Yaani King Mondschein Instagram – THIS WILL BE LONG*
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A week ago today we laid my father to rest…or at least his body. I feel him so clearly all the time. I hear him too. Things he’s said or sung-he has a beautiful voice. The third and fourth slides were of the most profound moment in our relationship. I’d loved him from a far for so much of my childhood that when I became a teenager I decided I didn’t need him. In fact I decided I was better off that he didn’t raise me. My father and I didn’t really cultivate a consistent relationship until 2004. He became present, and called me often and even came to visit me in Cali. He actively wanted to be in my life. So on July 25th 2012 I gave him the honor of walking me down the aisle. For all of the spiritual talks we’ve had throughout my life as a kid to now, it was this moment that led me to understand his purpose in my life. A steady hand held me as I shook, he recited the Lord’s Prayer to me forehead to forehead before we walked out, calming my tears and breath. Marrying Adam was the biggest decision I’d ever made for myself; the best in fact, and my father walked me through it. I feel like these last two months I got to return the favor. We didn’t know that was all the time we were getting but I feel like I got to walk him through it. ♥️
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I cannot end this post without thanking @bullock_funeral_services and Tamara Bullock for going above and beyond for our family. She made the tapestry for us (last slide) as a gift and it just elevated the whole experience. Dignity was the word that kept coming up when talking about how we wanted to send my dad home and you all truly helped make that a reality. If you’re in NYC and desire to send your loved one home with beauty and care, call them. ♥️
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I also want to thank my sweetest love @amondschein. I know you don’t need it, but I do. The Herculean effort you put in to help me and my family navigate this cannot be overstated. You are the love of my life for many many reasons but these past two months, and especially these last three weeks, have shown me the deep rooted love, compassion, patience and beauty in your heart. You are unmatched. Thank you my Moon. ♥️
✨Praise God Almighty✨ | Posted on 10/Dec/2022 02:51:41
