So Final | the Day of My Dad’s Funeral
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I remember when my dad and other loved ones passed away how strange it was that life still went on all around me even though we were experiencing so much grief and a profound change in our lives. This video reminded me of those times. A part of me wanted to just go somewhere and grieve and be left alone for a long long time. But with children and work that had to be taken care of we move on. It is part of the process of healing. Do take the time to grieve however you need to. It will come at strange times and places, even many years after they are gone. Much love and prayers for your family as you try to settle in to a new normal.
Lost my Dad 5 years ago Justin, so I can relate on many levels. We cared for him and my mother in our home for 5 years before they both passed within weeks of each other. Prayers for you and your family during this trying time.
“ How does he lose shoes he’s never worn? “
So sorry for your sadness, but I laughed at that...
I always wonder why time doesn't stop when a love is lost! I wanted that day to stop for an hour just to take the time to cry and appreciate who that person was!
Y'all need to make a "Where's Waldo" children's book, but instead of Waldo we have to find Mr. Brown's shoes...
Hilary Summer I was thinking something similar or a series of short kids stories of Mr. Brown’s mysteriously disappearing shoes lol 🤣💜
And the book could be called “Doin it for his boots” ☺️
It was a beautiful tribute to your Dad. His work is done and he can have his break now. No doubt he was smiling and telling the Angel's, "That's MY boy!!"
Breathe in, breathe out, put one foot in front of the other and when the “wave” hits, let it wash over you, cry, scream and repeat. It does get better.
May there be given abundant mercy and grace during your time of grieving. Thank you for sharing such a human shared emotion.
You had a very nice service. You had a lot of nice things to say about how your dad taught you all when you were young. His job on earth is finished but his life in heaven has just begun!
When I had that conversation with your father at the Premier of the GAFT, he told me how proud he was of you and all that you had accomplished. He told me that you were 3 of 6. Gosh, just one at length conversation with him made a connection that makes me sad at his passing. I wished that I could have been there for you and the entire Rhodes family. I dread the day my turn comes to bury my father.
The children looked really cute all cleaned up and spit shined, especially Lily, so angelic.
Thinking of you all in this difficult time. God bless ❤❤❤
The mysterious case of Mr. Brown’s shoes lol 💜. Sending you all love and peace.
Love that shot of studmuffin peeking around the corner. 🤭
I did, too.
Thank you for sharing. It’s tough losing a father. I lost mine in 2005.
Sending much love to all your family, it rained which I thought poignant, as you have spoken about tears causing clouds and rain to help life grow again ❤️❤️
Sorry for your loss... to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.. so great to have that hope!!
When my dad died, I was 21. He had been ill for months like Boots. It took a year for me to finally get where I wasn’t expecting him to be there . But with my mom, it was harder and longer. It’s a testimony of how much we loved them and the impacted they had on our lives. For me, I had the best parents. I still miss them after all these years. But I have faith I will see them again God Bless all
Thank you for sharing! Prayers and much love to you all!
You did an amazing job with your speech. 💗
Hardly recognised ye all dressed up, ye are in our thoughts and prayers and I’m sure your Dad is smiling down on ye today.
You all scrubbed up beautifully! Well done on a lovely speech & keeping it together while you spoke. Sending you all Love & Big Hugs on such a hard day.
lol “how can he loose shoes he’s never worn”...you all are in my thoughts as you begin this journey with Boots on the other side!! He’s a precious man and I will miss him too!!!
Bless you, Mr. Brown ❤️ God bless you all.
One foot in front of the other and repeat - it takes time and everyone is different. I remember driving home after the burial of my 48 yo husband (no warning, just heart stopped in his sleep) and as the hearse drove us home (me and my 2 kids,13 and 21), we passed a gas station and I was totally shocked to see people pumping gas and joking around while my husband was just buried - how can the world just keep turning? But it did and I did and we are 27 years later - one step then repeat. My granddaughter got a surprise from her boyfriend for her birthday. He drove over an El Camino that was more Bondo than metal but beautifully restored and he and his grandma recovered the seats together and his father helped with the engine. It was her biggest wish to have one (strange girl) but he delivered and had a song playing on a new radio he had put in - I want to grow old with you. She was sobbing but I was too. Her grandfather had to be happily watching this unfold but I missed him 27 years later just as much as that day watching people pump gas. He missed so much and those happy times are when it hurts the most. In a strange way that reassures me of the love that was real. Don't forget to breathe deep from time to time.
A small part of our heart wants to make our fathers proud of us and our family and we want them to have faith us that we'll continue on the right path. While living he can see the actions and talk about everything. Then he's gone. We can't talk to him but another FATHER is watching and we can talk to Him.
I think about my departed father every day, not on purpose, it just happens.
Burning daylight! One of your best vlogs Justin.
There could be no greater testament to the kind of man your father was than the man and father you are now. Go easy on yourself, feel your grief and know that you are loved. Don't beat yourself up for feeling the sadness, just feel it. Oceans of love from North Dakota.
Having lost both of my parents, I know what you're all going through and, although that first sharp pain of loss has eased some for me, there's not a day goes by that I don't have some thought of them, and the funny/sad/passionate/serious things they've said to me over the years - and I guess that's the sort of thing that's helped me to cope with losing them both.
I lost my husband of 35 years in March, 2018, and that's a pain I haven't been able to ease as yet, but I know from my experience with my parents, that this, too, will ease with time - I'm just so grateful that we had a child to follow on our family traditions - childers are such a blessing that way! :)
My favourite author, Terry Pratchett, said in his book, Reaper Man: “No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away...” - this is so true for me in my loss, and so true for Boots, too - he left so many ripples, I can't ever see them dying away! RIP Boots.
I always found it hardest after the funeral when I lost both my parents. When the business of planning and family have drifted into the shadows and it’s too quiet. It’s hard on us children, but I’ve seen my dad grieve my mom and my mother in law grieve her husband, it is hardest on spouses to lose their whole world. Ginger is going to need extra compassion, company and inclusion. Her home will be too quiet and and her life has changed beyond words. My love to you all. Ginger if you’re reading this, know my heart is especially with you. 🥰💕
Prayers n thoughts to you n yours Justin
Bless you Rhodes family and friends. Mrs. Beautiful one's sister singing was so beautiful. She has an amazing voice.
❤😥 I found this so hard to watch. Lots of tissues needed. Hugs to you all .
I haven't lost a parent, but I lost my Grandma who was so much like a parent to me. Some days I felt like I was drowning, but thank goodness for kids and animals so you have to keep going.
For me it has been 2 years since she passed and there isn't a single day I don't think of her. I'll be doing something and think of her and just be like, "hey, do you remember doing this, or do you remember when we did that." most days though, I just think of her and tell her how much I miss her and love her.
I can't tell you if it will ever get easier, so much as it just becomes a little more normal.
We are keeping you guys in our thoughts.
We mapped out a spot on our property today to plant fruit trees. #DoinItForBoots
Nice to see so many TH-cam friends in attendance: SOW THE LAND, ART and BRI, FIT FARMER... Yes, your Tube Family cares about you. Best wishes from an "extended" family member in Olympia, WA.
💜 it's hard.. I lost my 35 yr old, 1st born daughter in 2017. Not suppose to happen that way. 😭 I don't know, sometimes, how I've managed this long without her.
Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family he will be missed
In the days, weeks and months to come may the peace that only comes from God comfort and keep you as you continue to adjust and grieve your dads passing and take comfort knowing you will see him again one day in heaven.🙏🛡🗡🙏
This is hard. Losing my father was like being flung into space. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I agree. I didn't even get to say goodbye. One day, he just died and was 5 hours away. **sigh** I still miss him!
You are your father's son. God Bless you Rhodes family. The sun will rise tomorrow. I know you will never waste daylight. Especially now. I wish you much courage and strength through the missing.
The drive to the funeral is very hard as it is the time to say the formal good by as our loved one looks on from the beyond. Once it is over comes the time of adjustment, but also the continual reflection of the affect the one who is gone affected our lives. There is never a day that goes by that I don't think of one of my parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. The other day I was removing a stump with my grandfather's ax, my dad's hammer to blast away an a wedge I bought at a departed friend's antiques store, and a WWI trenching shovel I found in my dad's shop with my maternal great grandfather's name carved into it. All those tools were from folks who have left this earth, yet they were there helping me. They are gone but still with us. As you look in the night sky and see the stars twinkling above, it is all of out angel stars winking at us and letting us know there are with us. Peace to your family. Joy Giles
Sorry for your loss. He's going to be so proud watching from above. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking me, us, with you in your life's journey. All the way from the Netherlands I watch your videos and I am so thankful for the opportunity to see bits and pieces of your life, which inspires me so much. Thank you.
And... Am I the only one who finds it weird to see Justin without a hat? ;-) so used to it! Lol
Today, 11/8/2019 was the funeral for my friend Paula as well. Loved her as close friend and business peer for the past 18 years. She comforted me when my Mother passed in 2004 and my Brother in 2014, as well as myself after two heart attacks. May our loved ones rest in peace.
My prayers are with you and the amazing Boots, my Mom 's nickname was Boots. What an amazing father he is. I say that with respect. He is still with you. His pride for his family brought me to tears. You are blessed Justin. Your extended family is and will be here for you. Love from Indiana. GOD BLESS!!!
Those of us who are still Here suffer from loss and sadness when it feels like our loved ones have left us behind. The truth is they have just gone Before since we all will follow when our own time comes. Until then we can use our individual Light Energy to help and wish that all do well in what ever form that takes on. God Bless you and your family during this sacred time. Your dad is and was a great man and you Justin carry on that tradition for all to see! Thank you for sharing...
Justin, you are blessed. Your father always made it a point to tell you how proud he was of you and all that you do. He always made it a point to tell the children that he loved them. Your family is a blessing to you and when they look at you and Rebecca they look at you with love and respect in their eyes. The life you have chosen is one of Family first, and you draw strength from each other. Your father is in you, and in your children. Celebrate the man who he was, the ones that he left behind, as well as the men who are to be.
Bless you and your family My family is so thankful for your videos!
That Speech was Beautiful Justin, im sure he's looking down and more than happy with that send off
It looked like a lovely service. Some folk burn daylight & others choose to grow & nurture things in its light. x
Boots was so proud of you! Thank you for sharing these precious moments with us. Hugs to you all.
It is a difficult time for you all I am thinking of you and hope you all feel less pain soon 💕
sorry pray for you
I haven't lost a parent but I lost my house to a fire and it's hard to just keep going on with life. Life must go on but its learning how to do that again when you feel like time should stop. I'm sorry for your loss.
As I watched this with tears in my eyes for you I cant help but laugh at Mr. Brown losing his shoes and just the fact that kids that young dont fully understand what's happening and so it's just another day to them. All while your trying to take care of something so important. Love you guys keep up the videos I've learned a lot for you and we are doing alot of the same things on our homestead!!
Nice tribute to your father! I was so out of it when my father died I couldn't say a word!
My Deepest Condolence to You and Your Family. From what I saw of Boots he was a Great Man with Many Honors. God Bless and Peace Be With You All ☮️
Have y'all tried asking Mr. Brown to be conscious of when he takes his shoes off and to put them in a designated space?
Wonderful eulogy. Beautifully crafted from your heart and it was wonderful to see how loved your father was within your community there
losing a parent is really hard, we still have our memories but time marches on...when i asked my mom how i was to live without her she replied you simply will , and it's true...be strong guys xxoo
I gave the eulogy at my fathers funeral ... how do you sum up a life in 15 minutes?
Leave it to sweet Gideon to add his particular brand of shenanigans to lighten a very hard day. Rest in peace, Boots: Your family's got this. Take that break and watch those piped-in vlogs. Many hugs to all you left behind.
Those kids work so hard. It is good for them to learn these types of lessons.
Enough tears to fill the skies with rain today; I pray you sunnier skies tomorrow. God bless you all.
I’m sorry to learn of your loss. My word I step away from your channel for a little bit and am amazed by many things. One y’all are true to and steady in your wonderful life journey and my gosh Mr. Brown & the gang are so grow’d., helpful and polite. Without a doubt your daddy is so very proud of y’all in heaven. ❤️
Not easy to continue with the everyday life/chores I feel for you guys I went through hell when I lost my daughter at 24 years old it took me forever to come back to reality of chores and life ! One day at a time be strong for the family and kick yourself to move forward that's have I made it! Even today is hard to not have her around it hurts to my core there's nothing I can do about it, just make sure your healthy and move forward ya life is a bitch!
Kids your pawpaw would have been proud.
Justin! I loved the vlog. The silence at the beginning spoke volumes. Thank you. #DoinItForBoots
Wow 🙏🙏😢 Mr Bown knows the ropes of the Farm. No hat look different. God bless you all. BEAUTIFUL words for your Dad.
Boots I know your watching and I imagine reading the comments. Thank you for the work you did here on earth. The work you put into life will come out for generations. The work ethic, respect of country and your fellow man, your happiness, humility, and so much more. Hundreds of thousands of us are touched by your teachings daily. Justin and his family show us each day all of your qualities. We love you Boots. While we will miss you it's only for a time. We shall meet again.
5:18 stud: what about me y’all?
What you said at the funeral was wonderful. I bet your sibs were proud, too. I know your Dad was. Life is like that. Once they leave this Earth, they look down on their family from heaven. Of course, those in heaven have stars in their eyes. So, everyone they see, looks their best. Think of that, your Dad is smiling down on you, with stars in his eyes. I thought a couple times, when you've had him on the vlog, that I saw a twinkle of stars there. I bet that twinkle is even brighter now. Tell your kids, that when they see stars at night...it's Papaw's twinkle!
Justin God bless you and your family. I would like to thank you for introducing me to Boots. It would be such a shame to go through life without knowing such a precious soul. Keep looking for rainbows and Be Blessed.
Sending my condolences to you and your family, So Boots we love you R.I.P
Justin they were beautiful words for your Dad. Thinking of your family and Ginger during this very hard time.
To the whole Rhodes Family; Please accept our sincere condolences on the lose of your sweet husband, father & grandpa. May God comfort each of your hearts until you are all together again in the presence of the Lord. You are such a loving & inspirational family! God bless you, Laura & Jim Lynch - Orange, CA
Your father will be forever proud of you Justin and the father you are to your children and as a husband! Thoughts and prayers to your family💕💕💕
Love you guys, thinking of and praying for you every day.
Justin you and Rebecca has a beautiful family and May God Bless you.
Always look to God for your strength and he will guide you.
God Bless your family
Sending you love. You feel like family to me although we have never met and I feel the pain of loosing your father. I know you will see him again and it will be a wonderful reunion!
On a different note I loved the rawness of this video! The milking scene was absolutely beautiful! Don't get me wrong I love all your other videos but it was nice to see your life in this different light!
My condolences to you and your family ❤
Loved seeing all your friends there supporting you. You are Blessed !
Beautiful eulogy, Justin. Y’all clean up nice!😁
Wow, I appreciate the speech and position! It was a special moment! But life goes on! A good thought for you and your family! I also went throught this attempt! Nucu
Oh god
Beautiful words Justin. I know that was hard.
Love you guys so much. Feeling your pain from across the ocean. Constantly in my thoughts and prayers and sending you hugs a hundred times a day. 💕💕💕💕💕💕 great to see you smiling on insta stories xx xxxx
Sending lots of love to you and your family
Love and light and prayers for all 💚
Sorry for the loss . Love from Oklahoma❤️
Mr. brown: "Papa ...where ARE my shoes.....?" ---the ongoing saga of Mr. brown & his disappearing shoes~
This was a very touching video! There were
parts made me a little teary eyed. I know your father is very proud. May he rest in peace. God Bless you & all of your family! Be Safe. 👍. ❤. 🌝. 🚜. 🐮🐄🐷🐑🐾🐔🐓🐣🐥👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The shoes look sophisticated.
Take solace in Boots going out with dignity and comfort, many don't get that option leaving Us which leaves huge open scars. You all did this the best under these circumstances. Peace Out
Boots made the best Rhodes.
Dear Justin, the way you spoke about your dad, I wish my kids will talk about me and my husband when we are gone. Honest and loving
Sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing this sad but glorious day when your dad finds peace and is joined with many loved ones who passed before him. I too was raised in a farm in MI. You and your wife are wonderful examples if a Christian family who comes together durning good times and sad times. Both of you work so well together as parents and as a team. I’m 70 yrs. old and love to see couples still farming!! Just inherited our family farm two yrs ago. I’m 4th generation and our family is working hard to clean up the farm (est. 1903), our motto is “Make the farm great again!” God Bless You and Best Wishes💖
Beautiful Family!🙏🕊
Stud looking well am I gonna get any grain 😂
All my love to you! May your mourning be short and may you remember your Dad with joy as he was a great man who is finally taking a break.
Amazing camera work beautiful watching even the little ones working. God bless you all xx
Lost my father 10 years ago Justin. It was the hardest most difficult time of my life. Grieve outwardly, stay surrounded by your family, it will get you thru. The hurt never goes away but as the sun rises and sets it becomes bearable. I'm praying for you and your family. You will always be a SON, as I will always be my daddies baby girl.
Justin your tribute to your Father was beautiful. He was so amazing in so many many ways. Thank you for sharing these very special moments with all of us who love and care for your family. I pray that God will surround you Rebekah, Jonah, Josiah, Lily, & Gideon, and your entire family, as you release your Dad into the arms of Jesus. I will continue to lift you up each day to our Lord, as I do each day in my prayers! Keep working hard as you burn that daylight each day.