Need Nothing, Have Everything

My father passed away three days ago. He was 92. His hospital stay - which lasted only 4 days - was characterized by a constant vigil.  We had a moment, 2 days in, when it seemed he was ready. 7 of us in a private room, on the 18th floor facing south east.  Early morning, the sun was rising and soft orange sunlight began to fill the space.  We were singing and humming Amazing Grace.  Hollywood couldn't have staged it better. His skin tone was becoming paler and then, in an instant, he changed his mind!   Color flooded back in his face and I heard the word 'attachment' in my mind.

Two days later, when he did make the transition, only I was in the room. Easier, he ‘told’ me, for him to detach.  It was truly a blessing to feel all the love that filled the room and to be there as his witness.  His last breaths were so peaceful and serene.  When it was done I could sense him even closer than when his body had been alive.  I 'took dictation' of a few lines and the last words he told me were 'need nothing, have everything'.   I asked him if he was telling me about himself or giving me fatherly advice?  Even more love washed over me and in my mind, I saw his big smile. I realized the answer was both.  Love you, Dad.