Hello ,
Today would have been
my dad's 95th birthday and I sure do miss him! We lost him 9 years ago this month, and since then I have experienced a myriad of emotions, from the acute feeling of profound sadness, to the occasional chuckle when I recall a favorite memory.
Most of all though, I feel incredibly blessed to have had him as my father! He
was a generous, kind, decent human being, and I have often found myself wanting to go back home and sit on the porch with him. He was a good story-teller, and I enjoyed the hours I spent listening to the memories that he often shared in conversation.
I had an opportunity to serve my father in the last few days of his life, and I will
be forever grateful for the moments that we shared as I talked with him and spent time holding his work-worn hands. I look forward to seeing him again, and on this day every year that desire becomes even stronger.
If you've ever lost someone you love, let me share a verse of scripture that I often look at. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 personally gives me a great deal of hope. This separation from my father isn't permanent, and I'm thankful to the God who provided the opportunity for me to see my dad again!
Have a great day and God bless!
