?

I know there is a plan

Heavenly Father put in place

When we follow His plan

We’re welcomed by His grace

I’m sure you were welcomed home

By those who’ve gone before

I know you weren’t alone

Met at Heavens door

You left behind a family

Who have loved you all along

All those friends and family

Trying now to be strong

Things will never be the same

We’ll take them day by day

Life is always full of change

I know you couldn’t stay

Our lives will keep on going

So much you’re gonna miss

As your family keeps on growing

To make you proud, our only wish

You are not going to be there

For my wedding day

This doesn’t seem very fair

Who’ll give your girl away?

I wasn’t ready for you to go

I never said goodbye

Tried to show you I loved you so

Why did you have to die?

I’m thankful for the gospel plan

Gift of the atonement too

I’m going to do all I can

To gain eternity with you

You left us all too early in life

I guess there’s work for us to do

You left us all with heartache and strife

Our love we’ll always feel for you

I’m holding onto memories

Locking them into my heart

Love will be the only keys

Unlocking a flood of memories to start

Things may get easier in time

As we go about our days

Finding a rhythm and our rhyme

Love for you to light the way

Thanks for all you taught me

Helping me to learn and grow

Showing me who I could be

Inspiring me more than I now know

We were different, yet alike

Had our ups and downs

Like learning to ride a bike

It was easier when you were around

I’m grateful for our Savior

Taking our sins and pains

By acceptance in the Savior

I’ll be with you again

Time will heal our hearts

Life goes on and on

With each day comes a new start

 Your memory will live on

Thank you daddy for everything

I’m a stronger woman now

You would’ve given me anything

Even If you didn’t know how

Faith makes me stronger

I’ve got a life to live yet

Your loss makes the days feel longer

It’s you I’ll never forget

I am me because of you

When all was said and done

I really hope you knew

Daddy you were my number one

Renee L Conaway 2/15-16/2014