Grieving the Loss, Sunshine After the Storm: Intermission

Ok, I know that I said in yesterday's post that I had a ride to take. But we are going to take an intermission. And I have a good reason. We need to talk about daddys today, because I can't take you along for the ride until we do.

I had the best daddy in the whole wide world. How I loved that man! His name was George. He was tall, handsome, strong, kind, fun, loving, and a wonderful Christian man. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of him and miss him. I'd love to be able to sit and talk with him again. And someday I will get to do just that!

I loved to be in the garden with daddy in the early spring. He could make the straightest rows with his hoe that you ever saw. I would follow along behind and drop the seeds in, then he would come back behind me and cover them. I did have a tendency to make myself scarce when harvest time came though - just being honest! He taught me to love fishing and camping and he taught me about being brave and strong and believing that I could do anything I set my mind to. And the same things that my daddy taught me, he taught to my son and daughter. He absolutely adored them, (as did my mom) and they adored him in return. My son, George, and daughter, Sara were crazy in love with their "Pa." He went to be with the Lord in July of 2000.

Fast forward a few years and my son became a daddy to a sweet baby girl. He adored her. My children, George's little brothers and sisters, still play on the swing he built for his daughter. He would have done anything for her. And that little girl adored him. And I believe that had he not died, he would have instilled in her the same values that my daddy instilled in him.

I'm comforted knowing that Jesus was there welcoming my daddy and my son with open arms into Heaven. And I can only imagine what a joyous moment it was when my son and his Pa were reunited. Oh Happy Day!

Sunday is Father's Day. Many of you have already had to say goodbye to your dad. I hope you have fond memories to comfort you this Father's Day. Many of you still have your dad with you. I hope you will take time to make new memories. And dads, do your best to instill wholesome values in your children that will last a lifetime. As always, my friends, never forget that there is

Sunshine After The Storm

Blessings

Betsy