How to Compose a Eulogy for an Almost Estranged Father

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Felton, M. (1920-2008) R.I.P.

My Father, Felton, M. expired on September 12, 2008. He was 87; almost 88. For me, as well as for many of you, preparing and writing a Eulogy (aka speech) will be a very stressful exercise. Saying nothing of the actual "Eulogy Performance."

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Get in touch with your own thoughts and feelings.
Make necessary arrangements via online internet (i.e. hotel, car rental, flight, etc.
Decide if You are the best Woman/Man for the Job. If not, delegate with supervision.
Accentuate the positive; be nice. Touch on the negatives; but go easy.
Respect Dad's religious preferences while staying comfortable with that of your own.

Step 1

Dad & I reuniting after 5 years

Really get in touch with your own emotions ... first!
Step 2

Decide how you can honor your Father; deal with the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
Step 3

Don't Think; just write or type. Let your thoughts flow. Pour yourself out unto the page.
Step 4

Edit, cut, read. Edit, cut, read. Repeat the previous step and let your dad eulogy sit and cool for a bit.

Tips & Warnings

Be Real; be honest.
Find a way to speak highly.
Its OK to sprinkle in some "real truth."
Find one or two things about Dad for which you are grateful to the Universe.
Locate the song or video, "The Living Years" as recorded by Mike and the Mechanics (1999)
Eulogy-Writing is a very Powerful exercise.
Possibly, the emotions may trigger a real medical trauma
Remember the words of Rev Jesse Jackson, "We tend to Bury the Living and Raise the Dead
Recall the 3B-s: Be Short, Be Quick, Be Gone!