Today's post is more for me than for anyone else, so, I'm just warning you ahead of time, it may be too sad/depressing to read and please don't feel that you need to. Today, my daddy would have been 59 years old. He battled cancer for about a year before the Lord decided it was time to end his pain and suffering and take him Home. I had the best relationship with my dad during this past year than I had probably my whole life. It is never fun to watch someone you love go through what he endured his last year, but I believe a lot of good came out of his sickness. The greatest outcome of his illness was that I know he was sure (and now I am too) of where he was (and now is) spending eternity. Another blessing is just how much closer to two of us became during that time. My dad and I never lived together, which is something that was both good and bad (I won't go into all that here). But, the best part of that, was that we only really ever saw each other at our best. Throughout this past year (well, 2008), we saw each other more than we ever really had, spent more quality time together, he came to visit me twice at our home, and once with my wonderful little (BIG =)) brother, John, and just had some really special moments that I will never forget. I am just REALLY thankful that the Lord blessed us with a year to say goodbye. I am well aware that there are so many families that don't get that opportunity, and I have no idea why HE chose to bless us this way, but I will be forever thankful.
I really just needed a way to express how much I loved (and still love) my Daddy, and wanted to remember him on his birthday. I love you so much, Daddy and I miss you!! But, I am filled with joy in knowing that I will see you again someday, and that we'll be together in eternity!
