In Memory of Uncle Dennis

Dennis Seagle passed away on December 26th, 2010. He was a wonderful husband, father, and uncle. I have so many fond memories of him and my heart aches for his family. Here is a favorite picture of mine from Brighton's Baptism. Dennis is holding Chandler, and tickling him. This truly captures his fun loving spirit.

This picture: Back row, Joel, Uncle Dennis (holding Chandler), Aunt Elizabeth

Front row, Erin, Grandmother Cooke (holding Brighton), Me

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,

I'm following the path God laid for me.

I took his hand when I heard his call,

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work, to play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way,

I've found that peace at the end of the day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Ah, yes, these things too I will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My Life's been full, I savoured much,

Good friends, good times, a loved one' touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.